Cutie at Five Months Old

Roll Overs

Wow, youa re growing soo fast. You rolled from your back to your tummy. Da da and I came into the living room where you were playing and you managed to roll off your playmat all the way over to the desk. It was so cool!

We have the baptism coming up soon. We are expecting about 40 people. We got you a beautiful gown. It is so pretty. I can't wait to see you in it. Since you hate getting dressed, I have decided to hold off on trying it on you until the big day. Lets hope it fits. I made everyone a frame with you pictures in it. They are white with flowers and doves on them. We choose some really cute pictures of you, all different ones to put in the frames. You are smiling or sticking your tongue out in most of the pictures, how fitting.

you are such a wonderful baby. You are talking all the time now, when you are awake. Unless you are focused or concentrating on something. You talk during church too which is funny. Everywhere we go, you get a huge fan base. Everyone always says how beautiful you are. Some of your favorite toys right now are singing piggy, your farm mat, baby einstein exersaucer, lambie and or course Ma ma and Da da. You love being held so you can stand up. you are starting to get the jollyjumper and use your right leg to bounce a little. Right now it seems you use your left arm and hand a lot.

You are always very aware of your surroundings and hate when Da da and Ma ma leave the room. We have a rocket ship outdoor swing that we hung from a tree in the yard and you love going in that. We go swimming in the pond a few times a week and you love that. You just love the water and of course still love your tubby.

You spend the whole night in your crib now. When you get up for your 5 AM feeding, Da da feeds you and then you come snuggle in bed with Ma ma and fall back asleep. I love this time of day with you. It's the best time of year with chilly mornings and hot afternoons. The sun is up early and the birdies are chirping and my favorite little girl is beside me in bed. I don't fall asleep afterward, I usally just lie next to you and watch you sleep.

Aunt Deborah and Uncle Chris and Cousin Brandon

What a wonderful morning. Aunt Deborah, Uncle Chris and Cousin Brandon visiting from Maryland. We had a great morning together and we feel so lucky to have such great family!

Playing at Auntie Jo Ann's and Uncle John's House

Rylee had so much fun playing at Auntie Jo Ann's and Uncle John's house. What a wonderful day!

Four Months Old

My, are you getting big! I can't believe how much you have grown in just a short time. You have learned so much too. Da da and I got you this really cool mat that has all kinds of farm animals around it. It also has an arch that has a sheep, pig and chicky that hangs down. When you kick the animals that hang, the music plays and the animals rock back and forth. You love it! I am telling you within the first few days of having it, you learned to hold your feet out and kick... and wa la.. you discovered your feet! WOW! It was so amazing, you have had hours and hours or fun playing with those cute little feet and toes. It was so neat to watch. I love this little barn just for that very reason alone. You are such a happy and playful baby. Always busy. You still hate getting dressed but you looooooove tubby time. I think it's your favorite. True Cape Cod baby, always wanting to be in the water. We have had really nice weather and Da da and I take you for walks to the pond almost every night. It's a lot of fun. Guess what you did for Da da on Fathers day, you gave him a big girl roll over! That's right, you rolled over on your side. Once you did it, you couldn't get enough of it. You kept trying over and over and over again, until you did it again. Da da was so proud of you. He said it was the best father's day gift ever! Well, here are a few really cute pictures of you captured this month. Keep growing and learning hot stuff. I love you sweet pea. Ma ma

My best friend Colleen

Colleen came to visit over Memorial Day and we had so much fun.

Lady bug and chicky

Da da taught you how to hit your ladybug and chicky. I can't believe how smart you are. It was so cool watching you hit them and Da da was sooo proud. You also extended your arms to purposefully touch his face. It was so amazing to watch. Well, it's almost time for you to eat. I love you sweet pea!!

Lady bug and chicky knockouts

TKO

Fell asleep after ladybug knockout sessionMobby, referee: Seeing if you are down for the count.

With my Nana
My Nana and Grandpa

Nana and Grandpa came for a visit and brought you some really cute outfits and diapers!! They are keeping me company while Da da is at the base. They made is a chicken dinner, ummm yummy. Nana got to feed you and got some really good burps out of you! She even got up for the 2am feeding! How lucky am I? You slept for two hours in Grandpa's arms, too cute.

