Park Invasion

Daddy's on vacation this week!  That means he gets to spend all day, every day with me!  This is so awesome! :) I love Daddy!!

To celebrate, we went on my first picnic in the park.  It was a very eye-opening experience. :) I got to feel a few rain drops and see the ducks and the river. :)  Mommy and daddy ate lunch while I took in all the sights.

Then, we took a nice stroll around the park and I got to see all the tall trees and buildings.  That park is HUGE!  At the end, Daddy introduced me to the playground and even took me for a ride on a tire swing!  I can't wait to go back (even though it was muddy).

Swing Time - Daddy & Me

I can't wait to see what other fun things I get to do with my Daddy this week!

Time with Auntie

OK so I'm not that consistent when it comes to this blogging thing, but I have a good excuse!  It's hard work being a baby!  There's all this eating and playing and learning and sleeping -- and let's not forget about the required quota of dirty diapers.  Sheesh!

But I got to take a break from all that today!  Mommy and Grandma took me down to Aunt Suzanne's house in Columbus for a girls' day out!  I finally got to see Auntie's house and play there.  Auntie even fed me a bit. :)

The main reason we went down was to get new clothes to wear to the wedding coming up soon for Aunt Carrie and Uncle Matt.  We looked all over Findlay but nothing was just right.  So we went to Polaris and spent all day.  Boy can my family shop!  I ended up taking lots of naps in the stroller cause there was so much to look at I got sleepy!  Mommy did find me two new dresses to wear for the rehearsal and to the wedding.  Plus I picked out two new dresses for mommy as well.  I made her pick out her own work clothes -- I'm not overly excited about her leaving me to go back to work. :(

The highlight of the trip?  We went to the Cheesecake Factory!  I got to look at Mommy's piece of Chocolate Rasperry Truffle, but she wouldn't let me have nay yet - poopy on her!  She says I need to be older to eat cheesecake. :(

After shopping we went back to Aunt Suzanne's for some more food and play time before heading for home.  It was a fun day but I was so happy to see Daddy!

Heading to the mall!



Eyeing up the cheesecake -- some day!!

Fully tummy after a hard day of shopping!

Play time at Auntie's house!

My first big trip to Columbus!

Lexi's Baptism

Hi again!  I haven't been as faithful writing letters lately, but I've been very busy.  It's a lot of effort learning how the world works.

So on Saturday (6/16/12) I was 8 weeks old.  I celebrated with Meemaw who came for the weekend.  We were also busy preparing for a big party! 

8 weeks old

I was baptized here at Mommy's church on Sunday (6/17/12).  It must be a big deal because we had a dinner and cake and ice cream afterwards!

First we went into the church where it was COLD!  Then Mommy and Grandma made me all pretty in a white lacy dress.  I must be a bit of a tom boy because I wasn't a huge fan of the dress.  We got to go up to the front of the church which is father than I've ever been before.  After that, I don't remember much cause I fell asleep.  In fact, Mommy says I slept right through all this water and other smelly stuff they put on me.


Baptism - Godparents and Parents

Cold Water!!

Parents, Grandparents and Great Grandma D

Afterwards we had a big party at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Everyone came, including my new godparents Aunt Suzanne and Mr. Reid.

It was a lot of people and after awhile I just couldn't take it anymore. Mommy and Grandpa had to take me to a back room.  I got to spend some quality time with Daddy for his first Father's Day. 

First Father's Day - Me and Daddy

I was exhausted from getting passed around. I ended up sleeping a LONG time after Mommy and Daddy took me home.

Meemaw was wonderful and stayed until the following day, so I got to play with her at night and again in the morning. I miss seeing her!

Six Weeks Old!

Six weeks old!



Lexi @ 6 weeks

Today was quite an exciting day!  First, Mommy and Grandma took me shopping for a new outfit.  I get to wear an adorable white dress for my Baptism in two weeks.  We got to go to the mall again and I could people watch while Mommy and Grandma debated between the pretty frocks.

I also got to go to Church with Mommy for the first time today.  Normally I stay home and drive Daddy nuts until Mommy gets home to feed me.  This time I got to drive Mommy nuts in front of a whole bunch of people.  All things considered I was very well behaved.  Mommy didn't have to take me out once, although she did have to feed me a bottle halfway through.  I even got to go up with Mommy in line and see that big head guy -- I think she called him the priest.  He was very nice and gave me a blessing.

When we got home, my parents ate dinner while I napped -- it had been a pretty tiring day!  I was up for one more outing, though.  We went for a short walk.  Unfortunately, Mommy and Daddy are babies and had to cut it short cause it was "too cold".  I don't know what they were talking about.  I was pretty comfy in my stroller and blanket.

Just another day in the life of Lexi Grace.

A Day of Outings

Boy was today busy -- I'm definitely going to sleep well tonight.  Maybe I'll even make it 4 hours straight!

We woke up early today as my tummy was rumbling and I needed something in my belly.  After a cozy morning, Mommy told me we were taking a car ride to the doctor's office.  He's really nice and I like going to see him -- or at least I did!  I don't know what he did to my tongue but it hurt!  Mommy couldn't watch.  He said it would help me to nurse better and I'm all about getting my food so it's probably worth it.  After a few minutes I felt back to normal and it was back napping to prepare for later.

Mommy and I came home then (yeah another car ride!) and we both had lunch.  Then Grandma came over and helped me get all pretty for my one month pictures!  I put on a brand new outfit and even tried on the tart hat my Aunt Suzanne mad me.  Mommy, Grandma and I headed over to this new place called Sears so I could pose for the camera.  I wasn't really feeling my best today, though, and that bright light they kept flashing in my face made me mad!  All in all, Mommy says we got some good shots.

