Adri and friends

So, I'm trying to get Adriyana used to being and eventually sleeping in her crib instead of the bassinet in our bedroom. I'm not sure when it'll happen (because I'm a chicken) but for now she loves to stare up at her mobile surrounded by all her stuffed animals. (no dolls haha)

Our lil pRiNcEsS

Ten weeks old

Haha, she looks a little frightened in this pic...but still cute!

oooh...

It's amazing how much more aware Adriyana is getting of her surroundings. She just stares intently at the toy bar above her bouncy seat...batting and kicking away. Sometimes when she hears Jared or I talking, she'll look around to find where we are. Or follow us with her eyes when we walk by. And give a big gummy smile when we talk to her....melts my heart!

Nine weeks old

This week Adriyana had her 2 month check up. She weighed in at 10lb 6oz and is 23 1/4" long...getting to be a big girl! She was given 4 shots in her legs and boy did she scream like a banshee. My poor baby!

My mom came over on Friday to spend the day with us.We had fun dressing up Adri in the sunflower outfit she had bought her. Ha, she'll probably hate this picture when she gets older!!

A few random pictures

Cutie pie!



Too cool for school....

South Carolina....eight weeks old

This week we drove down to Greenville, South Carolina and visited with Adriyana's Uncle Brandon, Aunt Ashley (who is expecting another little girl in May) and cousin Aleeza. We had an enjoyable time with them checking out the area and soaking up the warmer weather. Aleeza loooved her new little cousin (Baby, Baby is what she called her) and showed this by planting kisses on her every chance she got...so cute! Jared and I took Adri for a walk at the Falls Park which was the first time she's been exposed to the outside. At home it has been snowing and cold her whole life!

Seven weeks old

Looks like her daddy....but has her mommy's blue eyes.



Catching fliezzzzz

Six weeks old

Napping in Mommy & Daddy's bed.....

Waiting to go over to Grandma & Grandpa Sergeant's house to see them and Aunty Alissa....

And here's Adri with her Aunty Alissa....

Five weeks old

With this picture you can tell Adriyana really started to fill out....look at those chubby lil cheeks!!

Mommy's girl

Four weeks old

Adri just started to smile this week...though they were few and far between.

Three weeks old

This week I dressed Adriyana up and took her out to meet my WCIC family and my moms co-workers. It was so much fun introducing her to everyone and nice to get out of the house and drive for the first time since she was born! Ever notice how women flock and turn to mush around babies?!

Two weeks old

Adriyana is already promoting world peace!



She was (and still is) such a wonderful baby...rarely cried and slept A LOT!

Here is Adri having her first "real" bath.

She's going to be a boxer......haha!

One week old

The first week was kind of stressful. We had to take Adriyana back to the hospital twice after her two day check up because she developed jaundice. Thankfully the levels were never high enough to have to readmit her but it was still a little scary. After she started nursing well things went more smoothly....though with that I developed a huge lack of sleep! Welcome to Motherhood huh?!

Family

With the arrival of Adriyana, there are a lot of "firsts" on my side of the family. My parents are now grandparents. I can't thank them enough for all they've done for us and for Adri. My mom was right by my side helping to coach (along with Jared) when Adriyana was born while my dad was lending his support as "the man behind the curtain" :-) I love them so much!

Then we have Adri's Great Great Grandparents. I am so thankful that they are able to share the joy of having Adriyana in our lives. They are just smitten with her!

We also have Adriyana's new Great Grandparents....they have yet to meet her but I'm sure can't help but to be in love with her already!!

Here is Grandma Abbott holding her newest of three (and soon to be four) grandaughters.

The new addition

Adriyana Elizabeth Abbott was born January 8th, 2007 at 7:39 pm. She weighed 6lb 10oz and was 20" long. I was in labor for about 6 1/2 hours....the whole experience was one of the hardest but most rewarding ever!

Here we go....

I've finally decided that I need to take the time and start blogging. That way everyone can keep updated and so I don't have to send out a bazillion emails with pictures each week :) Well, this might take a little while to get caught up so bare with me!!