03.04.2013

I cannot take your cuteness!!! I just want to eat you up! Literally!!! You should never wonder if you are loved because I am pretty sure the constant kisses and snuggles will clue you in.

03.03.2013

Daddy surprised us with an outing today! Our original plan was to go to the falls but you weren't quite having the car seat so we just stayed in town and went to the zoo.

Mama was way excited to see baby Lily, the elephant that was born November 30th. We watched her walk around, scratch her side on the wall, hide behind her mama, and nurse. So adorable.

While we saw lots of animals, it was hard for us to know that you were actually seeing them because they were not up so close. The porcupines were probably your favorite. They were right up close to the glass and you were right there looking at those big pokey things as they waddled around their home! Daddy and I are excited to take you back to the zoo many times as you grow!

(The elephants in the photo are other ones. Lily was inside and more difficult to get a photo of.)

03.02.2013

Happy 4 month birthday baby girl!

I love what you have grown into more than I can explain! A parent's love for their child is a most beautiful thing, and I wish it for you someday so you can understand.

I love the bottom right photo of you in your morning photos. It was when you realized Daddy was here. Morning smiles are definitely more fun when Daddy is here!

03.01.2013

It was a beautiful day out today! Mama is loving Portland winters. They hardly feel like a winter at all!

You got mail today! A letter from K-State. Daddy's first comment about the photo below was, "Get that out of my girl's mouth! It has germs!" Silly Daddy, doesn't he know that you can't hide germs from a baby!?

02.28.2013

Mama baby group at Alma. You played on the ground, napped, and even sat on the couch like a grown up!

It is Grandma Mimi's birthday. When we sent her birthday wishes, she responded saying to kiss and hug the baby. Of course Mama has no problem planting a kiss and giving a squeeze to the baby! You 'hugged' back when Mama gave you a hug. So freaking SWEET!

02.27.2013

4 month check up today... You are not our average sized baby any longer. You grew 2 inches in a month and are now 25 inches long!! That's almost the 80th percentile! You weigh 14 pounds 1.5 ounces and are between the 70th and 75th percentile for weight! You got your first two shots today, and they weren't as bad as Mama thought they'd be... Good thing because there are a lot more to come!! Mama also plans to start an elimination diet. You seem to have an allergy or food intolerance, and it just keeps getting worse... Rash, eczema, mucus, irritability. It'll be lots of work, but worth it when we get it all figured out! (not surprised you have a food intolerance or allergies... You got that from your daddy!)

02.26.2013

As I was taking you for a walk in the park this morning, I thought about how lucky you are to call this place home! I hope you love it just as much!!