2 months!

I know, I've been slackin on the blog posts. We've been busy around here!

Justin was out of town for work for a week so Eloise and I made the trek to Homer to visit Grandma and Grandpa. Aunt Jessica and cousin London flew in from Atlanta to see Eloise, too. We had such a great time, but were ready to get home to see Daddy.

It seems every day the past couple weeks has brought something new. Eloise is growing so fast and learning so much everyday! I swear it seems every morning I go in to get her from her crib, she's a little heavier. There is nothing in the world I would trade for the gigantic smile on that baby's face I see every morning. She is so happy!

She is turning into quite the talker. She loves being talked to and sung to. A new sound comes out of that cute mouth every day!

Daddy and I went out on our first date since Eloise has come into our lives. We are so blessed to have so much family right here in Lincoln. Grammy Amy loved to babysit.

One of the biggest changes we are seeing in Eloise is her growing independence. It seemed within a day, she went from wanting to be held around the clock (including nap time...) to wanting to be put down. She loves to stretch out and just gaze at her surroundings. She's enjoying her activity mat more as well as her swing and bouncer. Just when I thought she would never like her car seat, she made it the whole 2 hour trip back to Lincoln - asleep! This girl never slept in her car seat! I thought all babies did that! Running errands has become much less stressful! Also, as you can see I'm writing this blog as Eloise is sound asleep for her nap. Not in my arms! As much as I LOVE cuddling, it was getting really hard to get anything done with her wanting to be held all the time. Oh, have times changed!

Another huge change over the past week is that Eloise has been sleeping 8-9 hours a night! I feel like a new woman! I must say, with breastfeeding, it is annoying that I still have to get up and pump, but that's my only complaint.

Ok, enough gabbing. Here are some new pictures. Some of them are from a couple weeks ago. She already looks different! She is 2 months old today!

Lifting her head up good during tummy time.

Play time!

Snug as a bug in her wrap.

Snuggles with Daddy.

Zonked out!

Making breakfast with Mommy in her wrap.

Chillin' with Grandma.

Eloise with Aunt Jessica.

Smelling the lilacs.

Look at me in my cute dress!

Discovering the outdoors with Daddy.

Chubbs.

Can't believe she's already 2 months!

Smile.