Dinosaur

How does such a big dinosaur noise come out of such a sweet little girl? I remember her big brother used to make the same nosie!

Also, kudos to my little dinosaur on fitting her entire fist in her mouth. Her next goal is fitting BOTH fists in her mouth :)

Sidenote: I LOVE the way she looks at her daddy after he kisses her :) So sweet.

Three Months

Three Months Old

You are three months old baby girl! Time is flying! You are busy eating and growing and learning to roll over. You have gotten quite good at all three. This month you celebrated your first 4th of July. The parade was loud but you didn't seem to mind as aunts, uncles, grandma, and grandpa all took turns holding you. You bring a smile to everyone you meet little lady. Daddy gave you your first blessing this month too. You were such a good girl while Daddy held you and you were surrounded by those that love you. You looked just like the beautiful angel you are in your blessing dress. 

Introducing Kinley Anne

Wow it's only taken me two and a half months to get this post up :)

There I sit, 40 weeks pregnant, in the doctor's office praying I've made some sort of progress towards labor. My stomach sunk when my doctor told me I had actually dilated backwards half a centimeter. WHAT? Is that possible? Apparently it is. I'd been having contractions all night, every night, for about two weeks. But like clock work as soon as the sun came up they stopped. Before I was able to grab the closest object to hurl across the room (don't mess with a hormonal full term pregnant lady!) the doctor saved both of us by suggesting he induce me the next morning. 

This was taken the morning we headed to the hospital. One day shy of my due date.

Rather than bore you with all of the nitty gritty details I'll sum up. 

Pitocin started 9 am. Contractions. Water broken 11 am. More contractions. Epidural 4 pm. Extreme nausea and fever 7 pm. Jump from a 4 to an 8 by 9 pm. Contractions. Nausea. Waiting. More waiting. Pushing time 2:15 am. Welcome to the world beautiful girl 2:28 am :)

6 pounds 12 ounces

19 inches long

10 perfect fingers

10 perfect toes

I'm convinced the 18 hours of labor was because my little girl wanted to come on her official due date. She is so punctual :)

  

We are so blessed.

We are so in love.

* Big thanks to my sister Jess for hanging out all day (and night!) to capture all of the wonderful pics.

Two Months

Two Months Old

You gave us a BIG gift this month baby girl - look at that BEAUTIFUL smile! You've been busy discovering your fingers and toes. You have learned some new noises too, you do one awesome dinosaur growl impression. I have a feeling your big brother taught you that! You  gave us another big gift this month, sleeping a little longer at night. You still need a very early feeding but you reward Mama with smiles and cuddles. You love going on walks. You went on your first camping trip this month. You are a WONDERFUL camper!

One Month

One Month Old

Look at your growing up so fast baby girl! You were busy this month growing, which required some late night and early morning feedings. You love watching your brother and the crazy things he does. You have such strong legs, you want to stand up so badly! 

We celebrated Mother's Day this month and I felt extra special because I get to be the Mama of two beautiful miracles!

 Your big brother can't get enough of you. He wants you to play with him and do all of the things he gets to do. You are only lucky lady - you have a strong big brother who loves you so much and says he will "keep you safe and protect you"