Sophie la girafe

We have our first teether toy

I've always been enamoured with Sophie.

Natural materials and awfully cute, this squeak toy is already getting some good licks from little Annabelle.

Currently working on creating a leash so Sophie can stay close to Annabelle.

What a good sleeper

Someone found her thumb

Annabelle sleeping on her first full night

Starting at 8 weeks, Annabelle started to extend the amount she slept during the night. That same week we moved her into her crib and into her own room. This dramatically changed the way she slept. We both felt that since she continuously moved even as she slept, it was best to let her sleep away in her crib.

We were right.

First night in her crib she slept from 9 pm to 4 am.

During her 9th week she had a couple nights waking up at 2 am and then again at 5 am.

This pattern made for a couple grumpy days for baby and mama both.

At 10 weeks old, she was finally sleeping a full big night.

10 pm - 7 am became her new schedule!

Her beautiful yawn documenting her first morning after sleeping a good full night.

As you can see... she was quite confused at why I was waking her up.

This past week I have been listening to her wake up and talk to herself in the middle of the night.

Last night she awoke at 5 am and talked to herself for about 15 minutes before finding her thumb and soothing herself back into sleep. Even though I'm still waking up and checking on her throughout the night, it is a wonderful feeling waking up refreshed in the morning.

Celebrating 11 weeks today and we are all so happy our baby girl is finally getting some good sleep.

9 lbs 15 oz

She's finally reached the same weight her Dad was when he was born.

It only took 9 1/2 weeks to gain the 3 lbs since birth.

We love that your chubby cheeks help balance out your tiny little body.

You are so cute!

A visit with Sparky

Nana Marlene's dream came true

After years of working with the Escondido Fire Department, my mother was finally allowed to be Sparky the Fire Dog! It is a very high honor so of course we had to bring the baby girl to witness such an event.

When Annabelle woke up from her freeway induced slumber she seemed a bit confused at what she was looking at. Not sure if she could hear her Grandma saying her name from inside the stuffed head or if it was the black and white pattern that kept her entertained but she did manage to give some smiles.