Lots o' Pics

For as bad as we have been on blog posts this past month, we've made up for it in our vast amount of pictures we've been taking - here are some from our adventures from weeks 4-7 of Lillian Brooke's life!

Play date with Eliana & Will (these two are bf/gf if you can't tell from the holding of hands)...

Lucy comes to check on Sister each a.m. when she wakes. If I am too slow in jumping out of bed to rescue Lily, Lucy let's me know with one brief yelp followed by a few cries... Lucy is very proud of herself when Lillian is saved from her crib, all thanks to her notification process.
We do not put her to bed like this, but she likes to scoot her boot and will be in all sorts of positions when we find her in the morning!
How much longer will the swaddle last with this strong squirmer??

Lillian is always raising her hand to ask questions. Very polite.




Mimi came for a wonderful visit just after Mother's Day - very special time w/ the 3 generations of ladies! (I think my mom's laugh and Lily's scrunched face was due to a Lily "toot" sneaking out in the photo. :) )
The week before Memorial Day (for Lillian's one month bday) we headed to Yakima for Brett & Todd's golf tourney... the ladies stuck to wine tasting. Kell & Todd were amazing w/ Lily and made the trip easy and so stress free!

No changing table at a winery so they recco'd I just use the cases in the back - thank you God for answering my quick prayer for no blow-outs all over the changing area this time. :)
First sunny weekend in Seattle lent to a big walk and family picnic at the Ballard Locks followed by an unplanned brew stop at one of our fav bars on the walk home.

Stephanie's 30th birthday gave a good excuse to have the grandparents over to babysit (thank you Dad & Brenna!) and our first night out on the town together
Happy Hour with the Ballard Ladies - this is one of Lillian's best buddies - Emery Olsen & her mom Sarah
Lillian loving time w/ "Aunt" Shanny & "Aunt" Jen
And the BIGGEST news of all - our nephew James Baden Warren was born on 05.28.10! To no surprise, Anna & Brian did an amazing job with their second child... he's a cutie - and the extra cuteness of his older sister Bridget snuggling up is almost too much to handle. Cheers to the cousins and much love to our Philadelphia family!

Lillian's first big social event: Shaun & Heather's Engagement Party in Gig Harbor
Milk Coma - Passed out at the party

First Water Fight: While "Grandma" Laurie was loving on Lily this cute little boy couldn't resist flirting w/ Lily
Lily loving her activity mat - she is learning she can kick the beams and music will start up. Great gift, thanks Susan & Steph!

Lucy & Twin Brother Zeus's 3rd Bday Party - that's 21 in Doggie Years (notice Lucy's already after the wine!)

"Uncle" Steve w/ Lily at Aunt Brooke's first Bridal Shower - she was loving Uncle Steve as he understood her love for dancing - the bouncier the better for this little bundle!

A few snapshots of Weeks 2 & 3

These first few weeks of Lillian's life have been a whirlwind! The days when our sweet Lily is just that - calm, sweet, playful and alert at times and sleepy and cuddly at others... easy going no matter where we are (as long as she is not hungry) :) have FLOWN by. However, evenings around 8p - midnight (we'll use the Snodgrass' term here..) is "unhappy hour(s)", these hours do not quite "fly by". :)

It's all SO worth it. As, like my dad said: with children, while the tough times are trickier/more challenging than you could prepare for, the good times are more incredible than you could ever, EVER imagine.

Thanks to all of you for all of your visits, the meals, cards, gifts and support you have shown Brett, myself, Lillian (and even Lucy!) over these past few weeks!

Here are some pics of Lillian since the last post:

*Snooze-ville in her one-piece sleeper from "Aunt" Steph. This will be her last pic in a newborn one-piecer as her arms, legs and feet have outgrown these puppies and as cute as it is -putting her in clothes where she has a 3/4 length shirt and can't extend her legs is just sad could border on abuse :)
*Lillian making "Mom's" favorite face - the scrunched forehead and silly face
First trip with the BOB - since the start of week 2 we've been getting daily use out of this amazing stroller!
*Swaddled and sleepy
*Dad got everything ready for first bath since hospital!

Lily loves her rice blanket you can zap in the microwave to help warm her after baths - thanks neighbor Anne!
Lillian's first trip to a bar at less than 2 weeks old! (Elysian Brewery at Green Lake w/ the Snodgrass Family - including baby Eliana born 2/20)
Uncle Brian came in for the weekend to meet his niece - great visit filled with walks, brunch out at HiLife, brews w/ the pups at dog friendly Ballard bar "Kiss Cafe", etc. Lillian was in LOVE. Brian proved his recent experience with the little ladies and was a pro. Every time Lily was in his arms she was immediately snuggly and a happy little peanut!
Brian's wife Anna & their daughter Bridget were unable to make the trip b/c Anna is expecting our nephew in just a few weeks so we did a Skype video chat w/ the East Coast ladies. Bridget melted everyone's hearts as we showed her our baby and she says, "Oh hi, that's Lillian!"... she is just under two and a half years old.

When afternoon's roll around Lillian likes to be held close - this is tricky for getting anything done around the house so I plop her in the Ergo and get to house cleaning, laundry, etc. - win, win, win :)
While the Ergo works in the afternoon, swing usually works for supper time :) We are learning the ropes as we go, though the "tricks" seems to change just when we think we have it down. :)
My first libation since last summer - shared w/ Aunt Brooke!

First Report Card Already on Fridge

Lillian Brooke got an A+ on her first report card today - and it's already hanging proudly on the fridge :)

Goal = get back to birth weight within 2 weeks of birth... Lillian is a hungry little monkey and gained an ounce in weight and a half inch in length in less than 4 days!
Just back from the doc and ready to snooze - Lily loves sucking on things but isn't ready for a pacifier just yet so she'll stick w/ fingers for now :)
Thanks for my cute cherry outfit Gigi, it's one of the favorites!!
At the doc on the table ready for check-up
Lifetime weigh in #2 - Dad changing a diaper... that fresh air seems to get things moving down there every time
Lillian was not a fan of this car ride
DB&Z swung by with Red Mill for dinner last night - yum! - pups love Lillian but wish she could get on ground and play with them - for now it's toe licks and lots of sniffs. Big sister Lucy is a little protective of Lily so far. :)