Firsts

Lia is just about 2 months old. She is really growing and starting to become more aware of her surroundings and communicate more. She is such a cutie and we really are so happy to have her in our lives. There have been a few firsts lately. We captured her first smile on camera. Today she wore her first pair of pants (I guess a girl can't live in onsies forever)! And we took her to the movies (thanks for the idea Angela)! She slept for most of it just as we hoped. Every day brings more wonderful moments and memories. We are so blessed.

A Visit.

This past weekend Lia met her first set of Grandparents. Grandpa Bob and Grammy Linda came for a few days. It was so good to see them and show off my Baby! Thanks for the visit Dad and Linda. We miss you already!

6 weeks old!

Our little girl is just about 6 weeks old. It seems like just yesterday we welcomed her to the world. She has gained 2 pounds since birth and is 3/4 of an inch taller. Although most of the days still consist of sleeping, eating and pooping, she has started doing some new things. First of all her vocabulary is expanding. Along with grunting and squeaking she has started cooing and making other various cute noises (it's nice to hear something other than crying come out of her mouth). She also seems to focus on things more. She's made eye contact with me! She does have a little case of baby acne and is losing some hair but hey, we all go through these phases! She likes bath time, her pacifier and taking Monkey for walks. She likes going for car rides (she falls right asleep every time). She does not like tummy time so we'll have to work on that. She's just amazing and I can't wait to see what she does next.

Aunt Michelle

Dear Michelle,

You are my sister and my best friend! I am so grateful that you were able to come and visit for a week to take care of me and Lia (and Paul). Thank you so much for cooking, cleaning and sharing the various chores of baby duty. Lia was pretty fussy while you were here so your love and support was extra important to me. I miss you already. I'm so glad you've already met your niece and have become a part of her life. Can't wait to see you in October. We love you!

Photo Shoot

My sister Michelle is here for a week. She has been great, lending an extra pair of hands to help with Lia. She has also been cooking and cleaning which is very helpful. She is very interested in (and very good at) photography and brought her camera to capture some shots of her new niece. Here are some pictures of Lia's first photo shoot. She didn't even have to be awake for it!

Two weeks old!

Lia is two weeks old already. Life around here is pretty much the same- full of feedings, diaper changes and sleeping (for Lia anyway- Mommy and Daddy still aren't getting alot of sleep). But Paul and I are really enjoying being parents. Lia goes with Daddy to take Monkey for walks and she loves to make cute faces at Mommy. I think she smiles at me and sometimes sticks out her tongue! I can't wait until she becomes more able to express her little (or big) personality.

Paul heads back to work on Monday. It was great to have him home for two weeks. Now, I'll get to fly solo with Lia which is a little scary but I'm sure we'll be great. Pretty soon I want to start a 'Mommy and Me' yoga class that is designed for new moms and their babies. It should be fun to get out of the house, meet other new moms and work on getting my body back to it's pre-pregnancy state.

One week!

We've been home from the hospital for a week already and it has been an amazing whirlwind of feedings, diaper changes, kisses and cuddles. Lia is adjusting well to her new home environment and mom and dad are trying to get some sleep. We are now trying to get her to sleep more at night and be more awake during the day. She has her schedule mixed up! When she is awake she has the cutest little facial expressions and makes the cutest little noises. It's amazing that someone so adorable could poop so much! Monkey has taken really well to his new sister too. He is very curious when she coos and makes little noises but is otherwise not too interested. Her crying doesn't bother him either which is good. Lia loves her car seat and sleeps everytime we take her for a ride. I hope that lasts. She also loves when daddy reads to her. Paul and I are so in love with our daughter. It's only been a week but it's already hard to imagine life without her. It's amazing the power babies have over us!