Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Christmas, and 2 months old...

We had such a great Christmas this year! We were able to spend a week with both families and Alexis was able to meet almost all of her aunts, uncles and cousins! She is such a loved little girl.

It's hard to believe she will be two months old tomorrow. It's so cliche to say...but time is going so fast. Too fast. She had her two month check up yesterday. I was nervous about the appointment all day leading up to it since I knew she had to get her shots. Not only did I cry before she was given them, I also had to LEAVE the room while she got them. Good thing Ben is a little tougher than I am!

Alexis is growing fast...she's already 11 ponds and 24 inches long. I think our little girl is going to be tall and skinny! Her red hair is still red as ever, which draws all sorts of attention everywhere we go. People have a hard time believing she's my baby! (I also got told two separate times this month that I look 12 years old and that there is no way I am old enough to have a baby. And I got asked at the dry cleaners if I was the nanny! I can only imagine what people would have thought if I'd had a baby in my early twenties!)

Ben has had three easier months with work but unfortunately it's back to reality on Monday. Of course we don't get to ease back in slowly either...his first day back on the wards he's on overnight call. Kind of predictable, I guess!

We are loving the Phoenix weather these days. It's sunny and in the 70's every day. It's going to be so hard to leave this behind in June! We booked tickets to Buffalo for the end of March to check out the area and try to find a place to live. It's crazy to think we are more than half way through this year. Time flies!





























9 comments:

Three Lads and a Lis said...

oh she is just beautiful! I'm jealous of your phoenix weather; I promise I won't be next winter ;).

Mortensen Family said...

Heather, she is so beautiful! I'm so happy for you guys! What a gorgeous family!

Erica said...

That second to last picture is too die for! And I love that binkie she has. I cannot wait to meet her! Hopefully we can see you guys in over President's weekend!

Carrie said...

She is so beautiful! I love the blessing dress. You all look so so happy and I'm so glad. I promise, the day will come when her little reaction to shots will be almost funny. Sad still, but so cute it's funny.

Burke family said...

Oh, what a doll! She is definitely growing up and just as cute as ever! We are so glad we got to see you over Christmas and I am so excited we are probably going to get to meet up in March! We can't wait to give that adorable baby more snuggles!

Goolds said...

11 pounds isn't very big for 2 months old! But time has gone by way too fast. We need to do a zoo trip again soon.

Julianne said...

Oh my heavens, what a dollie and Ben's twin. She's just beautiful!

Nikki, Cody, and Tessa said...

She is so beautiful and really I love her hair. You must be over the moon to show her off.

DMC Studios said...

Love all the pictures and update! I love that picture of all the kids playing with her and checking her out. That is priceless! Love you!