Oh Blessed Day!

Almost a month ago, we drove our little family all the way to St. George, Utah. Why you may ask? Well, we decided it was easiest for everyone in our families to be a part of the blessing of this little girl.

When it came time to travel, I'll have to admit, I was not looking forward to traveling with 3 young kids. But thank goodness, it was a very pleasant trip. Audrey gets the prize for being the best traveler of the troop.

We decided to bless her on Saturday, right before my nephew was to be baptized (thank you again guys for letting us share your day:), since Andy and I had to get back to LA by Sunday evening to attend a friend's wedding. So it wasn't your typical blessing during a sacrament meeting. But for me, that made it all the more sweet.
Thank you to our all our family for making the day a special one for us and Audrey.
We love you!

G.A.C.

It's been 8weeks since I was recovering in the hospital and getting to know this little one. I haven't had her 2month appointment yet, so I have no current stats to share. By my guess, she's probably 10lbs 8oz. She is a pro at holding up her little head and smiling back to melt any heart (especially mine:).

I'm trying to cherish every little moment with her, since this time goes by so quickly. I've heard so many people say, 'I can't remember my baby ever being this small.' I'm loving every moment. (thanks to Jamie for this oh-so-cute hat!)

Not to be over-shadowed or forgotten, this little guy has been such a trooper through all these changes in our household. He no longer takes naps (otherwise will not go to bed at a decent hour). But today, he climbed up on the couch and fell right to sleep. The best part of it all is that he went to bed at a decent hour! Now-a-days the only time he falls asleep is in the car. I can't remember the last time he has fallen asleep like this, so I couldn't resist the photo op.

I think one of Clark's favorite part of the day is picking up Grace from school. He insists on wearing his backpack when we get her. He really looks up to his older sister (btw, Grace is loving school:)

And baseball is one of his new favorite past-times. Can ya tell?

Big K

We survived our first week of all-day kindergarten (yep, that's right, 8:45am til 3:15pm, I'll get to that in a minute). We walked, well, I walked while Grace rode her scooter to her school. It took me an hour round trip, so we haven't walked again, but it was fun for the first day and perhaps every once in a while. On that first day's drop-off, I was totally expecting to cry at least a bit...but nothing (am I a heartless mom?). I was just so excited and happy for her to be in school, to start this new adventure.

And Clark has been such a trooper with this new transition. He's happy for Grace and loves to take her to and from school.

I thought I would love this all-day kindergarten (just for selfish reasons), but I decided that it's too much too early. I only get to see my little girl a few hours during the day, and she only has a few hours to play and be a kid. So much for a slow, ease into it transition. But luckily she likes school and her teacher. So far, so good.

So if you're keeping track at home, Audrey is now 5 weeks old. I just wanted to throw out a huge thank you to all those who came and helped out these last couple of weeks. I really, really appreciate it! I feel like I've been able to handle this tiny addition to our family in large part because of many helping hands. So here's to all those hands who have held and helped with Audrey. Thank you!

(christa and dan=our awesome friends)

(grandma and aunt marie)

(grammy)

(proud papa)

(aunt cassandra)

thanks again, and love to all!

New Diet

I never thought that in a million years I would have this type of product in our fridge (no offense to those who do). I would call myself a milk fan. I'm still trying to get use to the taste. When Audrey was experiencing stomachaches, the first thing my pediatrician recommended was for me to stay off diary. And that seemed to do the trick. It hasn't been as hard as I thought. If all it takes to keep my baby free from pain is to avoid some ice cream, by all means. Boy, the things we do for these little people...

make it all worth it!
(she'll be 4weeks tomorrow)

Life on the outside

I have loved life on the outside. Since coming from that one place where they poked me, measured me, swaddled me, I have been...

bathed,

kissed,

held,

and just plain loved and adored.

24 hours ago...

we welcomed baby Audrey into our little family. She weighed in @ 8 lbs. 12 oz. She is our biggest baby yet, but she seems so tiny to me. She's 20 1/4 inches tall. We are so thrilled and happy that she is finally here with us and can't wait to be able to take her home!