Easter Weekend Slideshow

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Easter weekend!

We had a wonderful time spending Easter with Gordon's parents, his sister Megan and her family. Seeing everyone was so much fun; we are thankful they were able to meet us in Des Moines for the holiday. We also celebrated Hailey's 2nd birthday! Megan has been uploading her photos to One True Media, which allows for us to view them as a slide show. I thought I would try it out too! I did attach a picture of all the girls in their Easter dresses, they all look so cute!

Kirsten tries rice cereal!

Kirsten had an excellent review at her 4 month check-up. The doctor said she is doing great! She grew another 2 inches putting her at 25.5 inches long (91st percentile) and 13 lbs (39th percentile). Kirsten tried rice cereal for the first time last weekend and we thought these pictures were too cute--I had to share! She also rolled over for the first time a few weeks ago; Gordon and I were lucky enough to get it on video!

Drake and Kirsten

Drake loves being a big brother to Kirsten! He is so sweet to her and is such a big help to us. Drake picked out the outfit Kirsten is wearing below; he was careful to match the hair bow to the pink in her shirt and he really liked the flower. He asked what her shirt read, I responded with "adorable". Drake said, "actually, that's perfect!" ("Actually" is his new word that he loves to say every chance he can get) He is such a sweet little boy, Kirsten is lucky to have a big brother like Drake!

Valentines Day 2010

Gordon has done it again! He planned the perfect Valentines celebration; I am so lucky to have such a romantic husband. We officially celebrated V-day last weekend while we still had a babysitter (my Mom). Gordon took me to a fabulous restaurant and gifted me with Tiffany's earrings to match the bracelet he gave me for Christmas. Then on Friday, I received a beautiful bouquet of Orchids (my favorite flower). Needless to say, I am a very blessed and lucky lady!

Here are some photos of Kirsten in a dress from her great-grammy:

Thank you Meme!

My Mom went back home today; I am very sad to see her go and I have been fighting back the tears all afternoon. Both Gordon and I are so grateful that she was able to spend 7 weeks with us, helping take care of Kirsten. I've been back to work for one month now and it was an easier transition knowing Kirsten was at home with my Mom (Meme). Tomorrow is Kirsten's first day at daycare, wish us both luck! :)

Thank you for everything Meme!! I love you Mom!

Little Kirsten Bella

Here are more pictures of our little Kirsten Bella! Below are some adorable pics of her in the hand knit sweater Gordon's Mom (Nana) made for her; as you can see she is all smiles!!!

Kirsten's eyes are becoming more blue by the day; here are some photos that capture how pretty they are...and she hasn't lost any of her hair, too!

Meme and Kirsten - 2010

Gordon and I have been so thankful and feel so blessed that my Mom has been able to spend the past 5 weeks with us helping to watch Kirsten. Plus, we still get another 3 more weeks of help!

I "officially" went back to work on 1/11... I use it in quotes because I actually went back earlier (not by choice), but my "official" date back was to be 1/11. A BIG thank you to my Mom for being there to watch Kirsten. It is always hard for a Mom to go back to work and leave their little one, but knowing she was with my Mom (or Meme) made it SO much better... and easier. I don't think a daycare provider would appreciate the "just checking-in" phone calls throughout the day. Plus, Gordon and I have the best of all worlds! What "Nanny" would cook, clean, do laundry, watch your child, and pay for the groceries???

Kirsten has taken to her Meme so well; attached are some photos of her looking at her Meme while in her swing--notice the BIG smiles!!

Meme is the Best!!





Meme and Kirsten!

Update!

Sorry it has been so long since my last post! I officially started back to work and I've been trying to balance home and work life. My Mom has been here to help since mid-December and we are SO thankful. It has been such a BIG help to have her with us and she loves every moment she gets to spend with Kirsten!

Kirsten is already 9 weeks old and I can't believe how fast the time has gone by~ She had her 2 month check-up and got an A+ report. Actually, the doctor was surprised by her height/length; she grew 4 inches in 8 weeks to make her official length at 23.75 inches (91st percentile)!! She weighed in at 10 lbs, which is average for her gender and age (55th percentile).

Here are some photos!!

Holiday Photos 2009

We had some Holiday photos taken of the family a few weeks back. Our friend Lisa is a professional photographer and took them of us~ We think she did a great job, especially working with a newborn and a 4 year old. (http://www.lisacowartphotography.com/)