Porter finally decided that it was safe to sniff me out.  He does not like being alone in the same room with me, and sometimes I think he is afraid of me and the noises that I make.  But, he definitely does stay on the lookout for me, and he never goes too far away.  He was relaxing next to me by my blanket, and I even tried to pet him a little bit.  Pretty soon I'll be bigger than him!

Pacifier

I had my first experience with a pacifier tonight.  I'm not too sure about it yet, so I spit it out a few times, but it sure helped me to relax when I was fussy!  My mom told me she really loved hers when she was little,

Today I had my first trip to visit Oma, and on the way we stopped for coffee - my first drive-through experience!  Aunt Kim, Brian and Megan came over to visit too.  I also got a new bunny rabbit from one of Oma's friends.  It is unseasonably cold, but we were nice and toasty in front of the fire.

I like to wake up slowly in the mornings and after my naps - just like my dad!

I still haven't figured out exactly what "chubby cheekers" means...

My New Giraffe

I got a new toy from Grace and Zack this weekend - I think my dad likes it more than anyone.  Porter is not too sure about it yet, but I love it!  I'm already thinking about how I can climb on that giraffe's back.  They came over to visit and even brought dinner (chicken heaven) and homemade cookies for mom and dad.

2-Week Check Up

I went to the doctor for my 2-week check up today.  I grew an inch, so I'm now 20 inches, and I gained almost a pound - I now weigh 9 pounds 11 ounces.  I'm between the 75 and 90 percentile for all my measurements. 

This is the pink hat that my cousin Angela made for me.

Swinging

I enjoyed my time in the swing.  It feels like it goes really fast, so I can't stay in it for too long or I might get dizzy!  It is a very dreary and chilly day outside, and I miss the sunshine.  I can't wait until someday when I can go on a real swing at the park!

First Walk

Oma came over today and we all went for a walk - the fresh air and sunshine felt great, I loved it!  I was all bundled up and nice and toasty.  Porter liked it too, he kept stopping to sniff everything.  Today is the first full day of spring, and we sure saw the signs.  The daffodils are starting to come up, and we even saw our first flower.  The two swans were on the lake already, and we are hoping that they have babies here this year.

Watching Basketball

Daddy says I have good timing - he was happy to be able to watch the NCAA basketball games with me during my first week home!  He keeps telling my mom that I love basketball... I'm not so sure about that yet.  I do love cuddling on the couch during the games, though.

Meeting Grandma and Grandpa

Grandma and Grandpa came up to visit me, and we had so much fun.  I posed for a lot of pictures so they could show everyone what I look like.  I'm sure they will also tell everyone how much I sleep!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Of course I wore my green outfit for St. Patty's Day - and of course I also had the hiccups!

My "body guard"

I have my own personal body guard - Porter likes to keep watch on me from the stairs where he can see everything.  He was especially happy today, because he could do his job while in the sun.  However, it does look like he might be sleeping on the job, and I don't know why he needed his football toy with him at the same time...?

All snuggled in with my favorite blankets.

Leaving the Hospital and Coming Home!

Today we came home from the hospital.  I got dressed in real clothes - I was lucky that they fit me, because they were a little bit snug.  I weighed 8 lbs 4 oz on Saturday, but yesterday I gained some weight back already, and today I weighed 8 lbs 9 oz.  Today was my first time riding in a car - well, since I was born.  I sat in the backseat, and mom sat next to me while dad drove.  I slept the whole way home - I really like the car! 

Once we got home, I was able to finally meet Porter.  I have been hearing him for the past 9 months, so finally I was able to see him.  He didn't really know what was going on, but he missed my mom and dad after staying with Oma, so he was very excited to be home and to see them.  He doesn't really know what to think about me yet.

After all this activity, I was exhausted.  I have a bassinet to sleep in that my mom and her sisters all used too.  It is so pretty - very different from the clear plastic one that I had been sleeping in at the hospital.  It sure didn't take me long to fall asleep at home!

I had my eyes open for this video - they are always telling me that I never open my eyes, because I'm always sleeping.  I saw my first sunset through the front windows at home. 



Little Piggy

What do you think of my new hat?  

Meeting Oma

Oma came to meet me when I was still in the hospital.  I loved sitting in the rocking chair with her while she rocked me.  I was a little too tired to open my eyes, though.

My First Day

My mom and dad took a lot of pictures, because everyone wanted to see me - it made me feel pretty special, almost like a movie star! 

Dad keeps looking at me and smiling, I think he really likes holding me and rocking me in the chair, which usually makes me fall asleep.  Sleeping is still my favorite thing to do!. 

Mom and me - cuddling.

My first day was a long one.  I am so tired and can't wait to go back to bed.