Ellie has been sleeping through the night for some time now. Occasionally she wakes up for just a bit but goes right back to sleep. Well this has all been in our bedroom in the bassinet. I looked at her the other day laying in the bassinet and realized she is way too big for that... I mean she is almost 4 months old. So last night was her first night in her crib. I was starting to wonder if buying that beautiful crib was even worth it...It was. She slept better than I did. She woke up once, I nursed her a bit and she went back to sleep. Jason set up a web cam over her crib so I am able to check on her with an app on my phone. I just laid there and watched her sleep for some time. She is getting so big, growing so fast I just can't believe it.

so thankful to be a mom

What a wonderful day it has been, my first Mother's Day. I have waited so long to be able to celebrate this day and I have cherished every moment of it. Jason and Ellie took me shopping to buy some flowers, we took some family photos and had pizza for lunch minus the cheese on my half, but it was still really good. I still think about all the women out there that dream of being a mommy someday and how hard this day is for them. Hugs to all of you.

3 Months (05/04/2011)

Here is our little sweetie pie all grown up! 3 months old now and holding her head high. She has not rolled over yet but is almost there. Time sure is moving fast, we are just trying to soak it all up and enjoy it!

She found her thumb

Today was Easter and we went to eat with family in Omaha. Today was also Ellie's first day of finding her thumb. She has gotten her hand in her mouth before, but today it was full on thumb...no messing around as you can see!



Here is Ellie hanging out in the chair with her little dress and headband that I made her. She got so much stuff today from everyone. Grandma found my old stuffed bunny, and a Easter figurine that I had. She also got her a headband that makes her look like a flower...too cute. She got some some toys and clothes from her great grandma, aunts and cousin. We had a lot of fun hanging out with everyone today.



Although I had a wonderful time with family this weekend my mind was on a friend a lot. I was shock to find out Friday that a friend of mine and old roommate from college was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer last week at the age of only 32. So on this Easter weekend she had her first chemo treatment, not the way I'm sure she thought she would be spending Easter this year. She needs prayers so if you could please say one for her and her family.

Pillowcase dress

This was my first attempt at sewing something that has to actually fit. I have no problems hemming things or sewing my scrapbook papers but a dress now that's a different story. I was having problems finding an Easter dress for Ellie. I didn't want anything too formal or expensive. I took a whole day about two weeks ago and went from store to store looking. The few I liked didn't come in her little size. Even a 3 month was too big. So I talked with a good friend and she suggested a pillowcase dress. I found a pattern online and went for it the other night. It could have been a little wider at the top so I could gather it a little more around the neck but it's adorable on and even more important...it fits! Will post pics with it on after Easter.

2 months old already

I would have to say last night was the first time she slept through the night. She slept from 10-5. What a great way to celebrate her two month b-day! Hopefully she continues to do this but if not 5 hrs a night is what she's been sleeping is fine with me.

We've decided to put a fence in for Sophie and someday Ellie when she is up and running around. So today was day one. It was hot and windy but Jason was out at 7:30am digging fence post holes. Jason's parents came over about 10 to help out but I wanted to get Ellie's 2 month pictures taken so what better way to get out of helping for just a bit. My mother in-law and I headed to the mall to be the first ones there at 11. Ellie was so good for the first 7 pics then she started to get fussy. We called it quits and chose from those. These are not the professional ones but couldn't resist taking more when we got home because she looked so darn cute today. She's starting to sit up better on her own which makes taking these pics much easier.