Smiles

Andri started smiling this week - real smiles! It's been so fun :) These were my attempts at catching them on camera...

Bath Time

Andrielle got this cute little princess robe with matching slippers... She's so tiny it drowns her. It'll be nice when her clothes actually fit! Haha :)

2 Months Old

Andrielle is 2 months old today! It seems like time is going so fast! Gavin and I are quickly learning what she likes and what she doesn't. I have to be SO careful about what I eat because Andri is quite the picky eater. Chocolate, onions, tomatoes, and milk/dairy products are all out. She still prefers being held to sleeping in her bed, bouncer, or swing, but it's definately getting better. And she loves getting her hair washed but hates the rest of bath time. Life is so fun

Gavin and I have our first anniversary this Sunday - what a quick year it has been! When we got married, we'd talked about going on a cruise for our first anniversary, I guess that's out for a little while, haha! I don't think I expected to have a baby so quickly, but I'm so glad we did. Andrielle has been such a blessing in our lives. She's taught me so much about patience and love. She has really taught us that we need to rely on the Lord for so much. I love having her in my life.

Big news

Look at my baby....she's sleeping IN HER BASSINET!! This is a major accomplishment. Gavin came out to the living room Saturday morning around 5:00 am (where Andrielle and I were sleeping on the couch) and sent me to bed. He took Andri and put her in the bassinet and sat and sang to her and stroked her hair 'til she fell asleep. He also turned on her white noise bear. That was all it took! She has successfully slept in her bed (with only the bear) for 3 consecutive nights - waking only to eat & have her diaper changed and then goes right back to bed! She has also slept in her own bed for most of her naps during the day. It's been amazing! It's so nice being able to do my work out, take a shower, and get some things done around the house while she sleeps. Life is good :)

Andrielle - 6 weeks old

Andrielle is 6 weeks old! It's crazy how fast it's gone. She's kind of a picky little girl. She hates her car seat and going anywhere in the car. She really doesn't like her bouncer and seems to only tolerate the swing-but still won't stay in it for more than about 20 minutes. She still isn't sleeping very well at night and for the most part I sleep on the couch with her on my chest so that we don't wake Gavin every time she cries and because she really only sleeps when someone is holding her. If anyone has any tips on how to get her to start sleeping in her own crib or the bassinet, I would love to hear them!

As of her doctor's appointment last week, she weighs 6 lbs, 15 oz and is 19.5 inches long. She is still so tiny and most of her newborn clothes still drown her, but the premie size is finally looking a little too small.

Even with all her quirks, we love having her in our family. She has been so much fun and we just adore her.

Gingerbread Houses

Gavin, Andrielle, and I joined my family for our annual gingerbread house family night.