Goodbye Nuky

Dear Nuky,
You have been such a faithful friend for these past 2 months, we are so very grateful for the hours of sleep and soothing you've given our girl (and as a result, us). Although we didn't want you at first, in fact we were adamantly opposed to you being in our lives, there are times now that we can't imagine life without you. You have walked with us through many firsts in these last 2 months including:
First (and hopefully last) hospital stay

First bath

First photo shoot

First visit with Granna and Papa

First visit to Aunt Monzel's with cousin Andy

First church service

First library trip

First stroller ride (in the corner)

And most recently (today) first vaccines

And so many more firsts...for that we are forever grateful but now, as we leave Evie's second month and head towards her third, it's time for you to retire and let a new Nuky take your place, thank you for your dedication to our girl and her happiness.

Indebted for life,
Mommy and Daddy

The many faces of Evie

Someone told me once I have a very expressive face...we have been entertained to learn Evie does too! I am past due an update again but since I know most of you just want to see her pictures anyway, here's a fun slideshow of just a few of her many faces that mean...anything from "Give me food now" to "I'm busy working on a present...don't bother me" to "I'm so sleepy but I'm trying to act like I'm not so I can keep playing" and the very special smiling "I love you" and oh how much we love her!

One month (plus some....)

I have started a "one month" post several times and just can't seem to find time to finish it...so before she turns 2 months old I'll give a quick update:
She's incredible! She was 8 lb 6 oz and 20 1/4 inches as of the last appointment. She's growing at what we think is a ridiculous rate, she's finally fitting into all of her newborn clothes and has even worn 0-3 month outfits now! I'm sure before we know it she'll have outgrown all of those...everyone talks about how time flies when it comes to your children's growth and I can already see how true it is...just yesterday she was waking us up every 3 hours at night...oh wait, no that really was just yesterday...
Seriously though, she has changed a lot even in 6 weeks and we are so looking forward to more adventures the older she gets. She is looking more like her Daddy the older she gets (much to his joy although he tries to hide it)...but she is her Mommy's girl and inherited my personality so far. She's a girl who knows what she wants and lets you know it! She LOVES the outdoors and LOVES to move. Some might say she's already a little spoiled because Mommy walks laps with her most days...Granna and Papa (Sadie's parents) started that though, and it's really not her fault, she has two high-energy parents (and high-energy grandparents) who aren't very able to sit still so she was bound to like to move.
She's more entertaining than tv and is definitely Queen of the house most days. Her latest tricks have been "talking" and smiling intentionally...without a doubt the highlight of my day when I can get either of those to happen!
I could go on and on about how much fun we're having with her, but she's so cute and pictures are more fun anyway!

One of the pictures for her announcement....thanks to Granna and Papa for taking them!

Daddy loves his girl

Family picture

First real bath (not sponge bath)...Mommy loves her girl too

Tummy time with Papa

Outdoor time with Granna (Yes...she has them both wrapped around her finger already)

Thank you all again for continued prayers, we are so very blessed. She's healthy, growing, learning, and never ceases to amaze us.