Pictures for Mamaw

Mamaw needed some new pictures, so my mother dressed me in these gigantic overalls and began her impression of the paparazzi. My mother keeps telling me that these overalls are newborn size, but all I know is that I'm drowning in denim.

One Month Old

Evie turned one-month old yesterday! She continues to grow and amaze us on a daily, if not hourly basis. While in Wenatchee, she learned to smile, but we haven't been able to catch it fully on-film. We will get a pict online of the smile as soon as we can capture it. I will be going to the store today to purchase a hanging, colorful toy which should facilitate more smiling. Her auntie Cory had one at her house, and it made her light up with glee, every time we showed it to her.
She's sleeping more at nighttime, and we're keeping her awake more often during the day.
She is more alert, and is especially taken by men. She will stare in awe any time a man holds her and talks to her. Needless to say, this concerns her mother to no end. :-)

We're Home!

After Bryan spent a week in Los Angeles and Evie and Steph spent a week in Wenatchee, we have reunited and returned home.
Bryan's week was not so great, as he was at work in the pressure-cooker, but he was able to end it by flying into Wenatchee Friday night to spend the weekend with his girls at Mike and Nancy's. He almost pushed past mommy to get to Evie when he got home. Evie spent the next 24 hours in her daddy's arms, and will now have to be re-trained as to how to survive without being held 24/7.
We drove back home together Sunday afternoon, but made several stops along the way. We visited Steph's uncle and aunt in Seattle, where Evie got to meet her cousins Sami, Gabi and the newest girl, Aly Jo, who is 4 months old, and makes Evie look like a preemie.
After a nice visit, we then continued on to Steph's cousin, Jeremy and Eryn's home, to drop off Nancy, who will be spending the week with her new grandson, Kincaid. He was born three days after Evie, so the babies were able to meet one another, and the mommies were able to compare kids and notes.
It was great to see everyone, and Steph really enjoyed getting out of the house and being social, after 9 months of pseudo house-arrest.
We're getting back into the swing of things and are looking forward to Evie's grandparents from Michigan to come visit.

Meeting the family

Three Weeks Old

Evie turned 3 weeks old today. To celebrate the event, we went to urgent care as her umbilical cord fell off partially and started bleeding all over, which meant there was a risk for infection. It turned out all was okay, and the doc just cleaned her up and in so doing, removed the remaining umbilical stump and put on some antibiotic ointment. When she did that, the bleeding subsided, so we should be okay.
In other news, Bryan had to fly to LA today for the week, so Evie and I are going to grandma's in Wenatchee. We're hoping to see the sun, since it's been MIA here in Gig Harbor.

Just stab me in the heart

The Longs come to visit

The Longs are in town this week, and were able to come meet little Evie. She was very interested in her uncles, especially Ethan. She just stared at him in awe- as he did at her. Cuteness abounded.

This must be what heaven is like

Three Years...

Yesterday was our third anniversary. It seems like such a small number considering all that has happened while we've been married. But nontheless, three years it has been. We're going to "celebrate" (go out to eat) this weekend since Bryan has to work in Seattle until 6pm every night this week.
Our present to each other was Evie. I can't imagine any better gift than to have a child together.

Two Weeks Old

Evie turned two weeks old yesterday. On Friday, she had her regular check-up at the Dr.'s office. She has, in the last week, gained 10 ounces in weight and 3/4 of an inch in length. She is more alert every day, and finally, is spending more time awake during the day than in the night. We are counting our blessings that she remains healthy and growing, and are constantly amazed that she is our daughter.