Sammi 2 weeks old

So I am way behind on this post as Sammi is now actually 6 weeks old but here is the info from her 2 weeks appointment.

She was 7lbs 5 oz, so not quite back to birth weight. Length was the same and head was now 14" (1 bigger than birth). She looked a little jaundiced but they automatically test the bilirubins. Sadly, her foot didn't warm as well as they liked so after pricking and squeezing her heel for 20 minutes, the blood started coagulating so they had to stop and warm the other heel and start over. Poor thing. Her levels were high so they had us come back in the next day (so they could see if she was going up or down). Sadly they were slightly higher. We were told to come back in 2 days but in between that time make sure she got plenty of sunbathing in. She enjoys sitting in the sun.

Her levels went back down so there is no worry.

On another note, our hospital has Baby Bella Photography come take newborn pics shortly after they are born. Because of the trouble after delivery, we got skipped. Gratefully they were nice enough to allow is to come back a week later and have some pics taken. Here are a few (my favorites):

Praying Sammi

Sisters

Mom, now what do I do?

Ellie really does love Sammi and can't wait for her to be big enough to play with. She thinks it's hilarious to tickle Sammi's face with her hair, get really close and yell "Baby Sammi", and when I make Sammi dance the hokey pokey.

Sammi has her own personality and has decided she is a side sleeper already. 

I love this little girl. 

Grandma Connie's visit

Shortly after my mom left, Grandma Connie (Jake's mom) came out to visit. Ellie was so excited to be the center of attention again. She really misses (and so do we) being near family and spending time with grandmas.

Since the last time Grandma Connie came out we weren't able to give her the tour around town, I decided we'd better try to go a few places this time.

One day (and I totally forgot my camera), we drove up the canyon a bit. We went to Red Rocks and I still want to see a concert there some time. I would consider this a must see when visiting Colorado. We were able to walk around the visitors center and learn a bit about the area. Ellie tried to talk us into walking down all the stairs, luckily since they were setting up on the stage she decided it was ok if we didn't. After we took a drive over to a nature center and the Boettcher Mansion. We found some benches (but not the "X marks the spot" that Ellie wanted) to have lunch. We were able to walked around the nature center and finally, after my 3rd visit to the mansion, tour the inside. Ellie loved putting on the headphones to hear nature sounds and using the "noculars" to look for squirrels.

Connie and I decided that we are going to (one day when we have lots of money) have a Watterson event at the Boettcher Mansion where all the women dress up fancy and the Watterson men wear kilts with the Watterson Tartan. We talked a lot about what we would do if/when we have lots of money.

That weekend was a Colorado Watterson dinner weekend, and luckily for us, down in Colorado Springs. It gave us an even better excuse to travel down there and so Connie more.

We stopped at Garden of the Gods, another must see in Colorado. The day was a little dreary and rainy which make the pictures appear blurred.

Ellie and Grandma holding up the Balance Rock.

Grandma and her girls.

After we drove in to Manitou Springs. I took Connie to a few shops that I thought she would like. We looked at beads (since she makes bracelets and watches) and again thought of what we would buy with lots of money. Some of these beads were $3+.  We enjoyed the handmade soap place. She and Ellie also tasted some of the water (natural soda water). We actually saw a few people filling big jugs with the water.

Grandma's girls, Ellie showing off her new "Tangled" hair.

Grandma Connie also made us a delicious meal of Chicken Fried Chicken. So good. We loved having her here and were sad to see her go. Poor Ellie started thinking that Grandma's live at the airport and we can just go pick them up at anytime. Then she started talking about driving to the airport to visit Grandma.

Thanks for all your help and love Grandma Connie and Grandma Wendy. 

Grandma Wendy's visit

Most of my mom's visit this time wasn't so much of a vacation as it was to take care of me and my family (which I am so grateful for). And although we didn't do a lot of stuff, we did go out a few times.

Grandma was great at walking Ellie to the park to play so that I could have some time to relax. One day we drove to a nearby park that has a giant slide.

This slide is longer and steeper than this picture shows.

 Another day, we drove near the mountains (because Ellie had been asking to go for weeks). There is a "Point of Geological Interest" that I had wondered about for quite a while. Turns out, there are dinosaur foot prints along with some learning activities. So we stopped by to play, learn, and eat lunch.

Digging for dinosaur bones.

Look at me. I'm a squirrel.

It was so fun to have Grandma Wendy around but eventually she had to head home. Ellie was quite sad (as was I) when we dropped her off at the airport. Although Ellie was having a hard time understanding that Grandma was leaving on an airplane to head back to Utah. She told me to wait so Grandma could get back in the car or that we would see her when we got home. We love having Grandma around to help and to play with. 

Happy 6th Anniversary!

Ever started a post and then got so distracted that it almost didn't get posted? Ya, that's what happened with this one.

Back at the beginning of April, Jake and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary. Only 1 more year until we pass the 7 year itch. By then, we should almost be done with law school as well so life will be a breeze, right? So far, everyone has told me no.

We had a fun night. Since things are a little hectic, Ellie came and celebrated with us and the night would have been great except for the awful traffic driving to the restaurant. We had a lovely dinner at Olive Garden then picked up a red box.

Once Ellie was in bed, we watched Breaking Dawn, part 1. I know I will take a lot of slack for this, but neither one of us had seen it. Still part of the cheesey movie series but definitely better than the others. We liked the added fight scene.

Sometimes I can't believe how long we have known each other or how long we have been married. Even with the tough times, I wouldn't have it any other way. Even when I am bothered or annoyed with how life turns out, I wouldn't have it any other way. Even when I am upset or annoyed with Jake, I wouldn't want to be married to any other man. Even with his shortcomings (and mine), I am glad we found each other and decided to be married for time and all eternity.

Love you babe!