Happy Birthday Daddy!!!!

Today was Nick's 30th birthday! He had some time out with the boys this afternoon then everyone came over for cake and ice cream. Essie hung out with Grandma Judy while mommy got the house ready.


This is Essie's friend Ava. She's 8 months old. This was the first time they've tried to "play" together. Essie needs a few more months before they can really be playmates.

Essie has been growing and changing so much! This past week, she began to smile a lot more. She has also started entertaining herself - for a few minutes anyway! She's also been dealing with reflux. Mommy and daddy have had quite the time trying to help her feel better! She's been to see the chiropractor a couple times and is now eating lactose free formula. Between the two, she's been doing much better.



This is Essie's other doggie, Fox. He doesn't enjoy having his picture taken like Ginger does - but he does love Essie!

There's a baby in there somewhere....

Mommy couldn't take it anymore! The sunshine has been so pretty the last few days. Friday night, it was still a little chilly, but beautiful out - so Essie went for her first walk in the stroller. As you can see, she was very well bundled and had her best friend Ginger along for the trip :-)

She loved being outside! Her eyes were so big for the first few minutes, then she was completely zonked! When we came inside, she was still so comfortable....mommy let her take her evening nap in the stroller :-)

Just pictures....

One month old today!!!

Wow! I can't believe she's one month old already! Then again, I can't believe she's only one month old!

Last night she LOVED her bath time!! We're going to remember this during those times when she wants to scream and nothing seems to soothe her. Yes, the sweet angel you see in these pictures does know how to scream!! :-)

So much to share!

Boy, this has been a busy week! We're still adjusting to this new life where we can't just pick up and go like we have in the past!! The sleep thing isn't as bad as we thought it would be, though :-) Well, except for yesterday. Essie wouldn't take a nap unless one of us was holding her.

We had a doctor's appointment yesterday. At Essie's 2 week check up, she hadn't gained any weight, so they wanted to see her again - she gained 15 ounces in 7 days!!!! The doctor said "holy cow, what are you feeding that baby???" She does love to eat! She is officially 8 lbs. 4 oz. and is 21 inches long.

Last night we went out for dinner - it was the second time we've taken Essie to a restaurant. Of course, because of the nap thing, I had to hold her the entire time. We went to our favorite Japanese restaurant. I was so proud of myself....I ate my entire meal with chopsticks and didn't spill any on the baby!!! - okay, I dribbled a tiny drop of soy sauce....

She is developing such a personality. She's starting to make little noises; she turns her head when she hears mommy and daddy's voices. She's starting to focus on things and watch with interest when we talk to her. Sometimes she helps me hold her bottle when she's eating. It's probably a fluke, but twice this past week, I've laid her on her belly for some tummy time and she rolled over to her back.

Oh yeah, birth announcements are coming soon!!!!!