Trick or Treat!

Love my little ladybug!

A house divided

Although we were sad to not see our Rangers in the World Series, we still were excited for the series.  If it's not the Rangers, Travis is a big Detroit fan.  He kinda has a man crush on Verlander (don't tell him I told you).  Although not following within the American league, I was rooting for the Giants.  I'm not even sure why.   I like Zito pitching.  I feel like he's been around a long while and deserves it.  I went to school with Pence, so that's always nice to see someone you know win the ultimate championship in their sport.  All in all, I just wanted to see the Giants win.  And win they did!  

A close family friend of Travis is a HUGE, I mean as big as they come Detroit fan.  She sent little Annabelle a cute t-shirt to wear, so I gave in and let her root for Daddy's team.  Our little sports fan!

Newborn pics

This is waaaaay overdue...When Annabelle was 4 days old we had her newborn pictures done.  Ashlie, my friend and roommate from college has a sister, Meagan, that is a photographer.  We were so excited to get pictures of our sweet little baby!  And Meagan did a GREAT job!  Check her out at Sweet Pea Photography.

Here are some pics from the shoot...

One of my favs...such a precious moment captured

Nothin better then this...

So.  Precious!

Love my family!

I know.  The cutest thing you've ever seen.

Ok, maybe this is the cutest thing you've ever seen.

Our beautiful, perfect girl!

Don't Blink

Right after she turned 5 weeks, we started having some serious issues with gas.  Poor thing was just miserable!  Worst feeling as a mom...So, thus began the process of eliminating foods, and trying to figure out how to help our sweet girl.  By mid-week 7 it was at it's worst.  I mentioned my attempt to get my hair done, and boy was that a huge fiasco.  Between the over-stimulating surroundings and her gas, she was done!  Screaming and crying.  Big fat tears started falling...then mom started crying.  Felt so helpless.  During the week and a half of the unbearable gas my sweet baby girl did not enjoy being the in the burping position on my shoulder.  For over 5 weeks I had loved the cuddle time of feeding her, burping her, then her falling asleep on my shoulder.  Just some of those priceless moments of being mommy.  I was super sad to see that phase come and go.  

Fast forward to the end of week 7 were the dairy was leaving my system and the medicine we tried started working.  The combination equals this...

Thankful for these precious moments!  Huge reminder to not take advantage of these sweet moments.  Like they say, the dishes can wait, the cleaning can go til later, laundry can get done tomorrow, but these moments with my sweet girl will be gone in a blink of an eye!  Don't forget to cuddle while you can!

Cutest noises ever!

Isn't this the best!  She's not too sure what to think when she sees daddy's phone come out...

Annabelle strikes again

She keeps us laughing...

Obligatory mom pics

Annabelle's life thus far in pictures...

2 days old

My precious girl one week old

Two weeks old, and much more awake!

Three weeks and growing and growing!!

Beautiful blue-eyed four week old!

Five weeks and loving life!

Six weeks, and we're talking and talking!

Seven weeks, and so fun!

Just like her daddy...

I find myself snapping pictures and taking video ALL the time.  I'm sure I'm not the only mom that has this problem.  My iPhone just told me the other day I had run out of storage... Noooo!!  So,  needless to say I've been busy snapping memories, but finding the time to blog  these memories seems impossible!!

I have to say that Annabelle is really a great baby.  She only cries if she's hungry or has gas issues.  Unfortunately, the gas issues have become more persistent, and poor thing is just miserable.  Well, we find her changing table proves to be her favorite place to hangout...and handle any gas or discomfort she might be having.  Here is an example of what she does on a daily basis...p.s. She gets this trait from her daddy!  It's only 30 seconds, so make sure you listen to the whole thing.

Happy One Month!

Beautiful girl, you are one month old!  People are not kidding when they say the first several weeks are a complete blur!  It has been such an amazing experience becoming mommy and daddy to you!  Daddy and I talk all the time about how much we cannot imagine life without you!  You are a blessing beyond blessings!   Here are some of the highlights of your first month!

You are such a big girl!  Your one week checkup showed you had not lost even one ounce!  You maintained your 9 lbs 8 oz weight your whole first week!  You lost a quarter inch (since you lost the lovely cone head look) and were 20 inches long.  As you can see you are having no problem eating!  Which proved great for mommy.  Hello losing all that weight!  Thank you nursing!!  Seriously, amazing.  At two weeks you weighed 11 lbs, and were 21 inches long.  So big!!

We have been super lucky, and you're a great sleeper.  You sleep 3-4 hour stretches each night, giving mommy some decent sleep.  You do well with your naps, but especially your late afternoon nap.  By the end of the month you were making good eye contact, able to track things and sounds really well, and have lots and lots of movement!  Here are some other fun facts about your first month:

- You lost your umbilical chord at 5 days old.
- You were in newborn anything for less than 36 hours.  You've been in 3 month clothing since day 2!
- You are allergic to normal diapers, so we've had you in chlorine free diapers.
- We tried giving you a bottle at 3 weeks, but you were not having it!  You'll take it one night, then not at all the next.
- You are not a fan of pacifiers.
- You are such a hotbox!  You're pretty much naked all day long.
- You would much rather sleep on your side or tummy.
- You're obsessed with ceiling fans and lights.
- You LOVE your changing table.  You can be having a complete meltdown, take you to the table and you are a happy baby!  You especially love the green shelf about the table.  You just stare, and have even started cooing and making all kinds of fun noises!
- You love sleeping on mommy or daddy's tummy.
- You have good head control.
- You didn't love your first bath, but have loved everyone since.

I might be a little partial, but I think you're just perfect!  We already know you're going to have quite the personality!  Daddy thinks you're going to be feisty like me. ;-)  We are loving every second of watching you grow!  We could not love you more!

Who does she look like?

A question we always get, and most people who just had a baby is, "Who does she look like?"  When she as first born we had no clue.  Just looking at her we didn't really think she looked like either of us.  Maybe a perfect mix?  I asked my mom for some baby pictures, as well as asking Travis's mom.  I couldn't believe I didn't have any of our own baby pictures anyways.  Not sure why I would have my own baby pics.  Maybe just seems a "grown-up" thing, or something you have once you're married?  Either way, I was curious.  The minute we saw my baby pics we knew...it was almost identical!  So crazy and fun!  

Sweet Annabelle just days old.

My baby picture.   I actually still have that bunny!  AND, I'll go ahead an admit I still have that blanket...and I might still sleep with it...maybe.