Week update and Raegan's Blessing

On Tuesday Raegan had her one month check-up. She weighed in at a happy and healthy 10 pounds 6 ounces (60th percentile) and was 22.5 inches long (75th percentile). The doctor said she's perfect and is doing great. Everyone keeps saying she's going to be tall and so far they are right. My favorite is her long fingers and toes (see previous photos). Today was Raegan's blessing. Derek gave a beautiful blessing despite being a little nervous. He's such a great dad; so thoughtful and loving. We were lucky enough to have our families come into town for the weekend. Grandma and Granpda Adams and Great Grandma and Grandpa Hendrix made the trip. Grandma and Grandpa Johnson and Aunts Ali and Emily also came. On Saturday we all hung out at Lori's cousin's home here in town. They were nice enough to let us use their home while they were out of town for the weekend. We ate, swam in the pool, watched football (Nevada was embarrased by Notre Dame, but at least BYU came through with a more entertaining game and the W) , and ate some more. It was a nice relaxing weekend. Derek goes back to school on Tuesday and I officially start my new adventures in "stay-at-home motherhood." Wish me luck! This week my two goals are to address and mail Raegan's baby announcements and finish my last couple of cases for work. If I wait any longer the announcement won't even look like her. I figure if I post my intentions here I'm more likely to follow through. We'll see!

The cutest little Wolfpack fan. Maybe we'll have better luck next week.

Family pictures after the blessing

Wow! Four generations

Raegan in her cute blessing dress. The blanket was made by Delva Schank and was the same one used for my blessing.

Raegan's Funny Faces

This week we've posted some of Raegan's cutest faces. These are our favorites. Raegan is getting so big so fast. We go to the doctor Tuesday for her one month check-up (she'll actually be exactly 6 weeks old that day). We can't wait to see how big she is. To us she already seems to have grown so much. We think she weighs at least 9 to 10 pounds; it seems she eats enough to weigh at least 15 pounds! She's getting better at the sleeping thing everyday which has Mom very excited (Dad has been blessed with the gift of sleeping through her crying, but that's a good thing since he has to go back to school in a week). Raegan is such a strong little girl. We think she has pretty good control of her head for her age, but we don't really have anything to compare to. If we leave her awake in her crib for more than a few minutes she can "scoot" the length of her crib and turn in circles. Next Sunday we will be blessing Raegan and our families are coming into town. We are so excited to see everyone again so soon.

Earlier in the week Raegan had her first play date with Sammy (daughter of Mom's friend Jamie and her husband Andy). Raegan and Sammy were born just two days apart. This was the first of many fun times together while we are here in Vegas. These were the only two pictures I took; I promise to take better ones next time.

Raegan's friend Sammy Kelvington.

Raegan is 1 Month Old

One month ago we welcomed Raegan into our family. It sounds so cliche but we can't even remember what life was like before she came, and don't know what we would do without her. She is so much fun to have around and we feel so lucky to have her in our lives. We're still trying to figure out this parenting stuff but there are a few things we've figured out so far:

Raegan loves being held. Hopefully we haven't spoiled her too much, but sometimes we can't help but cuddle her and give her lots of kisses. When she's not being held she twitches like crazy which is cute to watch, but almost always causes Raegan to wake herself up and cry. During the 6 hour road trip to and from Utah Mom had to hold Raegan's hands while in her car seat the whole trip so she would continue sleeping. The minute Mom let go she would cry right away. How precious is that? Raegan is also starting to sleep better at night which has Mom and Dad very excited. Last night she only woke up twice and went back to sleep each time. Yeah! Raegan is very strong. She can kick herself around in a circle on the floor with her skinny little legs. When she is awake she loves to sit up and see the world.

She loves taking naps with both Mommy and Daddy.

And Reagan really likes taking bubble baths. She stops crying the minute she's in the warm water.

First Family Vacation

Raegan puckered out after a long drive home from Park City. She did amazingly well in the car; unfortunately for Mom and Dad that meant she was awake most of the night. Oh well, something had to give. This is where we stayed in Park City. It was very nice to say the least.

You may not be able to tell, but the place felt like the Taj Mahal. It had every bell and whistle imaginable.

The happy little family. Derek got his face fried the day before at the the mountain resort. As usual Mom got no sun whatsoever.

Raegan all geared up and ready to go for a walk in her stroller. Unfortunately it ended as soon as it started because it started raining and thundering. This was the only time she left the condo the whole trip. Grandpa Adams just had back surgery and was stuck in the condo most of the trip so Raegan kept him company and allowed Mom and Dad to get out on their own for a few trips. Thanks Grandpa!

During our trip Aunt Jeanne, Julie, Lisa, and Baby Adalynn came to visit. Aren't the babies so cute in their matching strawberry outfits? This is the best picture of Raegan who has a hard time staying still long enough to take a picture. She is constantly moving and twitching.

More Pictures

Raegan's First Bath - with the help of Grandma Johnson. She really likes her baths most of the time. Family Photo.

Raegan with Aunt Ali.

Raegan and Dad.

Raegan with Aunt Emily.

Raegan with Grandpa Johnson.

The outfit Raegan wore to church for the first time.

Isn't she cute!

First appointment with Dr. Laura one week after she was born. Raegan weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces. At her follow-up appointment two days later Raegan gained 5 ounces. At her two week check-up she weighed exactly 8 pounds and was a perfect little girl.

Raegan after her first sponge bath which she really enjoyed.

Raegan and Mommy.

Raegan has long fingers just like her mom and long toes just like her dad.

Raegan with Aunt Whitney and Uncle Cody

Raegan in her bouncer which she's not a huge fan of at this time. Raegan wants to be held constantly and I mean constantly. She spends most nights cuddled in Mom's arm in the recliner (which is a total life saver).

Raegan's going home from the hospital outfit.

First trip in the car seat. Going home from the hospital.

Raegan amd Daddy.

Raegan with Grandpa Adams.

Raegan and Mom (who has finally showered and put on some makeup).