Taking a rest during tummy time
Representin' !!!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
2 Months Old
Evie had her 2 month check up today. The doctor told Evie "you get an A+". Already making good grades! And the nurse called her a "tough girl" after getting her shots. She screamed once and cried for less than a minute. I was so proud of her. She does have a case of eczema that we have to treat but overall it was a good doctor's visit.
Her size is very average for her age...11 lbs and 22 1/4 inches. I was surprised at how much weight she has gained. I haven't noticed that she felt any heavier but was sure that she had grown by the rolls she is developing on her legs, arms, back of the neck and her double chin. :) Her newborn clothes are definitely getting snug. They just swallowed her up when she was born.
She is very strong...she has great head control. Not only has she rolled onto her back during tummy time, but this morning she rolled from her back to her tummy while I wasn't looking. I heard her cry from across the room, looked up and she had rolled off of her mat and onto the wood floor. How did she do that?!
She slept 7 hours last night! We've been working on getting her to sleep through the night for the past week. Her last feeding is around 10:30pm (she is half asleep already) and her morning feeding is around 7am. During the day she is still eating 4 oz every 3 hours.
Evie has also gained a little more control of her hands. She is able to find her mouth with her fist (most of the time) and likes to suck her thumb. She grabs or swats at the toys above her but doesn't know how to release quite yet. There is this ball with holes in it (picture #2) and she's become upset a few times because the ball won't let go of her hand!
She is smiling and "talking" alot when we play with her. My heart just melts when she looks me in the eye and smiles. I think she has the most beautiful smile in the world! (It is hard to get on camera though.)
On a sad note, Evie has been congested for the past several days. I make Mat use the saline drops and suction out her nose because she gets very upset. But she is just fine as soon as he stops as she realizes she can breathe much easier. She hasn't had a fever or anything so we're glad about that.
And now here are some recent pics...
Such a sweet face. Look at those cheeks!
An attempt at getting a smile on camera
Her size is very average for her age...11 lbs and 22 1/4 inches. I was surprised at how much weight she has gained. I haven't noticed that she felt any heavier but was sure that she had grown by the rolls she is developing on her legs, arms, back of the neck and her double chin. :) Her newborn clothes are definitely getting snug. They just swallowed her up when she was born.
She is very strong...she has great head control. Not only has she rolled onto her back during tummy time, but this morning she rolled from her back to her tummy while I wasn't looking. I heard her cry from across the room, looked up and she had rolled off of her mat and onto the wood floor. How did she do that?!
She slept 7 hours last night! We've been working on getting her to sleep through the night for the past week. Her last feeding is around 10:30pm (she is half asleep already) and her morning feeding is around 7am. During the day she is still eating 4 oz every 3 hours.
Evie has also gained a little more control of her hands. She is able to find her mouth with her fist (most of the time) and likes to suck her thumb. She grabs or swats at the toys above her but doesn't know how to release quite yet. There is this ball with holes in it (picture #2) and she's become upset a few times because the ball won't let go of her hand!
She is smiling and "talking" alot when we play with her. My heart just melts when she looks me in the eye and smiles. I think she has the most beautiful smile in the world! (It is hard to get on camera though.)
On a sad note, Evie has been congested for the past several days. I make Mat use the saline drops and suction out her nose because she gets very upset. But she is just fine as soon as he stops as she realizes she can breathe much easier. She hasn't had a fever or anything so we're glad about that.
And now here are some recent pics...
Peering over the end of the couch (this is also her poopy pants face - Mat wanted you to know)
Lounging on her Boppy in the morning sunlight (looks like she is posing)
Such a sweet face. Look at those cheeks!
An attempt at getting a smile on camera
Playing with her favorite rattle. She loves to stare at it and swat at it.
I'm still not sure who she looks like more...me or Mat. What do you think?
Is she relaxed or what? (see those fat rolls developing on her legs!)
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
2 Busy Weekends
For Memorial Day weekend, we drove down to Victoria to spend time with Gran & Papa (my parents) and the rest of the family. We left Dallas after her early morning feeding which means we were on the road at 3:30am. It was nice not to have the holiday traffic that we encountered on the way back...ugh! Evie traveled really well on her first road trip by sleeping most of the way. We only had to stop once to feed and change her.
My brother, sister-in-law and nephew drove down too. Uncle Shane is feeding Evie while Austin reads a book. Austin was very interested in Evie...well her toys anyway.
Daddy and Evie enjoying the pool. She wasn't too sure about it at first but ended up having a good time with Daddy.
The family came over on Saturday evening for dessert...homemade chocolate ice cream. Yummy! Everyone was excited to see Evie.
