Tummy Time

She stiill isn't a huge fan of tummy time but its getting better.  She loves her floor mat but just would rather be on her back. She picks her head up so well now and she even rolled over (tummy to back) once a couple of weeks ago but hasnt done it since then.

She love this little flower because it makes a crunching noise

New Baby Recognition Sunday

Today was New Baby Recognition Sunday at church.  They recognize all the new babies since last Mother's Day and have a reception for the parents and a photographer to take your family picture. Anna Riley did really well.  I was afraid she would be asleep but she woke up right before we went up front.  We sat on the side this time and so we were closer to the choir and she was amazed by them.  She wouldn't take her eyes off of them the whole time they were singing.   

The comfort of an armpit

This past week Anna Riley's new thing has been when she is sleepy, she turns her head into pretty much my armpit!  We have laughed at this all week.  Because the other night I had just gotten home from the gym and went to hold her for a few minutes before I put her down to sleep and she did that...bless her heart! haha!  It really comforts her though.  I think she is basically just hiding her eyes...it just so happens it is usually very close to my armpits! :)  I tried to get a picture but in these she is not as close as she usually is!  

A few pictures

A few pictures from this weekend and last weekend when we were in Fairhope. 

Zumba

Well the time has come to get serious!!  This weight isnt just dropping off of me on its on so its time to get busy!  Riley signed me back up to the gym he goes to and I decided that aerobics classes would be my best bet right now mainly because I wont stop if I am in a class with other people.  I like walking when its nice outside but I need something that is high impact to really burn the calories.  The gym I go to offers Zumba and I decided to take it.  I had never heard of it before seeing it on the schedule of classes.  However it is apparently a big thing.  If you were like me and not familiar with it, it is a latin inspired dance/aerobics class.   But they dont just do latin, they do a little hip hop, country, you name it!  And they have designed the dances to work you upper, middle and lower all at one time and you can burn up to 1000 calories in the one hour workout!!  Well I went for the first time Thursday and let me just tell you I am hooked!! I had so much fun and the hour went by so fast!  And let me tell you... I could definitely feel it!! My legs hurt so bad the next morning that I could cry! (But I like that because I know I am doing something!!) I have never been one to really get excited about working out... I did it because I needed to but I am actually really excited about this class...I cant wait to go Monday!

2 month checkup

We just got home from Anna Riley's 2 month checkup. She had to get 3 shots! :( She did great though...she took it better than me I think! She only cried for a second right when they poked her. She weighed 13 lbs!!! That means she has gained 5 lbs in 2 months! She was in the 90th percentile. I guess she took after her Mama and doesnt miss a meal!! haha. She was 23 1/4 inches long and in the 75% for height. Overall she is doing great! Dr. Roberts was very pleased!

Easter 2010

2 months

Wow times sure flies and Anna Riley is growing so fast! She is now 2 months old and is changing constantly. Here is what she is up to at 2 months:

*She still wears size 1 diapers and is wearing 0-3 and some 3-6 month clothes. I think she weighs somewhere around 12 lbs but we will find out all that at her appointment on Wed.

*She is smiling, laughing and cooing all the time now. I just love it and we are constantly trying to get her to smile.

*She is such a happy baby when she wakes up in the morning and from naps. Sometimes its hard for her to eat because she keeps smiling. (I dont know where she gets that from because neither of us are really morning people)
*She takes about 3 naps a day and is getting on more of a schedule.

*She has been sleeping in her crib and does great. Sometimes I still go get her after Riley leaves and bring her to bed with me for a little while and she is such a good snuggler.

*She really likes her bouncy seat, swing and floor mat. And is just starting to sit in her Bumbo.

*She is such a trooper. If I am running errands and getting her in and out, she does great! (I am enjoying this while it last anyway!)

*She is so alert and loves looking around now. She loves looking at her mobile on her swing.

*She still loves her hands. And often tries to stick her whole fist in her mouth!

*She really likes her pacie now.

*She likes to push up on her legs. She "exercises" all the time...kicking her legs and punching with her arms! Such a wiggle worm!

*She likes to "sprawl" out when she sleeps. She will kick any cover off and if she can she will pull her shirt up...hands are always above her head. I am guessing this is why she hated being swaddled.

*She has good control of her head. She loves to give "kisses." (If we are holding her up on our chest and kiss her, she will put her mouth on our mouth so we like to think that she is kissing us! haha

*She attended church for the first time last week and did great but has not been to the nursery yet. (I dont think I'm ready for it yet...we might try it sometime soon...maybe :)

We are so in love with our precious blessing! Its hard to think of life without her now!!

Happy Easter

This is amazing!!
Easter - New Again - Brad Paisley and Sara Evans

I hope everyone has a blessed Easter weekend and remember the real meaning of Easter!!