Lilly Rae - Week 7

Day 43 – July 22, 2012

It’s hard to believe that my beautiful baby is six weeks old already!  Everyone says that the time goes by fast, but I had no idea it would be this fast. 

Darren went out for a round of golf this afternoon so Lilly and I were home on our own.  Lilly and I have not been by ourselves for a whole day in a long time.  We missed Darren a lot, but it was sort of a practice round for later in the week when Darren will return to work.  I went a little nuts with the pictures today...she is just so cute!

Lilly also slept in her crib for part of the night for the first time last night.  We love putting her in her little sleeper pajamas now.  I was a little paranoid about it and checked on her a lot, but she seemed very content and slept very well.  My baby is growing up!

 On our way to the store

 Happy girl!

 Love those dimples!

 Tummy time

 Love those monkey toes

Day 44 – July 23, 2012

Lilly had her first full night in her crib last night.  She is doing such a great job sleeping!  I am amazing that I can put her down awake and she will just coo and relax until she falls asleep on her own.  I literally “knock on wood” every time we talk about how great a sleeper she is; I hope we don’t jinx it! 

One of my new favorite games to play with Lilly is sticking out my tongue at her because she actually does it back!  We managed to catch this on video!

 Good morning, Lilly!

 Cuddle time with Daddy

 Taking a nap on Mommy

 Lilly loves sleeping on her side and curling her body around

 Lilly imitates me sticking out my tongue - it's adorable!  Check out the video below:

 I think she is getting sick of being in her seat ;o)

Day 45 – July 24, 2012

Lilly and I went to a La Leche League meeting today.  It was a small meeting with only 3 moms, but it was nice to meet other nursing moms in Fuquay.  I got some good tips about nursing and also learned about amber teething necklaces for babies, which are a natural healing remedy for pain.  I definitely want to get one for Lilly when we hit that stage.

Later that afternoon Aaron and Marissa came to visit and meet Lilly.  During their visit there was a huge storm!  The wind was blowing so hard it looked like a hurricane.  Luckily we were all safe inside and just enjoying our visit.  It was great to see them and I know Lilly really enjoyed meeting them.

 Marissa, Aaron and Lilly

Day 46 – July 25, 2012

Lilly was an amazing sleeper last night (knock on wood).  She slept for 6 hours and then for 3 hours.  It was so nice for us, especially since Darren had to get up for work.

 

Today Lilly and I ran some errands.   I had a doctor’s appointment and then we went to Sears to get her portraits.  It was Darren’s first day back at work, so I was glad to have a few excuses to get out of the house. 

When Darren got home from work, the weather had cooled down a bit so we decided to go and take a walk.  We just walked around the neighborhood, but it was nice to get out and enjoy some fresh air. 

 Nap time with Daddy

 Someone's in a good mood after their nap!

 Getting ready for our walk

Day 47 – July 26, 2012

Lilly and I went to visit my team at Holly Grove today.  I wanted to go in and touch base with everyone before school starts, and I just wanted a chance to visit.  I am SO happy being home with Lilly, but I definitely miss my team.

Darren had to stay at work until 7 p.m. because it was open house at school, so I knew it was going to be a long day.  I didn’t expect it to get so hot in the house though.  I looked at the thermostat at one point and it was 80 degrees.  I was worried that the air conditioner was broken.   Luckily Chad came over and got it working again, but while the house cooled down, Lilly and I went over the Chad and Michelle’s for dinner.  While we were there, Allie read Ryan and Lilly a book.  It was so cute!

 Allie, Ryan and Lilly

 All ready for bed and happy!

 She's thinking very hard about something...

Day 48 – July 27, 2012

We went out to meet Darren for lunch today and also got to see Dave, Maribeth, Ryan and Ryley.  Ryan really seemed to like Lilly.

Lilly and I took a nice nap on the recliner together until Darren got home.  Then Aunt Beck, and Lilly’s cousins Darren and David came to visit.  It was so nice to see them!

 I admit, I adore my daughter's feet and toes!

 She has the most adorable outfits!  We have friends/family with awesome taste :o)

 Her hair is starting to look a little lighter

 Cuddle time with Aunt Beck

 Tummy time!

 Nap time on Mommy!

 Worn out after a great visit!

Day 49 – July 28, 2012

We spent a quiet day at home today.  We got some things done around the house that needed to be done and just enjoyed being together as a family. 

Lilly seems to be going through her growth spurt right now because she wants to eat a LOT and when she is not eating, she wants to sleep.  We had a pretty heavy storm at night, but Lilly is not bothered by thunder or lightning at all.  Darren actually opened her blinds when he was giving her a bottle and watched the lightning with her.  I think it was more for his enjoyment than hers, but she definitely does seem mesmerized by anything with light J

 "Do you bite your thumb at me?"

 Lilly hung out in her bouncy seat while Mommy and Daddy had dinner