Just about a month

Brendt taking a look at his wee little niece....

She's pondering....

Those pants kinda look like Grandpa pants with how high they are pulled up!

The sleepy girl with Santa Claus!

Going on to a month old, it's fun to see how big she is getting. The thing that pops out to me when I look at her, are her eyes. They're so alert, and I can just tell that she is just soaking everything in when she's awake. One of my favorite things to do is to move from side to side as her eyes follow me. Makes me laugh, though I'm sure she's wondering what on earth I am doing. I love it. We went and got her picture taken with Santa on the 12 at Cumorah. We put her in her snowman outfit which she hated, but then promptly fell asleep while we took her picture! She still gets really gassy, and just on Sunday with the primary kids, she let out a BIG one! It was really funny. The kids couldn't stop laughing. We do have a Christmas Party with Jesse's Mom's side of the family tonight, so now I have to look for a proper outfit to show her off in, and keep her warm and comfortable at the same time. Who knew that being a Mom would be so hard, but at the same time a lot of fun. I always have to remember her Mylichon when we leave the house. Because I cannot stand to see her cry. Anyway, I'll post more after tonight's party, just wanted to say hello.

Pics

The 2 girls in the family...Both so beautiful!

Alyssa and Dr Foster

Alyssa getting her 2nd bottle feeding from Daddy. We finally pumped to give Mom a break!

Alyssa on her car ride home from the hospital! Thought she was so pretty, but was so scared to be alone for the first time without a nurse right down the hall!

Beautiful Baby Girl!

2 weeks old!

My little girl is the most precious thing! I wake up so excited to see her everyday, tired..yes. But, I love to be her Mom. I have job satisfaction from home! She doesn't really cry at all except for when I didn't pick up on a feeding cue, or when she is really gassy. So, now I am cutting out certain things from my diet, and slowly working them back in to see what is giving her gas. We had a hard time nursing at first, but have slowly been picking up on it together. I love being a Mom, and knowing that Jesse and I can take care of her, and provide for her, and love her, and teach her. It is exciting. Jesse and I have been tired, but we have had a lot of help to get us through each day. We have both had family show up, and ward members more than willing to help us with meals, cleaning, and emotional support. Thank you everyone who has come, and made this as easy as possible. We love you all!

More baby shower pics

Baby shower

So, yesterday was the shower for baby Alyssa. It was a lot of fun. Karissa, Tracee, and many others put a lot of work into this and made it a very nice shower. Thanks to everyone who helped out. The turnout was good, especially after I had a dream that nobody showed up for it in the first place. I missed everyone who couldn't be there, and was happy to see all the people there that I did. We received so many baby clothes, that she may have to wear multiple outfits in a day...though, from what my sisters are telling me, she will be wearing multiple outfits in a day as a result from the pees, poops, and spit ups.