My first blue jeans!

Too Many Shots

Tally of how many time Elizabeth was stuck with needles before she was two months old: 10 

(And that's not counting the shots she got in the hospital after being born, nor the times they've pricked her to get a few drops of blood.)

#'s 1 & 2: Blood drawn two days in a row when she was just 4/5 days old to test her bilirubin levels. 

Hello little bili-suitcase. So strange.

#'s 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7: A shot in both legs, two days in a row, as well as getting her blood drawn once, because of the ear infection she got at just 6-weeks old.

#'s 8, 9, & 10: The first of her immunization shots; two shots in one leg and one in the other. She's learning early that the doctors is not a fun place despite the big smiling kids faces painted on the walls. (We'll have to take & post a picture of the walls next time we go; it's a little frightening.)

This picture makes her thighs look much bigger than they really are... just to clarify.

On top of all that, a rash came with the ear infection and continued with a vengeance for two weeks. Luckily, our doctor prescribed some cream at her two-month check up, two weeks after it started.

We took this picture two days before her 2 month check-up because the lip bubbles were cute, but then we realized how horrible the rash looked! Yes, it's even on her eyelids. 

We know the rash itched because she was constantly rubbing her forehead on us every chance she got. Poor little mutant-looking baby! We'd always hoped her mutation would be something like flying or controlling the weather.

After just two days of using the magical cream, our pretty girl is back!

Baby Elizabeth at 1 week old!

From Baby Elizabeth Sophia

From Baby Elizabeth Sophia

From Baby Elizabeth Sophia

From Baby Elizabeth Sophia

Baby shower gifts

Thank you so much for all of your generous gifts for me and the baby. They are much appreciated and will be put to good use very soon.

Jen at 7 Months

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Trial run

Just making sure the baby will fit in her new crib. When she decides to show up.

Furniture

OK, here is the new furniture. In case you were wondering, Baby USA does NOT deliver. Thanks for letting us use your truck mom. 

Next we will be working on the decor.

Portland's Future Room

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From Aland Family (Zach and Jen, for now...)

Today we cleaned out the baby's future room. Eventually there will be a crib and dresser. But for now we're just glad that she won't be sharing with a weight set. 

Take my picture - VIDEO

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Baby 4-D Ultrasound 6 Months

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What a cute little face. (In the fourth dimension.)

Jen at 6 months

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Jen at 4 months

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A Big Announcement - VIDEO

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