My little bear

I forgot one pic from our walk with the Cogars.

Family Picture

Yesterday we went on an extreemly fun hike up on the mountian with our good friends the Cogars. Josh did an awesome job with these pics, i'm so pleased to have a family pic that isn't me still in the hospital bed :).

Play Date

Today we had a play date with Riley & Fletcher Powell. Its my first day shooting in manual on Joe's fancy shmanzy camera. These are my favs of the 270 that I took :).

New Bath Tub

So Katey has a little yeast rash on her bottom and the dr. perscribed three baths a day. Up to this point we have been giving her baths in the "big kid" bath tub, but there is no way I'm paying that water bill! So Katey & I made a trip to Babies R Us and got her a brand new fancy bath tub. The bath tub comes with a battery powered spray nozel to make everything easier...the only problem is that Mom can't figure out how to use it :). Here are some pics of Katey & and her new tub.

Bumbo, Nana's quilt and the slow fade

We have been trying to work on Katey's schedual a little more and get it on more regular three hour intervals. To do this it takes a little bit of work to keep Katelyn awake durring her designated "awake time". She has been holding her head up so well that I decided to try her little chair, called a Bumbo, and see if the position would keep her awake for a little longer. Watch and see our success :).

"But Mommy, I'm so tired, can't i just go to sleep?"

"Please? I'll start fussing if you don't let me."

"Ok, you give me my binky and i'm happy for a while longer"


"Aww, I love you Mommy."


"But I'm still very tired."


"Ok, well this place is as good as any."

"ZZZZZ"

PS: The background was lovingly hand-made by her Nana.

Cuddling with Daddy

Every morning Katelyn wakes up @ 7 or so hungry. By this time I've been up a few times and am exausted, but Katey, haveing as much sleep as she wants on her own, doesn't usually want to return quietly to the bassinet after eating. Therefore, and new tradition has evolved. I pull the covers down on Joe's chest and place a squirmy Katey there. She usually almost instantly calms down and quietly cuddles with her daddy for the hour untill he has to get up for work. I love opening my eyes and seeing this view, it just makes me happy.

Katey's many faces

So Katey was being super cute today so I decided to attempt to overcome my fear of Joe's camera and give her a photo shoot. I can't quit staring at this gorgeous face so I though you might want to join me. I hope you enjoy!