8 Weeks Old

Caitlin, you turned 8 weeks old on Wednesday!  We had another busy week that included spending time with Grandmom LeNoir, attending your first baby shower for Mommy's friend Kim, going to Uncle Gary's 40th birthday party, going to your cousin Layla's 1st birthday party and hanging out with Aunt Val!   You also took your first bath in the big bathtub this week, and we had our first minor accident - Mommy bumped your head on the swing.  I thought your normal cry was pitiful, but wow, this cry was awful.  It made me cry because you sounded so sad!  Thankfully, there was no harm done and you were fine after some extra cuddle time.  You also survived your first earthquake!!  It was a magnitude of 3.6, and it happened on July 16th at 5:04am.  Hopefully, this was the only earthquake you will ever experience while living on the East Coast! Here are some pictures from your 8th week with us! 

You practiced sitting up (with Grandmom L's help) like a big girl!  We love your crazy hair!

You tried to give yourself a hickey on your hand while Grandmom L was holding you.

You took a nap in your crib and practiced being a Little Houdini.  This is how I first found you when I stopped in your room to check on you.

And, this is how I found you when you woke up from your nap.  One arm all the way out and the other hand peeking out.  You are so talented at getting out of the baby burrito these days.

You fell asleep on Grandmom L and looked so incredibly comfortable.

You smiled at Mr. Fan.  And, for the record, Mr. Fan does not have to be on for you to get excited.  You like him whether he's moving or not!

I think there's a chance you may have actually been smiling at Mommy in this picture!

We think you are so darn cute when you give us that smile!

You attended your first baby shower for Mommy's friend Kim.  This beautiful picture was taken by Mommy's friend from high school, Angie! 

Daddy bounced you on his knee.  You were so tired you could barely hold your head up!

This is how you stretch almost every time you wake up.

You hung out in your crib while Mommy got your bath ready.

We practiced tummy time.  You are getting really good at holding your head up!

We tried the Baby Bjorn, and although you don't look like you're crying in this picture, you were not a fan!

After all my complaining and nagging, Daddy finally picked up the camera and took some pictures of us together!

You were really tired after you busy day of parties on Saturday.  Aunt Crystal tried to wake you up, but you wanted no part of it! 

Here's more proof that you really are a little houdini.  You went to bed swaddled, and this is how I found you when you woke up at 2am to eat. You were as happy as can be!