bath time

Ok...so technically this wasn't her first bath, but let's call it the first successful bath. When her umbilical cord was attached, we only sponge bathed her...which we are not calling a bath. Once her cord fell off...we attempted a real bath. This was close to a diaster. It ended up with Dave and I arguing, Josie wailing, and poop everywhere. But tonight, what a different story. She actually enjoyed it, I think. There was little crying and no feces. So...a success!!

well, there was a little bit of crying at the end...she was cold.

Go CARDS!!!

Today was Josie's first experience at a Cardinal game, well the first one outside of the womb. Originally, Dave and I bought a Pujols Pack of tickets with no games in July. Because we did not know when she would make her appearance. August is a different story. We are attending two games this month and one in October. And if we make the playoffs, then more are to come.

The day started really hot and muggy. We did not expect it to be this hot, notice I am in pants.

The decision was then to strip Josie down to a diaper and move seats. Dave and I knew that the very top row in the stadium had the best air flow. There is a constant breeze which helped greatly. Here she is on my lap only in the Cards bib and a diaper.

Then, she started to cry. I was feeding under a blanket and changing diapers on my lap. It was just easier to do it this way, then walking down the stairs and finding another spot.

As Josie was resting peacefully, the temperature dropped and the rain took over. Within minutes, rain was coming down...hard. In a spilt second, we had her back in her onesie and wrapped in a blanket. We were under a overhang but still did get a bit wet. I had the blanket protecting our fronts and Dave had the changing pad held up over our backs, keeping us dry from behind. This continued for about an hour. Close family time to say the least.

The game then continued, but we all knew another line of storms was coming. We watched two innings and sure enough...as we were trying to leave the rain started to pour. I took off running with the baby towards the staircase, with Dave following close behind. We had to wait out another storm. As it let up, we were able to make it to the car, but once we were safe...yes, it happened again. More rain!!

What an eventful first game for Josephine. But, they got the win, eventually. We had a blast!!

the first 3 weeks

People have been asking, and here thery are...updates on Josie.

Since we came home, life has been eventful. Dave and I never imagined that we would go through that many diapers!!! We are at awe each time he takes out a huge trashbag full of poop. Who knew one little tiny thing could do that!! The most asked questioned is, "How is she sleeping?" Well, ok is the answer. She, and I, have had some rough nights. But, for the most part, she sleeps 2-3-ish hours inbetween feedings. I am brestfeeding, so I take the brunt of the night work. Plus, Dave is back at work, so I try to let him sleep. But once I go back to school...he is on at night.

But through the diapers and the nights without sleep, she is the most beautiful gift we have ever recieved. God blesses us everyday and in many ways, but she takes the cake.

On the drive home from the hospital.

When we got home. She then proceeded to take the biggest dump as of yet. It dirtied her entire outfit. Oh-my, what a mess it was.

The rest are just adorable life pictures.

A yawn that can bring you to your knees. Too cute for words.

Daddy and Josie fell asleep together.

Her shirt says, "I'm Adorable"...even when she is mad.

Check out those lips.

Josie and Roxie. Just ignore my hand.

She is our Lucky Duck!

Look at her hands...she is praying.