Ellie - 3 Months

Dear Baby Girl,

 

How can someone so tiny and new, bring so much joy and life into our family?

What a beautiful and wonderful addition you have been, like a missing puzzle piece that has been found and perfectly placed in our family picture. 

This month you are just the most bright eyed and bushy tailed baby.  Taking in the all the sounds, lights, and shapes before you, your favorite entertainment being your big brother.  If you make eye contact with him - it immediately brings a giant smile to your face.  He lights up your world! 

 

You are so content and sweet. You hardly cry unless it's feeding or sleeping time.  You are easy going and you have really adjusted well to our big move!  Sleeping is not yet consistent...you can't decide whether you want to sleep through the night or hang out with Mommy like a night owl!  Hopefully you'll make your mind up soon, and it won't be the "hanging out with Mommy" option ;)

 

 

You are so expressive; we could stare at you all day as you ponder and react to the world around you.  On the day that Andrew met you, the day after you were born, the first words out of his mouth when he saw you, were "baby's eyebrows!"  He could already tell how expressive you were, so we casually have nick-named you "Eyebrows" ever since.   Just check them out!

 

Things you love: 

Singing with Daddy

"Talking" to whoever will listen

Looking up at Andrew

Your swings (Fisher Price and Mamaroo)

Your "Ellie" doll lovey

Being swaddled (your miracle blanket!)

Taking a bath

 

 

Things you don't love: 

Your first cold :(

Coughing

The nasal aspirator

 

Stats: 

13 lbs 

23 inches long 

 

We love you sweet girl!

Happy 3 months!

 



Making a Move!



 

It's finally official! 
 

We are moving!
 

I am still pinching myself, and I'm not sure if it's all even hit me yet.  But we are moving out of our sweet little apartment. 

Where John and I camped out on the living floor the day we moved in...with our sleeping bags, takeout Chinese food, and our TV on a cardboard box.
Where we packed our tiny carry-on bags to embark on a month long adventure in Europe.
Where we explored NYC, Cape May, the Jersey Shore, Philadelphia, and more.  
Where we became parents for the first time. 
Where we watched Andrew take his first steps and entertain us daily with his epic dance moves. 
Where we picked pumpkins, corn, apples, and berries at our favorite orchards.
Where we spent countless hours strolling around downtown, capping off those days with our favorite pizza and gelato.
Where we trick-or-treated around our neighborhood with 7-day-old baby Ellie. 

 

We laughed here.  We cried here.  We grew here. We prayed here.  

We traveled.  We were blessed by wonderful friendships.
But now, it's time for this chapter to close. 

 We are off to our next adventure.  The next chapter...in Tennessee.  Surrounded by family and friends, we look forward to making new memories. 

We are so thankful for God's faithfulness, provision, and perfect timing. 
This path was not always clear to us, but it was clear to Him all along. 
We are so happy to be back in the South again!

































What an amazing 3 years we had!  It's going to be hard to beat!




A Day in the Life

For some reason, I really love taking a peek into the daily lives of friends and fellow bloggers.  When I stumbled across April's "Day in the Life" post, I found myself relating on so many levels!  And I thought I'd give it a try :)
It's probably extremely boring and mundane - but this is a good representative of a typical day around our neck of the woods.  This was Friday!  (oh, and forgive the lack of professionalism and glamour with my fancy iPhone pictures!)


7AM
Ellie is awake, and ready to eat!  She slept 8 hours straight- so we're both refreshed and ready to start our day! 

8:15AM
After I nurse Ellie, Andrew wakes up and John brings him in to snuggle and cuddle in bed with us.  I love this part of the day :)  Andrew holds Ellie and sings her a song about Jesus, fire trucks, and peanut butter...it's kind of amazing. 

 

9AM
Ellie goes down for her morning nap, while John fixes Andrew breakfast.  Today it's cereal and a green smoothie for him.  I make my way over to the coffee pot.  Time to really get this day started.
 

 

930AM
Breakfast for me: I have been loving scrambled eggs lately.  Today I add spinach, shredded cheese, ham, salt & pepper, and a dash of almond milk.
 

(my standard morning ensemble: sweat pants, sweat shirt, and slippers)
 

Breakfast is served!
 

10AM - 11AM
Andrew does some art projects - coloring today.  This is the time where we usually do some quiet activity like this.  (Painting, stickers, reading, etc.)
 

I usually either sit with him, do dishes, or clean up a little bit.  Today, I take a few minutes to reorganize a kitchen drawer.  Are you enthralled yet?  ;)
I really should have taken a "before" picture - that would have been much more entertaining.
 

 

11:30AM
Ellie is awake and ready to party!  AKA - eat. 

 

I feed her, while Andrew gets to watch a show - "Thomas" and eat a snack (a peach and a cheese stick). 

12:30PM
Andrew goes down for his nap.  I play with Ellie, and fix a quick lunch for myself. 
Chicken salad and blue chips. 

1:00PM
I take Ellie into the bathroom with me (she plays on her mat), and I get started on my "5-minute face".  This is my typical makeup routine, quick and easy! 
 

And I can't forget my hair routine - dry shampoo for the win!
 

1:30PM
Ellie is down for her afternoon nap, and it's "me" time!
I catch up on this week's "Bachelor", and house hunt on Zillow!
 

2:30PM
Andrew is up!  He makes me lay down with him for a bit, and I don't complain!

2:45PM
Ellie is up.  I nurse her, and fix a late lunch for Andrew.  Today it's greek yogurt, a granola bar, pretzels, and an orange.

3:45PM
We pack up the car, and head out to meet John at the mall to look for new glasses for him.  We shop around a little bit, and hit up a couple stores.
 

 

 I find these on sale at Gap, and scoop them up!


5:45PM
Back home.  I feed Ellie while John and Andrew play. 
I grab a quick snack, and start dinner for Andrew (quesadilla, pretzels, and hummus). 
 

6:30PM
I freshen up, because I've got plans!  Drinks and appetizers with a girlfriend! 

7:00PM
Bedtime feed for Ellie, read books with Andrew, and say goodbye! 
John puts him to bed around 7:30PM, right as I head out the door!
 

 

 (new top from Free People - love it!)


8:00PM
Well the drinks with my girlfriend actually turned into a SURPRISE going-away party thrown by 12 of my sweet friends!  (Have I blogged about our move?!) 
It was the best night, and I was an emotional mess!  Love you girls!
 

 

 

(handmade gift from my friend, Margaret!)


11:00PM
Home, and BED!

 

 

 Whew!  Is anyone still with me??
Thanks for coming along with me as I recapped "A Day in the Life"! 

Happy Hump Day!