1 Month and growing...

I can't believe how fast Lil P is growing!

Just this weekend I opened her dresser drawer where I had stored her 3 month clothes, thinking they'd still be too big for her. But no~They are fitting her perfectly!

We've been working on her eye/focus coordination and she is doing great with it. Still loves her tummy time and I've learned to always have a burp cloth on hand! She has taken really well to her bassinet so we may try the move to her crib next week!

Here are a couple pics, enjoy!

Trying out her sling:

What happens when the bottle doesn't come fast enough:

Hawkeye Tutu and hairbow (Thanks Aunt Nettie!):

One month!

Chilling with her homies:

Giving Thanks

We have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving...

This time last year it wasn't evident that Andy and I would get to play the role of doting parents and now we are so blessed to be holding our little girl in our arms. I'm so thankful for my family and friends that are my greatest support system. Our health, our jobs, a roof over our head and a meal on the table completes our blessings.

May everyone have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! God bless! xo

Our Lil Model

Here are a few newborn pics we had taken of Reagan... I would post them all but don't want to crash my computer- ha!

We used Julie with LandryAnna Designs and couldn't be happier with the end results. I love how they turned out! Thanks Julie!

Out of Order

Who's bright idea was it that new mom's could get sick? And technically how bad is it to go through a bottle of Robitussin in one day?!

Back to my regularly scheduled blogging once the med's kick in...

"Service Engine Soon"

Three little words that I despise and yet there they are...on my car's dashboard. Mocking me!

In the past, I would play that game, 'Let's see how long we can ignore that light.' But since I'm toting around Lil P now, I need to think about things differently. Too bad I missed Ellen and Oprah's car giveaway's- guess I'll go call my mechanic now.

Hoping for the best but preparing for the worst!

3 Weeks and growing...

Seems like it was just yesterday that we were heading to the hospital to have Reagan. I can't believe 3 weeks have gone by already!

Here she is primping before her big photo shoot today. We had her newborn pics taken and I can't wait to see how they turned out. We used Julie from "Landry Anna Designs" and she did an amazing job keeping Lil Peanut happy while snapping her pics.

Stay tuned for the posting of proofs... and think 'tutu's and hair bows!' :)

Happy Feet

I love me some baby Reagan feet! The staff at the hospital laughed at how long Reagan's toes were but I think they are just perfect! If they don't make you smile, I don't know what will. :)

Tune In Tokyo...

Maternity leave=more time for television!

Since Oprah's been on my 'not' list lately, I've done some channel surfing and happily found Ellen! Love her sense of humor, her quirkiness, her dance moves and jokes! She definitely has a way of warding off the post-baby blues! I suggest you set the DVR and get ready to feel GOOD after watching her show. My next favorite show is 'Parks and Recreation.' Amy Poehler is so incredibly talented and I find myself laughing out loud during this show! I'm thinking it replaces 'The Office' as my new favorite prime-time TV show. *gasp!*

And of course we have to include a *FAIL* in this post. That award would go to 'Platinum Babies' on WE. A $50,000 nursery? Dolce and Gabbana onsies? Chanel baby slippers?

I caught an episode today and had to laugh at the $25,000 crib... which the baby probably won't sleep in anyway. Just don't let Reagan see this show... mama can't afford a $100,000 stroller! :)

Girls day out...

On Saturday I got the chance to swap out diaper duty for a 'big girl's' day out with my girl, Nettie! We attended the Holiday Open House at Sbrocco and had a blast! For $5 you get to sample all the wines you wish at various tables and they have great appetizers too. It was so refreshing to get out of the house and have some fun catching up with my girl!


Here's the Web site to check out upcoming events:
http://sbroccowine.com/



This year I discovered this great new wine by Yali. Proceeds of every sale go to help preserve the rain forests in Chile where the wine is produced. For $10 a bottle, it's a steal!



Happy wine tasting!

Hawkeye baby...

A Saturday during football season wouldn't be complete without donning the Hawkeye gear and cheering on our favorite team!

Reagan was able to get into the spirit yesterday, even though the Hawks couldn't pull out a win.

Prepped and ready for the game!
Go Hawks!
All that cheering wears a girl out!

2 weeks already...

Pretty soon it'll be 2 years! Can't believe Reagan is 2 weeks old already.

She had her check-up yesterday and the Dr. said she looks 'wonderful!'. Always love a good report. She is weighing 9lb 13 oz and is 21 in. in length. She lost her umbilical cord last night and still has a hard time figuring out how to burp! We are working on it though...

I'm starting to feel very sleep deprived so I think a late morning nap is in my future. Here are some pics from the past week:

Her favorite place to sleep~ on daddy's arm!

She loves her playtime mat~
A little cranky after bathtime~
She loves being in the swing!

It's a bird, It's a plane...

No it's... SUPER Grandma!

My mom graciously dedicated of week of her time to come stay with us as we got settled in with Reagan. And what a lifesaver she was! There was a hot meal on the table every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The house got cleaned, the laundry got done, and she was even up with me in the middle of the night, helping to tend to Reagan since Andy had to go back to work and I was still recovering from surgery.

So many great memories were made that week and Andy and I are so grateful for all her help and advice! Thanks mom~ we love you! xo

Time Flies...

...when there's a newborn in the house! I can't believe Reagan is over a week old already!

I must admit I'm slowly getting used to the multiple middle-of-the-night feedings... my baby loves to eat! And no, the pacifier trick doesn't work on her. She's too smart! She also loves her 'tummy time' and will only sleep in her pappasan chair. Who knew she would detest the bassinet so much?!

The only reason I am calm right now is because my mom (aka Super Grandma) has been here helping us out all week. But that deserves a post all on its own! I don't know what we would do without her. Well I do know. Cry.

Reagan's one week appt. went great this week- she is slowly gaining back the weight she lost while being in the hospital and her jaundice is going away too. So thankful for a healthy update!
Here are some pics from the past couple of days~

Enjoying tummy time: Reagan and mommy:

Zonked out on grandma's arm:

Reagan is one week old:

Welcome baby Wallace!

We are so proud to announce the arrival of our lil peanut!

Reagan Lynn was born via scheduled c-section on October 27, 2009. She weighed 9lb 7oz and was 20 3/4 in. in length. We had a rocky start with trying to BF and keeping her satisfied but have since started supplementing with formula. Andy and I are learning the routine, if there even is one! and are enjoying every minute of being parents!

It's true what they say, loving a child is unlike anything you have known or can prepare for. It's been amazing this past week and we are so blessed to have Reagan in our lives! Thanks to everyone for visiting and for all the well-wishes!