New Playmate

The three of us went to meet a newborn tonight. Our friends, Kent and Angie, adopted a precious little girl and she is one week old today! Her name is Meredith Caleigh. I thought Makayla was small until we met Meredith. It's crazy how babies grow before our eyes and we don't even realize it. Congrats Kent and Angie. Makayla and Meredith are sure to be good friends just like we were growing up.

Happy Girl

Need I say more????

My sister was lucky enough to catch this huge grin while we were visiting this past weekend. Thanks sis!

Ohio Visit

Makayla was able to meet her cousins Jakobi and Maylee this weekend. They are my sister's kids. They had a good time "talking" to each other. So did the adults. The crazy thing is, Makayla is 9 weeks and they are 7 months! They were born 3 months early. It's amazing how much they have grown and how well they are doing. This was the first time I had been able to hold them and to see them since they came home from the hospital.

Maylee, Makayla, and Jakobi

Maylee and Makayla

(Hey, it's my turn to look at the lights!)

Makayla and Jakobi

(Look! I have strong muscles, so you better watch out!)

New Toy

Makayla has a new toy. She is very curious about the lights and music. She will kick her feet and flail her arms while staring at the lights. It gives Mommy and Daddy a brief break from trying to entertain her. And then she's right back to crying again! Our arms are sore, our backs are sore and our bodies are fatigued. When will this stage pass? She's a cutie but she sure has some lungs. We still love her.

Meeting New Relatives

Makayla got to meet her Grammy and Pappy L. and Grandma A. this past weekend for the first time. They are Florida snowbirds. Makayla is blessed to have so many Grandparents in her life!

Makayla is two months old! Where has the time gone?

Now I know what parents mean when they say time flies.

Curious

Makayla is so curious about the world around her. She takes in everything.

Bath Time

Makayla is not sure about bath time yet. She seems to tolerate it, but it's not her favorite activity yet.

Smiles

Visiting Grandma's house is so much fun!

View up High

Makayla enjoyed seeing from a new point of view. She is becoming so alert. She is smiling at us now when we talk to her. I'll post a picture as soon as we catch her in a huge grin.

Grouchy Pants

Just wanted to let you know our darling beautiful daughter has a temper. We've been trying to capture her pouty lips for some time. It's so pathetic it's funny. Enjoy!

Six Weeks Old

Today Makayla is 6 weeks old! Wow, time flies. She slept 5 hours last night. Woohoo! We're making progress. Yesterday she went to the doctor for her second visit. She now weighs 10 pounds 3 ounces and is 21 1/2 inches long.

This is Makayla's 1 month picture.

Another Milestone

Jennifer had a major birthday yesterday. She turned the big 30! She celebrated by eating at Chili's yesterday and watching "Fiddler on the Roof" at IWU. Today, Jen's parents had everyone over to their house for lunch. Scott's parents, and sister and family were there, and Jen's brother and family. A total of 16 people squeezed into their dining room. Too bad Jen's sister couldn't join us, but she's busy with her little ones in Ohio. We missed you sis!

Makayla was a hit at church again today. She wore her new dress that Grammy and Pappy Lewis sent her from Florida. She slept through church again. I hope Pastor Seitz doesn't get a complex!