Monday, April 29, 2013

Growing too fast!


Everyone warned me that my baby would grow way too fast. "Make sure you cuddle them, because they grow up in a flash!!" I suppose I always knew she would, but, holy man. It's going by WAY TOO QUICKLY! I panic on a weekly basis, worrying that will miss a milestone, or that I'll forget to write something down. I just stare at her, and try and take in what she looks and sounds like! It really is amazing to watch a baby learn and grow. In many ways I wish she would stay a little baby forever.

Renne is just about 10 weeks old already! I can hardly even believe it! She is so responsive and getting more and more vocal. She coos and makes the cutest noises when I talk to her. She loves to stick out her tongue and play with it. She has the cutest smile and is smiling all the time. She has been sleeping through the night for 3 weeks already! We worked hard to get her on a schedule, and now she will sleep anywhere from 6-8 hours at night. I am so proud of her. Every morning I kiss her and squeeze her and tell her "Good job, mommy is so proud!" - and mommy is so thankful! She has gained over 3 pounds since she was born, and has grown 4 inches! She is very long and tall, like her daddy, for her weight. Ladies and gents, we have a mini-Tim on our hands!! I don't think he minds at all. That boy is obsessed with this little girl!

Here are some 1 MONTH Pictures:






She loves to smile right before I take the pic, and then make a stink eye at me when I take it. Little stinker. Doesn't like photo shoots. Again, just like her dad!!



And here's some 2 MONTH Pictures:





The key is getting her to stay still!! She's so squirmy!


Someone said she looks like me in this picture, so naturally, I had to post it. ;)

That's more like it, Renni! 






Surprise Trip to Banff

This April 11 marked our 4th Anniversary!! Tim told me he was making plans for us, and honestly, I figured maybe we would go out for dinner or something. When he handed me the envelope with our hotel confirmation, I was totally stunned! Mostly because he made the plans when Renne was just a few weeks old, and I was surprised he was so confident we would be able to travel. But Renne is a really great baby, and while she is still small, the timing was perfect! 

We had such a great time away. It was so great to enjoy being outside and to get away from the city. It was just what we needed. Renne was a dream! She did so well. She pretty much slept whenever we needed her to be sleeping! We even got to hit up the hot tub, with her sleeping next to us in her carseat. We were able to do pretty much everything we wanted. Good job baby girl!

Our first family vacation - what a perfect way to celebrate our anniversary!





Strollers are the best inventions!


Snug as a bug.

With Daddy

With Mommy


Family picture!

Tim with his favourite little girl. She loves to snuggle with her Daddy.


Our view


Thanks for the escape, Timmy!

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Bath Time


Renne loves Bath time! She calms right down as soon as I put her in the warm water. She loves to look around, it's so much fun to watch her. She has been smiling so much lately! I love that she looks up at me, knows its me, and smiles. Melts my heart. 

I love these pictures of her!







So peaceful after her bath. Check out that spiky hair!!

Haha I just love this girl!!!

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Renne's Blessing/Easter Party!


 EASTER was a big party for us this year! 
We blessed Renne on Easter Sunday, and had tons of family and friends come to visit! It was a blast, and we were so happy to see everyone!

I will let the pictures speak for themselves.
 

All ready to go! 

I love her peaceful face when she's asleep! I couldn't figure out how to rotate this picture!

Cuddles with Nana

Cuddles with Papa
I'm loving this Allan expression! 





Baby Renne and Grandma McConnell

Renni and Grandma

"Oooh Grandma, I'm so happy you're back!!"


Papa, Auntie Kim and Uncle Seth

 
Tonnes of yummy food!! 





With Auntie Julie 

 
Adorable cousin Hayley

Renni's First Easter Egg hunt!!! 
Had to be indoors thanks to this lovely Edmonton weather! Too much snow!

Hunting for eggs with Daddy




"Daddy, why am I carrying this basket around??"

Renne is the youngest, so she got to go first!


She found lots! ;) 


He's maybe just a little bit proud of her.

My Grandparents surprised us and came all the way from Chilliwack, BC to see us!! It made the weekend that much better!

With the Whidden Crew who could make it! 


With the Low Family (minus Auntie Bry who was in London - lucky duck!)


She just couldn't keep her eyes open for our family pick. We'll keep her anyway ;) 


HAPPY EASTER
- Love the Whiddens -