Finding our hands (and what's in them)

Ellie is starting to realize she has hands...that do amazing things! She has started holding tight to her Wubba paci, which promptly melts mom's heart.

A visit with the Kokkinens

John, Jill and Johnny came to PHX for a visit before their baby girl arrives in May. It was so sweet seeing Johnny with Ellie - and yes, the parents are already working on an arranged marriage :)

11 weeks!

Ellie "found" Penny!

Mom and I were sitting with Ellie on the sofa and when I looked up, I realized Ellie was staring INTENTLY at Penny. Penny started talking to her, and Ellie found was incredibly amused. I hope it's the start of a wonderful friendship.

Ellie's first dip

We decided to stay at the resort following my event, and spent a couple of hours by the pool. It wasn't quite warm enough to swim a lot, but we couldn't let the opportunity to get Ellie in her first pool pass us by. Needless to say, she was not a fan.

Mommy's BACK!

The months of planning are over, and mommy's event is FINISHED! Mimi came to town and watched Ellie while Brad and I had our longest stretch of time away from little girl. They stayed at the hotel, which helped calm my already nervous and stressed self, and we all made it through relatively unscathed. The event was a success and now I get to devote my time to my amazingly resilient and patient little girl. Happy (and relived) sigh.

Mom and Dad all gussied up!

Sunday morning snuggles in the hotel bed

10 weeks!