Visit from Aunt Kari

Aunt Kari came to visit for a few days and lend a hand while Joe was out of town. 

Kari and Stella talked about thumb versus finger sucking. They both agreed that sucking the two middle fingers is best. Stella sucks her fingers just like her Aunt used to.

She cooked breakfast and dinner while dad was away and, as much as possible, let mom take a break. Thanks Aunt Kari!!

Happy 1st Father's Day to Joe

We celebrated Joe's first Father's Day today.

Stella picked out her shirt today and it couldn't be more true!

As you can tell, Stella loves her dad. 

New friends

Stella hung out with some new friends today. Above, Stella hangs out with her new bestie, Iris.

Stella really liked "talking" to Becca. Thanks so much to Becca, Iris and aunt Kari for putting together a wonderful dinner and letting mom relax for a few minutes!

Little piggies discovered!

Stella discovered her feet today. She watched them for several minutes before reaching towards them. She smiled and "talked" while Mom played this little piggy.

Stella sleeps - a milestone!

Last night, June 4, Stella hit a most welcome sleep milestone of 8 hours overnight. 

When she did wake up this morning, she didn't cry but laid happily in her bassinet. Maybe this was Stella's 3 year wedding anniversary present to her parents.Very  thoughtful gift!

Notable quote from Colby

Did you hear that? "Her farts are so loud now it almost sounds like fabric ripping." 

6/3/14

Stella sleeps - compilation

Above: after finishing a bottle, Stella sleeps comfortable at Mom's side. She has now slept as many as 5 consecutive hours at night. Still waking up at least once during the night, but overall she is letting Mom and Dad get a little more sleep.

A hard day at the office. Time to grab some shut eye.

She likes to sleep with her hand in a fist as seen in this pic. Below: another hard day calls for an afternoon nap.

Sleeping here with her hands on top of each other, arms almost crossed. Mom and Dad enjoy listening to the sounds she makes while sleeping, the grunts, the coos and the peaceful sighs.

Sleeping soundly in the baby wrap pictured below. 

Catching some ZZZ's in her Dad's arms while enjoying the weather on the front porch

This is another good pic - hands clinched in a fist and her right arm appears to be supporting her head.