Vermont!

We took our first vacation as a family of 3 last week, we went to Vermont.  We stayed in northern Vermont and had a nice, relaxing time.  Elizabeth did well in the car, and slept almost the whole way up and back home.  The weather when we got there was similar to home, but by Wednesday the temperature had dropped to the low 50s during the day.  While we were up there, we spent time in Montpelier, toured Ben and Jerry's, toured Cabot Cheese, and went to the Von Trapp Family Lodge.  Along with the tours, we ate way too much (especially maple sugar candy) and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.  We were a little late to see the fall colors in the northern part of the state, but as we drove south, the leaves were still on the trees. 

 

Our Tour Guide

 

Ben and Jerry's

Maple Sugar!!

 

Cabot Cheese

 

The actual post office in a general store in West Danville

 

We woke up one morning for the sunrise

 

Von Trapp Lodge

 

One of few covered bridges still around

Most of the trip.....

We got back from our trip on Friday night.  On Saturday morning I ran a 5k with some friends in Hoboken, called the HoBOOken run.  We dressed up for Halloween, along with many other runners.  It was beautiful weather, and the run was along the water, so we had such a nice view of Manhattan during our entire run.

 

My friend also found the picture below on instagram!

Here is one last picture that I took a while ago and just found.  I think it might be one of my all time favorites.



First Road Trip and Pumpkins!

Over a week ago we took our first road trip as a family of 3!  We only drove 3 hours to my parent's house, so it wasn't too far, but Elizabeth did great.  On the way to PA (we left Friday morning), we stopped once to feed and change E, she slept the entire way other than our stop.  Sunday morning on our way home, she slept the entire ride home, so we didn't stop at all.  It cracks me up that we packed more for a little baby than we did for both of us combined.

While we were at my parent's house, David and I went out on Friday night for sushi while my parent's babysat.  Saturday we went to the pumpkin patch, but it was so hot that we took pictures and got back in the car.  I can't believe it was in the 80s at the beginning of October!  Now I need to find a Halloween costume for her!

2 Months!!

Last Friday marked 2 months since Elizabeth was born!!  We had her 2 month appointment on Wednesday and she did so well!  She was due for 4 shots and one immunization that you "drink".  Usually 3 of the immunizations are combined, so babies are only given 2 actual shots along with the drink.  However, since there is a nationwide shortage of the combined vaccine, Elizabeth had to get 4 actual shots.  We debated whether or not to split it up, but decided to get all of them done at once instead of her having to go to the doctor again. 

Weight: 11lbs. 10oz
Length: 22 1/2 inches
Head: 39 1/2

We are still LOVING all the sleep we get every night!  Elizabeth goes to sleep anywhere from 9pm to 10pm and sleeps until about 7am.  She makes up for it during the day and eats every 1.5 to 2 hours!  The doctor said that since she sleeps so much at night, she eats more often during the day...right now I'll take the sleep!  During the day, there are lots of naps!  Right now, Elizabeth is usually only awake about 2 hours at a time before she sleeps again.  We get lots of smiles and she is started to grab her toys, along with playing independently a lot!  E enjoys when we read to her and loves staring up at lights.  During the time when David's parents were here, she was not taking a bottle.  But luckily, that did not last and David is giving her a bottle daily with no problems now.

Changes!

I feel like my baby is changing every single day!! 

Elizabeth is still a great sleeper.  She sleeps through the night, we usually put her to bed anywhere from 9:30pm -11:00pm and she sleeps until 7:00am-7:30am!  Most of the time she sleeps all night without waking up, but occasionally she will wake up around 4:30 to eat, and fall right back to sleep.  When we put her to bed, we usually just lay her down in her bed and she will look at the mobile and fall asleep on her own.  We are so fortunate to have such a great sleeper!  Elizabeth also LOVES her naps during the day, she still only stays up for about 2 hours at a time.  She is sleeping as I type this, and has been for 2.5 hours!

 

 

The play mat is a huge hit!   Unless she is hungry or needs a diaper change, Elizabeth is content just hanging out with her toys.  She has started to "play" more - by that I mean hitting her toys and kicking her legs.  The other day I looked down and she had rolled over on her side!  The mirror is also a huge hit!

 

 

 

We have finally started to see real smiles!  Since just yesterday, Elizabeth smiles every time David makes animal noises.  I was able to catch one on my phone, it's a little dark, but I will keep trying to get more!

 

 

David's parents were in town for the last two weeks, we had a great time and did a lot!  Elizabeth had her first boat trip and her first trip into the city.  She did really well considering she had to eat and get diaper changes in random places.  I had to change her diaper on two slanted chairs as the boat was going down the Hudson, on a bench in Central Park, and she ate in the lobby of a Marriott hotel, along with the gym of another Marriott.  (Long story short we were on the meeting level of the hotel to find a bathroom and one of the employees let us in the health club to use the bathroom there, and since no one was in the gym, I decided to make use out of the weight bench and feed her;))

 

Boat Ride on the Hudson

 



First Path Ride

Shopping in NYC

On the Boat

Times Square

While David's parents were visiting, we ate lots of good food, relaxed, and enjoyed the beautiful weather.

 

 

 

 





 



Company!

Elizabeth has been spoiled with company!  Last week we had Kara, Kevin and Jill visit, and Elizabeth never has a shortage of people to hold her and take care of her!  She has been spoiled...although you can't really spoil a newborn, can you?  :)  She loved meeting her Uncle Kevin and Auntie Kara, and of course seeing Auntie Jill again.

 

 

 

Kara had a birthday while they were here, it was on Sunday, September 1st.  Happy Birthday Auntie Kara!  She shared her birthday with Elizabeth's 4 week birthday!  The morning of her birthday, Jill, Kara and I went out to breakfast, while Kevin and David stayed home with Elizabeth and watched Liverpool.  I am looking a little rough in the pic below.

 

 



My friends from Georgia sent Ellie a few outfits, here is one of them...more for David's benefit;)  The onesie is a bit hard to read in the pics, but it says "Me and my dad love Liverpool".  The outfit is adorable, but the teacher in me is annoyed by the improper grammar..since it should say My dad and I :)

 

 



 



 

 

Here is what happens when you let Jill and Kara babysit;)

 





 

 

Everyday Elizabeth changes...it is amazing how she is able to grab her toys now, she is very content sitting in her bouncy seat just grabbing at her toys.  She also LOVES her mobile over her crib, her eyes are adorable as they go around and around to follow it. 

 

On a different note, I signed up for a 5k with some friends at the end of October...which means I need to get motivated and get back to the gym.  David said he plans to hang out at the end of the 1st mile since I may not make it any further;)