Turtle Time

We pulled out some toys for you to play with. You love having this turtle sitting on your tummy. When we put him on, you love to stare at his face.

Mobile

Since you have started noticing things more and following things with your eyes, we pulled out your mobile. We have a pack n play for you to sleep in, in Mom and Dad's room. You loved watching the butterflies spinning above you.

Beautiful Face

Tonight Dad was sick. We didn't want to catch it too, so you are hanging out with Mom in the bedroom. You were laying there giving Mom a bunch of cute smiles. You are wearing Mom's favorite PJ's that she bought before you were born.

Naps in the Crib

You are getting better at sleeping every night. A couple times you have slept for 8 hours straight. We think you are ready to start sleeping in your crib at night. In preperation we are practicing having you sleep in your crib during nap time.

2 Month Visit

Today we made our way to Provo to visit your pediatrician, Dr. Later. You are now 2 months old and growing too fast. Dr. Later said you looked great. He said your head is well rounded and has a great shape. When he was checking out your legs, you gave a little toot. As he listened to your heart and checked your eyes, ears, and nose - you cooed and talked to him.

Your stats were:
Head 15.25 inches           70%
Length 23.25 inches        86%
Weight 10 lbs. 13 oz.      42%

Mom was really nervous for the shots that would happen at the end of the appointment. You cried pretty hard, but not for too long. We came home and took a long nap. You had your first dose of Tylenol and slept all night.

2 Months Old

Hey baby girl! Today you are 2 months old. You are getting bigger and cuter each and every day. Here are a few things you have been doing lately.


- We spent a week at Grandma and Grandpa Hales house while Dad was recovering from surgery, you always had someone to hold you or play with you.
- Had your 1st Christmas at Grandma and Grandpa Hales house. Santa brought you some books, toys, clothes, and a doll.
- Took your first airplane ride and flew to Washington to see Grandma & Grandpa Barber, we spent a week there.
- Met all of your cousins who live in Washington including the newest baby in the family Keith Crosby.
(We need to take a trip to San Diego so you can meet one more cousin.)
- Started going to the babysitter while I work for a few hours each morning
- You go to bed around 10, wake up to eat around 4, and then I feed you at 7 before I go to work. Then you will take a bottle around 10 and then I feed you again when I get home at noon.
- Still wears size 1 diapers
- Your eyelashes have grown a ton in the last couple weeks
- You don't love tummy time, but will tolerate it for a few minutes at a time
- Wears mostly 3 month clothes
- Have a nice bald spot on the back of your head
- After eating you love to coo and smile. You will play and be happy for about 30 minutes before you gets fussy and want to be swaddled.
- If tired, you will fall asleep minutes after being swaddled.
- You started spitting up... usually 5-10 minutes after each feeding.
- Love to be held facing outward so you can see what is going on.
- Also gets mesmerized by the TV, you will stare at it for a while and it calms you sometimes when you are upset.
- Love to lay on your stomach propped up on my boppy. You hold your head up so well.
- Last night you slept completely through the night, 10-6 = one happy mama!

Back to Work

Today Mom had to go back to work, so you went to Sarah Pluim's house. Sarah is going to watch you everyday while Mom works. Luckily Sarah lives across the street from us. Mom leaves at 7:15 and picks you up around 12:15. Sarah has a daughter Sadie, who is 1. It was easy to drop you off this morning because you were so happy.

Wedding Reception

Tonight we went to Scott & Megan Andrus' wedding reception. You wore a cute cream and black dress that Great Grandma Hales gave you. Grandma and Grandpa Hales were excited to see you since you had been gone all week in Washington. Mom and Dad ate some donuts and drank hot chocolate. You were pushed to your limit and started crying on the way home. We had to stop on the way home so you could eat.

Flight Home

We left Washington early this morning. We were sad to say goodbye to Grandma and Grandpa Barber, but knew we would see them next month for your blessing. Dad was really tired and so were you. Before we took off, you both took a nap.

You were a wonderful baby on the way home and slept the entire flight. Mom was pretty nervous because there was a sick baby sitting behind us and he kept coughing.

Cousin Keith

One night while in Washington we were invited over to watch the BYU basketball game and have dinner with Levi, Heather, and the kids. We were excited to meet your newest cousin Keith. He was only 5 days old when we met him. While we were there you pooped 4 times in a 2 hour time period, including 1 blow out.