New mode for travel

So relaxed...even fell asleep. (Thanks again for the carrier, Jill!)

Awake because of the camera flash! She fell back asleep after that, though. :)

I think Lainey finally likes the Baby Bjorn. She was extremely content in it for a while! YAY! Her favorite way to be carried is facing out - like the Baby Bjorn - so I have been eager for her to like the carrier. And it is a nice way to walk her around the neighborhood.


On a separate note, some of y'all have asked some questions that I have failed to answer on the blog!! First of all, I am no longer nursing. I lasted about 3 weeks! And then I pumped and did bottles for the fourth week and was planning to continue that but Lainey decided formula was better tasting than breastmilk. So there you go. We have been on formula ever since. I have been happier and less stressed about it and Lainey, apparently, was fine with the switch. Some of y'all have also asked how she's sleeping. For the most part, she's sleeping well. She was going from about 9pm - 6am, so we tried putting her to bed a bit earlier (8:30). However, she has awakened the past two mornings at 4:30. Growth spurt? Earlier bedtime? I am not sure. Another interesting fact is that she's found a way to wiggle out of her swaddle. That probably also aids in waking her up. So who knows. We'll just keep plugging away!! :) Every night we do the same routine with bath, bottle, and bed. It's fun and she still seems okay with her baths. She doesn't enjoy getting her face washed (I can see why!) but other than that, she's pretty content. She still naps pretty often during the day with a giant nap in the morning about an hour after she's up and then she takes 45 minute - 1 hour naps during the day between feedings.


OK - lots of info. in that paragraph! That's all for now! :)

Today

Pictures from the day. :)

Looking serious.

Not to be forgotten...Reagan. She has an ear infection right now. Poor dog.

2 Months Old!

Lainey is 2 months old today. In some ways, it feels as though we've known her forever...and in other ways, it seems as though she just got here. Ben and I love being parents; this child is a true blessing and we enjoy each day with her. It's hard to believe that tomorrow I will love her even more than I do today. But I will. She had her 2 month checkup today and she survived her shots! It was hard to witness. Poor thing! The doctor said she's doing great and he was patient while I asked my 14 overly-concerned-parent questions. Ben was patient too, even though he had given me his answers to my questions prior to our office visit. And yes, Ben's answers were very similar to the doctor's! Basically, I worry too much. But what else is new!?

The baby weighs 12 pounds 5 oz. (75th-90th percentile); her height is 22 3/4 inches (75th percentile); her head circ. is 41 inches (90th percentile).

Lainey has made some new friends around the house and finds immense joy in the relationships she has with them. I've taken some pictures.

the "funny fan"

"Barkasaurus Rex"

cute spotted (also barking) dog

colorful happy face who lights up and sings the most delightful songs

That's all for today. The baby is recovering from her shots and is looking forward to some rest and relaxation today...she deserves it! We love you, Lainey!!

Hi Uncle Matt!

My brother Matt is in town for my dad's retirement party. We had a great dinner last night at my mom and dad's house and really enjoyed hanging out with Matt. Lainey wasn't being extremely cooperative in this photo; I think she was tired and ready for bath/bottle/bed. :)

My dad was walking around with Lainey holding her like that! It was so funny. He would walk outside, check on things, walk inside and do something...all the while she was a happy camper laying sideways with her belly exposed.

Rocker Baby

Side effect of being pregnant?

I am blaming these on the after-effects of the pregnancy. I found TWO gray hairs! TWO!!! I was so surprised to find them! But there they were...prominently displayed for all to see. I caught one in its early stages and the other - well, it apparently got away from me. Sorry, this post is a little gross and maybe too much information about me for some of you. :)

Update!

We've had a fun and busy week - hanging out with the Ratleys, visiting friend Emily and her son Gabriel, eating with Caroline, seeing Anne and Adam, playing with Nora and Kate, shopping with the Harris women, and playing with cousins. I don't have any pictures! I HAVE to get better at taking my camera places. I have lots of pictures from home because that is where my camera lives. Next week will be filled with more excitement: a visit from Uncle Matt from New York and my dad's retirement party. We're looking forward to the events. Also, Lainey has her 2-month appointment on Tuesday (shots!!) so I'll update the blog after that.

It's so hard for me to wake a sleeping Lainey!! She's so sweet when she's sleeping. But, I do love waking her up, also! It's pretty cute. As you can tell, we're big fans of swaddling. She sleeps well that way and she seems to enjoy it. We enjoy it because she does sleep so well. :)

Waking up after a nap...thanks for the funny onesie, Pam and Mark!! It's really clever and oh-so-appropriate... ;)

Cute after-bath pictures

Happy Father's Day, Ben!

We love you! This is one for the baby book! :)

http://www.planoinsider.net/articles/2008/06/16/news/story%201.txt

or...

http://www.planoinsider.net/edition/edition/

(You have to scroll down to see the article!)

Father's Day

On Sunday, we went to my parents' house to celebrate Father's Day. Thank you, Mom and Dad, for a fun evening with delicious food. :)

Fun pictures...

Thinking about fussing

A bit happier :)

This activity gym is one of Lainey's FAVORITE things...I think she'd lie there and play for hours if I'd let her. She really likes the little happy face that is affixed to the top; it lights up and plays music but she's just as happy when it's silently staring at her!

Lunch at Babe's

To celebrate an early Father's Day, the Harris clan headed to Babe's Fried Chicken. It was pretty busy! We had a great time. Sadly, Ben missed this event. He's been in Houston since Thursday night (our first "girls' weekend" - Lainey, Reagan, and myself) but he returns home this evening. :) We have missed having you here, Ben!!

Ella and Kate

Any similarities?


Cally and Collin (Ella's big brother and sister)

This picture cracks me up. Ella is obviously very focused on having that drink...

Ella and Brooke

Bud and his grandchildren: Kate, Brooke, Ella, Lainey, Collin, and Cally

Lainey on Yiyia's shoulder

Allyson and the kiddos

Sleeping Lainey and Kate

Attempting to take a nap...

I had some company! I did manage to get about an hour-long nap, however (without my two friends). Yay!!!

More Smiles!

My friend Danni and I went over to see our other friend Ann's new apartment today. Lainey went along for the ride (She was a trooper - it was a long outing for her!) and I managed to get some pictures of her smiling/smirking. They're pretty funny. Sadly, I got ZERO pictures of anything else but that seems to be my theme these days.

I love my family!

In honor of Reagan

A tribute to Reagan and all poodles of the world...she represents you well!

A big smile!!

She is cracking us up! This smile is so big! She's been smiling more and more...day by day. We are all so excited. Her Yiyia is holding her in this picture. She and Bud stopped by for an evening visit yesterday. :)