Five Months

CB celebrated her five month birthday on Saturday, March 21. We decided it was time to try out some rice cereal! My plan WAS to try it out every Saturday until she turns six months, however, this past Saturday we were off our rocker due to sleep deprivation. Does anyone know about that?! Ha! Ha! She had been exposed to a stomach bug at her sitter's house so we keep thinking it was going to hit, but she never ran fever - thank goodness! She just had stomach issues (without being too graphic) and she was so unsettled. Bless her heart!

Busy Girl

CB has been quite the busy girl! Spring Break was great fun and I enjoyed staying home with her so much. We went on our first road trip and it was quite pleasant! We did have to pack a lot of stuff, but that is not anything unusual traveling with me! We went to Houston and got to see friends and family and then spent the rest of the week seeing friends here. I have posted a few pictures of just the highlights of the week. All in all it was wonderful! I wish I could have had two or three more weeks off. Sigh...

Having lunch with Abigail and Livi Gardner!

Having dinner with Erica and Uncle Greg at Maggianos

CB finally got to meet Shanna in Houston!

Hangin with Julia at The Harbor

Having lunch with Aunt Jeannie and Julia

Going on a walk with mommy and Bobo

Come On Spring Break!

Spring Break is next week and I am soooooooo ready. I didn't realize how ready I was until this morning. The rain and this freezing cold weather sent me into a tail spin! Yesterday as I was leaving Jodi's, I had CB in the car seat (which is like 100 pounds) and I stepped off the sidewalk and twisted my ankle! It hurt so bad! Luckily, I don't think it's broken, but it sure is sore. So, this morning I didn't have an umbrella or my coat and I am thinking, "How in the world am I going to get CB up the walk and into the house in this weather with a sore ankle?" Jodi saved the day by pulling her car out of the garage so I could pull in and drop CB off. Even still, I was late to work and FREEZING. It's just time for some relaxation.

Four Months

My little pumpkin is four months old! People say all the time, "Doesn't the time fly?" Well I haven't really felt that way until now! We found her first tooth on Sunday and that really hit me hard. It seems like just yesterday that we were up every 2-3 hours feeding her and now she has a tooth! I know that four months is a tad early for a tooth but the doctor said it's not uncommon. I am still in some shock because I really thought we would be able to hold off on teething for at least two more months. She is such a beautiful, sweet baby. She smiles, laughs and sings to us non-stop.

My Little Love

It is hard to believe how my love grows for this little girl. I can't describe it. I know that you probably already understand the depth of my love, but it has been so much fun for me to discover it daily! I think I have most of her cries figured out now and that makes me happy. I am normally a rule follower, but I have busted out of my shell when it comes to the sleeping rule. She sleeps with me. I know, I know...I am a terrible mom. She will probably be spoiled rotten and will be an unruly child. I will have heck to pay when she turns 13, right? Maybe so, but when she wakes up next to me and gives me a huge grin in the dark at 3am it's hard to resist.

On to another subject...CB had her first date on Saturday! We went to the Galleria and met my friend Jennifer and her little boy Dax. He is adorable! He gave CB a little doggie with a heart. We had lunch and then walked around the mall. Believe it or not, Jennifer opened my eyes to a little store called, "Baby Gap"! Ever heard of it?! I have too but for some reason I had never fully grasped the GREATNESS! I am chomping at the bit to go back but I think I'll wait until I get paid again! Ha! Ha!

Mommy and CB

CB and Dax on their Valentines date!

Who can resist this Valentine?

College

Does anyone have any advice on how to save for college? We are looking into the Texas Tuition Promise Fund but I want some other opinions. This fund locks in current tuition rates. I just don't know if I want to limit CB to a Texas school. You can take the money out of the fund, but it will be taxed (of course). Any advice or suggestions are welcome. Maybe my little chunky monkey will get a nice modeling contract and will be able to bypass college...based on this photo I don't know how the agents could pass her up!

What a Difference a Year Makes!

One year ago we began the IVF process! In January and February we were doing injections and we found out we were pregnant on my birthday - February 24! 2008 was the best year of my life as I was surrounded by family and friends celebrating the most precious gift imaginable. I decided to recap the year in pictures so you have to start at the bottom and come back up. February 2009

Baby CB was born in October! FINALLY!!! The long wait was over and

I got to hold her in my arms!

Enjoying showers in September!

The nursery almost complete in August!

Preparing the nursery in July!

This is in June when we found out that Baby Lew is a GIRL!

Here I am in May on my first Mother's Day! I was 13 weeks!

This was taken on my birthday weekend last February! The same weekend we found out that we were pregnant! It was so much fun, but also the most nervous I have ever been in my life!

IVF Medications!