After the pictures were taken, I hopped back into my stroller and we went shopping -- my first shopping trip ever!  Mommy needed some new clothes cause apparently her old ones still don't fit.  I don't know what she's talking about.  She's smaller than I've ever seen her but then I don't have a large time line to work with.

Anyways, we went shopping at the mall and Kohls for Mommy's clothes as well as a birthday present for Aunt Suzanne.  They said I was a good little shopper.  Mommy said it was a tiring day but I felt great!  Then again, I slept most of the time in my comfy stroller.

As a perfect end to the day, Daddy came home earlier than normal and we got to snuggle on the couch.  Then, all three of us went for another nice long walk in the evening.  Another snack and it's off to bed for me!

Good Night, Big World!

Meeting More Family

There are so many people to meet in this new world!  I'm a month old and still finding new friends to snuggle with.

Today I got to meet my Uncle Matt and Aunt Carrie.  Apparently Uncle Matt lives pretty far away so it took him longer to get here to see me.  I enjoyed being cuddled so much!  They're both awesome and kept me nice and warm and loved for hours. :)

After they left I really needed some cuddle time with Mommy -- new family is awesome but I missed Mommy's snuggles.  To reward her I gave her my first smiles.  She's always smiling at me so I figured I would return the favor.  It felt so good to smile back -- just something about turning up the cheeks that makes you feel all warm and cozy inside.

I wonder how many more people I'm going to meet in my life time.  Mommy says I have a long time ahead of me and will never run out of new people or experiences.  I can't imagine there being more people out there as so many have already come around to love me!

Me and Uncle Matt

Me and Aunt Carrie

Roadtrip!

So for Mother's Day Mommy and Daddy took me on my first road trip!  I got to go to Great Grandma D's house over in Tiffin.  They say the day was for moms, but I sure got most of the attention.  I don't think I was put down even once except when I needed a diaper change. *sheepish look*

I got all dressed up in a lady bug outfit to go visit everyone -- I had to look my best so they'd see how cute I am!  There were a few faces I hadn't met before but some of them seemed familiar from my first week or so.

Me and Aunt Suzanne

Me and Godfather Reid

Me and Great Aunt Connie

Me and Great Uncle Tony

Oh and since it was Mother's Day I had my personal shopper (Daddy) help me pick out a present for Mommy -- a locket where she can put pictures of me to have with her always. :)

Tonight we also got to Skype with Meemaw and my Uncle Matt -- I'm going to meet him next week to and my soon-to-be Aunt Carrie.

Ever-Expanding World

So, yesterday was Daddy's birthday and apparently they decided to go somewhere without me!  How rude!  I did help mom bake the cake after all -- at least I let her bake it without interrupting.

However, this did mean I got to spend some quality time with my Grandma and Grandpa -- and I got to go see where they live!!  Up until now I thought they just appeared and disappeared whenever I needed some snuggling.  It was so cool to take a car ride and then spend a few hours in a new place.  This world must be bigger than I know. :)  There were lots of pictures taken and I didn't have to sit by myself hardly at all.  Mommy and Daddy came back too quickly - I was enjoying all the attention and cuddles.

Today, Daddy put together my new stroller and we actually got to take it out for a test ride tonight!  Mommy couldn't walk very far yet, but we did make it around the block.  It was so much fun!  It went by way too fast though cause I fell asleep and didn't really get to see everything there was out there, but there's always tomorrow!

Ciao for now!
Lexi

Lexi the Sprout

My Auntie Sue sent me a present yesterday!  She loves to knit and now I give her an excuse to make cute little things.  Apparently, most baby patterns are based on food or plants, but that's just fine with me!  I dressed up as a little sprout yesterday!

Two weeks old and I'm already more stylin' than my Mommy and Daddy! :)

I'm Growing!

Mommy and Grandma D took me to the doctor man again today, but this time he didn't poke or prod me at all.  The nurse just put me on a big metal thingy.  Apparently I've gained 14 oz since last Friday!  Now I'm 7 lb 13 oz, which Mommy says is good and means that I'm growing.  I got to ride in a car again too, which is totally fun!

I'm looking forward to this weekend when Meemaw comes to visit.  I haven't seen her since I was born and I miss her!  I hope she's up for some good cuddle and snuggle time.  I may have grown into one of the outfits she bought me.  I'll need to look my best when she arrives.  Mommy just hopes I don't spit up on the new outfit before Meemaw gets to see me in it.

Daddy's home from work and doesn't have to go back for a couple of days.  I miss him when he's not home.  Mommy's great and all, but Daddy's snuggles are special.  I'm going to try talking him out of this whole work thing so he can stay home with me all the time.

Well, that's all from me today -- 13 days old!

One Week Down!

Hello World!  Mommy and Daddy say it has been a WHOLE WEEK since I swam towards the light, but it seems like FOREVER to me.  I have to say, this life really isn't bad at all.  I can sleep whenever and wherever I want, I get room service for food and I don't even have to change my own diapers.  Plus, people fuss over me and tell me how sweet and perfect I am.  At first I was scared it wouldn't be as nice out here as it was inside Mommy's belly, but I have to say I'm lovin' life!

Here's a picture Mommy took of me yesterday on my one week birthday.  I don't think she managed to capture my good side as well as she could, but she's new to this whole mothering thing so I'm going to give her a break.