Three Weeks Old

Today Elizabeth and I had an outing in Green Valley. While out we shopped at the White Elephant and Wal Mart then visited my school. Poor Elizabeth has already been to school at only three weeks old! Although I did not take any pictures of our outing the posted pics are of Elizabeth enjoying tummy time as well as admiring herself in the mirror. I think Alex is waiting for his turn on the play mat. Yes, Emily still lives with us but tends to stay as far away from Elizabeth as possible.

For being three weeks old she continues to amaze us with her alertness.

Tonight the Philadelphia Phillies begin play in the World Series. Elizabeth is known to her daddy as a little MVP. The Phillies last visit to the World Series was 15 years ago and they won the World Series in 1980.

Everyone's Comfortable

Around our house we strive to make sure everyone is comfortable! Alex takes that to heart! Emily is still scared of Elizabeth and hides when she cries.

This week Elizabeth and I started going on daily walks around the neighborhood. The weather was great early in the week, but warmed up quite a bit later. The warming only caused us to change our times. We enjoy our time out in the fresh air.

This week she's started to recognize her hands and grab onto things; like the collar of mommy's t-short, daddy's necklace and chest hair. I'm waiting for her to grab my glasses next. Having her diaper changed has never been a favorite activity, however she's discovered the bathroom mirror, which she now entertains herself with herself while being changed.

Two Weeks Old

Yesterday Elizabeth had her two week pediatrician appointment. She is growing at a steady rate;
Birth, Oct. 1: 6 lbs. 6.8 oz, 18.5" long.
Hospital Discharge, Oct. 4: 6 lbs 1 oz
First Check, Oct. 6: 6 lbs 4 oz
Two Weeks, Oct. 15: 7 lbs 5 oz, 19.75"

She is becoming much more alert and starting to play. We've discovered her feet are ticklish and she is such a cuddle bug!

Visitors

Today Aunt Lisa, Uncle Jeff, and cousin James came to visit and for a tamale lunch. When James, age 2 1/2, says "Baby Elizabeth" it sounds like "baby little bits." James will be a great big brother some day. He helped to feed and when holding Elizabeth did not want to give her up. On this visit its hard to say who James was more entertained by the cats or Baby Little Bits.

We had a great visit and hope that next time the first generation of our crowd can be with us.

Elizabeth's First Bath

Today Elizabeth got her first sponge bath and she was not very happy about it. When it was all done she needed a nap!

For the past three days we've been visiting the lab on base for blood work to check her jaundice level (cannot remember the actual name of the test), finally yesterday she was within the acceptable range so we did not have to go under the lights today.



I also went to the doctor yesterday. Since being released my legs and feet have been very swollen and my blood pressure has been elevated. A chat with the doc, an incision check, and two prescriptions later and we were on our way home, again.

Finally, a full day at home!

I'm still working hard to get some pictures of her with her eyes open, but that seems to be easier said than done.

She loves to be rocked, swaddled, and of course held by either mommy or daddy.

Alex and Emily are trying their best to ignore her. Emily has more interest than Alex, at this point.

Welcome Elizabeth Christine

Welcome to our family Elizabeth Christine!

On Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008 at 8:46 p.m. our new addition arrived! Weighing in at 6 lbs 6.8 oz and 18.5" long she is adorable (then again we are biased). Her hair is red and she has blue eyes!

The first week has been busy, Elizabeth is a little bit jaundiced so we are going for blood tests daily, if the test is not within normal range mid-week then she'll go "under the lights."

We are slowly figuring out her moods, cries, and getting to know her.

I hope to post weekly updates and pictures of our little girl, so check back!

07-08 School Year comes to an End

The school year was a success, a first for me in a few years. Challenges were welcome as I learned the Arizona art curriculum as well as fine tuned my language arts instruction to meet the needs of students who did not meet standards on their state assessments the previous spring. I had a wonderful group of students in my language classes and hope they feel as if they've learned a lot this year.

In art I revised and edited my lesson plans over and over again and still feel I have a long way to go, but also made a lot of progress. I may have have learned more than the kids.

I completed all my classes at Pima Community College to get my art endorsement. What a huge relief! One more online class this summer to become ESI endorsed and then I'll be current with everything the state is currently requiring!