Kate - 2 Months

It's so hard to believe that Kate is already 2 months old! She'll officially be two months tomorrow! It's amazing how much she's changing and growing. I want time to just stand still...wish the days were longer. We're having the best time with her. About one month ago, she flashed me her first smile and it was so unexpected. Now, she smiles often and it's becoming more and more reactionary to things that we do, which makes it so much fun! Mom and dad are pretty funny these days ; ) Kate goes to the doctor on Thursday to get all of her vaccinations. My mom is coming in town this weekend as well, and she's been gone for a month now, so she'll just die when she sees how big she has gotten!

Here's our standard monkey shot so you can see how much she's grown over the last month. There's a great shot of her laughing at her daddy and a shot of she and I just maxing and relaxing that I love. We've mixed in some other shots that we also think are adorable. Enjoy!

All Dressed Up and No Place To Go...

It was just another Saturday...we played a little dress up and yet had nowhere to go! Kate is in the best mood in the early to mid-morning hours after a good night's sleep, so weekends are the best time for Kyle and I both to enjoy her happiness and have fun with her! Again, her daddy really doesn't like her to wear these cute bows, so it wasn't something that she got to wear all day (unfortunately)! Someday she'll be big enough to tell her dad that all she wants to wear is pretty bows -- then, again maybe she'll despise them just as much as her dad ; )! Kate is developing more of a personality every day and bringing us more and more joy!

Here's also an update on things we've discovered along the way that Kate absoutely loves...

Bath time - she's so content and peaceful in the bath! She coos and is more alert than ever during tubby time!

Lying on her daddy's chest - it's one of her favorite places to take a nap!

Sprout TV - we're learning about "chicka" and "star", The Wiggles, Caillou and so many others! We're not sure if she's really paying attention but she's mesmerized by it all ; )

Her crib - she's officially moved from her bassinet to her crib - it's crazy how fast she outgrew it!

Walks around the block - our fancy BOB stroller has already been put to good use and Kate absolutely loves taking a stroll around the block - we only wish we had cooler temps so we could go on longer and more frequent strolls.

The outdoors - something about the fresh air and natural light - if she's ever fussy, heading outdoors will do the trick and settle her down.

Showering Baby Preston!

Last weekend was so much fun! I helped host a shower for one of my dearest friends from college, Delana! She and her husband are expecting their first child - a little boy - any day now!!! I'm so happy for them and the timing of our pregnancies could not have been more perfect. Actually, we didn't time anything but it just worked out perfectly ; )!!! Their precious baby Preston will be here on August 27 if not sooner! I can't wait for Kate to meet Preston and for our families to share many, many wonderful times together.

Here are a few pics from Delana's shower! I realized once I got home and reviewed the pictures that I didn't have near the snapshots I thought I had taken. I think I must have taken lots for other people and I suppose I was hosting, so I was pretty busy at times ; ) These are just a few but I must admit that Delana racked up with so many neat baby gifts. Preston is going to be completely set and he's got such a wonderful, big family (and lots of friends) that are so, so anxious to meet him! The countdown is on!!!