One Month Old

Time has gone by so fast and my little baby is already one month old. What an amazing month it has been with this sweet little girl.

Some Leah facts:

• Eating is still your favorite pasttime. You are a pretty scheduled little baby (which is nice for mommy) - feedings are usually about every 3 hours every time
• You hold your head up like a champ and love to be sitting up; however you aren't a huge fan of tummy time

• You love your swing. You love it even more than mommy or daddy holding you
• You like sleeping on your side best when we do that during the day, but you sleep fine on your back in your crib at night
• Your crabby time is pretty consistant around 5 to 7 every night - this is hard for daddy because that's the time he is home with you
• You love to stick out your tongue
• You had your first ever bottle (of breastmilk) on 2/26/12 fed by daddy and you loved it, scarfed it all down

• You are a great traveler and love your car seat (as long as the car remains moving!)
• You also are a great shopper. You stay asleep in your car seat and love being pushed around in the cart
• You are getting so big! You are almost out of your newborn clothes and into your 0-3 month clothes. I think you have worn all of your new newborn clothes at least once (but a lot of it only once because you had so much!)
• You are using size 1 diapers now, they are a little big but they work
• Your eyes are still blueish-grey and you still have all your beautiful hair
• Every once in a while mommy catches a smile which melts her heart and you also make an "ahh" noise that mommy loves

Here you are last month (4 days old):

And here is our big girl (one month old):



Bottom line: after a month we are sure that you are a perfect addition to our family. Thanks for making this the best month ever! We love you so much!

Newest Cousin

It's a GIRL. Welcome to the world Avery Aleece!

Born 2/24/12 at 1:29 p.m. to Shell and Tom

7 lbs 9 oz and absolutely beautiful!

We were lucky enough to be able to go to the cities this weekend to meet you. We are so excited you are here and can't wait to be a part of your life and watch you grow.

Your Uncle, Auntie and Cousin love you so much already!

First Party

Leah attended her first birthday party on Thursday. It was cousin Paige's very cool science-themed party. The party was amazing but hopefully Leah didn't get any ideas that her parties will be that creative.

Here's a few shots of the birthday girl and Leah at the party:

Leah was a little crabby at first but luckily Auntie Chas got her settled down so she could enjoy a little bit of the party.

This is where she spent most of her time during the party.

Just wait till next year though, I'm sure she will be into everything at Pagie's next birthday. 

Thanks so much for inviting us. It was a great party!!

Our Week with Parker

Leah and I got to spend the whole week with Parker this week because he didn't have daycare. We had so much fun. He was very well behaved all week and he's such a good cousin to Leah. He was so patient with her (and her crying) all week!

We did projects and crafts

Parker got a lot of Leah holding time

Played "puter"

Took naps together

Gave lots of kisses. Parker also was so nice to share his blanket with Leah anytime she cried. Then he would give it to her and say "Leah like it." Super cute!

Gave Leah toys to play with

Played with Ziggy in the snow

Made snow angels

And sometimes Leah just chilled

We even made it into Fargo one day to visit Tiff's work, go to McDonalds and go shopping. And that went really well too (luckily)! We had a great time with you Parker.. come back anytime! Although this mommy is a little excited to be down to just one kid during the day again next week. 

Paige is 6!!

Happy Birthday to our wonderful cousin/niece, Paige! You have become such a smart, funny and creative little girl and we have loved watching you grow the last 6 years.

Leah couldn't ask for a better big cousin! I'm sure you are going to teach her so much throughout the years.

Have a wonderful birthday Paige, you deserve it!

We love you!!!

Newborn Pictures/Announcment

These pictures were taken when Leah was 4 days old, but I didn't want to post them until I got a chance to send out her announcements.

Thanks again to Nikki - couldn't have done the pictures or announcment without you!

And this is a picture of our hard work - if you were wondering how many people it takes to take pictures of a newborn - the answer is 6 :-)

Baptism

Leah was baptized last Sunday (2-19-12). She got to dress up in her pretty dress (made by Grandma D) and everything went great until the priest poured that water on her head.. then she screamed and screamed through the rest of her part. She definitely let us know she wasn't a fan. But we all had a great day with our amazing family all here to celebrate with us. Thank you everyone who came and shared Leah's special day with her!

Skyping with Grandma and Grandpa D

With Mommy and Daddy

Grandma and Grandpa C

Mommy thinks she looked so beautiful

This is where it all went down hill :-)

With her Godparents - Auntie Shell, Uncle Tom and Auntie Chas

The Bryan's

The Wixo's

Auntie Paige and Uncle Clint

Thanks again everyone. It was definitely a long day for Leah, she slept the whole evening after everyone left. 

Weekend with the Cermaks

The Cermak's and the Bryan's came for the weekend to hangout with Leah. Here's some pics:

Ziggy doesn't like the swing as much as Leah does

Uncle Clint was a hit!