Adjusting to Parenthood

Well the first 7 weeks have just flown by. Our little Estella Rae is now 7 weeks old. She is such a blessing in our lives. We are so thrilled she is finally here and healthy. So much has happened in the past 7 weeks. Just 10 days after she was born we were able to attend Drew's graduation. We are so proud of him. He graduated with his bachelors degree in Business and Administration. Through all of the screaming, clapping, and even fog horns Stella slept through the entire ceremony. Our Christmas was wonderful and Stella got so spoiled! We got to spend the holidays with Drew's family this year. It was fun. Stella did what she does best and slept through most of the day. New years was fun and we spent it partying it up and our friends house. Again, Stella slept through the party's screaming and all.
She is such a good baby. At 5 weeks old Stella slept 7 hours straight that night. She has finally figured out her days and nights and sleeps most nights 5+ hours straight. It is so nice to get good sleep at night, well most nights.

Little things about Stella
- She loves to stare
- She loves her bouncer and play mat
- She loves to look at lights
- She is just now starting to smile at you, not just from gas
- We will be retiring her newborn clothes pretty soon
- She is starting to like baths, if she is not hungry
- Most of the time she hates having her diaper changed
- She has only spit up a handful of times
- She loves Grandpa Dan to bounce her and sing songs to her
- She loves Drew to hold her while playing Call of Duty so mom can get some decent sleep (ok maybe that is one of my favorite things)
- She loves her binkie and loves to play the spit it out game with mom
- She always gives cute smiles and the one eyed look when she is drifting off to sleep, just to make sure you are still holding her
- She LOVES car rides
- She still loves to be swaddled while she sleeps
- Last but not least, a tax deduction for 2010

Here are a few updated pictures

This was awhile ago, but I love the outfit




All ready for her 1st time to church for Aunt Maria's mission farewell


Last week's church dress


one of my favorites All Smiles!!

We absolutely love our little bundle of joy!