Baby Mairead

My amateur attempts at photography

Family Visit

Earlier this summer we had Sarah and Grant come up from Texas with their son Jacob.  It was great to see them and miss them already.  Micah Jr had a blast rough housing with Grant, he couldn't get enough! Jacob and Mairead are exactly one month a part and it is fun to see them grow side by side (well, when we get to see them).  We didn't manage to snap some photos-oops! maybe next time.

Then 2 weeks later the Fontenot family came to see us. Stacy, Mike, Phoebe and Renee (Nae Nae as Micah calls her).  We had a great time playing games and going to the park.  Can't wait for the next visit!

Micah is 3!

Micah Jr turned 3.  I can't believe so much time has passed.  We had a little party with a few friends and family at the park.  It was a great summer day, not too hot with a little breeze.  As usual, Micah scored with presents (hence the few friends-he already has so much!)  We are so grateful for the wonderful people in our lives that take the time to share our celebrations with.

Mairead is Here...and is now 8 weeks old

Its been a busy 8 weeks since Mairead arrived.  She didn't come on her own so just as with Micah we had to use force!  We went into the hospital Tue night (May 17) and started the inducement process- by the by everything went smoothly with that-and had our little girl in our arms on my birthday (May 18) by 3:31 pm.  It was a great birthday and we were happy to finally have her here with us.

She came out at 9lbs 2 oz and measured 21 1/4 in.  She beat Micah Jr out in both categories! He was 8lbs 10 oz and 21 in.

She is now 8 weeks weighing in at 12 lbs 2.5 oz and 23 in.  Looks like Micah beat here out for this growth stage, he was 12lbs 5 oz and 24 3/4 in.  Both are all stars!

She has been a great baby-sleeping most of the night-waking to feed-and then back to sleep.  She is a little more high maintenance- she likes our fingers in her mouth over the paci-its nice when she does take it, give our fingers a break-likes to be held in the lap over the swing- but who can blame her.  Shes a doll.

Micah Jr has given her the nick-name of "Baby Gorgeous" a name that is sticking, along with "Sweet" -derived from mommy saying "Sweetie."

We are trying to get out of the house often so Micah Jr has time to stretch his legs-the Denver Zoo has been that out let at least once a week-Marty bought us a member pass for our family-it's been great to have.  Mairead usually sleeps through the event but I think will grow to love it just as much as her brother.

May 10-Due Date

Nope-sorry to report that Mairead has not come.  Not much of a surprise. I was late with Micah by 11 days, didn't think she'd come early or on time.  Oh well-she'll be here and in my arms by this time next week-through force or on her own.  So for now you'll have to be satisfied with pregnant belly pictures.

Yep me and my Aunt Jamie are pregnant again at the same time-only this time around I am a head by two weeks and she is not finding out what she is having. Ha ha-how this reverse. Here's to hoping Mairead has a playmate that will want to dress up and have "tea parties" with.

Callie, Nikki, and Melanie-three of my greatest friends threw me a baby shower. It was a ton of fun with many wonderful women who have touched my life were present.

Ya gotta admit, some pregnant pics just aren't very flattering.  Oh well.