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Grandpa Pat’s first visit

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We had a great time last week when Grandpa Pat came to visit Alana for the first time. Alana clearly loves her Grandpa and you can tell the feeling is mutual. I just wish the visit could have been longer.

Pat met David in Utah on Friday, June 4 to pick up a Jeep Cherokee David and I were purchasing. David and Pat then drove it down here to Texas, making it home Sunday evening. Pat was able to stay with us only until Tuesday afternoon so we tried to make sure he got as much time with Lanie as possible. She sure enjoyed spending time on Grandpa’s lap!

Hopefully, our next visit will be soon and will be longer!

-Kellie

Pictures and more pictures…

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I just uploaded pictures from the past couple weeks including those from Grandpa Pat’s visit. You can tell by the pictures that she had a good time with Grandpa!

We also took Alana’s two month pictures today at Sears and here is the web address to see those pictures:

https://www.searsphotos.com/?shareid=S201693389l84U76MBQZF

I especially like the one of her and her daddy, and those taken of her with the sunflowers. She smiled so big for the camera! I hope you enjoy them!

I also added a folder with the pictures from the baby shower for anyone who wants to see them. It is the very last folder in the gallery.

I hope everyone enjoys all of the new pictures. I know I enjoy taking them!

-Kellie

Update.. and more pictures, of course!

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Well, this week has been kind of hard on me, but Alana has made it through just as happy as can be. I had to go back to work for the last week of school after my maternity leave ended. I really hated leaving her, but knew she was in the best hands, those of her mormor (my mother, mormor is Norwegian for mother’s mother). The week actually went by pretty quickly and Lanie didn’t seem too bothered by my absence. I think it bothered me more than her. I’m just glad it’s over and I get to spend the whole summer at home with her! That has to be the best thing about being a teacher!

As for Alana, she has been smiling up a storm. She gets these huge whole face smiles and her eyes just light up even more than usual. I caught one on film, but she’s not one for doing things on command, and really the picture just doesn’t even do her justice! I know I am prejudiced, but I think we have the cutest. most adorable baby in the whole world!

I posted some new photos in the “I’m six weeks old!’ folder so I hope you will all check them out. I love the comments everyone is leaving and hope you will continue to do so!

-Kellie

One month checkup

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Alana had her one month checkup, with her new pediatrician.

She’s gained almost 2 full pounds (she weighed in at 9lbs (4082 grams)), and 2 full inches longer (now a whopping 21″ (53 cm)). Her head circumference measured 15″ – all told, this put her in the 50th percentile for weight, 50th percentile for length, and between 90th and 95th percentile for head circumference… must be a big brain in there!

Her pediatrician seemed pleased with her growth and overall health.

She also got her first shot today. She was none-too-pleased, but recovered quickly. We go back in a month for the next round of vaccinations, 4 in all – the doctor said he’d give her Tylenol before they do them… I’m guessing she’ll be less than pleased at these shots as well.

Welcome!

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Welcome to Alana’s blog! This is where we’ll post announcements of new photos in the gallery, stories, news, or other information. Check back often for updates!

If this is your first time here, I’ll repost Alana’s vital stats from her first (and not very professional) webpage:

Time: April 12, 2004 – 8:50am
Weight: 7lb, 2oz (3234 grams)
Length: 19″ (48 cm)