2 months

-she had a hard time getting to sleep when I would rock her like crazy for almost an hour, so one night I got frustrated & just had to put her down & she fell right to sleep. So ever since then, we just swaddle her & lay her down at night & she goes right to sleep (but we do have to put her binky back in a few times before she falls asleep enough to not need it)

-good sleeper, only wakes up once at night

-has to have her blanket by her face to go to sleep & her binky

-naps in swing, but trying to get her used to the crib by giving her at least one a day in there & isn't swaddled for naps

-absolutely hates carseat

-we read at least 3 stories a day

-sticks out her bottom lip & cries when we sing "you are so beautiful, to me"

-I had to take her to get her shots by myself & thankfully it wasn't as bad as everyone says. She was a tough little cookie & just had sore legs the rest of the day (no fever or loss of sleep)

-Weighs 11 lbs now & is in the 44% for weight & 30% for length

 -had to start supplementing because she wasn't getting full

-she has a thick bald spot on the back of her head because she moves her head back & forth when she loses her binky & her hair is also thinning

-getting good at holding her head up

-wearing size one diapers

-when people ask her name, they always ask if its irish

-we take puppies for walks everyday & she rides in the bjorn & loves it

-smiles & coos a lot, "oh's, mmm's"

-loves the owl on her bouncer, smiles at it alot

-rolled over once on my bed, but had a little boost from the comforter under her back (I had walked into the bathroom for two seconds, came back out & found her on her belly...scared me!)

-always tries to watch tv when eating or laying on couch

-got her pictures taken at target, she got super grouchy, but luckily we got a few good ones

-loves her stroller

-loves people & will smile when they talk to her

-loves being out & about

-still eats almost every two hours

-loves looking at the picture frames on her wall when she's getting changed

-sleeps in our bed after she eats in the middle of the night

Ainsley & Dad

 Dad loves posing the baby & the pups...

 The result of singing "You are so beautiful, to me..."

Lancaster Round 2

(Ainsley, just shy of 1 month)

 This sweet girl is quite the traveler in her first month of life! Call us crazy, but it was easy to tote her around when she slept all the time plus we have to take advantage of Mike's time off! Anyways, I wanted to go to  the shops at Kitchen Kettle Village because we didn't have time with the fam, but I somehow forgot (postpartum brain) that we had been there the first time we visited. So instead, we got a famous Amish pretzel, saw a horse & buggy go through the drive-thru at the bank, wandered down the main road to see something new & ate at Isaac's again! It was a very uneventful trip, but it was nice to get out of the house!

Ainsley's Newborn Photos

(3 weeks old)

Yes, she only lasted a few minutes & they aren't the best pictures by any means, but every time I look at these pictures I can hear her sweet little newborn cry & I never want to forget it & also that pink newborn skin!

The First Month

The first month flew by & we are managing on our own now that family has all gone home. Ainsley is such a good baby & we are so blessed to have her. Here's what I don't want to forget about her first month of life. 

-Everyone says she looks like her daddy & I totally agree

-Her eyes are definitely going to be blue

-She is still wearing mostly only newborn sized clothes with a few 0-3 months here & there

-She usually only takes her binky at naps/bedtime & has a hard time keeping it in, but when she tries to suck on her thumb we try & stick it in instead. (She has had it since day one)

-She sleeps in the bassinet right next to my bed.

-Goes to bed around 9ish, wakes up to eat around midnight & again between 3 & 4, & then wakes up at 9ish. She is SUCH a good sleeper!!

-She only gets swaddled when she lays down to sleep (it's too hot here to be swaddled all day)

-Sleeps through the tv, dogs barking, etc.

-Is so good in her carseat seeing how we have taken her all over already

-She eats every two hours & will go back & forth nursing & taking a bottle like a champ

-She does this creepy thing where she opens her eyes in her sleep & her eyes roll around towards the back of her head all while she smiles.

-Has recently figured out how to pull my hair & pulled her own once & started screaming because once she grabs on she won't let go!

-Her big toe nails were kind of sunken into her skin & I was worried that they would never be able to grow over her skin, but they have finally started to grow.

-Mostly takes naps on the couch.

-Has to be rocked to sleep by walking back & forth around the apartment. -She doesn't love the rocking chair too much. 

-LOVES her baths. If she's fussy, she will immediately calm down & completely enjoys them!

Ainsley's Blessing Day

July 29, 2012

We blessed Ainsley when she was only a week old because The Idiarts & Gary & Elaine were here! Mike gave her the most beautiful blessing & she just slept through the whole thing (even while daddy thought she was slipping out of his hands). I wish we would have gotten a picture with all of the guys in the circle, but didn't unfortunately (Gary, Damian, Nate Ringer, Nate Payne, Sam Peterson, & Alex Drake) Elaine made her dress just how I wanted & it is beautiful! After church, we all had spaghetti dinner at our house, played games with the kids, watched the olympics & went for a walk! It was a beautiful day & we are so blessed to have sweet, perfect & absolutely beautiful baby!

 It's blurry, but her first smile captured on camera!

 Sarah put her camera on our car & set the self timer to take this!

Ainsley's Nursery

The babe's room still isn't finished & she's almost two months old, but it's only minor details at least!  I spent hours & hours searching the internet for ideas & pieces to put in her room. It isn't perfect, but I'm happy with how it turned out...and that it is finished (enough). The other half of the room still has a queen sized bed for guests!

BEFORE

AFTER

 The frames still need to be filled & I'm still hunting for the perfect lamp!

 and still need to make a cover for the second pillow..