Lilly is 3 months old!

I can't believe that Lilly is already 3 months old! Time sure does fly by. She is so independant and wants to stand up and she holds her head up on her own. She is getting so big!She is such an easy going baby, it made it easy when I started back work. She goes to her Nana's Monday and Friday and then to Ms Martha's Wednesday - Thursday. She gets spoiled during the day. She smiles so big and crinkles her little nose. I've tried several times to take a picture of her when she smiles but I never can get it quick enough! She is getting her 3 month pics soon and I know we can catch her smiling then :)

Russ had a great Father's Day! I went on snapfish and created a Father's Day card with Lilly's pictures and Annie and Lucy. Also made him a desk calendar with all their pics on there. He really liked his gift.

Lilly's been sucking on her fist, she loves doing that. Her little thumb is so small its hard to find so she sucks on her thumb and finger. Goes to town making all kinds of noises, its really funny.

We had our 2nd date night since Lilly's been here. I treasure these times that I use to take for granted. We decided to do date night at least once a month. It's very important and I don't want to lose sight of our marriage and how special Russ is to me. We don't mind taking Lilly with us, she is good and just goes along with whatever we want. Hopefully it will stay that way :)

More to come...

1st Day back at work!

Well I went back to work and it was the hardest thing I could have done. It felt that way :) I know it will get better in time. I just didn't want to leave her. We had our own schedule and did our own thing. She is in good hands though. Very blessed to have her Nana watch her 2 days and then a friend from our church to watch her the other 3 days. God is good!

She is getting so big and cooing all the time and smiling all over herself. It's so cute. I've tried to get pictures of her doing it, but she stops and looks at the camera or turn her head :) haa.. silly girl. She still sleeps through the night which is amazing! Put her to bed around 9:30 and I wake her to nurse before I go to work. She goes right back down until her daddy gets her ready for her sitter. She wakes up smiling, which makes it hard to leave.

She is almost 12 wks! I can't believe how time flies! She will be walking before we know it!
Will post pics soon

A dear of friend of ours just found out today that they are having a girl!! YAY. She also went to Czech to do treatments. They are blessed just like we were! We are so happy for them and can not wait to share their journey

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Lilly's First Trip

4 Generations (Great Grandma, Mamaw (my mom), Me and Lilly)

Great Grandma and Lilly. (Lilly is talking to her)

Ready for bed (Daddy fixed her hair) Haa

Tummy Time (Wasn't too sure about that)

We went to Tennessee for Memorial Day to visit my Mamaw, Lilly's Great Grandma.

She was such a good traveler. We had to stop one time to let her stretch out and eat. She was a trooper. Everyone loved her and just couldn't get over how big she is. She is almost 10 lbs!!

Above are a few pics of her first trip :) I was so happy that my Mamaw could meet her. That's been my prayer for 7 yrs that my Mamaw could meet my baby. And well... she did. God is so Good!!!

More to come...

2 Month's Old

Mother's Day & Baby Dedication

It's been awhile since I've last blogged. We are just enjoying this precious little miracle of ours.

I had my first real Mother's Day and that same day we had Baby Dedication. We gave Lilly to God and promised to Him that we will raise her in a Christian home.

See her cute little dress. I looked everywhere and finally found something.

Lilly weighs 9.12 pounds. She is almost out of Newborn diapers :( She is getting so big and full of life. She makes us laugh all the time. She is so strong willed and I think she will be crawling soon. She wants to do things herself. She sleeps great during the night. 8 hrs last night. We were so excited :) I hope she keeps that up.

I had to take her to the dr today. She's been having crust behind her ears and it seemed like it hurt her when I tried cleaning them with water. She has eczema :( The dr gave me some cortisone cream. Have to apply that to the dry spots twice a day for 7 days. It should get better soon.

We are going to TN this wknd to visit my Mamaw. Lilly's Great Grandmother. I am so excited for my Mamaw to meet Lilly. It's been a prayer of mine for 6 yrs that my Mamaw will live long enough to meet my son or daughter and now we finally have that opportunity. :) We will be taking lots of pictures.

More to come...

1 Month Check Up

Lilly did great and is growing so fast. She now weighs 7.14 and the dr laughed and said she is finally on the percentile chart :) YAY!

She is sleeping very well through the night. 7 hrs last night. I woke up to make sure she is still breathing. We will move her to her room this weekend. It will be so hard, but it's time.

Lilly is being dedicated this Sunday and on Mother's Day. What a special moment this will be. My parents are coming in and all our family will be there with us to share this excited time. We finally found a dress. It was hard to locate a newborn dress. But we found the perfect one.
I'll post pics after dedication :)

More to come.. need to feed my baby. She is growing so fast

1 month Old Today

I am 1 Month Old Today!!

1 Month Picture

Wow.. I can't believe Lilly is already 1 mth old. Time really flies when you are having fun. She is really a blessing from God! Russ and I have been so blessed. She is a happy baby. She actually slept 5 hrs last night. Yes, after breast feeding : ) Makes Momma happy. She woke up, ate and went back to sleep. Maybe she was tired after her 1 mth photo shoot, but we will say she was happy after eating at the buffet :)

She loves her swing and bouncy seat. It's relaxing to her and she will swing all day if we let her. But we can't seem to keep our hands off of her. She is such a great cuddle bug and gives great sugars. She is truly amazing.
Lucy and Lilly being lazy

My 3 girls (Lucy Lu, Lilly and Annie Sue)

We took Lilly to Church last Sunday (4/18) On Daddy's birthday. She was such a good little girl. Sat still through Church and then decided to pass some gas during communion. Haa!! Oh well, it happens. We were proud.

My 1st Sunday Dress and going to Church

She goes for her 1 mth check up on the 29th. Daddy and I decided to spread her shots out. Instead of 18 mths, more like 3 yrs. 2 shots a month. It just seems like too many shots going in that little body of hers. The Dr is ok with our decision. We just have to make sure we stay on that schedule.

I need to go snuggle my baby

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Lilly's 1 week check up

Lilly had her 1 wk check up. She did great! Gained 5 oz, the weight she lost when leaving the hospital. Dr Sankaran said she was doing great and looked really healthy. Her jaundice is starting to go away, which is great. She will go back for her 1 month check up in April.

She is starting to get a little personality. Very strong and independent. Not sure if that's a good thing or not.. haa :) We are really enjoying her and love her so much. God has blessed us truly.

Easter is this Sunday. I would love to go to Church, but am afraid of all the germs. She is 9 days old and not ready to get out in the world yet.

Here are some pictures of our lil' Lilly...

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