7 Weeks Old

Grace turned 7 weeks old this past Sunday and is more active and interactive than ever. We have been having so much fun with her and love watching her smile. She almost always has a big smile for us after she wakes up from her naps and quite often has one when we change her diaper - perhaps that's because she knows that something special is waiting for us!

She has been cooing more and more and becoming so much more interactive during play time. She loves it when I sing to her - even if it is totally off key.

We had another check up at the doctor's office today. All went well. She is officially a long, skinny baby with a normal sized head. She weighs a burly 9 pounds now and is 22 inches long. That means she has gained 2 pounds since birth and has grown 2 1/2 inches in just 8 weeks. She's quite the busy girl. She is only at the 25th percentile for her weight but is at the 50th percentile for height and head size.

She decided to show off her mad skills for her doc today by holding her head up really high and then proceeding to roll over right there on the exam table. I was so proud that she decided to show off her best skill. Oh, she also decided to show off her second best skill and fill 3 diapers during one visit! Our pediatrician was quite impressed with the rolling over (less so with the massive poops) and told us that she has the motor skills of a 4 month old! I know I'm bragging but I don't care. I'm one proud mama!

Here are a few pictures of our little 7 week old.

How cute is this smile?!

This is officially the cutest outfit she owns. I love the fleece hoodie with ears. It's the only reason I hope for bad weather....
Some very interesting reading. She loves that maple leaf!

Family outing with mom and dad to an Elk viewing area. Aaron is breaking her in while she's young!

Napping with daddy.
Quit makingme take all these pictures!!!! Whaaaaaaaaa!!
That's it for now.