Best $20 Spent EVER

Soooo, I have really been wanting one of those Baby Borne carriers since Blakely was born.  We have jealously watched the neighbors walk around with theirs. They are just so expensive though! It is super hard to go walking with both the baby and Zizi & shopping is pretty much impossible-well, not anymore! This is the imitation 'baby borne' & was $20 at Buy Buy Baby with my coupons! We are so excited! I was skeptical at first but we used it all day today & it worked great! So thank you fake Baby Borne for making my life more enjoyable.

Today was our official first outting just the two of us.  We went to the bank & then to the baby store.  Blakely did so great.  She didn't cry once!

We have been having a wonderful week this week! We are really missing Dad though-it is super weird him being gone after always being here...We will pull though. Happy Hump Day!!!

Sunday Snapshots

What a difference one week makes in such a tiny baby! Blakely really did grow so much.  She is now really smiling & interacting with us on a whole different level.  She took one huge step backwards last night though... Yours truly got up around 2 am and then again at 6am to feed-yuck!  We had a talkin to though & are hoping for the best tonight! =)

Here are some lovely pics from today! See how big she is getting!?!?!

And for one last special picture of Daddy with his two girls!

We will all miss you so much this week!!! 

WE LOVE YOU!

And Back To Reality...

Wow-what a fun trip!

Beautiful weather (except for that last day), not crowded at all, and extremely nice condo!
I must say though that we were so excited to get home to our two baby girls!!! Mimi and Gran were not so happy to see us come back though...

Zizi & Blakely were happy to get to see each other again!

Clint is leaving for Alpharetta tomorrow so we are soaking in as much 'family time' as we can!

Destin Here We Come!!!

It is official-we are leaving in the morning around 5 am! I CANNOT WAIT! I don't know what all I packed but good grief we sure did end up with a bazillion bags! I keep remembering stuff that we have left out too! We are going to have a blast.  Zi is at Gray's and we are taking the little bug to Mimi's birght & early in the AM!

Speaking of little dude, here are some 'Sunday Snapshots' for ya!

Look at that smile!!!

Blakely & her Daddy

1 day in counting...

I cannot believe we are actually getting to go to the beach!!! Monday morning could not come fast enough! Waves, breeze, sun--we will see you very soon!

We have slowly been packing now for about a week-I think I've almost got it all together.  Little Blakely is going to spend the week with Mimi & Zizi is going to Camp Gray Gray. Both are pretty excited when we tell them. =)

Well, I had a tear-jerking last day at the office on Friday...I am really going to miss my friends there.  They really did turn into an extended family to me!  Although really sad, I am really excited about the position I have taken as a Full Time stay at home Mommy.  Blakely-we are going to have SO much fun! I cannot wait to introduce you to all of the animals at the Zoo, show you the library & read you lots of fun books, go swing at the park, share in craft time together, and love on you all day long-every day! You are my heart & I love you so very much!

2 Month Check Up & Stat Update

Blakely did so great today visiting Dr. McCain! I on the other hand shed a few tears having to watch her get her shots...

Here are her stats:

• Weight: 11 pounds 7 oz-50%
• Length: 22.75"-50%
• Diapers: Size 1--very soon we will be in size 2
• Clothes: Just outgrowing our newborn clothes & into 3-6 months

We are typically now waking up every morning around 6:30 (AFTER SLEEPING THOUGH THE NIGHT!!!) & taking about 4-5 oz, & eating again at 10, 1, 4, 7, and 10...

We are wide awake after that first morning feeding, then napping between 10 & 1, awake from 4-7 & then napping from 7-10

We are LOVING:

1) Pappy

2) Mobile

3) Mr. Sleep Sheep

4) Crib Aquarium

5) Warm Wipes

6) Warm Baths

We are Hating:

1) Being changed for bedtime

2) Being bothered while sleeping

3) Being cold

4) Getting Shots =(

Gettin' so Big

I truly feel as though you have grown almost double from last weeks ‘Sunday Snapshots’ and this week! You have officially outgrown your adorable ‘newborn’ onesies/outfits.  Sad, but exciting! We love to watch you grow so healthy and strong!

Believe it or not, you slept in your crib last night for the first time.  I must admit, I cried myself to sleep.  I don’t really know why I cried so hard, I knew you were happy and totally fine-I just LOVE having you right there beside me.  We have been ‘meaning’ to start you sleeping in there for weeks but I just kept putting it off… Last night you began to cry at 11:00 and I had to get up at 5:00 for work, so we let your mobile and your sleep sheep sway you to sleep.  Works like a charm every time! =) You did so wonderful! Not a peep all night.  When I woke up, you were fast asleep- so peaceful!

You are such a happy little one! Your dad & I love to watch you smile at us both! We feel like you will be laughing at any point in the near future!

Tomorrow will be your 2 month old checkup at the Dr. & we are expecting lots of shots…I have your Tylenol ready though, so you won’t feel so terrible, I promise!