One Month Old!

Happy Birthday Justin!

Today you are turning 28

Mommy and Lily think you are really great

We hope today and all year through

You feel the love we have for you

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!  

We love you and appreciate everything you do for our family!

Go Fight Win!

Despite the loss, Lily was in high spirits cheering on UNI.

Go Panthers!

Funny Face

Takin' A Stroll

Wow, it was gorgeous outside today!  We decided we get out the stroller and take Lily for her first spin around the neighborhood.  

 Here's what Lily thought of the ride.  Relaxation!

What a great dad :)

Momma takes a turn

Hopefully we'll get a lot more opportunities to get the stroller out in the next few weeks.  It's nice to get some fresh air after this ridiculous winter we've had!

2 Week Check-up

We neglected to take our camera, but here is an update on Lily's stats:

• Weight - 8lbs 2 oz = 50th percentile; When we went in for our initial appointment with the pediatrician, she weighed 7 lb 5 oz.  That's up 13 oz. in a little over a week folks!  Our girl is growing like a weed. :)
• Length - 20.5" = 50th percentile; She's grown 1/2 in. since we left the hospital.  At this rate, she could pass her Mommy up by the time she's five.

Everything else checked out great too!  It's crazy to think her next appointment won't be until May.  We'll be anxious to see all the milestones she'll hit between now and then!

First Bath

We knew from the bath experience in the hospital that she was not a big fan, but at 12 days old we figured it was time!

Pretty much as expected - she does not like being exposed!

After Daddy washed her hair, all is right with the world.

 See guys I clean up good.

Trying out for "Million Dollar Baby" the sequel.

Silly Dog

Despite the new baby, Jax still thinks he owns the place......

Must Read for Parents

I read this post that I just loved about things we want for our children - happiness not being one of them.  I related so much to what the author of this blog was saying that I just have to share it!  I highly recommend checking it out when you have the time.

Pictures Galore

Since I slacked in updating our blog for a few days, I thought I would post a mini gallery of photos to show what we've been up to since Lily's been born.  Enjoy!

My first cry

Alert and checking things out in Daddy's arms

Me and Mommy finally together!

This new way of footprinting meant no black ink on her little feet - pretty cool!

Already sporting her first set of Pumas

One of our favorites

Kisses don't come sparingly around here

 Daddy gives his fair share too

She'll have someone wrapped around her finger, dontchya think?

Our first family of three photo

 Rarin' to go in my going-home outfit

Headed home from the hospital

 Thanks Scott & Liz for the warm welcome!

Jax meets Lily for the first time

 Snuggle time with Grandma 

Snoozin' with Daddy, one of her favorite pasttimes

Lily gets her first manicure!

All dolled up with one of her funny expressions :)  

What a blessing we've been given!

Introducing....

Lily Maren Jones!  Our sweet daughter was born on Wednesday, March 3rd at 12:43 pm.  We thought this was pretty cool because she has Justin's birth month (March) and my birth date (3rd).  She really kept us on our toes with how the whole birth experience turned out but I made sure to tell her that she was worth every second of it!  I think I could just sit and stare at her adorable little face for hours but I'll let you be the judge....

Hard to resist isn't she? :)

We'd love for her to meet all of our family and friends so please stop by anytime!  In the meantime, I think I'll get back to kissing those little cheeks some more.....