Mary Laine Rolling Over on Video

Alright, so maybe because this is our first kid we are a bit enthralled with even the smallest accomplishment, but just this week Kathryn and her mom (Gran) were hanging out with Mary Laine on the bed only to have her roll over 2 times right in a row when attempting tummy time (this is what we call it when we have to put Mary Laine on her stomach - she hates it so we gave it a cute name hoping to inspire her).  

After the first two times of rolling over the girls got the bright idea of getting it on video tape.  She properly performed for the camera and rolled over 2 additional times before her anger with tummy time reached the boiling point.  We already had photos of a rollover, but we didn't have a video.  I have made a small production out of it, and hope you enjoy.

Without further ado (make sure your volume is on)...

I am a bloggin fool

Grammy was in town and having fun with her grandchild.  Here is a cheer we wanted to send out to Papa who was hard at work on the other side of Mississippi.

Great Aim Carter

I wanted to go ahead and post this on the blog.  Kathryn and I recently took a long vacation stopping in Atlanta to see my parents, spending some time at the beach, and then stopping again in Atlanta on the way back to visit our god-children (Carter and Kelsey) and their parents Phillip and Shannon.  Needless to say Carter and I had a great time as our intellect seems to be right on the same level.  During one of our goof-off sessions Carter was trying to peg me with a baseball.  

Here is the video documenting the event.   Enjoy.

New Photos Uploaded to our Photo Page

If you have some free time and want to check out some of the pictures that we have taken in the past couple of months, we have finally uploaded and organized them by month. 

**** SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING ****  

WE TAKE A LOT OF PICTURES - do not attempt to view them all in one sitting or carpal tunnel syndrome may develop from the clicking.

We have a link on the upper right hand side of our blog, but in case you are receiving this via a RSS feed here it is...enjoy!

http://dhouse.shutterfly.com/

Happy Valentine's Day!

Weeks 4 and 5

Week 4

Week 5

It is amazing to see how much Mary Laine grows and changes from week to week. She is much more alert now. She furrows her brow and studies everything that she sees. She smiles and giggles alot in her sleep - it is the cutest thing. We can't wait for her to start smiling and laughing when she's awake. We went for our first walk and she loves her stroller. She also "rebounded" for Daddy while he was playing basketball.

Earlier this month, my Aunt Pat and Uncle Jim came to visit. It was so great to spend time with them. Mary Laine was very excited to meet her great-aunt and uncle. One day when they were here, my mom's aunt and cousin came over for lunch, so Mary Laine got to meet a great-great aunt. While Pat and Jim were here, we went out to dinner and a movie. We saw Taken, and while we really enjoyed the movie, it is regrettable that our picture of Mary Laine at her first movie is in front of a marquis that appears to be pointing a gun at my daughter's head!!

Last weekend, the three of us headed out to Lee and Amy Coleman's house for dinner. After my time on bedrest, I am cherishing any opportunity to get out of the house and spend time with friends. Gary and I also went to a wedding on Saturday night and left Mary Laine with her first babysitter. Thanks Chandler!

When I was pregnant, our ultrasound tech commented that the baby seemed to have large muscles. She has been able to hold her head up pretty much since the day that she was born. My mom says that Mary Laine is "freakishly strong". Well, we continue to be amazed with her unusual strength. Today, Gary was taking some pictures of Mary Laine while she was lying on our bed. I turned her onto her tummy and, as Gary was shooting some pictures, she rolled over! We are going to have to keep a close eye on this girl. At this rate, she may be walking in the next few months.

Finally, I couldn't resist having some fun with all of this hair. I had to give her a faux-hawk. Enjoy the pics!

Mary Laine turns 1 month old

In celebration of Mary Laine's 1 month birthday, she treated us to a birthday dance.  I must say, she is quite talented.