Birthday

We are thrilled to introduce Lauren Isabelle, born on December 28th at 5:50am. She weighed 6lbs 15ozs and was 19 inches long. The delivery was such a good experience, and both her and I did so well we got to come home from the hospital a day early! Big sister Sophie has been loving on her all week, just like everyone else who meets her.

About 5 minutes after arriving in the world. We were lucky enough to get to spend about an hour with her before the staff took her. She was wide awake the whole time, and both Dave and I got in some good baby gazing time. 

Sophie wanted to inspect every part of her right away. Her belly button and umbilical cord were particularly interesting to her. She also loved her little fingers and toes. 

Two very happy grandmas. 

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We celebrated Sophie’s first birthday this weekend with a family party at the house. She had a blast visiting with so many of her family members and generally being the center of attention.

Here are two of her many birthday presents. Her first pair of Jellies (thanks Auntie Aleen!) and a recliner from Nana and Pap Pap. She’s also showing off her new trick: the clap. Yay!
Uncle Dick made balloon hats for everyone. This is Sophie with her second cousin Shannon.
And of course there was cake!!

Thanks to everyone for making it such a special day! What a perfect first birthday party!

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Sophie is 7 weeks today! She had another check-up and is 11 lbs 11 ozs!

Here she is with her favorite “flutter bug.” She’ll stare at it for hours (check out the big belly)

Maxing and relaxing… (and sleeping, thank goodness)

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Today marks Sophie’s one week birthday! We took her to the pediatrician this morning and she was back up to her birth weight (and a little past it) at 7lbs 7ozs. On Friday she was 6lbs 11ozs so she’s been packing on the weight over the past few days. She has quite the appetite so we weren’t surprised.

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