A Nana Weekend...

Craig's mom flew in last weekend to help us watch Kay during our friends Jamie and Albert's wedding weekend. Nana met Kay while she was in the hospital, but this was her first time really getting to hold her and spend time with her. We had a great time at the wedding and Jamie looked beautiful! Jamie was our guest book attendant at our wedding and I was happy to return the favor.

Here are some pictures from the wedding weekend:

On the way to pick up Gail Kay and I stopped by the bridal breakfast. I was thankful we had a private room...just in case. Kay did great and slept in her carrier the entire time. She woke up at the very end for pictures with the ladies.



Craig and Emily at the rehearsal dinner...



Craig and Emily at the wedding...



Kay snuggling with Nana...



Other Pictures from the week:

Kay watching Grandma. Notice her outfit. I will give you one guess who dressed her...



Dad caught mom and Kay taking a nap...

Kay's Due Date...

Saturday was Kay's official due date. She is "unofficially" two days old today! It is hard to believe it has been 6 weeks already.

Kay went to grandma and grandpa's house twice this week. Grandma and Grandpa watched Kay while we went to Chapel Hill to look at a car. Sadly, we think it is time to retire our "mobile" as we lovingly call the green '95 Camry with missing door handle. No car yet, but we are on the hunt. Craig has an equation of requirements for the used cars we buy (miles, resale value calculation, etc.)



Kay also got to hang out with her aunt Marcia, uncle Scott, and cousin Charlie on Sunday. They were in town for the weekend and we had a family lunch (although we had to eat in stages to man the kids- we decided we will get better at timing everything with practice). We also used skype and called Kay and Charlie's Great Grandma Herse and Great Great Uncle Chuck and Aunt Harriet (my dad's aunt and uncle) in Nebraska. They loved seeing the kids. Kay was asleep the entire time and Charlie sat still for maybe a minute!



Charlie just looked at Kay. He didn't understand why he could not touch the baby. He just watched her and would point. I think they are going to have fun in a few years together! Here is a picture with grandma and grandpa with the grand kids. It is amazing how quickly their house was torn apart between having Charlie's toys everywhere and all of Kay's baby gear!



This week was pretty uneventful. We went back to the doctor again and Kay was 6 lbs 11 oz on Monday. We had an unofficial weighing at home and she is now 7 lbs. It has been rainy in the evenings so we have not been able to take too many walks around the neighborhood.

Kay can't wait for next weekend when her Nana flies in town to help babysit so we can go to our friend's wedding and all the festivities!

First Bath...

Kay has had her first real bath now that her chord has fallen off. She did not really like it much. I think it is because she was cold (she gets that from her mother).



Kay also met her Great Aunt Pat for the first time this weekend. Pat was so kind and brought us a feast of veggies from the market.



Craig and I escaped from the house and went for another walk this morning. We had to keep it short because we waiting a little too long and it was getting pretty hot.

I found this picture of "the grandmas" that I forgot to post when Kay's great grandma was visiting. I love how they are looking at Kay.

One Month Old...

Kay had her one month appointment today at the doctor. At one month (or -2 weeks adjusted age) Kay is 6 lbs 4.5 oz and 20 inches long. Kay is currently 3% in weight and head circumference and 10% in height for one month old babies. Kay is still growing about an ounce a day.

I am going to try taking a picture each month with Kay beside the same stuffed animals to show her grow. Kay's aunt Malia did that with her cousins and it was really fun to see them get bigger and bigger.

Kay at one month old.

A special gift...

Kay's great grandmother Baker knitted her this blanket. Grandma Baker knitted each of her grandchildren a blanket for their first child. Unfortunately, Grandma Baker passed away before Kay's blanket was finished. Emily's cousin found someone who was willing to help finish the project. What a special gift that we will treasure forever!



We took our first walk around the neighborhood tonight. Kay seemed to like the carrier that Grandma and Grandpa got her. The doctor said now that she is 38 weeks or "term" we can start taking short walks around the neighborhood. It was very nice to get out of the house and get some fresh air.



Kay got to meet her Great aunt Robin, uncle Spencer and cousin Clay this weekend as well. What a lucky girl to have so many visitors!

Four Generations...

Kay is one lucky girl. She had her great grandma here from Nebraska for two weeks visiting and giving her love, kisses, and snuggles. I was very lucky growing up and my great grandmother in my life until I was about 23 years old. She lived to be 103 years old! We took many four generation pictures through the years and decided to continue the tradition with Kay. Here is our first four generation picture.


Do I look bigger? Kay had a doctor appointment yesterday and weighed in at 5lbs 6 oz. She is getting bigger everyday!!

Kay's first photo shot...

Kay had a doctor appointment on Thursday and she weighed in at 5 pounds- big girl! She is now up to 18.5 inches long. She goes back next week for another weigh in. The doctor is impressed that she is averaging about an ounce a day weight gain. She has been keeping mom busy with all of her feedings because she likes to eat about every two hours.

Mom and dad have been adjusting to life with a newborn. The hardest thing for us right now is not being able to get out and do anything. She is so small that she looks so uncomfortable in the car seat/stroller right now. Hopefully in a few weeks we can at least get out for walks around the neighborhood. We have been taking turns escaping to run errands and getting out into "the real world".

We took some pictures of Kay today to try to show how tiny she is.