The First Two Weeks

Continuing on with my "Almost 2" series (Click HERE to see the full set!) Skyler's first two weeks (mostly the end of June - 4th of July) were hectic! Daddy was still home (he took a full month off from work) and Aunt Melissa came to visit with Uncle Ben and cousins John, George and James!! Skyler also attended her first car show (On Mommy and Daddy's wedding Anniversary, when she was 1 week old.)

This first shot, our first family photo!

Taken when we got home from the Car Show - June 27, 2008

Skyler's First Dr Appointment - June 27, 2008 

(She weighed 6lbs 7oz, down from 6lbs 13oz at birth)

Her first bath at home! June 28

At the Zoo with Cousins John and George on July 4

This last shot? It's one of my favorite shots of her. 

It was taken sometime around the 1 week mark.

Check back soon for the rest of Month 1, and beyond!!

Weekend of Adventure

Hi guys! It's me. Skyler. The cute one.

This weekend Mommy and Me drove up to Ft Collins for my Cousins Wedding. (She's actually Daddy's cousin, but that means she's mine too. Mommy said so. I wonder what else Daddy has to share with me? Is it too early to ask about the car?) We met Grandma Dianna and Grandpa Brad up there too! So it was lots of fun.

Saturday we went to Brooke's wedding, and the big party after too. That was lots of fun, and everyone had on really pretty dresses. Grandpa helped me be quiet at church, Mommy said I was such a good girl. (It's hard to be quiet for so long, but luckily Grandpa and Me colored and he showed me pictures on his camera.)

















Then yesterday we got to play with Grandma and Grandpa all day! We went shopping, and had a picnic at the park. Then, I got to play at the park for a long time. We played for about 2 hours, and then Grandma and Grandpa took me on a walk. But then, Mommy said we had to go home. I was so tired, so while I was sad to leave, I was glad to go home and sleep in my own bed.

A Big Batch of Giggles

Today I decided to bake cookies, but I needed a helper. After a few phone calls, I found Chef Skyler. She agreed to help me out, and promised me the best batch of Coffee Cake and Oatmeal Scotchies Ever! I figured that was a big order to fill, but I'd give her a shot.

She started by gathering all of her ingredients and tools.

Then she made sure to mix really, really well.

She took a quick taste, and discovered that they needed a little more stiring.

I was even lucky enough that she shared her technique with me!

Finally, after a lot of mixing, she decided that they were just perfect!

Flashback: Just Born!

Continuing my countdown to Skyler's 2nd Birthday, I thought today I'd share with you some photos from the hospital!

Starting with this: (Taken at about 10pm - a little more than an hour before Skyler was here!)

And then, at 11:48 pm on June 20, 2008 (after 36 weeks of pregnancy 2 days of hospital bedrest, 15 hours of labor, my epidural wearing off, and an emergency c-section) Skyler was born!!  6 lbs, 13 oz. 20 inches long.

And finally... in her carseat getting ready to go home!!

Let The Countdown Begin!!

With only 3 weeks until Skyler turns 2, I thought I'd start doing an occasional post showing off a few of her pictures!!

So let's kick this off with some "Pre-Skyler" photos! (She's had fun looking at these, laughing at Mommy's big belly, and the silly black and white pictures too!)  (And if you want to view my Ultrasound shots, there's a collection of them here!)

Let's start with Skyler's VERY first picture! 

My 11 week ultrasound.

My 28 week ultrasound, a 3-d picture!

(And I really think it looks like her!)

Next up? My 30 week pregnancy picture!

6 1/2 weeks until Skyler would be with us!!

And my last Pregnancy Photo, at 36 weeks pregnant.

(I snuck this photo after taking a shower in the hospital! 

Since I was admitted before I thought I would be,

I wanted one last photo!)