Audrey flashed her first authentic smile yesterday. I thought I saw some coming and it was evident yesterday morning that this was a REAL smile. She's even prettier when she smiles.
Gary and I realized she has a little birthmark on her neck. It's called a "Stork's Bite" and they're often found on the nape of the neck.
I'm forgetting what day it is. The past few days all look the same - nursing, sitting, putzing around the house, changing diapers. I couldn't be happier.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Saturday, January 2, 2010
January 2, 2009
Audrey's baby cold is subsiding. In the meantime, she's nursing about every hour. Literally. We're just sitting and nursing. Sitting and nursing. My shoulders started to really ache today from all the sitting and nursing. I had to do some stretches. I'll have to use that massage gift certificate Uncle Eric gave me sooner than later!
Gramma Joan came over today and stayed with Audrey while I went to the grocery store. I had just enough time to grab a Starbucks (tall soy chai latte) and hit the grocery store before it was time to come back and...guess what?...nurse the baby! :) Gramma commented on how Audrey enjoyed kicking her legs as she had her diaper changed. And,she loved Gramma's singing!
She's just starting to smile at me. It is so precious. I'll snap a photo as soon as I'm able. In the meantime, this pic is pretty darn cute.
Gramma Joan came over today and stayed with Audrey while I went to the grocery store. I had just enough time to grab a Starbucks (tall soy chai latte) and hit the grocery store before it was time to come back and...guess what?...nurse the baby! :) Gramma commented on how Audrey enjoyed kicking her legs as she had her diaper changed. And,she loved Gramma's singing!
She's just starting to smile at me. It is so precious. I'll snap a photo as soon as I'm able. In the meantime, this pic is pretty darn cute.
Friday, January 1, 2010
January 1, 2010
Happy four week birthday, baby girl! Audrey was four weeks old yesterday. She's changed so much in four short weeks. My friend, Tracey, said she looks like a "regular old baby" now and not a newborn. Babies can see about 12 inches away from their face at this age. Her favorite image is, of course, her lovely mother. :) She moves her head to track me as I move around the room. She holds her gaze longer now as I look her. She's becoming more animated with her facial expressions, too. She's so adorable!
Santa gave her this outfit in her stocking at her Daddy's house. Audrey's now enjoying laying on her back, waving her arms and kicking her feet.
She's got a little cold but she's on the mend. We've been a little out of sorts from traveling over the holiday but we're settling back into our groove here at our house. More sitting for me!
Audrey's pic of the day. Baby cold and all.
Congratulations, Mom & Dad, on the sale of your insurance business yesterday!!!
Santa gave her this outfit in her stocking at her Daddy's house. Audrey's now enjoying laying on her back, waving her arms and kicking her feet.
She's got a little cold but she's on the mend. We've been a little out of sorts from traveling over the holiday but we're settling back into our groove here at our house. More sitting for me!
Audrey's pic of the day. Baby cold and all.
Congratulations, Mom & Dad, on the sale of your insurance business yesterday!!!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
December 31, 2009
Happy New Year! Audrey and I are enjoying a night at home along tonight. Ringing in the new year together. Actually, we should both be sound asleep at midnight and it will be delightful! The perfect place to be.
We had a great holiday with our family in Litchfield. Uncle Scott, Aunt Rachel and cousins James and Billy came from Tampa, Florida. Uncle Rod, Aunt Shannon, cousins Jillian and Leo were with us for a few days before they left for the wedding in Hawaii. Playing in the snow with Gramma Syl and Grampa Jim was the highlight of the holiday for the kids, especially for the Florida cousins. What a treat for them to enjoy a white Christmas!
Cousins Leo, Billy, Jillian and James with Baby Audrey
Uncle Scott and Audrey
Aunt Rachel and Audrey
Grampa Jim and Audrey at the London Tea Room in downtown St. Louis
Audrey and I enjoyed a girl's day with Aunt Shannon and Aunt Rachel. An annual tradition. Pedicures, a visit to the coffee shop (for nursing and a diaper change - I'll nurse this baby anywhere!) and lunch at Ruby Tuesday's.
Family dinner at Pizza Man! Uncle Scott & Grampa Jim are featured on the sports photo wall behind us. Grampa Jim as a Head Football Coach and Uncle Scott for basketball and football. Mommy and Aunt Shannon's cheerleading outfits were on display, too.
More cute pics...
Audrey and I spent most of our holiday in this spot on the loveseat...
...or in this recliner. My, how my life has changed! Lots of sitting these days.
We had a great holiday with our family in Litchfield. Uncle Scott, Aunt Rachel and cousins James and Billy came from Tampa, Florida. Uncle Rod, Aunt Shannon, cousins Jillian and Leo were with us for a few days before they left for the wedding in Hawaii. Playing in the snow with Gramma Syl and Grampa Jim was the highlight of the holiday for the kids, especially for the Florida cousins. What a treat for them to enjoy a white Christmas!
Cousins Leo, Billy, Jillian and James with Baby Audrey
Uncle Scott and Audrey
Aunt Rachel and Audrey
Grampa Jim and Audrey at the London Tea Room in downtown St. Louis
Audrey and I enjoyed a girl's day with Aunt Shannon and Aunt Rachel. An annual tradition. Pedicures, a visit to the coffee shop (for nursing and a diaper change - I'll nurse this baby anywhere!) and lunch at Ruby Tuesday's.
