Katlyn & Lu Lu's night in

Tonight Matt and I went out for the first time without Katlyn. She and Lu Lu had their first night in together while we were gone. It was really hard to leave, but of course, she didn't seem to mind at all. Matt and I went to dinner and to the Fayette County Relay for Life. I don't think we stopped thinking about her the entire time we were gone. We did enjoy our dinner and it was great to see all the people at Relay. We go every year and it is always touching to see all the survivors and all the people who have been effected by cancer in some way. I hope next year Katlyn will be able to join us. We were gone for about 2 and 1/2 hours and believe it or not, I only called one time on our way home to check in and let Mom know we were headed their way. We are so thankful Mom is so close and that she enjoyed the evening with Katlyn. I am hoping to get some sleep tonight since Miss Katlyn decided to pull an all nighter and stay awake from 1:45 AM until 6:45AM!!! Matt is putting her to sleep as we speak. She likes for him to rub her head and is out like a light. It is so cute!

Katlyn waving "bye bye" to Mommy and Daddy ;o)

 

The torch tag in memory of Matt's Mom. The torches are so pretty at night.

 

Katlyn and Lu Lu....they survived!! Thanks, Lu Lu!!! We love you!!

 

Sweet Sweet Baby

I thought I would post a few new photos of our sweet baby today. She is sleeping right now..I know, big surprise, but she has been awake since 8:30 this morning and already had fun playing with Mommy & Lu Lu. Now she has a full belly and decided to finally give in to the sleep fairy! We are still working on getting her days and nights straight. She did great last night...sleeping from one in the morning until 5:30 before waking me up. I enjoy my sleep, but waking up to her sweet little face is wonderful, too! So, here is our sleeping beauty!

Katlyn's new bow from her Lu Lu.

 

I love this photo of her precious little hands and feet.
She got the cute feet from her Daddy!

 

Sweet dreams, Miss Katlyn!

 

Katlyn is 1 Month!!

It is so hard to believe that a month has already gone by since our sweet Katlyn was born! It has been quite an adventure so far and we are enjoying every bit of it! It is amazing how much she has already changed and all the little things she is doing. She keeps her little eyes open so much more and loves to look all around. She smiles and coos and seems to find Matt and I quite interesting. She holds her head up and has a strong little neck already. We still think she is absolutely adorable and are still madly in love with her! God continues to bless us with each new day of being a Mommy and Daddy to our precious little Katlyn and we are so thankful!

 

A Visit from Aunt Seester & Uncle Chris

This weekend Meredith and Chris came down for a visit and to celebrate Dad's Birthday! Katlyn and her Aunt Seester got to bond this weekend and we all enjoyed the visit. They got in late Friday night and Katlyn was still up so they got to see her when they first arrived. Saturday, Meredith and I went out to run some errands and then hurried back to get some more "holding time" in with Katlyn. We went out for dinner for Dad's birthday which was Katlyn's first restaurant visit. She slept the entire time and we kept her under cover so people wouldn't/couldn't touch...yes, we are still paranoid new parents! Sunday we enjoyed lunch at my parents' house, Lu Lu and Pops', and enjoyed a little more time with Meredith and Chris before they had to head back to Knoxville. It was a great visit and we hope they will be headed back soon! Katlyn misses them already!

Friday night visit...yawn!

 

Katlyn in her "This is my little black dress" onesie her Aunt Seester bought her.

 

Snug as a bug on her Aunt Seester

 

Right before they had to leave....:o(

 

Katlyn's 3 Weeks old!

Today Katlyn is 3 weeks old! Time is flying by and we are still enjoying every second of it! She is growing and changing every day. Matt had to go back to work Monday and we really missed him! Katlyn and I are having to get through the day without him and are soooooo very happy to see him come through the door each afternoon! Monday morning Katlyn slept most of the time. I sent Matt the first photo below at school. She appeared to be on strike from doing anything else but sleeping! The second photo was from today. Katlyn and I ventured out on our first solo outting. I had a doctor appointment, so we got ready all morning long! Lu Lu came and helped us get ready before she had to go back to work and then we were off! Of course, Katlyn slept through the majority of our outting, but that is okay. All the Doctors and Nurses went crazy over her and were glad to see the little angel we had all been waiting on! We got home and I think both of us were ready for another nap! These 3 weeks have been the best!

1st Day of Daddy going back to work! She slept most of it, of course!

 

Katlyn sporting her "I Love Daddy!" bib.

 

Katlyn's First Easter

What a beautiful Easter Sunday we had to share with our baby girl! We had a busy day of visiting family and enjoying our precious girl! We started the day out finding baskets for all three of us from the Easter Bunny! We visited with Granddad, Uncle Robby, and Aunt Missy first and then had dinner with Pop and Lu Lu this afternoon. It was a great day and we were so happy to spend Katlyn's first holiday, Easter, with our families. God has truly blessed us and today was a perfect day to reflect on all the wonderful blessings He provides for us! We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!

Daddy and Katlyn seeing what the Easter Bunny brought her.

 

Katlyn and her goodies from her basket. She got books, candy, a duck that quacks, and a pink pacifier.

 

Katlyns little bunny bottom...see the cotton tail!?!

 

Katlyn in her Easter dress, sweater, and pretty Easter bonnet. The bonnet was given to her by a sweet lady named Vonnie and she looked so pretty in it! Happy Easter everyone!

 

Easter Pics cont'd

Mommy and Katlyn saying "Happy Easter!" You can see her little Easter dress and sweater she is wearing a little in this one.

 

We can't get over how tiny Katlyn is. I love this photo of her Daddy's hand and her little hand. It's hard to believe her fist is the size of one of his fingers! Precious!

 

Katlyn smiling at her Daddy! We love these moments!

 

Katlyn in her bib Lu Lu and Pop gave her for her first Easter! She did find one egg!