Just playing in my room

Today we decided to pull out the playmat for Kallie. We thought being on her back and looking at all of the bright animals would be fun for her. She liked it for about 3 minutes and then started to kick and punch the monkey that was above her head . . . I guess he was in her personal space :)

Kallie's First Smile

Eric and I have been trying to get Kallie to smile for the last week. We tried to persuade her by talking to her, tickling her and using her bright toys but nothing was making our little one smile. . .UNTIL she met Guch!! Yes you got it her first smile was when Eric's best friend Guch was holding her. BUT today she smiled for me and I was ready for it with my camera in hand. This little smile melted my heart!!!

I love my daddy!

Kallie and I went on a little shopping trip and bought a onsie that was sure to make daddy smile. Eric has been such a great dad and I know Kallie wanted to let him know how much she loves her daddy! XOXOXO

Weekend Fun

Saturday was such a beautiful day we decided to go for a walk around Green Lake with Kallie and Coho. I am pretty sure Kallie could have cared less while Coho was in heaven (HA). After our walk we head to the Minnaar's house to visit baby Cooper. Kallie and Cooper were on their best behavior and slept pretty much the entire time. The adults were tired too so we just vegged on the couch, ate dinner and watched a movie. It is really nice to have friends going through the same sleep deprivation we are :) Here are a few pictures of Kallie and Cooper on their first date . . .

Kallie and her new PEPS friends

Kalie and I have been going to a PEPS group in our neighborhood for three weeks now. We meet every week with a group of women and their babies who live in our neighborhood. Each week we have a different topic to discuss. It is a great opportunity to hear what other moms are doing and experiencing with their kiddos but most importantly a chance to get out of the house. I really like the girls in my group and we all live within a mile of each other which is really nice. I met one of the girls for a walk yesterday. Here are two pictures of Kallie and her new friends! Most of the kiddos are sleeping with their arms above their heads which is too cute!

(Kallie is in the purple. . .just look for the scared hair and that's our girl!)

Life Lessons

Over the last few weeks I have been struggling with breastfeeding. It has consumed me and I started to lose myself and forget what is most important . . . Kallie! Being a new mom is amazing and challenging at the same time. There is no one there to give you the answers b/c guess what the answers are up to you!! A friend of mine sent me this video today and it truly hit home and made me cry. It is so refreshing to know that I am not the only new mom out there that wonders daily . . . "Am I being a good mom?, Is my baby breathing? Am I doing this the right way? Will the lack of sleep ever end? Is she gaining enough weight" . . . the list goes on and on.

Happy One Month Baby Girl

Today Kallie is one month old! I truly can't believe how fast the time has gone by but at the same time I can't remember what our life was like without her. This first month has been so much fun. Kallie you are our precious little gift. In your first month you love to do so many things . . .Looking around when we say your name, Practicing tummy time on daddy's chest, Moving your arms and legs around like crazy, Sleeping in your sleep sack, Rocking with mommy after late night feedings, Pooping right after I put you in a new diaper, Sitting in your swing and of course getting big wet kisses from Coho

Happy one month baby girl . . . we love you!