Some pictures from the last week taken with my new camera, a b-day gift from Barry!

Vaccinations, SAHM, biggest hike ever!

A week ago today, Michelle got her first round of vaccinations at the pediatrician. It was terrible. She remained touchy and cranky most of last week. However, despite the drama of vaccinations, I am happy to report that we consistently have what I would consider a "good night-time sleeper"! We started swaddling her again before bed and with a big bottle to tank her up, she has consistently slept for 6-7 hour stretches before waking. I feed her, and then she usually sleeps for another 3 hours or so!

I also officially quit my job last week. I took Michelle into the office to show her off before saying goodbye to Gentiva. They were sad to see me go, but happy that I am able to stay home with my baby. Barry and I decided that while Barry's job demands so much extended travel, the best option is for me to stay home with her for now. I feel so fortunate that we can afford for me to be a SAHM for awhile because it really is the BEST job ever!

Since Barry had to leave early yesterday morning for a week of business travel, Michelle, Io and I came up to Tammy's Saturday night. We did a wonderful hike off highway 2 in the Cascades called Johnson Ridge. The hike was 8 miles round trip with stellar views. Not a cloud in the sky. Michelle LOVED the fresh air. She was totally relaxed the whole time. She did have a "Red Alert" moment in the car on the way back, but nothing that a boob couldn't fix. Barry gave me a new camera but since I didn't bring my connector, I;ll have to wait until I get home tomorrow evening to post photos. We'll stay with Tammy again tonight and I'll spend my birthday in Seattle tomorrow with my wonderful nursing school friends, Denae and Stephanie.

Too damn cute!

Something remarkable happened this week. Michelle realized that Daddy is the good guy! Yeah! That's right. Good things come from the bottle guy, the bath guy, and now of course, the book guy! She is even soothed by him now when he holds her. What relief. Definitely eliminates some of the mommy-stress!

Michelle was completely amused with herself on her little play-mat when I snapped a bunch of pics. This one melted my heart!

Uh-oh! Pukaroo!

Io says "I'll take care of that!"