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.

The Mikus Family Baby Shower

My mini-shower was a fun afternoon with Oma, my aunts and cousins.  We had brunch at the Country Squire and also celebrated Oma's birthday.  Megan even played two songs on the grand piano in the restaurant, the Polar Express song was so good.  I'm in the picture below - you just can't see me!

Megan and Angela both love my new blanket - it is the softest blanket you've ever felt

This is my first birthday celebration of Oma's birthday

Angela is such a good knitter, she made me a pink hat and my first little pink slippers.  She also made a yellow blanket and my first yellow "mary janes" which I know I'm going to love.

And speaking of new clothes, everyone keeps saying I have so many already - but really, can a girl have too many clothes...?

Baby Shower at Work

My mom's co-workers threw her a wonderful shower on Valentine's Day.  She received so many great things - all for me!  Her friends at work were all so generous.  I love all my new clothes, and I just can't wait to wear them. 

There were two huge cakes, and they were both delicious and so beautiful - they almost looked like wedding cakes.  

Look at those swollen feet and ankles - by the end, the only shoes that would fit were Crocs clogs!

 

Mom needed help getting all the great new gear home after the shower.  She also received beautiful red roses at work for Valentine's Day. 

The Blizzard of 2011

February 2011 broke records with 28.7 total inches of snow, making it the snowiest on record for the Chicago area and shattering the 27.8 inches record set in 1896.  There was a blizzard at the beginning of the month that kept the city and suburbs indoors - schools and offices were all closed, because people could not get out of their homes after over 20 inches of snow fell on February 1.

 
It took a long time for my dad to clear the driveway, but Porter was a big help.  I gave my mom - 35 weeks pregnant at the time - a good reason to stay inside and make hot chocolate instead of shoveling snow!  

Jacksonville Baby Shower

My first shower was in Jacksonville with my Grandma's friends and people who have known my Dad for a long time.  Everyone was so generous, and I received so many nice things.  Stephanie, Brenda, Amber and Jamie did such a great job - the decorations looked great, the games were fun, and the cake was beautiful.  I can't thank them enough. 

My New Room

Once my parents found out that they were having a girl, they were ready to prepare the nursery.  My Grandpa came up for a few days to put up the crown molding.  He was supposed to be teaching my dad how to do it so he would know for next time, but I think my dad spent more time chasing the dog around than anything else (Porter was afraid of the nail gun).

Next, they went through so many different samples of paint colors before they finally decided on a color to paint the walls - my dad is the one who really wanted pink for me.  My mom and Oma picked out the new furniture next, and my Aunt Kim gave us her glider to use.  I can't wait to see it all!