One month!

Happy one month birthday baby girl. About this time one month ago your dad and I were heading to the hospital, with only a vague idea of what we were getting ourselves into. Grammy was at the house with max, and the rest of the family was on high alert. Since then you've lost and gained over a pound, have learned that you have arms and legs that are fun to move, that being awake can be fun too, and that adults go nuts when you smile at them. You've charmed friends and family, and officially got your name. You've taken adventures to target and pancake cafe (which are way more fun then the pediatrician's office). Most of all you've thrived, to the delight of those who love you.
Happy one month birthday baby girl, I can't wait to see what the next month brings.

She's huge!

Great news from the ped's office today - Charlotte weighed in at 8 lbs 9 oz, 7.5 oz heavier than last week! Her goal was 7 oz, so we're very pleased, especially since we got the ok to stop waking her up at night to feed. It's amazing how fast she's growing - Today's her 4 week birthday. At least she's not too big to snuggle :o)

Tickets

Charlotte: did you get your tickets yet?
Me: what tickets?
Charlotte: tickets to the GUN show

Officially named

We had a WONDERFUL weekend here in Madison, surrounded by friends and family for Charlotte's naming. I'll try to put together something more comprehensive later, but here's one of my favorites pictures - Charlotte and the ladies that love her :o)

Cousins

It's been a big week at the Provan house. Monday we picked up Rachel and Eva at the airport, and we've been having fun ever since!
Especially fun activities:
Our daily (or at least it feels like daily) trip to target - look closely, there are two babies in that cart!

Watching Eva fall desperately in love with Max. Max has been a great sport about being the object of an 8 month old's affection, likely because he learned quickly that she's really good at dropping food :o)

Cousins

It's been a big week at the Provan house. Monday we picked up Rachel and Eva at the airport, and we've been having fun ever since!
Especially fun activities:
Our daily (or at least it feels like daily) trip to target - look closely, there are two babies in that cart!

Watching Eva fall desperately in love with Max. Max has been a great sport about being the object of an 8 month old's affection, likely because he learned quickly that she's really good at dropping food :o)

Temp. Calm

After a wonderful visit Jean headed out today, along with Caroline and Carol.  This means that for the first time in a long time it's just the four of us in the house. The males and the females in the house are making different use of the quiet time :o)