4th of July 2012

Olivia: 11 weeks!

MONTH: 3
WEEK: 11
WEIGHT: 11+ lbs
LENGTH: 23+ in
HEAD: 15+ in
MILESTONES: nothing notable this week.
OBLIGATORY ADORABLE PICTURE: Since we missed last week I wanted to make sure we got this one on the actual day.
EATING: Still eating like a champ and growing like a weed.
VISITS/OUTINGS: Yesterday we had a playdate at Scientopia with Christina and Lailah. Today is 4th of July. This morning we watched the parade in downtown Napa and headed to a carnival in Yountville. Then we had dinner at Grandma and Grandpa's house.
FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: Olivia has become engrossed in her playmat. She loves to swat at the toys and make the smiling flower make music. It's so cute.
MOMMY FEELS: Tired. Avery has been getting up very early and mommy is not liking it.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO: Next weekend we are headed on a long road trip as a family to watch one of Justin's best friends from childhood get married. Another exciting event is Avery's 2nd birthday party is a month from today. I am having so much fun planning it.

My Lucky Day

Last week I entered a contest on one of my favorite sites Baby Steals. They were giving away a great new product call the GoCrib by Guava Family. A couple of days later I got an email that I was a winner!

I have been waiting to receive the package so I could test it out. Today it arrived and I opened it up immediately.

I comes in this compact backpack for easy portability and inflates in just 5 minutes. I swear each side only took 5 pumps!

I put Avery in it and she had a blast! I love it because she can play in it by herself while I get things done around the house and I don't have to worry about the dog stepping on her or licking her in the face! 

I am so excited to be able to take this with us on trips this summer! It's going to be so convenient to just toss it in the car and go!

11 Weeks!

MONTH: 3

WEEK: 11

WEIGHT: 10lbs 15oz (at last Dr. appointment)

LENGTH: 22 3/4 inches (at last Dr. appointment)

HEAD: 15 3/4 inches (at last Dr. appointment)

MILESTONES: It hasn't surfaced yet, but it seems like Avery might be starting to get her first tooth. (ALREADY?!) She's been pretty fussy, drooly and gnawing on her bottle nipples and pacifier. From what I hear she could be doing this for months and months before a tooth ever shows up though. 

OBLIGATORY ADORABLE PICTURE: Avery's weekly picture sitting in Daddy's recliner. She was trying - unsuccessfully - to grab her little toes!

EATING: Still 24-28 oz a day

SLEEPING: Avery has slept through the night for the last two weeks! We are so lucky!

VISITS/OUTINGS: We went to Avery's first football game last Friday. She met all kinds of new people and did great! She will be able to sleep through anything if she could sleep at the stadium!

FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: Avery has been loving her swing this week. She's been a little sleepier than usual and has been taking extended naps in her swing.

MOMMY FEELS: Nervous. I have to go back to work on Nov. 1 and I am so not looking forward to leaving my little punky. Luckily Justin will get to be home with her and have his bonding time, so that will be good for them. 

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO: Tomorrow our friend, Melinda, is going to do pictures for us. We are planning on going to Stanley Ranch Pumpkin Patch - if the weather allows - for Halloween/Thanksgiving pictures and then back to our house for Christmas pictures. If it rains, we will just do the Christmas ones at the house. Crossing our fingers that the rain holds out!