Two Weeks Already?!?!?

Her two week old pic! She is definitely growing!

WOW! I can’t believe that Gabbie is already two weeks old! It seems like just a couple of days ago that I was telling Kiley that by the end of the month we would have a little baby here in the house. I have to say that we could not have asked for a better baby. She is great! She is eating well, sleeping well, and just as sweet and content as could be. Even I am getting to sleep quite a bit!

She had to go into the doctors for her follow-up test today. She weighed 7 lbs 4 oz at birth, dropped to 6 lbs 12 oz at her first doctor’s appointment. Today she weighed 7 lbs 6 oz, so she is doing great!

Here are some pics that we have taken over the past couple of days! She sure has grabbed the heart of all of us! What a sweetheart!

Gabbie with Grandpa Chuck and Grandma Dianne. They left last Saturday. I cried and Gabbie cried! Thanks for all your love and support!

I love how she is always moving and playing with her hands!


Hanging with her dad! He is so good to help with everything... feeding, burping, bathing, changing.

Snuggling with Grandpa Larry!

Grandma Vicky & Grandpa Charles

Grandma Vicky and her little bundle of joy!

Kiley, Grandma Vicky, and Gabbie!

Few have been as excited about this new little arrival as Grandma Vicky! In fact, when Kiley and I told her we were engaged, her first response was, “You mean I may actually get to be a grandma?!?” Her toast at our wedding, “May your troubles be small, like grandchildren!” Now, that was over 4 years ago, but I guess her prayers were finally answered in the form of Gabbie!

In fact, once Gabbie had arrived, Grandma Vicky celebrated her exciting news by taking Grandma cookies to school! She couldn't be more proud!

"She is perfect! Just perfect!" The sentiment felt by all!

Grandma Vicky and Grandpa Charles made the trip to visit us this past Sunday. Even with the bad weather, they were determined to make it out to see Gabbie! Well, it is safe to say she didn’t disappoint. They thought she was perfect! Grandma Vicky kept saying it is amazing how this one little life is going to change so many others. It is true!

Grandma Vicky, Grandpa Charles, Kim, Kiley, and Little Gabbie!

I think they would both say it was worth the trip! We can’t wait for them to be able to come back and spend more time with us!

A special photo of Gabbie with both her Grandma's! Can a little girl me more loved?

The Traditional First Bath

It has been a huge blessing and help to have my parents here since Gabbie has been born. My mom has cooked, done laundry, dishes, and gotten up at 2 am when I needed to just lay my head on a pillow. Even more, it has been great to have someone here to talk to you and make sure I am doing okay for my first week or so as a mom.

Gabbie even got to participate in the traditional first bath given by Grandma Dianne. My mom has done this for all of Janet’s and Amy’s kids their first bath. I wouldn’t be surprised if many of the other older grandkids also participated in this tradition!

She doesn't love being cold or naked. Needless to say, the bath wasn't her favorite activity so far!



Warmth and clothing at last! She survived!

Here are some pics of Gabbie’s first bath! She did pretty good! I think she will like her baths even more once we can immerse her all the way.

Gabbie Meets Dallas & Stella

Dallas and Stella have ruled the house since they got here 3 years ago. Not any more… How they would react to the new addition to the family was a mystery to us all. The frist night home, they got to stay at Grandpa Larry’s. Gabbie came home on Thursday and we decided to bring them home on Friday.

This picture sums it up... Dallas with his "Hu?" face and Stella keeping tabs on the new addition!

Well, they did great. They have adjusted nicely and realize that Gabbie is now the one who gets to rule the house. They have handled all the changes that have taken place much better than expected. Kiley called it right… Dallas just accepts whatever changes come his way. Stella very much keeps a close eye on Gabbie.

It will surely be fun to watch them interact and she grows. I am sure that they will be some of her best friends throughout the years. I know they are to Kiley and me!

We're Home!

Our wide eyed little girl!

We were able to come home on Thursday, January 22. We were all ready to leave the hospital and get back home!

I was very lucky to have a great pregnancy with no sickness! I felt great the entire time. I kept worrying it was the calm before the storm and I would have a difficult baby. Well, I am happy to report that this is not the case! Gabbie has been wonderful! The two nights we have been home, she has slept from about midnight until 7am, with just one forced feeding in the middle of that. I wake her up, feed and hold her, and she is out. 45 minutes later, she is back in bed. I don’t know how long this will last, but I will take it for now!

She loves her swaddler!

We have all enjoyed having little Gabbie home, but I think Kiley has especially enjoyed it. He truly is a natural with her. She lucky to have such a great daddy!

It is so fun to watch these two develop a special little bond. She really loves her daddy!

Kiley is close to mastering the burping, feeding, and diapering skills. He has even realized that I was right when I said he didn't his plastic gloves to change her diaper!

She loves to just sit and play with her dad's hands... Kiley thinks it is pretty cool too!

We have gotten lots of emails and well wishes! Thank you to everyone who shares in our excitement of our new little angel! It is amazing to think of how many lives will change due to this one little girl. We are so lucky to have her!