Caught in the act...

Elizabeth started smiling (while awake) at random a week ago Wednesday. It is the cutest thing ever and puts a huge smile on my face, along with anyone else who happens to catch a glimpse!!! I keep a camera in our living room as well as her nursery just in case she were to surprise us and we were able to snap a quick pic. Unfortunately, I have been unsuccessful in my attempts. However, she smiles frequently when asleep and until today I haven't been unable to catch her on camera. Enjoy!!!!!

Happy 7 weeks baby girl!

Announcement!!

Elizabeth's birth announcements were put in the mail today and I could not be more excited!

I thought they turned out BEAUTIFUL!!! Compliments of Unink Design LLC.

FIRST...



photo as a family of three

time at home as a family of THREE!



bath

walk in the Vicksburg Military Park





bottle

time in crib for longer than 2 hours (:

birthday cake

night out for mommy and daddy!

Top O' the morning to ya!

And the rest of the day to yourself! Happy St. Patrick's day!

Our little leprechaun...

Yet again...

Elizabeth proved me WRONG! We went for her one month well-baby check up today, only this time I went without company. I was again worried that I might not be able to handle everything by myself, not to mention the monsoon that was occuring outside. Elizabeth was an absolute angel, sleeping the entire time!

One Month Stats

weight: 10 lbs 9 oz (66%)

length: 21 inches (20%)

head circumference: 36 1/2 cm

It's amazing to look at pictures taken on her birthday and compare them to those taken this week... my how she has changed!! At her next appointment, she will get her shots ): But, that also means we can venture out in public finally!!!

One Month of a Blessing!

Today marks Elizabeth's one month birthday and what a joy she has been! The past 4 weeks have flown by and have been the best of our lives. In celebration, Honey and Poppy threw a birthday party for our little princess.

At one month of age:

Elizabeth LOVES

to EAT (this is an understatement people!)

bathtime

to be held

to cuddle

to sleep in the swing (we have yet to master sleeping in our crib)

walks in the park

to be outside

to ride in her carseat (falls asleep every time)

Elizabeth DISLIKES

when she gets the hiccups

her bed

being swaddled (she seemed to love it in the hospital)

having a dirty diaper

changing clothes

tummy to play time (she would love to sleep on her stomach - against AAP guidelines)

nail trimming

to be hungry

Mommy LOVES
kissing her chubby cheeks

the adorable face I wake up to

when I get her out of bed (or swing I should say) for nightime feedings - the way she arches her back, leans her head back, and throws her arms up near her ears as she scored a touchdown

snuggling

when she flutters her eyes as she enters a light stage of sleep and seems to "smile"

watching her sleep (I guess I should probably be sleeping too)

how dramatic she is when she sneezes and coughs
reading to her
rocking her to sleep

I.LOVE.HER!!!

Elizabeth continues to wear newborn diapers, to nurse approximately every 3 hours during the day with longer periods at night, and is starting to wear 3 month clothing. I can not get over how much she has changed in just a few short weeks. Everyone continues to say she looks like her daddy and we still  aren't sure where her light hair came from - only time will tell!

Elizabeth goes to the pediatrician again this coming Monday. I will have more to post of her progress in the coming days...