Lily's Baptism

We celebrated Lily's baptism on October 18th with family and friends. It was a beautiful part of the service and so special for Bob and I. She was so sweet for it, and funny. She loves having all the attention.

3 months old!

I can hardly believe that Lily is 3 months old. She celebrated her big day yesterday by spending the day at work with us. She is doing so many amazing things now. She loves to laugh and smile and enjoys having "conversations" with us. She is such a sweet and easy going little girl. She loves to be around the church office and never minds being held by any of the ladies at church. I can't wait to see what new things she does this month. It looks like she has her dad's hair though...but she's still so cute.

2 years and 1 baby later....

Last Tuesday, October 6th, Bob and I celebrated our 2nd anniversary. We have celebrated many special occasions at our favorite restaurant, Lucca, in Oakland. My all time favorite memory of this place is the very first time Bob and I ate there. We were dating and celebrated our first dating anniversary there and he told me he loved me! So needless to say it holds a very special place in my heart. But this time we got to celebrate with Lily. She got all dressed up and came out with us too! It was a little crazy bringing her with us, but so fun to celebrate as a family. So 2 year and 1 baby later and God continues to bless us.

2 months

Since the last time I wrote, Lily has turned 2 months, attended her first Sr. High and Jr. High youth groups and had a sleepover at her grandparents. At her 2 month appointment she gained weight and is now at 9 lbs 4.5 oz. and is measuring at 21.5 inches! It's funny she now is the size of our friends new born, who was born a moth after her. I will be going back to work on Oct.1st, even though I have already been doing work. I am excited to go back, but if I could have one wish, I would love to stay home and spend all my time with Lily. Though Bob and I are lucky in that we get to bring her to work with us. But the few days she has been there have been challenging. She does really good at youth group mainly cause I carry her around in her sling, but during the day she is very demanding and fussy while at church. So we'll have to figure all of that out as we go.

More importantly though, Lily has been smiling and laughing at us all the time now!!!! It is the most amazing thing to have your daughter look right at you and smile. Sometimes it's gas, but when it is just a true smile for me-it's an indescribable feeling.

Rare and Beautiful

Today I was reading in Proverbs while rocking Lily and read the perfect verse. Just sitting there thinking about those words, and looking at my beautiful daughter I couldn't help but know that she is the rare and beautiful treasure from God. Lily has brought so much joy and love to our home. We are so thankful for her.

By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. ~ Proverbs 24:3-4

Updates

We saw our doctors last week, whom we love (thanks Sparrs!!!), and Lily is doing great. She finally gained some real weight! She is now 7 lbs and 13 oz which is only in the 10th percentile, and she is 19.5 inches and is in the 3rd percentile. So she is just about the size of our friends new born! But the doctors are happy with her growth and we love our little girl.

1 MONTH

Today we celebrate Lily's 1 month. She is growing so fast and always surprising us with new and exciting things every day. This month has gone by so fast and we can't wait to see what she does next. She has been turning her head during "tummy time". She hates "tummy time" and without a doubt always spits up. She is amazing and perfect and I can't imagine living without her. What a gift.