Let's Celebrate!

We had Aunt Jessie and Uncle Eric over to celebrate their engagement. Just us and them, it was so nice. They have really grown into a beautiful couple. We are so happy for the two of them. They have set the date and are now beginning on working on the plans for the big day. For those of you that have had a wedding recently, you would understand all too well the anxiety they are having trying to plan the perfect wedding without breaking the bank. One of Jessie's friends is an event planner so they are getting some really great ideas from her. Jessie has found her dress (we think) and is planning to try it on this Thursday. She has such a hot body I don't know how anything could look bad on her. I will keep you all updated on the planning for the big day. Here are some pics from that night.

I made Jessie and Eric a cake. Jessie's fav color is purple so I made purple icing. Eric does not like chocolate so we did a strawberry cake for him. It was yummy! You can kind of see my frosting skills on the right. I wrote their initials all over the cake, I can totally do their wedding cake. (HaHa)

What a wonderful night!

4 Days old already!!!

Ella has now been home for 2 nights and 3 days. Throughout that time there have been lots of visitors and changes in daily routines. The first day home Gama and Pop Pop came by to help out with a few things. Gama was busy straighting up and hanging out with Ella as Mommie and Daddy tried to sleep and adjust to this new life. Pop Pop helped out with keeping Ella occupied. Mike and I tried to nap but it did not work, we were too excited about Ella to sleep and could not take our eyes off our little girl.

Uncle Freddy also came over with a huge teddy bear for Ella and the most beautiful white and yellow roses for her Mommie! He is such a sweet heart. He held Ella for a few minutes and then was on his way. It was so nice to see him!

Later that night Uncle Danny and Auntie Shelly came over to hang out and visit with their new niece. That night Mike and I slept a grand total of 2 hours!! Yippie! Apparently we were supposed to be supplementing with formula. Nobody told us! Poor Ella was not getting enough to eat. She had not peed since the morning before and she was a little yellow. We immediately called the doctors and headed in for an appointment. We then had to take her in to get checked for Jaundice. A few hours later we received a call from the doctor that she was OK and did not have Jaundice but if she did not pee by the next morning then we would need to take her to Mercer Hospital. We were so scared!

On our way to the docs.

Ella's first sponge bath at home! She loved it.

That night Grandma and Grandpa came over and gave us dinner and presents. They also allowed us to take a much needed nap! It was so wonderful to see them and have them here with Ella. Grandpa put together the travel swing for us which is now in our bedroom just in case we need it in the middle of the night.

Her second nights sleep was so much better! She woke up every 2 hours to be feed but would go back to sleep right away. After her 4 am feeding she slept for 4 entire hours!! We love the Papasan chair, that is where we put her after the 4am feeding. What a lifesaver! We were so nervous when we went to check her diaper to see if there was pee. When we opened the diaper we were so excited!! PEE!! She has been doing well and her next doctors appointment is Monday.

Gama and Pop Pop stopped by this afternoon to show us Pop Pop's new car. He got rid of the truck and sprung for a minivan. It is a fire engine red Chrysler Pacifica! Very fancy he got all the bells and whistles. Since I have been pumping everyone has been able to join in on feeding Ella. This is Pop Pop burping Ella after Gama fed her.

Ella tested out her swing today and loves it. She said it is so comforting that she could stay in it all day!