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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Happy 2 Week Birthday, Alayna!

After her first bath
Our girl is growing up so fast!

What a crazy last 14 days it has been!  Laney has had many more first and Peter and I have been surprised and amazed left and right.  Here are some milestones and firsts from the last week or so:

1.  First blowout of apparently many to come...

...which led to...

2. First official sponge bath (she didn't really enjoy this special bonding opportunity)

Boat Trip
3. First boat trip with Grandma and Grandpa Hansen and Uncle Darren.  It was a great trip and we managed to keep her totally out of the sun!

4. First evening of grunting...apparently this is normal. I guess she takes after her dad?

Bright Eyes
5.  Loss of what was left of her umbilical cord - now she has a cute little belly button.

6.  Evenings of silly faces - I think she's learning to use all the muscles in her face because she'll stare up at us with the cutest, strangest, most fun little looks.

7. First visit with Great-Grandma Freda and Grandma Hansen. Four generations of women. :)  Great-Grandma was the first to guess that Alayna was on her way (last Christmas) and knew from the beginning that she'd be a little girl. Great-grandma knows best.  
Four Generations of Ladies
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4 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 30, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Hey is that the slingy thing I got you? How does it work? She is adorable!

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  2. Matthew HoskngAugust 30, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    She's lovely, congratulations

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  3. Mrs. StandleeAugust 30, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    So much fun living through the eyes of a new parent. Thanks for allowing us in...She's lovely.

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  4. AngAugust 31, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Stephanie - Yep that's the "moby wrap". It works out well as it holds her really close and there are several different ways to use it. It's a little confusing the first couple times though, but now...works perfect!

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