Kassandra 2 month dr appointment

Kassandra had her 2 month doctor appointment today.  It went really well... right up until they gave her the shots.  She was not a happy baby, but what baby would be.
Kassandra now weighs in at 11 lbs 4 oz.  She is 23 inches long.  All of which is about average for her age.

Kassandra is just like her mommy and will only do what she wants to do, when she wants to do it.  For instance we have "tummy time" and does a great job of propping herself up with her arms and moving her head to one side or the other.  However if she is not in the mood for it she will either just lay there or scream.  We started going to playdates and so far she is sleeping through them.  It sometimes amazes me how she can sleep through so much noise but it's a good thing because then I don't have a cranky baby.  She loves to smile and when she does it just melts our heart.  She still doesn't like to be naked (not sure where she gets that from) and so every bath and/or changing is followed with lots of screaming.  Her favorite part of the day is when daddy comes home as she gets a break from me :)

So here she is at the doctor appointment waiting on the doctor.  As you can see she is not happy to be left waiting.

This picture was taken right before she was given her shots.  Poor thing has no idea what is coming but I am already comforting her.

This was right after her shots.  She was such a trooper and deserves a good bottle!!!

Overall Kassandra did very well with the shots.  She never needed the Tylenol but she did need lots of loving from mommy and daddy.  By the next day she was all smiles again.

Sorry no pictures!  This was how she felt a few hours later.

Father's Day Weekend

Rather than celebrating Tom's first Father's Day on Sunday we made a whole weekend out of it.  Saturday evening we went with some friends to Jazz by the Lake.  The one that we went to is out at Lake Las Vegas.  Kanssandra loves Jazz so this was a no brainer.  We brought drinks and snacks and had a great time.

Before we knew it you could not see any grass, just people.

Alexis and Harry

 All pooped out and ready to go home.

Wendy & David's baby shower

Kassandra and I went to Wendy and David's baby shower.  Tom wasn't able to attend in person because he had to work (it was on a Wednesday).  However he was able to be a part of everything because all of the games were done online, family and friends were able to watch them open up the gifts via the web, and most importantly I was able to bring home some of the cake so that Tom could try a piece on his day off.  It was a wonderful baby shower and we had a blast!

 

Although this was all about the arrival of London, we could not forget about the big brother so we got Logan a gift too.  I am not sure if he was more excited over the Mickey bag or the gift inside.

 

  

And now we return to our regularly scheduled program of gifts for London :)  

Family visit

Nana Terry, Aunt Josie, Uncle Jason and cousin's Jayvon and Jayden came for a visit.  Many of you on my side of the family know Josie as my best friend growing up.  They lived across the street from us.  They are our family.  They meet Kassandra and we got to meet Jayden who was born on April 26th.   The only problem was that I was so happy to see them I didn't take that many pictures.

Me with Kassandra and Josie with Jayden

Kassandra and Jayden

 Josie and Jayvon

Jason and Jayden

Nana Terry

Nana Terry with Kassandra

Jason, Josie and Kassandra (who didn't like the fact that they were leaving)

Meet Harry

When Tom and I went to birthing class we meet another couple Alexis and James.  They had the same due date as we did.  We did not exchange numbers or anything but later wished that we did.  When we went to check into the hospital Alexis was walking the halls.  I guess it was meant to be that we become friends along with Kassandra and Harry becoming friends.  This was our first meet up since seeing one another at the hospital.  In addition it was me and Kassandra's first play date with our mommy and me group. 

Like Father Like Daughter

Although there is me somewhere in Kassandra (I don't see it) you can sure see everyone else.  She has my dad's eye color right now, which I hope stays that way.  To me she has my mom's scent.  Then there's Tom, she has his everything!  Eye shape, mouth, appetite, gas and even receding hair line (luckily she will get more hair in to cover this).  Then when Tom checked out the blog he said "Hey, she even has the same pose as me!"  Of course I had to go back and check it out and sure enough....

