For Grandma Shirley

I keep telling her to stop growing up...she doesn't seem to be listening.

Hanging Out Together {just.the.3.of.us}

The way we like it...

1 month ALREADY!

Millie is 4 weeks old already...

• but don't say she's not a newborn because she is still wearing her newborn clothes.
• although, she has officially outgrown one outfit
• last night she only woke up at 2, 5 and 8, it was so nice.
• she sleeps with the "Heartbeat Bear"
• she has major gas issues, it makes me sad.
• she has Nick wrapped around her finger, actually she will probably lead him with a leash her entire life, he is crazy over her.
• she is already a Daddy's girl, she calms down AS SOON as he takes her from me.
• She loves the bath and her car seat
• her headbands finally fit her. yes!!

{{ Apparently, I still can't get anything done but take pictures of the two of us all day:)}}

How we spent our day

Dad went back to work today. Mom didn't realize how difficult it was going to be to get anything done around the house. She gave up. She didn't even get a shower today. Thankfully, I snoozed long enough to let her brush her teeth, but I thought I'd save her the trouble of changing out of her pajamas. Now we are just PATIENTLY waiting for Dad to get home. In the meantime, we are snuggling and doing this...

2 weeks ago...

...I was being admitted to the hospital
...my life was about to change forever
...my love for Nick was about to soar through the roof
...I was about to experience the purest miracle of creation
...I was about to gain an undeniable testimony of eternal families
...my understanding of a "mother's love" was about to be known
...my restless nights were about to begin
...my heart was about to be softened
...my outlook on life was about to change
...my desire for many more children was about to surface
...a sweet little girl was about to wrap Nick and I around her finger
...I was about to be someones sole source for survival
...my prayers were about to be answered
...my daydreams were about to be reality
...my strongest emotions were about to be shaken
...the greatest joy I have ever known was about to look into my eyes and melt my heart forever

Labor was great. I was admitted at 8pm on Thursday night and Amelia arrived at 4am Friday morning. We left Saturday afternoon at 2pm. No problems at all, and quick as can be! I loved it. I can't wait to have our next one!

Meeting my daughter

First family photo

Going home!

Our first day at home

Her size "newborn" bear outfit that keeps her warm when we go out.

Our first Christmas
Santa even found MillieI only made her wear this itchy, uncomfortable outfit for about 10 minutes. I felt too bad and ended the picture taking pretty quickly

When she "smiles" she totally has a dimple on her left cheek. It's so stinking cute! She absolutely LOVES looking at her birds. The second I put her on her changing table her head is instantly turned and looking at them.

We've had a lot of visitors!! Grandma Shirley (my mom) made it here about 6 hours after she was born. I was lucky enough to have her stay through Christmas day...but then she got stuck at the airport all day and never made it home in time to open her own presents :( I told her I'd make sure Amelia always knew about the Christmas Grandma missed because she was traveling just to see her.

The best surprise was from my sister Marla. She was with her family at Disneyland for Christmas. On their way home they decided to take a major detour up to my house. I had no idea they were coming! She completely shocked me into tears. Thanks again Marla, that was the best present I could have asked for...even if you only got to stay for 14 hours.

Frankie, who is super excited about the baby!

Grammy and Grampy Hafen
Mr. Tux already loves her
I just loved this outfit, it made her look much older than she is.

My cat is HUGE! This picture was from today. She was born at 7lbs. 11oz. When we left the hospital she was 7.3 On Monday she was 7.5 She has hardly grown at all. She is still so tiny. We go the the Doctor again in the morning to check her weight. I REALLY hope she has gained quite a bit more.