Smiles

So, I'm pretty cute, as you can tell from my pictures, but I am absolutely adorable when I smile! I started smiling at Mommy while we were in Chicago, but I'm a little camera shy, so it took her a while to get a picture of me doing it. Now she has a few to share...and I'm starting to feel better about being in front of a camera. (Good news for Mommy, who likes taking pictures, especially of me!)

Growing Little Girl

I have been taking pictures of Savannah with her zebra every few weeks, to document how much she is growing. So far, I have only posted her 6 weeks picture, but now I am adding 8 weeks (top) and 10 weeks (bottom).

Tummy Time

So Mommy has gone a little crazy with the slideshows, because I am fast asleep and she finally has time to figure out how to set them up and post them to the blog. This one is fun to watch as I move.

Uncle Nick

I wasn't so sure I was going to like Uncle Nick. He called me Fuss Monster all the time, and a few other names that didn't sound very nice, and kept saying I was breaking his rules.

(As soon as Mommy and I got off the plane, we were informed of Uncle Nick's rules --Rule #1: No crying. Rule #2: Nick doesn't change any poopy diapers. Rule #3: Nick doesn't change any non-poopy diapers.)

I don't know what he was complaining about, I don't cry that much; just when I am hungry, tired or need a change of scenery. By the end of the week, he did chill out a little. He fed me a bottle, changed a diaper or two, and held me. The last night, I fell asleep in his arms, and he took me to bed with him. He didn't want Mommy to take me (I think he misses me. Hey, he and Aunt Becky could hurry up and I could have a cousin to play with. That would be really cool!)

Uncles and Aunt

Mommy's brothers finally got to meet and hold me. They did a pretty good job holding me, and I guess they are alright.

These are the 4 generation pictures for Mommy's side of the family.

Family Pictures

These are family pictures we took on my trip to see family and attend a family wedding.

My 8 week check-up

The day after we got back from our trip to Chicago, Mommy and Daddy took me to the doctor for my check-up. I have grown a bunch! My weight is 9 lbs. 8 oz and I am 22.5 in. (Daddy says I'm growing like a weed, but Mommy says like a beautiful flower!) Then they gave me 3 shots, which I wasn't a big fan of-I started crying so hard I turned purple. Then they put these band-aids on me, which Mommy thought she had to take a picture of.

An update from Mommy (hey, I'm sleeping right now)

I'm very sorry that I haven't been updating the blog very often. I had very good intentions, but when it came to taking a nap or getting on the computer, I took a nap (on multiple days). And when I had to choose between taking a shower or getting on the computer, I took a shower (I don't usually get one every day, so I opt for one whenever I can). I have been taking lots of pictures, and I will try to get them up after I get back from my trip.

Speaking of the trip, for those who don't know, Savannah and I are currently in Carpentersville, IL, a suburb of Chicago, visiting Uncle Nick and Aunt Becky. (This is why I have time to get on the computer, I don't have to worry about the cleaning or cooking). We are here to see family and attend my cousin's wedding. Kyle is currently in Atlanta at a trade show. He is working, we are relaxing. (Don't feel too bad, he slept through the night last night, and that's something we both look forward to!) So yes, that means that Savannah has been on a big bird, and she did great. I had to juggle a lot of things, carrying her, her car seat, and our luggage, but we managed.

Savannah is growing like a weed. She'll get weighed next week after we get home - she has a doctor's appointment on Wednesday and she will get her shots. :( So I'm not sure exactly how much she weighs, but she seems to be right on track with gaining a ounce a day. At 4 weeks she was 7.5 lbs, so that would put her at about 9 lbs now! She was 21.25 inches long at 4 weeks, and was 22.25 inches long at 6 weeks, so she is definitely about to outgrow the newborn clothes she has been wearing!

Overall, I have to say that Savannah is great baby. She usually only cries when she is hungry or tired. She stays awake, most of the time, when she is nursing (for the first few weeks she was sleepy all the time and I had to constantly wake her up to keep her eating.) She takes a bottle without any problems, other than it running down her chin from time to time. She is awake more now, and much more alert. She likes to look at you when you hold her out in front of you, and likes to listen to music. She sleeps well most of the time, taking a few good naps during the day and sleeping 4-5 hours straight at night. She has gone longer than that a few times, so she just might be well on her way to sleeping though the night soon! We will be very excited when that happens on a regular basis!!!!!

Mommy is trying...

So I need to let you know why Mommy hasn't been keeping up with my blog...its because she is spending so much time with me, trying to get some sleep, keep the house under control, play with Lily, and spend time with Daddy when I go to sleep. She has a bunch of pictures that she will try to put up in the next couple of days, if I let her, so just be patient. She is new to this Mommy thing, but I think she is doing a great job!! Now that we are at Uncle Nick and Aunt Becky's, Mommy thinks that she will have a little time to work on things that she is behind on, like keeping everyone informed of all of my accomplishments. We'll have to see how she does.