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Monday, March 28, 2011

Bella's first trip to South Carolina

This weekend we brought Bella down to South Carolina for her first visit! We have had such a great time! We enjoyed visiting with all of our friends and family. The weather could have been a little better, but it was much better than the wintry weather up in DC. I will be posting lot's of pictures soon!

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Eat and Sleep

Sometimes I just fall right to sleep while I eat and this becomes my favorite nap spot!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

New video and other stuff!

So first things first, Bella loves her sleep! This morning she ate about 6 AM and we went back to sleep for a few hours. I decided to scoop her up and let her sleep with me in the bed. Well needless to say when I tried to wake her up for her 9 AM feeding, Miss Priss was not having it. I tried everything to wake this sleepy head up. I was undressing her, tickling her feet, kissing on her and she was just like whatever I am still sleeping mommy. Finally after about 15 minutes she decided she would get her cute butt up! So the picture below is of her all comfy in our bed!

Also, this morning I did another video of Bella while she was doing tummy time. This time Bella decided she wanted to roll over, too funny! Here is the link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6MUbCjzJ_w

Other fun stuff, she is really starting to like her pacifier! The cutest thing ever is when she is holding on to it. So I caught a picture of her below holding her paci. She also loves to lay with daddy. This weekend they watched some of the basketball tournament together. Bella kind of dozed off. She doesn't care anymore about the tournament since her mommy's team, Wofford, lost : (

Uncle Joe and Aunt Liz came to visit with us on Sunday night. Aunt Liz made a delicious dinner! Got a great picture of Uncle Joe holding Bella.

Please don't wake me up!

TV time with Daddy

Holding my Paci!

Hanging out with my Uncle Joe

Thursday, March 17, 2011

1 Month Birthday!

Well today is Bella's 1 Month Birthday! We can't believe she is already 1 month old. It feels like she just got here yesterday. We are loving every minute of being her parents. She is such a sweet baby! And this girl definitely has her priorities straight, eating and sleeping!! Those are her favorite things to do. So far, Bella is only waking up once at night. She has been doing this since she was 2 weeks old. She normally goes down about 8 or 9, then sleeps for about 6-7 hours, then wakes to eat, and goes back to sleep for another 4 hours! We are so lucky! Bella is loving tummy time these days and she is starting to follow my voice. When we look at each other she follows me with her eyes when I move. It is so cool. She also makes lot's of funny faces! We can't wait for her to start smiling (when she is awake of course, she smiles a lot when she naps!)!!

Bella also says Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone! She does have on her green, so she didn't get any pinches! Today we went shopping and went on a long walk outside, it is so nice out! We are so ready for warm weather. We walked down by the marina and watched the rowing teams. Bella also had a visitor today. Miss Susan came by and brought mommy and daddy dinner and also a cute little outfit for Bella. Thank you Miss Susan!

Yesterday, Bella got to meet her Aunt Jillian! Bella already loves her Aunt Jillian because she has given her lot's of accessories for her hair! We have lot's of headbands and bows thanks to Aunt Jillian and we can't wait to wear them!

Until next time, everyone enjoy their St. Patrick's Day! And GO WOFFORD!!

1 Month Birthday, Celebrating with all my animals!

Walking at the Marina!

Enjoying my walk

Lunch with Aunt Jillian (or Aunt Nono's : ))

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Tummy Time Video and More Fun Stuff!

So I took a video this week of Bella doing tummy time and it turned out great. For some reason I couldn't upload it to the blog so I did a private you tube video. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCftpBkIzHs

Last week while daddy was gone, I took Bella to get her pictures made. Needless to say she was not that interested in getting all these pictures taken, but she did okay. I got her to sleep for most of the pictures, which was great. The photographer did a really good job! Now I am trying to pick which one to use for her announcement. Please check out her pictures and let me know what you think. Once you click on the website go to the Clients section at the top and the password is bella17. Here is the website: www.kerryharrison.net

Other fun stuff, I am starting to like my paci more and more! It soothes me when I am kind of fussy and sometimes I fall asleep with it too. Lately I have been holding it in my mouth with my hands! I included a picture of Bella holding her Paci!

Today we went to the Fairmont in DC to visit our out of town guests. Our friends Meredith and Clint had a baby girl about 4 months ago. Her name is Elle and she is so very cute! We went and hung out with them for a little while today while they were in town. Of course I slept the whole time, haha! I included a picture of Elle! She is too precious!

Bella got a package today from her Papa! He sent her the cutest little onesie and the most adorable pair of shoes! We can wait to try them on her. I included pictures of these cute little gifts. Thanks Papa!!
Holding my paci!

My friend Elle

Cutest onesie from Papa!

Cutest shoes from Papa!

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Daddy's Home!

