2 Month Appointment

Well, its official- we have a little munchkin.  Alyssa is in the less than 5% for height, and less than 3% of weight coming in at 7lbs, 8 oz.  However, in tradition with our family her head size is much bigger- 20%  (Shay's is in the 95%, so Alyssa does have some catching up to do).  We do have to go in next month to have her weight checked, but all in all the appointment went very well.  She continues to gain weight, just not as much as they like.  But since she is a pretty content girl and is eating well, we will just be watching the weight for now- whew!

2 Months!

Alyssa is two months today and has really started to communicate with us.  She has many faces from smiling, to "o", to sticking out her tongue.  One of our favorites is when she makes a gurgling coo.  Tomorrow is her 2 month doctor appointment and we are aiming for 8lbs!

Happy Father's Day- Brett, Dad & Bill :)

Brett is an awesome father, Shay and Alyssa are lucky to have him as a dad.  Every day he makes Shay laugh, often when they are playing games the two of them made up!  Between snuggling, feeding and changing Alyssa and playing, laughing and chasing Shay, Brett is pretty busy.  We are super pumped to be together as a whole family for the next several weeks.  What a cool time -- all 4 of us -- and no work!
Brett and I learned some remarkable skills from our two fathers.  Bill is patient, kind, gentle and always excited to see the kids. "Papa Bill" loves to spend time out on the boat with Brett, and has even taught Shay how to make coffee.  My dad is passionate, driven, energetic and loving.  He has been a great role model for me and is now a great presence for my daughters.  "Papa Mark" is a softball player, family man and has taught Shay about the ducks and other animals in the park.

Thanks to all the great dads!

Lake Zumbro

We have been lucky enough to get out and enjoy this nice weather at the lake.  Shays likes boat rides almost as much as she likes talking about them.  Brett has gotten in a few ski runs already, and I went waterskiing for the first time since being pregnant with Alyssa-- not a pretty run, but hopefully things will improve over the summer.