2 months

8 weeks and counting--so hard to believe our baby girl is growing so much. 

• She is now 9 lbs 15 oz
• Much to mommy's dismay, Carmen has outgrown her cow, monkey and giraffe sleepers, mommy's favorites
• Newborn size diapers are a bit too snug and she has graduated to big girl diapers (size 1)
• Carmen can now roll from her front to her back
• She has some new cues and rubs her right ear when she is sleepy
• Bath time is actually enjoyable and she now loves the warm water
• She is smiling more often and grinning bigger than ever before and she melts our hearts every time

While lots of things are changing, some things remain the same:

• After meal time she still gives a big stretch with both hands over her head
• She still loves to perch on your shoulder and rest her head on her hands
• Sitting like a tree frog is still a favorite position and she will cling as long as you let her

She never ceases to amaze us and we can't wait for her next milestone; she certainly keeps us on our toes!

Happy Valentine's Day

“Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning."

~author unknown

Weekend Away

We just returned from a nice long weekend away.  We headed to the snow and spent two nights outside of Leavenworth with the Skurki family.  It was Carmen's first road trip and overnighter and she was a trooper.  She thoroughly enjoyed spending lots of time with her Grandma, Grandpa, aunties and uncles and was so happy to be held by all of her cousins.  This allowed Mom and Dad to lounge and relax by the fire and eat way too much, but we enjoyed every minute of it.



Welcome to Oma Lodge.



All bundled up in my snuggly for a walk.

   

Checking out the snow with Daddy.

I love my new jammies and head band.
 

Me and my cousins.
 

Just the girls.
 

Goodbye for now. 
 Looking forward to my next adventure.













Good Morning

Here is an action packed video of Carmen waking up to a new day.  Highlights include: a few smiles, a stretch or two and even some sneezes.  Happy viewing!

Quote worth reading

I came across this quote and it hit close to home. 

"Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forget about the one's who don't. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it." ~Michael Gartner

One Month

To our little Carmen:

It's incredible that four short weeks ago you arrived into this world and we now can't even imagine life without you. You have made us a family.

You continue to amaze us each day in so many ways but it's the little things you do that keep us in awe and make us beam: the way you hold your head up so strongly, the way you throw both arms over your head and stretch when you are finished eating, the way you always have your right hand pressed on your cheek before you start zzzing away and how you love, love, love being held by daddy like a little tree frog.
 

3 Weeks

Oh boy (or should I say, Oh girl) have you been growing.  Your cheeks are fuller than last week and your hair is getting longer, especially at the back of your neck and your eyebrows continue to get darker.  You have discovered your thumb and I've caught you sucking it more than a few times now.  You like your little gym and grab and kick at the animals; the giraffe is your favorite.  When your head is resting on mine or daddy's shoulder, you cross your arms and rest your head on your hands.  I smile every time.  Can't wait for what is next.