Baby "Shaya" is 3 weeks old.

This will be a rushed post, as it is a weeknight in December and I have a lot to do. No kidding! Still nothing positive to report with respect to the DNA testing. I'm working closely with the attorney in OH, who will be trying to locate Cortney and Eric to take them to the testing center. Cortney's cell phone is "pay as you go" and has been temporarily disconnected. I believe she is starting back to work this week so maybe we will find her there. They were scheduled for Wednesday, but the lab had not received the samples when I called today. This waiting around is a bummer. Melania is happiest when she is helping with her little sister. Holding the bottle, dispensing the pacifier, and patting her back are all favorite jobs. She likes to tell people that "Shaya" is sleeping, whether she is or not. Melania is heartbroken if you tell her she can't help, so we all try to find things for her to do. She is also sad to be "too big" for the bouncey chair, swing, play yard, etc.

Mishayla - 3 weeks old and still worried about falling over.

Hmmmmm, contemplating something... Here is a description of baby photography by June.

"First, hold a black and white book very close to the baby's face so she can focus on it. Slowly move the book in an upward direction. It must be slow to allow for maximal focusing. Snap picture as fast as possible, before baby closes her eyes and returns to sleeping. Some babies will just lose interest. This one becomes comatose."

This is what can happen to the unsuspecting photographer.

A picture of the chins... "I'm still not sure if I like what is going on around here." Mishayla is penalized for excessive sleeping by removal of her clothing. This, plus cold hands, seems to be the only way to awaken her - at least during the day!