Congratulations Kate & Andrew!!!

I just wanted to congratulate our cousins Kate and Andrew (bride and groom in this picture) on their upcoming bundle of joy!! They are expecting a little boy or girl (it's a surprise) on July 11th.  Congratulations you two! :)

Newborn Picture Session

My Wonderful Family...

I always say when someone does something nice for you, it shouldn't go unnoticed. I want everyone to know I have the absolute best family ever!! They have been so helpful with the baby.  My mom cooks, cleans, does our laundry, and feeds and takes care of the baby for me.  It's wonderful.  Since RJ is back at work full-time, I don't want him to wake up for the nighttime feedings.  My mom (and dad) or my sister Amber rotate night duty so I can get some sleep.  Last night my sister did both the 12 and 3am feedings for me... do I have it great or what?? I actually got 7 hours of sleep in a row! That's unheard of, right? Aunt Ammy is so great with Campbell and I'm so lucky to have such a caring sister.

Most nights my mom stays with us.  There is something to say for mothers.  She is constantly doing something for me.  You think about it-- when you have your first date... who is there waiting up for you?? When you are planning your dream wedding-- who do you want to help you?? When you are sick-- who do you want to take care of you?? When you have a baby-- who do you want to be there to help you?? It's your mom. No one can take her place-- not your mother-in-law or even best friend.  A girl just wants her own mom.  Someone who knows you inside and out.  Who loves you unconditionally.  Someday Campbell will want me (hopefully).

My dad has been great also.  I mean, most dads don't help but mine does! He cleans our house, makes my bed, and helps feed the baby. Not to mention is constantly picking up after RJ (RJ should pick up his own stuff!). I feel so blessed. RJ and I don't know how good we have it.  It's going to be a rude awakening when they go back to Coleman.  A very sad day...

I can't wait to see how my brother Will interacts with Campbell.  He's in law school at Tech and hasn't been able to come down yet... dang the snow storm in Lubbock this past weekend. We've been sending him pictures though.

I am just so thankful and blessed to have such a caring and wonderful family! They have gone above and beyond!! I hope RJ truely understands and appreciates how much they have done for us-- there's no one quite like your family :)

1st Doctor's Visit

1st outing as a family! Off to the Doctor.

Daddy, Campbell and Dr. Goldberg (my Pediatrican)

Campbell and Amy (my nurse)

Campbell and Dr. Irwin (Mommy's Dr.)

Both Campbell and I had "check-ups" yesterday.  Campbell did really well for her first outing.  She slept almost the whole time! Dr. Goldberg (her Pediatrican) was really impressed with Campbell's weight gain. When she was born she weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces.  When she left the hospital she weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and at her 1st doctor's appointment yesterday she weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces!! He was so impressed that she had gained 9 ounces in one week with new parents.  Go us (or me)... LOL. She also got her first vaccine and blood drawn.  RJ went back with her to do the shots (they only let one parent back).  He told me to be glad I didn't get to go-- it was bad and she cried alot.  I hate when she cries. On a positive note, though, Dr. Goldberg suggested Campbell start tummy time already. Yeah! He said she's been trying to hold her head up since the first day and he was really impressed with her and said she was ready for tummy time.  Of course RJ thinks she gets that "overachiever-ness" from him-- figures!

My checkup went well also.  When people tell you the weight will start melting off after you have her, they are right.  Thank God!  Towards the end of my pregnancy I was starting to retain water. It took a couple of days but it was so refreshing to step on the scales at the doctor's office yesterday to find I had already lost 20 pounds in one week.  I actually got into my pre-pregnancy jeans last night for mine and RJ's date night :) Only a couple of pounds to go until the old Ashley is back (well somewhat back to normal!!).

I love...

10 Cute "I love" moments with Campbell:
1.  I love the way she smells.
2.  I love her "coes" and "awws".
3.  I love the sucking and "I can't get enough" noise she makes when she eats.
4.  I love how peaceful she looks when she sleeps.
5.  I love how itty bitty she is.
6.  I love when she stares at me with those big blue eyes.
7.  I love holding her on my chest and comforting her.
8.  I love giving her kisses all day long.
9.  I love when her little fingers hold my finger.
and my favorite....
10.  I love how my heart melts when she smiles for no reason at all.

Campbell May Moses

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Happy 50th Birthday Gigi!!

This week was a big week for you and me! Thanks for helping out so much. I love you!!!  :)
Love,
Campbell