Fathers Day

 One of the best things about having Amelia join our family, has been watching Kevin become a dad.
  

When Kevin is home, Amelia has Kevins full attention, and can usually be found wrapped up in his arms.

 Or taking a quick nap together at lunch time...or on a Sunday afternoon.

 Or in the boat enjoying family time at the lake.

A few weeks ago Kevin went to lunch with a friend and took Amelia along.  (I was working.)  The waitress said to Kevin, "Mom must be really brave!"

I am not brave, I know that Kevin is an amazing dad, and Amelia is perfectly safe and happy with him.

I am grateful that Breanna could see what a great father Kevin would be.

Top 10-May

 I love these striped pj's on her.  Every time she wears them, they get smaller and smaller on her.

 Amelias 2 month well-check.  In the Dr's words, "she's perfect!"  

We couldn't agree more!

Amelias cousin Charlotte from California.  Charlotte text us multiple times in the coming weeks before their trip to Utah to tell us how excited she was to meet Baby Amelia and that she loved her new cousin.

 First adjustment!  

 Visit from Breanna, meeting the Lundell Family

My favorite peeps!

Cheering for dad at the Ogden Half Marathon.  He did great!

Thanks Breanna for coming and supporting him and the rest of our family.

Family photos with Papa Lundell

Family photos with Grandma Joy

 Our little family.

All of Kevins siblings with his mom.

First Adjustment

 Amelia is such a good baby that when she woke up fussy and kept it up for a few hours, I knew she wasn't feeling well.  We decided to go visit Dad to get her feeling better.   

All better!

Top 10-April

 Meeting her new friend Vincent Harold

Watching Breanna spend time snuggling with Amelia.

I love that Amelia will always know her birthmom.

Making funny faces, FISH FACE!

Taking a little nap with Amelia on my chest

Seeing the crazy positions she gets herself into when she sleeps.

Smashing her face against the side of her cradle when she naps.

Enjoying the warmth and sunshine.

Ace likes to go nose to nose with Amelia.  I laugh every time.

Dressed and Ready to meet the Stockwell Family.

I heart Adoption onesie from The R House Couture

Happy Everyone!  

Kevin comes home from work and immediately snuggles up with Amelia.

This night they both fell asleep by 7pm.

1 Month

Amelia is starting to stay awake a little longer in between feedings and not sleep all the time.  There are a few things that I do not want to forget about this magical baby time.

The sounds she makes when drinking her bottle.
Her milk mustache and milk induced coma face when she is done drinking her bottle.
Her loud burps.
That she hates to be naked, diaper changes, clothes change, bath time.
How bright eyed she is at her 3am feeding, and how she stares into my eyes while slowly drinking all 4 oz.
Her left eye is still a little swollen and in her sleepy state she only opens her right eye.

Weight 7.9lbs 19"long
premie clothes

Meeting Family

One thing is for sure, Amelia will always have plenty of family and friends to love on her.  Our home has had visitors coming and going since Amelia came home with us.  It is amazing watching family meet Amelia and instantly love her.  

-Aunt Amy thinks we named Amelia after her, since they are kind of the same name?  

          Amy is competing for the title of "Favorite Aunt"

-Our nephew Ty calles her Babia, rather than Baby Amelia.  And he loves kissing her on the head.

We had such a good time meeting the Barton Family on Sunday.  We love that Amelia will know her birth family and have relationships with them. Thank you for the gifts, and accepting us as family.  Amelia loves her swing, it puts her right to sleep.  

Top 10-March

Top 10 will be our favorite photos from the month.

 This is photo is priceless of Breanna and Amelia in the hospital.  

Kevin holding Amelia and her staring up at him.

Any time Amelia squeaks while taking a nap, Ace runs into the room, jumps on the bed and makes sure she is okay.  He is such a good brother!

Breannas first visit to see us after placement.  

Amelias eyes are so alert and wide open after her baths.  

Enjoying the spring air with Ace on our daily walks.  Amelia loves the stroller.

Amelia started sucking her thumb.  When she sucks her thumb, her fingers are always extended straight, usually covering her face.

 Tummy Time, she is getting so strong!

Her bright eyes.

Strengthening neck muscles.