13 Weeks!

Can't keep this girl still!

Back to work!

Well, 12 weeks sure does go by quickly. I just finished my first week back at work. There have been lots of changes, which is really exciting as it's almost like starting a new job but knowing at least how to process things through the system. I get to work with a whole new group of leaders at the bank which is great! It was a pretty hectic week in getting my systems up and running and getting up to speed, so I am very happy the weekend is here. Plus I forgot how much working will take it out of you. I was happy to be back at work though as I was starting to go stir crazy at home. I mean, there's only so much shopping one can do whether it's online or in the store. Scott's probably happy I'm back at work because I won't be spending as much money.

Next week will be my first time away from Keira for any length of time which I have mixed feelings about. I'm excited to get a night of uninterrupted sleep (though she is only waking once a night right now) but I'm sad to have to leave her for 3 days. I have to go to Chicago for a team meeting. I'm excited to see Chicago though I'm not excited to have to pump for three days and get it through security on my way home. Ugh!

Overall it was a hectic week and I still need to figure out how to juggle work, the baby, working out, and everything that comes along with being a parent. Slowly but surely we are getting through it all and learning as we go!

Keira got baptized!

On June 12, 2011, we had some family and friends come together for Keira's special day - her baptism! It was really great to have our close friends and family join us in the celebration and we were especially thrilled that Brandon accepted being her Godfather as him and his family had to fly all the way in from TX. We so appreciate them coming out on their 5th year anniversary as well. Plus, we got to see their little cutie, Ellie, who is 6 months old now. She was just too adorable.

I think she has the best godparents in Kelly and Brandon. Afterwards we had a little celebration at the house though Keira was pretty tuckered out from being such a trooper at the mass prior to the actual baptism.

Holy Water being poured on her head

Cousin Dillan fixing her hair prior to the ceremony

Fabulous friends who came out in support (Wes, Christina, Penny and Dave - the photographer)

Family & Fun!

Mohawk!

Four generations! My grandma, aunt, mom, me, and Keira

Keira with her cousin, Connor, and Uncle Matt and Aunt Kelly!

Jumperoo Fun!

We have been gradually putting Keira in her jumperoo now that she's getting stronger and she is loving it!

Technology!

Already an avid iPad user! She's shopping for proper bowling shoes for Scott since his are completely falling apart and he almost fell on his face several times last week.

Genius!!

Smartest child alive! Seriously, 11 weeks and already reading. I'm just sayin'! :o)


Of course she only does it when Gamma's around!

Milestone Updates!

Keira is 11 weeks old today and has really been knocking off certain milestones and life events.

• Smiling and giggling
• Her best friend is the ceiling fan. She laughs and talks to it all the time.
  
• Very vocal - talking to herself and others
• Squeals loud when she's super excited
• Sleeping like a champ - going down between 7:30p & 8p and only waking up once at night to eat. Then goes back down and sleeps until anywhere between 5:30a and 7:30a depending on the day.
• Tracking objects and people (follows Scott when he gets home and walks in the house)
• Holding her head up and doing mini push ups
• Found her hands, fingers and thumbs
• Looks at her feet but isn't quite sure what to make of them yet
• Likes to stand with help
• Loves her Bumbo chair for certain period of time
• Blows bubbles and is drooling a bit
• Holding things more and bringing them to her mouth
• Had her first road trip (see McFarland Family Reunion post)
• First swim (see McFarland Family Reunion post)
• My favorite: Rolled over (story below)

She rolled over at 10 weeks (on 6/1) in her pack 'n play though I didn't get to see it. I put her on her tummy for a nap and went to check on her a few minutes later and she was on her back smiling at the fan. I was disappointed I didn't get to see it, but I flipped her back over and she went to sleep. Well, last night after her 2:30AM feeding I put her on her tummy to go back to sleep (she sleeps on her stomach now since that's how she sleeps best and the pediatrician said it was fine), and since she was moving around a bit and I didn't want to have to go to bed only to come back in again, I sat in the chair waiting for her to settle. I shut my eyes for a minute and got up to check on her a few minutes later only to find her on her back smiling. I turned her back on her tummy and stood there a minute. Lo and behold she tucked her legs under her with her bum in the air, pushed her legs up into her upward dog and shoved herself onto her side. She teetered there for a minute and then pushed onto her back. Again with a big grin!! It was too adorable. Since I don't talk to her in the middle of the night as I don't want to engage her and have her think it's time to play I could only smile at her. It was so hard not to talk to her, but after I turned her over again she finally settled and went to sleep.

The big brother and sister watching over their baby.

First World of Warcraft (WOW) experience with Dad