Oh so cute

Every time I look at Joselyn, I think "Oh my gosh, could she be any cuter?" She gets cuter everyday...here are some recent examples:)

There is not much better in my life than this...

And if you thought that picture was cute, you better brace yourself....

1 month old!!

First off, can anybody tell me where the past month went?? I absolutely cannot believe that it has gone by this fast! Our little Joselyn has had quite the month! So many visitors and one harrowing doctor visit! Well, it was probably more harrowing for mommy and daddy than it was for Joselyn. To clarify, Joselyn's umbilical cord stump had not yet fallen off, and I noticed a strong smell coming from it last Friday. I called the doctor, but of course missed office hours, so we were told to go to the pediatric emergency room because it could be infected and could not wait until Monday. So after a 4 hour wait, we saw the pediatrician, who removed the stump and found that she had an umbilical granuloma (when the tissue under the umbilical cord forms a little nodule... pretty common apparently) He treated it with silver nitrate...that's when the harrowing comes in. I had to hold her down for 15minutes, which was NOT OK, and she let us know it. I've never heard my baby cry like that, so I cried too. The treatment was not painful for her, it was the holding down that was the problem. ANYWHO... she now has a perfectly little belly button and only mommy and daddy will remember that awful day!

My little super hero, all tuckered out:)

Daddy trying out the moby. He was not too happy that I took these pictures, but he did not have a choice:)

TUMMY TIME! She likes being on her tummy, and is demonstrating how very strong she is. Already propping up on her elbows! She also demonstrated how strong she was by planting her feet and launching herself over the end of the boppy, which scared mommy a little, but nobody was hurt:)

This week, Abuela visited us and finally got to meet our sweet baby girl. Joselyn loved to sleep on her lap and got in lots of cuddle time.

This is just a funny picture. I went to check on her during a nap and I found her asleep like this:) Don't worry, the blanket isn't actually around her face, it just looks that way.

Daddy is getting very good at putting things together! This mess turned into a bouncy seat.

We will be taking Joselyn's picture every month on her quilt... This is Month 1.

She likes the hippo the best I think:)

This week, Joselyn FINALLY got her first real bath. We haven't been able to give her one since her umbilical cord hadn't fallen off yet. In true first-time parent form, we took TONS of pictures and a couple videos. She loved it. She just laid there and enjoyed the water... and of course she peed in it as soon as she got in. Even when she was shivering at the end, still no complaints:)

I love that she stuck her leg out and let it dangle in the water:) PS... Check out those thighs and tummy!

ALL DONE!!! YAY for a successful first bath!!!

Happy St Patrick's Day! (a little late... but these pictures were actually taken on the day)

As for the afore mentioned videos... I finally figured out how to get them on the computer, but downloaded so many that I have to wait a couple more days before it will let me download anymore onto vimeo. Then I will try to figure out how to post them... help from my sisters would be much appreciated!

just in case...

I forgot to include this picture in the last post, but had to get it on here. This is what I woke to the other morning. Just in case anybody doesn't see the crazy resemblance between Joselyn and her daddy...this should leave no further question:)

3 weeks old

Joselyn has been here now for 3 weeks, and I can't believe there was ever a time that she wasn't part of our lives. I feel like I've known her forever...of course we're still learning her little idiosyncrasies, what she likes and what she doesn't. She has already changed so much, she's putting on her baby chub and is getting more and more kissable. Here are some pictures for you from this past week:)

This is what happens when daddy shops online
Sleeping in the moby... it doesn't always go this smoothly, but we're learning:)

Sleeping on daddy

Getting some sun... the jaundice is clearing slowly, but is getting better every day

3 weeks old:)

Yes, I kiss those lips 1000 times/day. She's irresistible:)

Hope this holds you all over for a bit:)

Our first 2 weeks

Our little Joselyn is already 2 weeks old (13 days to be exact)!! In the past 2 weeks, we've had A LOT of ups and downs...but we're getting the hang of things quickly. My family has been here to help and I don't know what we would have done without them. They kept meals coming, the house clean and laundry done while we were figuring out our new little family. Elise and Joshua got to meet their new cousin and they were both so very good with her. I am so very thankful to my sisters, their husbands and my mother for traveling all this way to help us through.

Joselyn is very sweet, she likes to be awake and looking around. Most of the time she is very content, but watch out if she is hungry, tired, or has a dirty diaper. Those are things she apparently has no patience for:)

My mom and her grandchildren... Elise 15months, Joselyn 1week, Joshua 23months

My mom and her newest granddaughter

Me and my sisters, and our babies:)

Jay and Joselyn. She LOVES her daddy and is rarely upset when he is holding her.

Uncle Ben introducing Joselyn and Joshua

Joselyn on her awesome quilt made for her by Auntie Jamie and Nana

Its not all fun and games here...sometimes we cry.

But mostly we're pretty happy :)

Before Auntie Jamie and Uncle Ben left, Uncle Ben helped Daddy put together Joselyn's crib...Joshua and I watched.

One must be fully prepared before beginning to assemble furniture

TA DA!!!!

She likes it!

Now that my sister Jamie and her fancy pants camera are gone, I will do my best to keep the pictures coming. I promise to find the time to take her picture in between all the feedings and diaper changes:)

Thank you for all of your support and congratulations. Although the emails, texts, and messages have not all been returned or answered, they have been received and are much appreciated:) We love you!!!