funny faces

Lilah is always so happy after her morning nap! Here are some funny faces from earlier this week.

baptism

Lilah was officially baptized today at church! Friends and family were wonderful and attended church and a gathering at our house afterward. She did great at church and slept through most of the service. At home, she was oohed and aahed over as she looked super cute in her new dress.

multi-tasking

I had to take this picture of Jeff holding Lilah while enjoying an adult beverage. I think it's so funny that he's not able to "multi task" at home but when it comes to beer and childcare, he's a pro!

one year old!

Jake, the son of our friends Mike and Jenny, turned one year old yesterday! Born on Valentine's Day, this little heartbreaker had so much fun tearing into and eating the yummy cake his mom decorated for him. What a cutie and such a fun party!

back to work

Well, it's hard to believe but my 10 weeks of maternity leave is over. I go back to work today. While I'm excited to see my friends again and face new challenges at work, I'm really going to miss my baby girl. I'm fortunate enough to have a flexible work schedule so we spent the morning together. I snapped a few pictures ... in the first it seems like she's saying "You're doing what, mom? Going back to work?! But we have so much fun together!" In the second, she's reassuring her nervous mom, "It's OK. Have fun at work and I'll see you soon!"

Hey, it makes me feel better, OK?

2 good 2 be true

Lilah is 2 months old! She had a well-child visit to her pediatrician today. All went well despite the 3 vaccination shots she had to get (ouch!) plus one more oral vaccine (yuck!). She wailed while getting the shots but calmed right down after. Such a good girl. And the doctor said she was "perfect" for her height, weight and head circumference. She continues to study and learn about the world around her. As everyone who meets her says, "she's very alert."

At two months, Lilah ...
Loves her pacifier
Almost exclusively only goes to sleep swaddled and in her swing
Loves to nurse and does so about every three hours
Fights sleep but naps well and sleeps great at night (including one 5 to 6 hour long interval!)
Is already exhibiting an independent personality (as in "I want what I want when I want it!" Oh, boy are we in trouble!)
Wakes up smiling from naps and ready to practice her baby yoga or play

Love you, baby girl!

all smiles

Lilah has been smiling for a couple of weeks now and just recently discovered that her mom and dad are very funny and has been laughing at all the ridiculous things we do to make her smile!