Our New Normal

     The past couple of weeks have been super fun with Zella. She has been more alert and smiley during the day. We love seeing her little personality come out.

She loves when Daddy makes funny faces and noises.

Z has been enjoying her playmat and occasionally getting a glimpse of her super cute self. 

She loves the crinkle sound of the leaves.

     Okay, so maybe she hasn't been that alert...a girl has to get her beauty sleep. 

First time not in a newborn onesie :(

Can someone please turn out the lights?

She loves to snuggle with this goofy guy. :)

Due Date Twins

     Last fall, it was very important to me to meet other soon-to-be moms. I knew maternity leave would be busy, but also kind of lonely without adult interaction. Therefore, I joined a group on Meetup.com in which other women were doing the same thing. Through this site, I have met some very kind and friendly people. One of those moms had the same due date as me. We kept in touch and Zella was born just two days before her baby girl, Mabel. Now that both moms are feeling more recovered and the weather is getting better, Mabel and Zella have enjoyed going on walks at the park and discussing the latest onesie fashions. ;) These girls are too cute, and we can't wait until they are running around really playing with each other at the park together.

Cruisin' and Snoozin'

We LOVE our baby :)

    We get asked to send baby pics from several friends and family, so here are a few more...

Visiting Aunt Katie and Uncle Van

So bright!

That hair....

Nana Jill

We're out of milk?!

Just like her mama.

So serious.

Go Royals!

Sleep!

     I hope me writing this doesn't jinx anything, but Zella slept 6.5 hours last night before waking to feed! I feel like a whole new person.

Who doesn't like to lounge around?

     So far we have gotten pretty lucky, because Zella enjoys her beauty rest and relaxing with Mom and Dad. We are hoping this continues.

Loves to sleep in.

Afternoon snuggles

Gotta watch my favorite show, Scandal. ;)

Goodnight.

Must LOVE Dogs...and babies

   Lee and I adore our pups, and when we found out we were expecting, there was definitely some nervous feelings about how they would do around a little delicate person. Both dogs have not enjoyed toddlers in the past, so we were really hoping they would feel differently about Zella. Both Penny and Lumen were curious from day one. Since then, Penny hasn't shown much interest unless she is getting a treat for following a direction or getting some old milk spit up. Gross! Lumen has really taken on the protector role. If she hears a whimper, she will check in on Z. They are just adorable together!

One Month Young

    Zella is officially one month old. Time sure does fly by! She is such a sweet and funny little girl who loves to eat. As of Monday, she was 8 lbs and 8 oz. We can't wait to see how she changes and grows during month two!