First Outing

Hi Lily,

Grandpa & Grandma J have been at your house for a few days now. Today is Saturday and you were born on Tuesday so do the math.

Life has pretty much revolved around you ever since you came. Like every other newborn baby you sleep a lot, squirm a bit, scream when your diaper is being changed and are slowly getting the hang of nursing.

This morning your mom wanted to sleep some more (right now you eat every 2 1/2 hours) so I got to hold you and attempt to bottle feed you. It was a special time Lily. At one point your eyes opened and you just stared at me. I sang to you and talked about your future all the while you stared. Wow! I'm in love.

Tonight you went for your first official non-medical outing. You were bundled into your car carrier, then we drove to look at The Trail of Lights. It was cold but you did great. If you had been awake you would have seen lights all over the place. We had these special glasses that made the thousands of lights look like snowflakes. It was awesome. The lights were very pretty and it felt good to get out of the house but it really felt good to go home to your warm house.

Now it is hot chocolate, peppermint ice-cream and a movie. You are all fed and changed and probably sleeping again.

Have a good night.

We love you.

Grandpa J