Grace's Nursery

How to Dress Little Girls

Friday, our nursery chair finally arrived. Steve and Grace enjoyed it as soon as he got home.





That night we decided to go out to eat. Grace does great in the car and in restaurants. The background noises soothe her to sleep instantly. While I was getting ready, I left Steve in charge of changing Grace's diaper. You'll see from the picture that she had on a onesie with a pair of pants over it. When the two emerged from her nursery, Steve had a smile across his face. After getting her dressed, he realized he had put the pants on and then snapped the onesie on over the pants. She looked like a cheesey 80's wrestler. We threw a blanket on top so no one would see and ran out the door before the short feeding window closed.

Great weekend!

Grace had a blast this weekend. Most of the Velas came up from San Antonio to meet her for the first time - they were not disappointed - she was on her best behavior and the weather was great. She especially enjoyed meeting some of her cousins.




And steve's favorite candid of the weekend.


Aunts and Uncles too! Her uncle Jim celebrated his birthday with us.




On a sad note, our other baby (Ginger) is still getting used to sharing all of our attention with the new addition to the family. That 'look' kills us but we know it won't be long before we're fighting with Grace for her attention.


By the end of the weekend, Grace was quite pooped and we capped things off by having a glass of special wine made for us by our friends when we got married - Grace's arrival was the perfect event to celebrate.



Enjoy! grace, T and steve

Loving her Daddy time

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Here are pictures of Grace at 1 week old that Steve took on her shaggy raggy rug in her nursery

Warning for 1st Time Moms....

Don't wear lip gloss or anything on your lips for that matter to your baby's first doctor appointment. I had lip gloss on that apparently leaves a glittery film on babies when you kiss them. As the dr was examining Grace at her appointment this morning, she commented on the glitter on her face. I sure hope she doesn't think I'd put glitter on her for her dr appointment!!

That thought would probably occur to Steve. He keeps giving me a hard time for all the different clothes Grace has had on. He doesn't realize that she spits up or has a messy diaper and the change of wardrobe is necessary.

Grace had a great exam this morning. She'd only lost 1 oz since birth which is great and proves the nursing is going well.

First Full Day Home

Grace had a good night last night. She ate before I went to bed at 11:15. Then we got up at 1:30, 3:15, and 6. She's already changed so much since she was born.

Her day started with a sponge bath which she was not thrilled about. Then her grandparents, Great Aunt Tyke and Uncle Curly came to see her.



With her Granddad:


Holding Grandma's hand:


With her Grandma and Grandpa:


With Great Aunt Tyke:


Wiped out from the bath and visitors: