Wordless Wednesday

We have been taking it easy the past few weeks. Violet got to finally meet her Auntie Mer, Uncle Tony and cousin Brady. It is torture living so far apart because I know when Vivi gets a little older she will love playing with Brady and Stella since they are all pretty close in age. We are looking forward to this weekend, Kael is turning 7! I can't believe my nephew is that old. I still remember meeting him in the hospital for the first time. I have this feeling I will blink and Violet will be 7...I still have about 5 weeks left until I go back to work. I am loving being at home with Vi, I don't want to think about leaving her yet. I am so happy I have been able to take time off to be with her. She is changing so much everyday, it has been so much fun getting to watch her grow so closely. Enjoy all the pics!!

Lots of pics to share

Warning: this post contains TONS of pictures. I have not been able to post in a while, so I think this will more than make up for it. We have had a busy past 2 weeks, even though I have no idea what we have been doing (ha). Violet had her 1 month check up this week. Thank you mom for coming with us, we both needed the emotional support. Violet had to get her first hep B shot, and both mommy and Grandma were crying along with Vi...She weighs 9 lbs, 10 oz and is 20 inches long. I knew she was putting her milkie somewhere...We have had lots of visitors over the past few weeks, so see below for the pics. Things are going pretty good in babyland, not much sleep, but that is to be expected, I think I will become a coffee drinker again. We are looking forward to the weekend, Violet will get to meet her cousin Brady for the first time. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy all the pics! Have a good weekend!




Grammy and Grandpa came to babysit so Ev and I could go to dinner.


Grammy feeding Violet.


Vi's bodyguards, aka cousins Kael and Gage.

Gage holding Vi, he said she "tickled."


Auntie Sandi holding V for the first time!


Vi's cutie pie cousins.


Violet on her 1 month birthday.


Mommy loves bows, the bigger the better!


Auntie Melissa.


Tia Renee.


With Renee in V's nursery.


Violet's future mother in law (haha) aka Jessica.


Becky with Violet.


Auntie Ashley!

1 month and visitors

Violet is one month old today!! I can't believe how fast time has flown by, luckily the time in the hospital is starting to feel like a very distant memory...What is Violet up to at 1 month?
-She still sleeps most of the time, but the afternoons/early evenings are turning in to the harder time to get her to go down
-She likes taking a bath, but hates being naked
-She is a good eater, eating up to 140 cc every 3-4 hours
-She loves being outside
-She loves being held, especially chest-to-chest
-She likes being in the sling, it usually makes her sleep
-She is the cutest baby mommy and daddy have ever seen!


We had a busy weekend with lots of visitors. Thanks everyone for stopping by, now if we could only get volunteers for the middle of the night? (Did I mention we have very nice accomodations, haha.) Violet has her one month checkup Monday, so I will post about that soon. Hope everyone has a relaxing weekend. Pics to come soon...

Happy Anniversary

Happy 41st anniversary to my awesome parents! We just want to tell you a big CONGRATULATIONS!! My parents have always been the best role models to me, and it is my hope that I can be just like them as a parent. Violet is so lucky to have you as grandparents, she has no idea the fun you will have together...I hope you have a great day mom and dad, we love you!!

Violet wore her fancy headband in honor of your anniversary, she just couldn't stay awake for the picture...

First Family Outing

We had a fun weekend! My awesome parents came over and my dad helped Evan put in a new sink and faucet. My mom kept Violet occupied, she slept and was so comfy, of course. She loves her grandparents, that is for sure! Thanks mom and dad for giving up your Saturday to work so hard for us. Then, Saturday night we went to hotel Grammy/Grandpa for the night. Vi had a little bit of a rough evening, but then slept great. Thanks for all the yummy food and for staying up late with our little one so we could sleep!
Yesterday we had our first official family outing. We went shopping at Whole Foods. Violet did great thanks to the sling my mom got for me. One lady tried to touch V, but I just pulled the sling over her face so she couldn't get any scary germs. I know I am a bit overprotective, but I do not want to take any chances. V slept the whole time, but once we got home she decided to have a party for the next few hours. It was hard for me, but we put her to sleep in her own room last night. It was rough getting her to sleep, but she finally wore herself out and slept pretty good. It is hard to believe that two days ago was her official due date. I am so happy she is here and keeping us busy! Hope everyone has a great week. Auntie Ashley is on her way over here, so I am off to get Vi ready! XOXO...



Violet loves her sling!

Music Monday and Nursery

When I was pregnant with Vi, our sweet friend Melissa gave us an amazing CD with songs mostly about baby girls...She said she had a feeling our baby was going to be a girl, must be her mommy intuition. Well, I think she gave us the CD when I was about 3 months preggo. I can't tell you how many thousands of times I listened to the CD. Turns out my girl still loves to hear it. One song, in particular I listened to about everyday at least once is the "Capri" by Colbie Caillat. When I sing Vi the song now, she instantly calms and becomes very quiet. Maybe it is just my crazy mommy hormones, but I really think she remembers hearing the song and it comforts her.On that note about hormones, Ev just came to the computer and here I am crying uploading this video...haha.






V's nursery is done!! My amazing husband and mom get the credit, I was on bedrest and couldn't help, believe me it was torture, I really think it turned out so beautiful. Thank you SO much mom for painting and for the beautiful curtains. Thank you Ev for putting up my dream chandelier, painting dragonflies, putting all the furniture together, building the boxes for curtains, making about 1,000 trips to Lowes, did I mention my husband is amazing? Our baby is amazing too! We had a follow up appt at the pediatrician today and Vi weighs 6 lbs 13 oz now! She has been eating a ton lately and now I know where she is putting it all. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!