Where To Start?

Where do I start? A lot has happened since I last blogged. Aaralynn is growing like a weed. She is now in size 2 diapers. (Actually she has been in size 2 diapers for over a week.) And I personally think she must weigh at least 12 lbs now.

Aaralynn took her first plane ride last Friday. We all went to Newfoundland for Darian's parents anniversary and to also visit and celebrate Darian's Nan's birthday (she is 93 years young). She also got to be introduce to a lot of new relatives. Including her uncle Sheldon, aunt Amanda, cousins Jocelyn and Spencer and many grand aunts and uncle. It was a very good short trip. Aaralynn did great on the plane. We had a very late flight down so she slept the entire way (including take off and landing). I was told (by many people) that I would have to feed her on take off and landing so that it would relieve some pressure in her ears, (so I was a little concern about that), but it didn't bother her at all. On the way back, since it was an early evening flight, she was awake for part of it. She was a little fussy but she was happy for most part of the trip, except when she needed her diaper change. Yes, we had to do diaper change on the plane (It was a little tricky). All I have to say is "thank goodness she isn't any bigger", she would have never fit on the change table.

Waiting to board the plane. (It was delayed by 1 and 1/2 hrs. She slept through the whole thing.)

On the plane.

Cousins (Aaralynn, Jocelyn, Spencer)


Jocelyn does tummy time with Aaralynn and Spencer.


Family Picture


Jocelyn and her baby (Julia) - Darian and Aaralynn


Grand parents and Aaralynn


Great-Grand Nan with Aaralynn (Aaralynn would fall asleep easily on her - guess great-grand grandmothers have the magical touch.)





4 Generations


The family (Missing Davin)



Other Pictures:

Video

In this video you can see Aaralynn smile and sitting in her bumbo.

Weekend

What a busy weekend!

We started this weekend (Saturday) with a court-yard sale. We didn't have too much to sell, but we had lots of people stop by (most came to look at Aaralynn). We sold about $30 worth of stuff, but only ended up with $5 profit. This is what happens when you buy your neighbours' stuff.

Then on Saturday afternoon we when over to Grandma's and Grandpa's for a swim. Aaralynn didn't get into the pool but Mommy and Daddy did while Grandma and Grandpa baby sat. It was great. For about an hour or so I was living the single life.

And, yesterday Aaralynn attended her first birthday party (It was Nathan's birthday). Actually it was her first (any kind) party. She did very well. There wasn't too much crying (only when she was hungry). Aaralynn at this party also met lots of our friends for the first time. Here are some pictures.

Birthday boy enjoying his cake.


Aaralynn with Brian


Aaralynn with Uncle Dav


Aaralynn and Daddy


Aaralynn and mommy enjoying the party


Aaralynn and Lisa


Aaralynn and Nathan's mommy (Nancy)


Party's over - Car ride home

One Month Old

Happy Birthday Aaralynn. My baby is a month old today. I can't believe how much she has changed. I've been told that she now looks more like Darian. You can judge for yourself when I get her one month photos from the photographers. Yes, we got some professional photos done today. She did very well. No cries. (Photos will not be ready for 2 weeks) She also stays awake more during the day and sleeps a lot more during the night. And when she's awake, she doesn't just cry anymore. She actually looks around and when I talk to her, she looks at me (most of the time).

I can't believe how much my life has changed also. I don't get to sleep in anymore. My days now start at 6 am or earlier and my nights now end at 9 pm or earlier.

Week 4

As of Tuesday Aaralynn turned 4 weeks old. Life with her hasn't been too bad. There are its good days and bad days. Last night was especially a good night. (I say it is a good night when she lets me sleep.) She went to bed at 8 pm and didn't wake up till 1:30 am then after I fed her, I didn't even had to hold her until she fell asleep. All I did was put her back in her bassinet and she went to sleep by herself. And she didn't wake up till 6 am this morning. That was so nice. I am hoping for the same again tonight.

Here are some recent pictures.

On the weekend it was the the Blues Festival in Kitchener. So we went as a family. The music was quite loud, but she slept through most of it. Only woke up at the end when we were about to leave. (I swear, "the louder the sound, the better babies' sleep)



You can see the top of her little head in the stroller in this picture.



My mom had came down on Tuesday after work to help me out with her. My mom has been a great help lately. After working a 6 hours shift she still had the energy to drive here (she lives an hour away) and to help me out with laundry and dinner. Thanks mom!





We were on our way to get official photos done for her one month birthday. However when we got to the photographers she just cried and cried. We didn't even get one shot (good or bad).

We Have A Big Girl

So, Aaralynn today had her 2nd doctor's appointment today. She did very well.

There took her measurement and here they are:

Lenght: 21 and half inches (She was 20 and half inches when she was born)
Weight: 10lbs 12 oz (At her last doctor's appointmen she was 8lbs 7 oz. That was 2 weeks ago.) She's going to be a big girl.

More Pictures From Last Week

Aaralynn and Grandma (My mom was here to help me out during week 3 of Aaralynn's life. She was a great help. )



Aaralynn in her bouncy chair for the first time.


Taken today (Aug. 6th, 2009)