Fall Favorites

it is finally starting to feel like fall! we have had quite an Indian summer and I am ready for it to cool off!

My favorite things about fall are…

No. 1.

a hot cup of hazelnut coffee or green tea.

yum.

(especially when in enjoyed in the good company of a friend)

No 2.

dressing this little miss thing

in the cutest outfits and not worrying of she (or I) will melt. And putting adorable little fleece jackets (no pics yet of this) and this cute hat on her. love. love. love.

 

No. 3.

going to my Dad’s (he coaches some little ones 5th and 6th graders) football games.  It has been a very enjoyable experience, especially since the games have been played during beautiful weather.

No. 4.

I am looking forward to Halloween this year.  I cannot wait to share with you the costume that I have picked out for Madaelyn!  Halloween has taken on a new meaning of fun for me!

3 months old …

Dear Madaelyn, I love you. xoxoxo

I feel that this statement covers all of the last months events.  Several things have changed, especially our family dynamic.

You are becoming quite the chatter box. your cooing and huge smiles are the highlight of my day. everyday. it never gets old.  I love spending time with you and can not wait to her you actually giggle. You are so close I know it will happen soon.

lately you have become quite a snuggle bug. it has been fabulous!

here are some pictures of our trip to Linvilla Orchards and your very own miniature pumpkin.…

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2 Months

Happy 2 Months Madaelyn!

You are 11 lbs 3oz.

23 1/4 inches long.

You got vaccinated today, and have been extra sleepy and snuggly.

knocked out.

updated photos and milestones to come soon.

Almost Fall

It's September! 

I am so excited for it to cool down a little, and hopefully slow down with this rain! It will be nice to be able to take Madaelyn out in the day time without worrying she or I will melt. And to not have to schedule our walks around non-peak sun and heat times.

Many people have favorite season's, but I love the change of season.  I am excited to get to wear long sleeve shirts and scarves in the fall.  There is also nothing better than a nice warm cup of coffee/tea on a brisk fall morning! 

On the same note I cannot believe that it is September.  

Time, where did you go?

{please. slow. down.}

 

Madaelyn will be 2 months old on Thursday.

 

One Month

 

Madaelyn was one month old, so of course I had to do a little photo shoot.

 

She is growing. so. much.

 

 

Madaelyn is coo-ing, lifting her head, and engaging in "conversation/gazing" with people.  She is definitely starting to express her feeling.  She is no stranger to the boo boo lip if she is sad (from not getting to eat instantly, being startled by a noise, or getting a shot)

She is super sweet and generally a relaxed baby.

   

We have had a few nights where she sleeps 5+ hours, with her maximum being 8 hours!

this was super exciting for me and I felt like a new person after having such a great stretch of uninterrupted sleep! 

 

 

Madaelyn is also starting to smile purposefully! I have unfortunately not been able to capture this moment on camera yet. Madaelyn is 8lbs 15oz and I did not ask how long she is.  I will find out and update. She also got a shot which she vocalized her dislikefor the experience to me as I held her. 

Madaelyn has been such a joy.  

I am cherishing all the time we get to spend together.

chatting. snuggling. just being us. 

 

It is a great feeling to be Madaelyn's Mom.  

I still find myself staring at her in awe/amazement that she was in my body at one point and now is here. It truly is a miracle. 

I am so blessed.

No more pictures Mom!

First Bath

Pre-bath.

So, Madaelyn had her first real bath...

3 weeks ago ( July 28th )

and....

She. Loved. it.

She however, did not like being naked after the fact.

Here are some pictures to document the event:

Yes. I could get used to this.

So Relaxed.

Contemplating what is going on.

I don't want to be naked.

Slacker...

Well, I guess as you have noticed I have been seriously slacking in the blog department.  

It has been 3.5 weeks since I have last updated it.

sorry.

  I promise, it was for good reason, 

you see I have been caring for and loving on this little one...

who is getting bigger at an amazingly fast rate.

Left side is newborn Madaelyn. Right side is 5 weeks.

Can you believe it? I love her to pieces and cannot wait to update this with all of the pictures I have taken on my phone. literally, 200 + pics.

So, I promise that I will update soon with Madaelyn's adventures 

in her first month + (gasp) of life.

xoxo.