After a long 6 days, Daddy is home! We missed him very much, but sent pictures everyday so he could see his growing baby girl. Of course, once Daddy got home, it was back to being spoiled for Bella. Her favorite place to sleep is on Daddy's chest, so therefore she has been spending several of her naps there already.

Daddy brought us some really cool gifts from Russia and Finland. Daddy brought Bella some Babushka dolls. These dolls are very popular in Russia and now we have some in her nursery. They are made of wood and hand painted. Bella is going to love playing with them when she get's bigger! For Mommy, Daddy went to a store called Merimekko in Helinski, Finland. Apparently, this store was made famous by Jackie O. So Daddy brought me a very cool dress that definitely looks like something Jackie O would wear. I also got a really cool handbag. I am so excited to wear the dress this spring. I had to post about this dress because it is my first new outfit that is not maternity! YAY!!

I also wanted to send a congratulations to our friends Charlotte and Matt! They got engaged this week and we could not be more excited for them! We are very much looking forward to their special day!

My favorite place to nap!

Bella's Babushka dolls!

My new dress!

Tummy Time

So at our last doctor's appointment, Doctor Arnold said it was time to start doing Tummy Time! So we started that very day when we got home. I am getting better and better each day. Thanks to Mommy's friend Angie, I have a really soft tummy time blanket with a big "B" on it. I love it! Here is me moving my head from the left side to the right side!

Starting on my left!
Starting to push up
I did it! On my right now!
Now I am just mad and won't to stop please!

More pictures from our trip to Exton

As promised, here are some more pictures from our visit with the Exton Person's. Bella was spoiled her whole visit because everyone wanted to hold her and she likes that!!

With Nana, Uncle Andy and Jack
With Cousin Mary Kate
With Cousin Caroline
Looking at Nana
Go Gamecocks!
With Aunt Lynne
With Great Grandma Welch
Jack didn't know what to think of me!

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Bella's First Trip to the Spa

Today Bella joined Mommy and Nana at the Spa to get a pedicure. It was her first trip to a Spa and she was so good. I think she liked it. All the people that worked there kept talking about her feet and her toes. I think they wanted to give her a pedicure, lol! She will have to wait a while for that, but she did fit comfortably in the chair. I think she will love going with Mommy to get mani/pedis!

Time with the Exton Person Family

This week Bella and I loaded up our new car and headed to Exton, PA to spend time with family while Daddy is away in Russia. Miss Bella slept the whole car ride, she was an angel! We are having a great time here in Exton with Nana, Pop, Uncle Andy and her 5 cousins. The kids just love her and always want to hold her. I think Jack is the most in love with her. He always asks, "Where's Bella?" "Can she play with me?" "I want to show her my action figures." It's so cute when he holds her, he just stares at her, haha.

Being up here has been so much fun. Bella has certainly being spoiled with all the love and affection. Aunt Lynne came to visit us last night! She brought Bella such cute outfits! We also drove to Springfield yesterday to visit with Bella's Great Grandmother and Great Grandfather. It was so special to see them with her!

I am really enjoying being here with family, as we miss Daddy, but thanks to being here we are always doing something and the week is going by pretty quickly. I try and send Daddy pictures everyday of his little girl and he loves it.

So Monday was a big day! Ashley and Greg found out they are having a little boy, I am so excited. I told Ashley and Greg that Bella and their baby boy will be having an arranged marriage, lol. Can't wait for him to get here! Also other exciting news, Tracy and Dennis welcomed their baby girl into the world on Monday! Her name is Kylie and she was 8 lbs. 4 oz. I can't wait to meet her. Her and Bella will be best buds!

Here are some photos from our week so far, I have more to post when I get home.

Bella with her cousins


Bella with her Uncle Andy

Bella with Jack!




Friday, March 4, 2011

Chunky Monkey

So it looks like we have a chunky monkey on our hands! I took her to the doctor today for her 2 week check up and all was good! Best news was that she had gained over a lb. since last week and has now surpassed her birth weight. This makes a breastfeeding mommy very happy! Means I am doing the right thing and she is getting enough milk, hooray! We are looking forward to Daddy getting off early today so we can spend some time with him. Until then here is a picture of our little chunky monkey.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Few more pictures from our visit to Daddy's work



Trip to Daddy's Work!

Yesterday we took our first trip to Daddy's work. There were lots of people that Daddy works with who wanted to meet Bella. It could not have been a more beautiful day outside and Bella was such an angel on our visit. She basically slept the whole time! Bella got to meet Daddy's boss and got to spend some time with Dr. B as well. Bella also got to meet Doctor O'Connor, who was a big help all throughout mommy's pregnancy when she had questions or was worried about stuff. Here are a few pictures from our special day:

Bella with Daddy's Boss

Bella spending time with Dr. B

Bella looking at Doc

Also, wanted to say congratulations to Blair and Alex as they welcomed their little baby boy Edward to the world on Tuesday. He is so cute and we can't wait for Bella to meet him!