Kassandra 1 month dr appointment

On May 20th Kassandra had her 1 month doctor appointment.  Kassandra is doing great and is on track.
Current Weight: 9 lbs 3 oz
Current Length: 21 3/4"
 
Yes, I took the camera to the doctor's office. 

Kassandra is 1 month old

It is hard to believe that Kassandra is 1 month old. It has been quite the month and yes, it went by so fast. It has been so wonderful in getting to know Kassandra and her ways. She is such a great baby! I still have to wake her during the nights for her feedings. I think I have it easier then Tom because of this. I can sleep any time I want to - day or night. Tom can't as he has to work. The good news is that he is learning how to tune her out during the night so he is not waking up as much anymore. We are working on "tummy time" but so far she is doing great in lifting her head. And her smiles! Oh how we love them so.

Storytime at Town Center

Town Center, which is located on S. Las Vegas Blvd offers Story Time during the summer.  The couple that runs story time is great.  The wife reads the books and in between the husband does magic tricks, makes balloon animals and more!  What a great way to expose kids to books and make it fun.  Then there is a park right there with a water fountain that kids can play in after.  Anyway Town Center is one of my favorite areas (although it's busy) and especially now with Kassandra I can't wait to spend more time there.

On this day Kassandra and I meet David and Logan there to listen/watch story time.  We had a wonderful visit.

Storytime and Kassandra listening to it.

I wish I knew what she was thinking!

Logan loves to be animated in front of the camera.

Kassandra and Gwen

As you know I watch Gwen.  She loves "the baby" and while I care for Kassandra she watches me and does the same to the dolls that we have.  Because of this when she gets to hold her she is so excited.  She likes to comfort Kassandra.

Chuck E Cheese

Kassandra and I meet David and Logan at Chuck E Cheese.  (Note to self:  go during school year, when they first open and it's peaceful!!!)  Logan was so excited to see Kassandra and was also so excited to be at Chuck E Cheese - what a day!!!  We all had a great time and Kassandra had a glimpse of what her future holds for her which is lots of playing :)

Ooops

So by this point I have had Kassandra pee while I was changing her diaper twice.  I also miss-judged and changed her diaper in the middle of her BM (that's a #2 to the rest of you) and is a whole other story.  Of course I warned Tom about this and stated that he needed to be fast.  Well of course his miss-judgment will be published while mine remain between me and those that saw it happen. oops I just told you guys about it.  Anyway Tom was getting Kassandra ready for bed and had her on our bed.  He went to change her diaper, figured he would be fast but then realized he had nothing ready for her.  So by the time he was ready for Kassandra, she had taken care of business.  Now on top of everything else we need to change our sheets.

P.S.  Tom, your legs need a tan!  lol.

Bye-bye Na-Na

All good things must come to an end.  In this case it is time for Na-Na to go home.  She has been out here taking great care of Aunt Pat as well as spending time with her second granddaughter.  We were lucky to have her out here during this time.  Come back again soon Na-Na.

Christine's First Mother's Day

First, let me start by wishing all the Mother's out there a Happy Mother's Day. 

Secondly, I will wish Tom's mom Jan a Happy Mother's Day.  Thank you for spending the day with us.  We really loved having you here.
Third, to my Step mom Jan.  We hope that you have a wonderful Mother's Day.  We can't wait to see you.  Thank you for always being there for us.
Fourth, to my other mom Terry.  We hope that you have a wonderful Mother's Day.  You have been a part of our lives since we were little.  I am so lucky to be able to say that I had two mom's growing up.  Thank you for always being there and for all of your help.
And finally to my mother.  You are dearly missed each and every day but it is on this special day that I try not to miss you but to remember all of the special days that we had together.  Thank you for making me who I am today.

Tom spoiled me on my first Mother's Day.  I could not have imagined a better way to spend the day then at home relaxing with a PERFECT BBQ!  Thank you.