Family dinner at Pizza Man! Uncle Scott & Grampa Jim are featured on the sports photo wall behind us. Grampa Jim as a Head Football Coach and Uncle Scott for basketball and football. Mommy and Aunt Shannon's cheerleading outfits were on display, too.
More cute pics...
Audrey and I spent most of our holiday in this spot on the loveseat...
...or in this recliner. My, how my life has changed! Lots of sitting these days.
Friday, December 25, 2009
December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas to all!
It took me four hours to get dressed for the day, pack for both of us to stay in Litchfield for the week, load the car and prepare my house for family to stay with us. My life as I knew it is over. And that's just fine with me! Audrey is so worth it.
It was an extreme pleasure to join the Burgers for Christmas morning at Daddy's house. Jordan and Lucy were so excited to give gifts to Audrey that we could barely get in the door before her gifts were being handed to us. Those kids love their baby sister! It was so kind of everyone to give gifts to both Audrey and me. I'm getting spoiled! But I'm not complaining....
Daddy and his girls on Christmas morning
Jordan and Audrey...just before Liz the Lizard was found lounging on the train...you had to be there
We traveled to Litchfield (it took 2 hours to get there) and settled in at "Aunt Pat's" house with the family for a fabulous Christmas dinner. We were, once again, showered with more lovely gifts for Audrey.
Mommy, Cousin Jillian and Baby Audrey on Christmas Day (also known as EJ, JJ and AJ)
It took me four hours to get dressed for the day, pack for both of us to stay in Litchfield for the week, load the car and prepare my house for family to stay with us. My life as I knew it is over. And that's just fine with me! Audrey is so worth it.
It was an extreme pleasure to join the Burgers for Christmas morning at Daddy's house. Jordan and Lucy were so excited to give gifts to Audrey that we could barely get in the door before her gifts were being handed to us. Those kids love their baby sister! It was so kind of everyone to give gifts to both Audrey and me. I'm getting spoiled! But I'm not complaining....
Daddy and his girls on Christmas morning
Jordan and Audrey...just before Liz the Lizard was found lounging on the train...you had to be there
We traveled to Litchfield (it took 2 hours to get there) and settled in at "Aunt Pat's" house with the family for a fabulous Christmas dinner. We were, once again, showered with more lovely gifts for Audrey.
Mommy, Cousin Jillian and Baby Audrey on Christmas Day (also known as EJ, JJ and AJ)
Thursday, December 24, 2009
December 24, 2009
What a terrific couple of days we've had! Uncle Eric met his new baby niece on Wednesday, the 23rd. We all enjoyed Imo's pizza for lunch - a Burger family tradition when Uncle Eric is in town. Audrey had the good fortune of spending time with her Daddy today while I handled last minute shopping. Those two sure enjoy their time together. Gary handles Audrey very differently than I do. He seems to notice new and different things about her than I notice. It is a delight to see her respond to us both.
We spent Christmas Eve dinner with our friend Reba (aka Audrey's "Beba"), Reba's sister Susan and Susan's boyfriend Jim. As always, Reba was a terrific hostess and her home was decked out in holiday splendor! Reba's four legged kids - Boomer, Belle and Beatrice - joined us throughout the evening. They were very well behaved around Audrey and didn't bother her while she sat in her car seat on the floor during dinner. We received lovely gifts from Susan and Jim. There's been so much love and generosity showered on us lately!
Reba, Belle & Boomer
Happy Birthday (yesterday), Uncle Scott!
We spent Christmas Eve dinner with our friend Reba (aka Audrey's "Beba"), Reba's sister Susan and Susan's boyfriend Jim. As always, Reba was a terrific hostess and her home was decked out in holiday splendor! Reba's four legged kids - Boomer, Belle and Beatrice - joined us throughout the evening. They were very well behaved around Audrey and didn't bother her while she sat in her car seat on the floor during dinner. We received lovely gifts from Susan and Jim. There's been so much love and generosity showered on us lately!
Reba, Belle & Boomer
Happy Birthday (yesterday), Uncle Scott!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
December 22, 2009
Audrey pooped all over us both yesterday while I changed her diaper in the waiting room at the dentist. What an adventure! I'm in official "mom" territory now. I found myself licking my fingers and smoothing her hair the other day, too. Ugh...
Last night was the first time I didn't get a full night's sleep. She was awake from 2:30am to 5:00am. No fussing really, just awake.
Daddy hung out with Audrey this morning while I ran some errands. Jordan and Lucy introduced their baby sister to their friends.
We met my friend Amy at Starbucks for a visit this afternoon. She showered us with some delightful gifts including a massage gift certificate for me. Thanks, Amy!
Last night was the first time I didn't get a full night's sleep. She was awake from 2:30am to 5:00am. No fussing really, just awake.
Daddy hung out with Audrey this morning while I ran some errands. Jordan and Lucy introduced their baby sister to their friends.
We met my friend Amy at Starbucks for a visit this afternoon. She showered us with some delightful gifts including a massage gift certificate for me. Thanks, Amy!
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