Turkey Day

We had a great Thanksgiving! Thankfully, the weather wasn't as bad as predicted and we headed down to Utah to spend the holiday with Jeff's family. Heidi was such a great little traveler! I fed her right before we left and we hit the road. Heidi talked to herself happily for the first 20 min. or so and then fell right to sleep the rest of the drive.

Our first stop was to visit Jeff's grandma. Heidi had fun meeting her great grandma Magda (Magdalena).

We had a great time being spoiled with delicious food and enjoyable company. Heidi had a great time being spoiled by all of her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and adoring cousins. She was such a good girl and slept great in her new playpen. She kept waking up while everyone was awake playing games, talking, etc. but she went back to sleep when I gave her the pacifier so I am not complaining. She still slept until 5 or 5:30 everyday so I was thrilled! I was a little concerned since it would be a new situation for her. She was a happy little girl and seemed to enjoy and take in all the commotion. She loves to watch everything and everybody. On Friday Jeff and I went into town to visit my old college roomie, Anita. It was sooo fun to see her! She tried to come visit at the hospital when Heidi was born, but my phone wasn't working and we missed each other. I was glad I got a chance to see her while she was still in Utah. Overall we had a fabulous break and are so grateful to have had the time to see family! We wish we all lived closer so the get togethers could happen more often!

Three Months

How can my little girl be 3 months already??? She has been such a treat lately and I just want her to stop growing up! No doctor appt. this month, so no stats, but we think she is about 10 lbs., 22 inches long. But I have been wrong about her weight before so maybe she's only 9 something.

*Coos, coos, coos all the time.
*Does this really deep coo with a very serious face from time to time--hilarious
*Has laughed about 6 times and her mommy and daddy now make complete fools of themselves to try to get another one
*Can still wear newborn clothes...mostly nb pants
*Fake coughs and cries to get attention--I am not kidding. She will pretend to cough, you look at her, she looks at you out of the corner of her eye and gets a HUGE grin on her face
*Sleeps 8-5 or so most nights. Sometimes she wakes around 3 and gets the pacifier until 5.
*Doesn't want her crib yet, but won't have a choice when she starts getting too big for the bassinet.
*Naps much better. Sleeps in the bassinet in the morning, afternoons she ends up in mom's arms from time to time, but we are making progress.
*Only likes to eat if mom is feeding--she won't even let Jeff feed her the bottle...mom has to give her the bottle.
*Now gets a bottle of pumped milk before bed.
*Loves her baths
*Grabs things, but mostly burp cloths, wash cloths, my hair, her hair, and her clothes
*Blows lots of bubbles
*Loves to stand and especially likes to be held up over your face (like an airplane)
*LOVES pat-a-cake. That's where a lot of laughs came from
*Very observant...can't sleep if there is activity or people around unless really tired. When she gets really tired and wants to sleep but there is a lot happening (like church) she will cover her eyes to try to sleep
*Likes you to hold the pacifier in her mouth so she can hold your hand, even though she can keep it in just fine
*Loves to cuddle and be held (especially if mom is the one holding)
*Loves her activity mats and bouncy seat
*Loves the piano, blow dryer, and vacuum

Overall, she is just a fun, happy little girl and we couldn't love her more. Some days I watch the kids getting off the bus at the bus stop in front of my house and hear the bells at the school behind my house and I get really, really sad. Not a day goes by that I don't miss teaching, but every time I hear Heidi laugh, coo, squeal, or smile I remember why I stayed home. I wouldn't want to miss a single minute because it is going way too fast! I feel so lucky to have the option to stay home!

Blessing Day

Yesterday was Heidi's blessing day. Heidi had a great, special, busy day! We were blessed to have a lot of our family come from both sides. My parents, sister, and brother came from California, my grandparents came from Idaho, my brother came from Kentucky. Jeff's parents, sister & family, Aunt Linda, and Aunt Marlene and Uncle Kelly came from Utah. It was so fun to see everyone and we are so grateful our families traveled so far to help Heidi celebrate her special day.

Heidi wore my blessing dress that my grandma made for me. I was glad it fit. She looked so cute and was such a good girl even with all the commotion. When she started to be blessed she spit her pacifier out and started smiling at all the men...so funny.

11 Weeks

Wild and Crazy

This is how my child woke up from her nap...I guess that's what happens when you have loads of hair. It made me laugh. Perhaps it's because daddy didn't help with bath time last night and he does a much better job brushing the hair before bed and then it stays a little more manageable the next day. Mommy isn't so patient before bed time.

In other news, naps are still not going well, but nighttime has been pretty good.

Saturday: 8pm-5am
Sunday: 8:30pm-3:30am
Monday: 8 pm-5:45 am
Tuesday: 8 pm-5:30 am

No matter what time she wakes up, we love her more and more every day!