Andrews Family

Whew! Where did the time go? Molly is already four weeks old and we hardly remember what life was like without her! Here’s our top ten highlights & fun facts from Molly’s first month:

1. From their first meeting, Molly & Olivia seemed to be aware of their connection as sisters. Livy was immediately protective of her and wanted to be sure only Mommy & Daddy were holding “my baby.” While she’s still learning how to be gentle with her baby sister, Livy is quickly learning how to be Mommy’s little helper and is the first to come running with Molly’s pacifier if she starts to cry.
2. Just to show off, Molly gained almost two pounds in time for her two week check-up (granted, it was closer to three weeks since Mommy forgot the first one that was scheduled!).
3. All four of Molly & Olivia’s grandparents and one great grandma came to TX for a visit! What fun it was to have a houseful of grandparents eager to read stories, polka dance, play ball and go for walks. How we wish they were just around the corner everyday!! We miss you already!
4. Livy got to be roommates with her Great Grandma Hatt (Jenny’s Mom’s Mom) on the previously mentioned visit. Even though Livy is all transitioned over to her big girl bed (thanks to JR), she went “old school” and slept in the crib while we had visitors and Great Grandma slept in her new youth bed (the short genes finally came in handy!). Not too many kids can say that they were roommates with a great grand parent!!
5. Molly Josephine Andrews was received into the Catholic Church on September 1st! May the dear Lord bless & keep her all the days of her life!! Molly is named for Sts. Mary and Joseph of the Holy Family. Molly is the Gaelic (Irish) form of Mary and Josephine is the feminine French form of Joseph. My hometown parish (Valparaiso) is named for them as well. Molly also has a great great grandmother named Molly and a great great great grandmother named Josephine!
6. Visitors from all over the world came to greet Molly! The Mukerhjis came from Oman on the Arabian Peninsula!
7. Molly is the 37th great grandchild of Albin & Norma Stara (JR’s Mom’s parents)! On the other end of the spectrum, Molly is the 7th great grandchild of Phyllis Hatt (Jenny’s Mom’s Mom) and the oldest is only 3!
8. We received the bill from the hospital and owed nothing. Really! Thanks to our generous insurance program at National Instruments, we only pay the $15 copay on the first doctor’s visit for each baby. When they are this cheap, not to mention cute, who knows how many we will have!
9. Three hours after Molly’s birth we had a post (including pictures) up on our website. We’ve enjoyed being able to include all of our friends and family even though many are too far to see Molly in person.
10. We are a family of FOUR!!!!! And the proud parents of the two most beautiful baby girls in the world!