Tuesday, October 27, 2009

September FUN

Our first month home was sooo much fun...I could really get use to this stay at home mom business!!

Grandma had to leave eventually :( but we know she cant stay away for too long. We loved having her here soooo much. She drove me around and took me shopping...it was great!
I had pretty bad cabin fever after being in the hospital for 5 days...I just wanted to be out and about.



This momma was crazy and even had a garage sale the first weekend we were home....I really was feeling so good and the weather was amazing so why not?!? We made enough money to buy a BBQ pit....we have been wanting one for a long time but it never got put in the budget so we just went for it and even had some money left over to do a little shopping too!!

Brennley was even a trooper and went with me and Crystal so we could get our nails and toes done...my feet were so sore...all those late nights walking the halls with our little peanut my feet were hurtin.

The two of us meet up with Crystal and Ty to see a movie...wasnt sure how it was going to work but she slept through almost the whole thing...fed her a bottle and then right back to sleep for the rest, what an angel!




Daddys favorite thing these days!!!



This swing has been a total life saver...she loves it!

Doesnt love this as much....but it still does the trick sometimes :)



My sister has been more than AMAZING with everything. She has helped me soooo much with Brennley. Wednesday has kinda been her day to have Bren time and we love to have her with us. When Bren was just two weeks old Aunt Crystal practically pushed John and I out of the house and demanded that we go on a "date" sooo we did!!! We had a great time...even though the whole time we just thought and talked about Bren but we knew she was in GREAT hands. We were only gone about 2 hours but when we came home not only was Bren alseep but Crystal had been ironing....what a great babysitter...your HIRED!!! HAHA....Thank you sis for being a super aunt and a wonderful sis...




Daddy giving Bren a bottle for the first time...he was a natural



AWESOME care package my friend Emily sent....filled to the brim with yummy candy!!!!




Nelson coming in for a closer look...





Checking out her crib for the first time....I love this pic....she just looks like a doll...so little




We love our new neighbors. My good friend Brooke and her family just moved close by us...this is her daughter Bella....she loves Bren...she is going to be a GREAT big sister!!




The last Saturday of the month Johns parents came to visit Grandpa George got to meet Brennley for the first time and shame on me I didnt take any pictures. We had fun having Grandma, Grandpa, and Uncle Robert here for the day. We went to the open air market in Frisco and soaked up some sunshine, bought a yummy watermelon and enjoyed some shopping on Main Street. We even hit up Main Event and the guys played some pool and shuffle board.
Towards the end of the month my mom came to visit. It was wonderful to have her here. She did some cooking before she left so that I didnt have to...so NICE!!!
The month went by WAY too fast as Im sure all the months will from now on...ALL we can do is soak up every moment!!









To the Doctor we go....

We went to our first doctors appointment when Bren was 6 days old. She was gaining weight and already growing.
When we were in the hospital she lost some weight and got down to 5lb 3 oz but at this visit she was 5lb 6oz...she was working so hard to get back to her birth weight :)
I love love love our doctor...he is a family doctor so we all go to him including my sister and her boys. It just so happened that they were seeing the doctor that day too....sooo we had a party in the room...haha!!




Cousin Parker checking out Brennley


Sweet boy Ty




Lovin on Grandma


Naked baby!!!


She was so alert the entire time...she loves him too :)








Clean bill of health....Im so thankfull and feel so blessed to have a healthy happy baby.








Rub a Dub Dub

First bath was sooo much fun...it was just a sponge bath since her umbilical cord had not fallen off yet. She did sooo great until I started washing her hair, she hated that part!!

She is just so sweet and we love having her in our lives.....




















Looks at that scream....hehe!!!!!







Week ONE

Our first week home was packed with visitors....and I loved every minute of it!
My dad had been in Dallas for 2 1/2 weeks and he had to get back....we were so sad to see him go, he was an awesome PopPop, such a BIG help. Just as he was leaving my Mother in Law came to hang with me and Bren...she was the best!! She stocked our pantry, fridge and freezer (I think it is time for her to come back)...she cleaned my house even washed the windows, Im not sure what I would have done without her here!!!!!

One of my great friends from work came over that week too and cooked an amazing dinner for us, TOTALLY what we needed....she brought her sweet little one and we had a great time hanging out with them.


Cuddle time with Grandma

Darla and Ella girl




So Tiny....only preemie clothes were fitting her :)




Home Sweet Home

Our first twenty-four hours home was a whirlwind....but, sooo awesome!! We were so happy to bring our peanut home but not before we made a stop at Target. :)
The night was filled with watching the MTV video music awards, lots of feedings, diapers galore and NOT much sleep, by morning I was exhausted. John was suppose to go back to work on Monday but after the night we had I wasnt letting him go ANYWHERE...He called his boss, who was very understanding and let him have the day off. We spent the whole day together, we even did a little shopping at IKEA!!


First Night Home


Breaking in her changing table

A room fit for a Princess!!!

Adorable picture frame my friend Emily made

Some awesome pictures my friend Megan painted

to match the nursery....soooo talented

SWEET...starting to get tired!!!

ASLEEP.....but not for long...its like she wanted to soak it all in....didnt want to miss a thing :)

Daddy doing the diaper thing

Great entertainment!!

See what I mean....just fighting that sleep!!!

So sweet!

Even though our first night at home was a little rough, I wouldn't trade this feeling for anything....Im the happiest I have ever been. I LOVE BEING A MOM!!!!