Peek a Boo Piggy

Jay and Leith sent you this adorable peek-a-boo piggy and you seem to really like it. You sleep so well. I tried putting you in your crib for a nap but there was way too much for you to look at in the crib. Uncle Ray and Aunt Kathy sent you a really neat Leap Frog mirror that has animals and animals sounds. It also plays this really cool song that I know by heart: "When I look in the mirror who do I see, but beautiful, wonderful me. Big bright eyes, cute button nose, tiny little fingers and tiny little toes. Round little cheeks and cute little ears, a cooing voice that Mommy hears." It also attaches to the IPod and it was pretty funny to watch you rocking out to Drop Kick Murphys (a Da da favorite). Me and Da da celebrate poopies now. It's funny. He was walking down the hallway from your bedroom last night cheering, "Yeah! We have poopies!!" I can't believe we get so happy for poo!

Three weeks old

Sleeping beauty
Daddy's GirlBig Bubba

Statue of Liberty

Swimming in my sweatshirt

I am quick

That bubba was goooood, was it good for you?

Well, you have turned three weeks old. Ma ma is bad at writing because I am having so much fun with you. You are just an amazing little baby, You sleep 3-4 hours at a time. You are very strong and can hold your head up already. You have started tracking with your eyes. You are also very smart and do stretches with Da da when he says "Big Stretch!" You had difficulty with breastfeeding, unfortunately we had to start using a bottle. But that's okay. You are still not regular with your poo poo's yet. So these days Da da and I pray for poo poo. You love eating though and sometimes you hold the bottle on your own. You sleep in your bassinet all throughout the night and get up only to eat. You love your swing and rocking with Ma ma and Da da in the recliner. Tomorrow is Easter, so we have lots of visitors coming. Mom mom is coming and Pop and Sandra, he is bringing spaghetti and meatballs, ummm yummy. Da da has been such a big help and lets me sleep when you are hungry at midnight. We are getting ready for the big move. I am sad about having to move because of the wonderful memories here. I am sure we will make even more wonderful memories in a new home. Did I tell you how much you love your bath but hate diaper changes!! I can't believe already how big and more responsive you are getting. Well, I love you sweetie and cherish our time together.

Visits from Family and Friends

We have had such a wonderful time having family and friends visit. I wanted to capture some of these moments with a few pictures.

FAMILY

April's Mom a.k.a. Mom MomPat's Mom, a.k.a. NanaPat's Dad, a.k.a Pop and his beautiful fiance' Sandra

Pat's Step-father, a.k.a. Grandpa JimmyUncle Ben

Auntie Sa Sa

FRIENDS

James and Meagan Meredith, a.k.a. my birthing coach and pregnancy confident

You are amazing

Well, what can I possibly say about you- except that you are amazing. We have been home from the hospital for a few days. we came home on Daddy's birthday 3/19/07. What a special birthday gift you were for him. Coming home on his birthday made him the happiest Daddy in the world, he told me so! It's so nice to be home and to watch you enjoying all your things. We were afraid the dogs barking would startle or wake you but you are completely unfazed by them. You actually seem to like them. Boris was a little afraid of you at first. Mobby hates when you cry and hovers at my feet, anxiously. Mobby just wants to kiss you to comfort you, when you cry. You and I have been through quite the ordeal so we both are a little banged up and trying to adjust to breastfeeding. It's up and down. Some feedings good and some not so good. The VNA nurse is coming today, so that will be good. Well, you are waking up and it's time to eat. I love you peanut.

Rylee, first swing

Rylee, first tubby
Rylee, with Beverly the VNA Nurse

I got my staples out yesterday and we took a picture of you with Dr. Pegg. He apologized to you for the puncture wound on your head. He kept saying how beautiful you were. I told him that he was a good doctor and we both agreed that we were glad he didn't wait any longer about moving forward with a c-section. He also said he was really happy that everything worked out all right.

Rylee, with Mama

Rylee, with Da da