Gran and Paw-Paw (her great grandfather)
Looking around over Mommy's shoulder
With cousin Courtney
With Mommy's best friend Kendra
4 Generations - Gran, Maw-Maw and Mommy
With Great Grandma and Great Grandpa
This past weekend Evie attended her first wedding. Daddy was a groomsman in our friend Jason Duff's wedding. (Mat even got a haircut for the occasion.) Daddy and Duff are good mates. Congratulations Duff and Ashlee!
Family Photo - Isn't Daddy handsome?!
My brother, sister-in-law and nephew drove down too. Uncle Shane is feeding Evie while Austin reads a book. Austin was very interested in Evie...well her toys anyway.
Daddy and Evie enjoying the pool. She wasn't too sure about it at first but ended up having a good time with Daddy.
The family came over on Saturday evening for dessert...homemade chocolate ice cream. Yummy! Everyone was excited to see Evie.
Gran and Paw-Paw (her great grandfather)
Looking around over Mommy's shoulder
With cousin Courtney
With Mommy's best friend Kendra
4 Generations - Gran, Maw-Maw and Mommy
With Great Grandma and Great GrandpaThis past weekend Evie attended her first wedding. Daddy was a groomsman in our friend Jason Duff's wedding. (Mat even got a haircut for the occasion.) Daddy and Duff are good mates. Congratulations Duff and Ashlee!
Family Photo - Isn't Daddy handsome?!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
I'm almost 5 weeks old!
Where's Evie?
See, I can smile when I'm awake.
Mom, how much longer do I have to pose with these guys?
This is another one of her sleeping positions. Even when we swaddle her tightly, she gets those arms out.
Here...get a pic of my good side.
Feelin' groovy!
Such a sweet face!
See, I can smile when I'm awake.
Mom, how much longer do I have to pose with these guys?
This is another one of her sleeping positions. Even when we swaddle her tightly, she gets those arms out.
Here...get a pic of my good side.
Feelin' groovy!
Such a sweet face!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Mother's Day
Sunday was a great day. It was my first Mother's Day and it was Evie's first visit to church. Mat spoiled me by getting her fed and bathed, and preparing my breakfast so I could take me time getting ready for the day. Evie and Mat gave me a sweet card too.
We made it PRCC on time and got lots of attention although Evie was asleep the entire time. Afterwards they took me to lunch. Of course the restaurant was packed and busy but I didn't really care. It was nice to be out of the house!
Thank you honey and my sweet Evie for making my first Mother's Day special.
Mommy and Evie
We made it PRCC on time and got lots of attention although Evie was asleep the entire time. Afterwards they took me to lunch. Of course the restaurant was packed and busy but I didn't really care. It was nice to be out of the house!
Thank you honey and my sweet Evie for making my first Mother's Day special.
Mommy and Evie
I'm so blessed! (Thank you Aunt Whitney for the cute outfit.)
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Flying Solo
Mat went back to work this week so I've been flying solo with Evie most of the day. I'm doing okay, trying to get into a routine. Evie really is a good baby. She even slept 5 hours last night. Mat fed her before he went to work so I got some extra sleep. Amazing what a few extra hours of sleep can do!
She has rolled over several times now when we have tummy time. I'm trying to get it on video because I can't believe it. Surely it is just by accident that she is able to do it but I'm thinking we might just have to enroll her in gymnastics pretty soon. After all, she was quite limber while in my belly.
This was during tummy time and she was falling asleep. When she starts to fall asleep, her eyes roll back and she starts smiling. What is she dreaming about?
Evie likes to sleep on her side. I layed her down on the floor on her back to wake her up to eat, walked away for 5 minutes and she was like this when I came back. (Yes, those socks are huge on her!)
She has rolled over several times now when we have tummy time. I'm trying to get it on video because I can't believe it. Surely it is just by accident that she is able to do it but I'm thinking we might just have to enroll her in gymnastics pretty soon. After all, she was quite limber while in my belly.
See how she gets that leg up in the air. She'll kick and rock herself over.
She is lying underneath her Kick 'n Crawl Aquarium looking up at the fish.
This was during tummy time and she was falling asleep. When she starts to fall asleep, her eyes roll back and she starts smiling. What is she dreaming about?
Evie likes to sleep on her side. I layed her down on the floor on her back to wake her up to eat, walked away for 5 minutes and she was like this when I came back. (Yes, those socks are huge on her!)She is filling out those cheeks and limbs. She is eating 3 ounces every 3 hours, except at night she might go longer. I like those nights!
We are so blessed to have her. God is good!
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