Giggles

I got Izzy to giggle (if that is what you call them) several times in a row, but only if I said a magic word...

It doesn't get easier...

I've been back to work now for three weeks and it is getting harder and harder to leave Izzy. I thought it would get better. The first week I was sad...the second week I cried in the car on the way to school... the third week I quietly cried in the dark on Sunday night as I talked about it with my husband. What will week 4 bring? Izzy is changing so fast and I wish I could be with her ALL the time. I know it is healthy for both of us to be apart...and really I can't complain because I work part time. Plus she is in the best hands next to her momma and daddy with Grandma Meredie, Grandma Donna, and Aunt Lori. However I can be selfish right? You never can anticipate the love you will have for your children.

Happy Birthday Papa Jim!

Justin's step-dad's birthday was on Saturday. We had the family over for a BBQ to celebrate Jim's 69th birthday on Sunday and had a great time! Happy Birthday Papa Jim! We love you...

Papa Jim and his two grand-daughters: Gianna 3, Isabella 3months

Izzy was facinated by the cake! Hmmm...sweet tooth in her future?

Where does the time go?

So much has happened since my last posting. I feel like I have no time to post too! I need to be better at this!!! Both of my sisters came into town last weekend for Tala's baby shower. Like always it was great seeing them...maybe even more so now that I can watch them interact with Izzy. Pretty amazing! I'm so excited for Tala to have Trey! Not much longer! I plan on taking off a week of work to go down and see him and help out.

Izzy had her first ferry ride to Poulsbo a couple of weekends ago. My mom, aunt Sandy, and grandma, Izzy and I went to Poulsbo to the famous Scandinavian bakery there. Yummmm they had so many goodies. I picked up some Leafs of course to take home. They actually make the bread Poulsbo that we buy from the grocery stores. Had no idea until we went into the bakery and saw the bread. My mom more pictures, when I get them I'll post them.

We have Izzy on a schedule now. When I went back to work she started waking up every two hours again and nursing for such a long time!! We give her a bath starting at 9ish, lotion up with a baby massage and have floor time. Then I nurse her and read to her. It seems to really help get her down. I think she is adjusting now to me working 2-3 days a week. When I come home each night, she does nurse for a long time though. I miss her so much, but I'm thankful that my mom is watching her on Mondays and Tuesdays and Justin's mom and sister every other Wednesday. Plus I'm blessed to only have to work part time. Izzy has rolled over from tummy to back twice now. I think it is total accident, but still very exciting! She loves her baths and the TV of all things! She is really starting to grab at her toys and have an interest in them. She actually has an interest in everything around her. I love seeing her take in new environments. We are concerned that Izzy may have acid reflux. She spits up all day long and it is the curdle kind. Not fun!

Here are some pictures from the last couple of weeks.

Aunt Sarah and Izzy in coug attire watching big bro Tyson play football.

Grandpa and Izzy.

bath time

watching TV with dad

talking to cousin Gianna

Roy giving some love to G!

Wild and crazy hair day!!

I survived...

Yes...I survived my first day back teaching away from Izzy. It was really hard to leave her this morning, but I was okay once I got to school. Izzy spent the day with my best friend Trina who is also a teacher, but on strike right now in Kent and her two awesome girls Chloe (9) and Gracie (5). Little Izzy had a blast with the girls and had a great day! WHEW...makes me feel so much better! The only hiccup in the day was that I forgot the all the attachments to the breast pump at home, so I was HURTING all day! I won't do that again!

Last Friday Izzy found her thumb! It was so cute... I was driving home from Seattle and she kicked her blanket and Binky off of her so I couldn't reach back and help her. She was rubbing her face and sucking on her hands while grunting and all of a sudden she was quiet. I looked back and she had her thumb in her mouth. She does it a lot now. Looks like I may have a thumb sucker on my hands. Hopefully it won't be hard to break her of it when she is older, but for now I'm all for it if she can soothe herself!

We traveled down to Oregon so Tyson could do some birthday shopping (he turned 13 yesterday!) and to visit Aunt Tala and Uncle Brian. This was Brian's first time meeting Izzy. He hasn't been able to get up to Seattle due to work and a ton of weddings that he has been in. Izzy loved her Uncle Brian and we loved seeing them. Hopefully they will move home soon! Both of them said it is in their future!!!!!!!

Mom and Dad having fun while shopping in Portland! Sorry Izzy!

Playing with Dad

2 month wellness check up

Today we had Izzy's checkup and once again the doctor was VERY impressed with Izzy's strength! Justin and are such proud parents! She is weighing in at 12lbs. 1.5oz. in the 75-90% and length is 24 1/2 inches in the 95%. Her head circumference is 39 cm in the 50-75%. The doctor said she has the average size and strength of a four month old... those extra days inside me did her well I guess. She had lots of vaccinations as well today. One orally and one in each leg. She was a trooper and only cried for about 20 seconds after the shots. She is very sleepy now swinging away in her swing. I think I'll take this opportunity and take her into school to get some work done. I'll be at school Tuesday-Thursday this week for meetings and trainings and my principal is so kind to let me bring Isabella along! We'll see how it goes.
Awaiting the Doctor.

Growing Like a Weed...

I realized that I haven't posted updates about my darling Izzy in awhile...

She is getting sooo big! I just can't believe it. I was going through pictures of when she was first born and she looked so small, but at the time she seemed big. Our little "honey baby" is growing so quickly...STOP! :)

Izzy has been smiling at us now for about a month! It melts our hearts and we do anything to get her to smile more! We have captured some smiles on camera although the pictures aren't very good. We need a faster better camera! She is getting stronger too and enjoys sitting in her Bumbo. She is still taking naps in her swing which she loves. I want to start her in her crib soon, but I just love being able to look (stare and get nothing done) at her! I've been putting her in the Bjorn lately because she hasn't been taking as long of naps and I'm able to get some things done. She seems to enjoy it. The other night, she fell asleep in it while I was cooking dinner! It was so cute, but wasn't very comfy for her neck.

We have her 2 mo. check up next Monday so I'll post more about her progress then.

I start school meetings next week and then first day is September 1st. I was ready to get back, but now I wish I didn't have to. Just thinking about being away from her makes me sad. Thankfully I am only part time! My mom will be watching her two days a week and hopefully Justin's mom will watch her on the every other Wednesdays that I teach. In January, we will need to start child care :(. Any good care givers out their that you would recommend?

We went to our friend's the Anderson's last weekend. They have a home about 7 miles outside of Chelan. They have an amazing view of the Columbia River. Of course I forgot my camera. I captured just a couple with my phone.