Now 6 weeks young

As of today, 5/28/14 Stella is now 6 weeks. She was in a happy mood after a diaper change before bed and smiled several times while Dad made fart noises.

The "poop face" photo collection

Notice this look time and time again. We call it "the poop face." This face along with staring right at you without blinking can only mean one thing. 

A storm is brewing. 

And Mom or Dad will soon be changing a stinky diaper.

Relief.

Stella 1 Month pics from 5/16/14

1 month pics - 5/16/14

Stella now weighs 9lbs 9oz and is 22 inches tall. She's grown over an inch now and added some weight.

She did a good job posing for her 1 month photos. Hard to believe more than a month has gone by.

1 month check up

Stella and Colby made their first solo trip to the doctor this morning for Stella's 1 month check. Dad had to start back to work this week. 

Stella weighed in at 9lbs 9oz (up from 8lbs 13oz two weeks ago) and measured 22". When she was born, Stella was 21" long.

Family visit from Grandma (Nona), Grandpa, Uncle Cameron and Elise 5/13/14 - 5/18/14

Stella had a whole front porch full of visitors this week. Uncle Cameron and Elise came in from DC and Grandma, Grandpa stopped in before heading out to Colorado for the Summer. 5/18/14

Patches wanted to share Grandma's lap, while Stella sleeps comfortably on Grandma's arms. 5/13/14

Stella taking a nap on Grandpa's shoulder after he made breakfast, including his specialty biscuits.

Above: Uncle Cameron spending time with his niece before making his famous Cammy Eggs. Below: Elise and Stella hanging out.

2014 Knoxville International Biscuit Festival 5/17/14

Enjoying this beautiful weather with a trip to Tommy Schumpert Park. 77 degrees on this Spring day. 

Colby notable quote to Stella

"You're like a nasty old man, you belch, cough and fart" Colby's words to Stella after her display of bodily functions last night. 

5/13/14

A very special day - Colby's 1st Mother's Day 5/11/14

Happy 1st Mother's Day! Colby enjoying this special time with her little girl 

(3 weeks young) 

This photo was taken in the first two weeks, but a great photo for a Mother's Day wish.

Mom, Dad and Stella pose for a Mother's Day family photo. 5/11/14

Grandma, Aunt Jen, Colby, Stella and Joe went to Cracker Barrel to celebrate this special Mother's Day, before they had to go back home. 

A personalized photo frame. Now we just need the right picture to go into it.

May 3rd thru May 11th - Grandma and Aunt Jen visit and more.

Grandma and Aunt Jen made the trip from Cleveland to Knoxville for the week. Grandma got to meet and spoil her little Granddaughter for the 1st time. 5/3/14

As you can see below. Stella enjoys all the attention. Colby took this while Stella was sleeping.

On Monday, May 5th - Doctor appointment. Stella was weighed at 8lbs 13oz. Putting on 11oz. (almost a pound) in 4/5 days. After about three weeks she exceeded her birth weight of 8lbs 12oz.

A special treat, Stella had all three of her Grandparents in the room at the same time. Last couple of days in the Foster house (Kingsport, TN) before closing. 

Grandma reads to sleeping beauty.

Three generations enjoy a beautiful spring day in Tennessee. Below: Aunt Jen happy to hold her Niece.

Elvis, Humphrey Bogart, Marilyn Monroe and Stella. Hollywood Wax Museum - Pigeon Forge, TN

Stella now two weeks young.

Stella taking a mid-day nap. Good time for her sleep deprived parents to catch up on some zzzz as well.

4/30/14 - two weeks have already gone by since her birth. Mom and Dad spending time with their little girl.

On Tuesday night  4/29/14 - Stella's umbilical cord fell off. 

The umbilical cord, (baby's lifeline) connects a baby in the womb to its mother. It runs from an opening in your baby’s stomach to the placenta in the womb. The average cord is about 50cm (20 inches) long. In the placenta, oxygen and nutrients from your bloodstream pass into your baby's bloodstream and are carried to your baby along the umbilical cord.