Savoring the Swing

So far so good . . . Emma seems to like her swing. She is amazed by the mobile and enjoys the nature sounds and music. It’s a great spot for a little entertaining or a short nap.

Kickin' It Old School

Yeah . . . we’re just chillin’ at the crib!

Emma At Play

Emma's been with us for six weeks as of today, so we thought we'd celebrate by getting some serious playtime in!

Enjoy!

Bath Time

Newborns are typically given “sponge baths” during their first days. It isn’t until a baby’s cord falls off that he/she can transition to the baby tub. This usually happens in 7-21 days. Well, our five-week old has yet to part with hers. Nonetheless, we opted for a shallow tub bath this week. Emma seemed to like the warm water at first, but got chilly quickly. In a few days we will give it another go.

Out For A Walk

Emma, Mommy, and Daddy took their first walk around the neighborhood this week. Luckily we had a beautiful evening with cooler temperatures and a very light breeze. We think Emma enjoyed her outdoor adventure – she slept the entire time.

Sleeping Beauty

Newborns sleep for approximately 16 hours a day, usually in 2-3 hour increments. Here are some great poses of our sleeping beauty. While most babies like to be swaddled, she prefers to stretch out. What a funny girl!

Beardstown Bond

Scott and his best bud, Drew, have known each other since the age of three. They grew up together in Beardstown and were roommates while attending ISU. Even though Drew and his family live out of state, these boys still maintain a great friendship. Now that they are both daddies, they have a lot more in common. Here is a recent photo of us with Drew, Heather, and three-month-old Jack. Olivia, who just turned two, was back home during this trip with her grandparents.

Hand Crafted With Love

Emma has been fortunate enough to receive several beautiful gifts including blankets, clothing, and décor for the nursery from her talented friends and family. Thanks to Grandma Connie, Great-Aunt Barb, Great-Aunt Dixie, Janenne, Leslie, Nadine, Judy, Linda, Karen, and Gina for putting so much time and energy into such special gifts. Quilted, crocheted, stitched, or painted, they will be well used and loved.