3 month photo dump

Having an Iphone is fantastic and I love being able to snap quick pictures of our little cutie. Here's what's been going on this month:

Spontaneous smiles are a regular thing now!

Trying out her new sunglasses. Too much?

Eleanor's godmother & future bestie (Not yet pictured: Baby Eisley)

One of our first walks outside. Feels like Spring!

Baby snuggles are the best.

Naked babies are the cutest.

Ellie loves her swing!

Rockin' tummy time

How is she so big already???

Bath time is becoming a lot more fun!

Ellie went to her first baby shower!

Eleanor's Godparents- Aaron & Lauren Cloud!

Trip to Iowa City

In early March we went to Iowa City to visit some wonderful college friends. It was Ellie's first big road trip, and she did great! I was a curious to see how she would handle the 3 hour drive, but she slept the whole way. We had an awesome lunch with the whole group- 8 adults, 3 kids and 3 babies- and it actually went really well! It was so nice to catch up with everyone. So much has changed since we all left Iowa City, but it's nice to know that we can pick right up where we left up when we're reunited!

We were also able to meet up with our friends Greg & Kinsey for dinner. Ellie had a minor meltdown at their house, but regrouped quickly! It was so nice to see them and sweet not-so-little-anymore Garrison.

After dinner, we took Eleanor to her first hockey game in Cedar Rapids! Our friend Larissa works for the hockey team, so we got to sit in one of the suites! It was a lot of fun!

We stayed with Larissa & Brian that night, and we all went to church on Sunday. The Hoberts were in town to give an update to Parkview on their church plant in Madison. Then we hit the road back to Woodstock! Ellie did great on the trip home too, sleeping the whole way! What a champ!

Real men give their babies bottles at the mall

Me & Ellie and Nicole & Isaiah

Ellie's first hockey game!

Go Rough Riders!

Headed to church for the first time!

Me & Ellie and Larissa & Urijah and Nicole & Isaiah

Easter

Easter was our first major holiday with little Eleanor, and I was so excited to celebrate with her! On Saturday, we spent the day with the Stiles celebrating. We went to church with Rick and Kathy and Ellie did great- up until the sermon. Luckily they had a room for nursing Mom's with tons of rockers to sit in. Ellie and I snuggled for the rest of church, and then we went out to dinner!

Ellie's massive bow headband. Yes, I realize it's ridiculous.

Sitting with Grandma during dinner {this was pre-meltdown}

Opening her Easter basket from Grandma & Grandpa! The basket belonged to Rich when he was little.

On Sunday, we went to church with my family. Again, Ellie did good up until the sermon started! But we made it back for the end of the service. We did our traditional Easter egg hunt with my sisters, which was somewhat hilarious. I thought being married with a baby would disqualify me from having to actually hunt for my eggs, but no! Rich sure does seem to enjoy it though! We had our usual group of family and friends over for Easter dinner. Everyone was very happy to meet Ellie! Overall it was a very busy but wonderful weekend!

Happy girl in her Easter best

Our first Easter as a family of 3!

Aunt Lo & Ellie

Grammie & Papa with Ellie

Aunt Lo, Aunt Ashley & Ellie

Opening her Easter basket

Looking at her Easter basket gifts

2 month photo dump

These posts are out of order, but at least they are here...

Love that little mouth pout when she sleeps

Rocking tummy time- and her crazy hair!

Bath time- still not so sure about it

Almost a real smile

Trying out her headband for Easter

Not loving her photo shoot with Liam

Snuggles with Grandma!

Meeting Auntie Em for the first time. Can't believe we've been friends since we were 5yrs old!

I usually don't see a lot of "me" in Ellie, but this picture looks JUST like one my parents have of me

Her first tutu!

Trying out our Bumbo for the first time. Still need a little more head control!

My favorite part of the day.

Testing out the bunny ears while out shopping

The loves of my life!

Lunch with Musulyn. And Ellie is obviously not lovin it {notice her middle finger. oops}

Ready for bath time!

A day in the life of a 2 month old

Given that Eleanor is changing WAY too quickly, I wanted to document her "schedule" to look back on. I'm sure that by the time I'm finished typing this out, it will change again. But nevertheless, here we go.

3:00am- Ellie wakes up for a quick feeding

6:30am- Our sweet little girl gets a fresh diaper change by Daddy before he leaves for work. He brings her back to me, where I get to enjoy her precious little smiles and noises. After a little play time (and usually some spitting up), Ellie has her first meal of the day.

7:00-10:00am- Ellie and I go downstairs where she enjoys her first nap of the day in her swing. Thank goodness for that swing! While she is sleeping, I make the bed & clean up the kitchen. I usually start a load of laundry- how can such a tiny person create so much laundry?? If I can squeeze in a shower, then that's just a bonus.

10:00am- Ellie wakes up and has her second meal o' the day.

10:30am- After spitting up all over herself- and often all over me too- I change Ellie and get her dressed for the day.

10:30-12:30pm- We either run errands, meet someone for lunch, or have someone over. But sometimes we just spend alone time playing together! I also try to pump at some point to store up for when I go back to work.

1:00pm- Ellie eats again.

1:30-4:00pm- Ellie's second long nap of the day. If we weren't able to run errands that morning, I try to do those. And a trip through the Starbucks drive thru never hurt either.

4:00pm- Ellie eats again. Feeling a bit like a dairy cow these days...Daddy usually gets home around this time!

4:00-7:00pm- Ellie is usually awake between feedings. She spends time playing with Daddy, or "helping" me make dinner. She's often pretty fussy, which makes things difficult, especially for a tired Mama.

7:00pm- Ellie eats again.

7:00-9:00pm- Ellie takes her last nap before bed time, either in her swing or in someone's arms.

9:00pm- Bath time, infant massage time & sleep sack!

10:00pm- I nurse Ellie to sleep. And the day ends!