People say that time goes by fast when you have a baby, and wow they weren't kidding!! Our first month at home flew by!!! Here are some pictures to update you about what we've been doing during Reagan's first month at home...
This is a picture of her first real bath. As indicated by the screaming baby, bath time did not go over so well at first.
She was much happier once she got out of the bath and was wrapped up in a warm towel!!!
Subsequent baths have since gone much better. She now loves bath time and is so alert and happy while in the tub!!!
The fourth of July was our first real "outing" since Reagan was born. Since it was so hot, we really didn't want to have her outside (not to mention I didn't really want to be outside either) so we decided to go to Lawrence and meet up with some family for a nice day inside! Both of our families got together for lunch at my mom's house and of course Miss Reagan was the main attraction and the most popular person there! Some of my mom's friends and neighbors came by while we were there so that they could meet her too!
Such a happy little firecracker! I just love her to pieces!!
Sometimes when she is sleeping she will have a bad dream or something and get this really sad look on her face. It only lasts for a couple of seconds, and then she goes back to sleeping peacefully as if nothing happened! It is ridiculously cute and sad at the same time!!
My birthday was the day after the fourth of July and so I decided I wanted to get out of the house and do something, but wasn't really up for anything too crazy and wanted to try and stay inside if possible. After getting to sleep in while Chris took the morning shift, we packed up and went to Crown Center. I forgot how much I love that place, and we had so much fun just meandering through the different levels and doing a little bit of shopping. Reagan loves riding in her stroller and does great as long as we keep moving (she will get upset and start to cry when we stop so we always have to be walking!) After Crown Center we headed over to Oak Park Mall and walked around there as well. It was great to be out amongst other people and Reagan even decided to take a nap at the perfect time so Chris and I were able to take her with us while we went out to eat! I was so happy to spend my birthday with the best early birthday present I have ever received, and it was so much fun celebrating as a family of three!
Reagan does great in the car - but once again is not a fan of red lights and prefers that we keep the car moving (don't we all though)! After taking in all the sights around her, she usually will take a nap if we are in the car long enough.
The other day she discovered her tongue and was making some silly faces at mommy! Such a cutie!!
There is nothing more precious than a sleeping baby!! We have her swaddled in the swaddle blanket that we received from the hospital as a "parting gift". She loves it (although will resist having her arms restrained to her sides at first).
For my shower, my mom made this little bonnet out of a hankie. The poem that accompanies the hankie says that on her wedding day, we can pull out a couple of stitches and turn the bonnet into a hankie that she can take with her when she walks down the aisle. I love the thought behind this, and it was so special for my mom to make this for her!
Our first month at home has been wonderful. We are loving getting to know our baby girl, and it is so much fun to see more of her personality start to come out as she starts getting bigger. Can't wait to update you with everything she learns in month 2!
-Ellie
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