First College Game Day

As you can see Lanie had quite the first college game day outfit. Bart is an OU fan so Lanie's Grammy Karen got her this bib. Of course I had to add a OSU item to make it all fair. She is going to be one confused little girl growing up!

Labor Day weekend

Me and Daddy

I'm actually looking at the camera!!

The hickey I gave myself by sucking on my yummy wrist during the night.

Enjoying my bottle before bed. I have to hold on to it so mommy doesn't take it away cause she thinks I need to burp. Someone should tell her I am too big to burp anyways.

Before: Ah finally asleep for the night.

After: I managed to get out of my swaddle blanket and turn side ways in my crib.
(This was also the night she sucked the hickey on her wrist...geez)
All in a nights rest!!

My first college football game day. As you can see I am a little confused
(well maybe my Daddy is anyways hehehe)

Isn't Lanie getting so big?? She is so much fun to interact with at this age. She loves to smile and crack up at us. We had a four day weekend for Labor day so you better believe we took full advantage of spending quality time with Lanie. We had so much fun doing nothing but just hanging around the house. Bart and I actually got to watch 2 movies during Lanie's naps. Of course it took us 4-5 hours to watch a 2 hour movie but we did manage to finish them. We also spent all day Saturday watching football which is Bart's favorite thing to do. Lanie decided that she was ready to start rolling over on the floor. She can get from her back to her stomach but can't quite get her arm out from under her so that makes her upset. Last night she was like a rolling pin rolling from one side to the other trying to get on her stomach. She finally settled for her back which made Mommy happy!

Day of Firsts

Saturday (8/29/09) was a day of Firsts for Lanie. She took her first ride in the stroller without being in the car seat. Doesn't she look so big!! She also tried rice cereal for the first time. She actually did very very good well as better than I expected anyways. Today was her 4th day of cereal and she is really catching on quickly. I am completely amazed. Lanie's third first on Saturday was rolling over in her crib. I was at a shower Saturday morning and came home to find Lanie sleeping on her stomach during her nap. I immediately made sure Bart had not laid her on her stomach and he assured me he had not. So she had managed to roll over and looked quite comfy. She rolled over for two naps that day of which she slept for 2 hours straight each time. I really tried to get it on video but if you watch the video above she couldn't quite get all the way over while the camera was on (of course). As you can tell Saturday was a big day in the Ives' household. I love watching Lanie learn new things daily. She is really liking making noises with her lips!! We are taking off work on Friday so I can't wait for a 4 day weekend to spend with my little bundle of joy!!!!!

No Breaking News

Lanie had an appointment with her pediatrician today to try to determine what she has been crying about. She doesn't have an ear infection, but she could have a stomach virus thing (but she hasn't had a fever and isn't spitting up). So the doctor thought she might not be getting enough to eat so she recommended I start her on some rice cereal. To be honest I am a little apprehensive about starting her so young, but she is sucking her bottles dry during the day so it might help. Of course another option is early teething. Doc said her gums do show early signs but no teeth popping out yet. So the guessing game continues. We will just have to figure this out by trial and error. Pics to come soon of Lanie's first rice cereal!!!!

12 HOURS

I had to document this milestone in Lanie's life. Lanie slept for 12 hours straight last night for the first time. She has been doing excellent with sleeping but we just hadn't reached this step yet. Don't get me wrong I don't expect this every night at all. Sad thing is she hasn't been feeling all that well and cried a lot yesterday so she probably was so worn out. She was sure happy this morning after a good night's rest so let's hope today she feels good. I am taking her to the pediatrician today anyways to rule out an ear infection and hopefully determine why she is crying like she is hurting. I sure wish she could just tell me what is going on. Sure would be a lot easier than guessing, but seems to be one of the joys of parenthood. I will try to post more after her appointment. I have a list a mile long of questions for the doctor so should be fun!!

3 months

Lanie is now officially 3 months old. These pictures were taken a week ago now on 8/19/09. Sorry about the last picture that she is crying. I just had to show everyone her crying face. Of course only a mother thinks the crying face is still sooo cute. We have about determined that Lanie seems to be teething. I know it is early but apparently I did the same thing. I don't see a tooth yet, but she is showing symptoms. Happy 3 month birthday Lanie. We love you more than words can express!!!!

Been awhile

Gotta love crazy hair after bath time

The happy family

Sissy loves Lanie!

Proud Grandparents

They don't love her at all. Can't ya tell!!!

Whatcha lookin at??

Look at my pretty bow that Jade made to match my outfit.

Daddy gave me a flower just cause.

Look at my smiles :)

I know I'm cute!!!

Well well it sure has been awhile since I have posted anything. Sorry!!! I guess this is what happens when you become a working mama. Yes I have returned to work not by choice mind you. I would love to be able to stay at home with Lanie, but we have to stick to our financial plan for our future. I do work from home so that helps a ton. Lanie has started going to a babysitter. We would love to keep her at home, but it is just too hard to be a full time parent and employee at the same time. My stress level has decreased immensely since Lanie has been at the babysitter. Don't get me wrong I totally did not want to take her at all. I want to be the one to comfort and soothe her when she is upset, but I had to make a grown up decision. So I cried just like every other mom the first time they leave their child with someone. As you can see from the pictures Lanie has grown a lot. She is smiling and interacting with us more everyday. I love that she recognizes my voice and smiles when she sees me. I have to apologize to Grammy Karen. We went to Buffalo this past week and absent minded me didn't take a single picture. So the next time we see Grammy Karen we are going to have a photo op for sure. Well 3 month birthday pictures to come soon on another post. Yes my little girl is already 3 months old. I can't believe it either!!