My how the time flies....

At just two weeks old, we have already seen some pretty impressive changes in out little girl. She is already so much more alert and awake on a daily basis and because of this, we get the pleasure of simply staring at each other more often. I know it seems silly, but it really is hard to take your eyes of this little one (I am sure all of you parents out there can relate to this feeling). Even though she is pretty much a little lump most of the time, she is truly the most entertaining lump of all!!!

We consider ourselves lucky that she is still being a pretty good sleeper at night, waking up almost exactly every 3 hours or so to feed (she has the same keen sense of time as her mama) and then going promptly back to sleep with a full belly. I know I have read that this can change pretty dramatically in these first few weeks, but I am keeping my fingers crossed that she keeps up this awesome behavior.

We have been pretty busy this week with Nanny (Grandma Miller) still in town and have gotten out and about a considerable amount for these early weeks. This past week we strolled the Portland Rose Gardens, hung out at lunch and dinner (without crying!), spent time with our friends Leslie and Dave, and taken many a walks around the neighborhood and to the park just down the street. Her belly button has healed (thank goodness....that is a little bit gross) and we are getting good practice on the fine art of baby baths, which are not her favorite activity. She LOVES being in the car and in her stroller and seems to be a pretty big fan on the "sling thing" too....just like a little kangaroo!

All went well at her first pediatrician appointment (I will admit, I have accidentally referred to her doctor as "the vet" a few times...oops....darn learning curve) and is coming right back up to her birth weight as expected. She goes back again tomorrow, so I am hoping she is back up to at least that magic number, if not more! That will make mom feel much better!!

Anyway, all is well and we a still just in awe of this little creature. I am sure that will continue for many, many years to come! Reese says hello to everyone and she cannot wait to meet each and every one of you sometime soon!!

Of course, here are some new pictures!