I realize these are not all that exciting, as we have been somewhat homebound since Bella was born.  Nevertheless I wanted to have these on record and show how Bella is growing.

Little cutie gets some serious gas.

Little gas smiles. So cute.

2 weeks old.

Look at those lips!

Getting some energy out outside.

Hanging out with cousins Garrett and Sadie.

Playing freeze tag in the back yard.

Cutie pie Sadie.

Our sweet niece and nephew- such great kids.

My son's very favorite thing to do. He would live in the dirt if we let him.

She looks so old with her hair pulled back.

Good ole tummy time. 3 weeks old. And a very good case of baby acne.

Helping out with tummy time.

Pucker up! 4 weeks.

That last pic has got some exposure issues, but I had to grab the camera and shoot fast while she was still puckering.  I love that face.

She is 5 weeks old now.  Everyone is getting along well here.  (Despite the fighting amongst older siblings that has gone on since Asher’s birth.)  Bella is still sleeping pretty well.  Occasionally we get a five hour stretch at night, and can usually at least count on 3 or 4 solid hours between feedings.  If we were really smart we’d go to sleep the minute we put her down at night.  But call me crazy, I still crave some time to myself after the big kids are in bed.  And a few seconds with my hubby.

stats at her 1 month checkup:

10 lbs. 10 ozs.  :  79%

22 inches          :  93%

big girl!

Better go run and start taking more pics.  And maybe some video.  5 weeks and still no video footage of baby #3… oops.