Finally New Photos

Hi everyone,

I know it's been a while but I finally just added a new batch of photos to the flickr photostream! It's hard to get much done online what with all the sunny gorgeous summery days we've been having. Poor us! There are pictures from the last month or so of Freja hanging out on her playmat, in the bumbo, in the jumperoo, being carried around in a pack - we've got all kinds of contraptions to keep her (and us) entertained. It's yet another picture-perfect day here today and she & I are heading up to Aspen later. We'll do our best to keep the blog & flickr updated so you can keep up with how much she's growing. Lots of love!

Fifteen Weeks

Before Jan & I had a baby I always thought "I don't want to have one of those houses that fills up with so much baby stuff." Those of you who have babies or know anyone with babies know this is hilarious. You just can't escape the 'stuff'! We are accumulating & borrowing things at a rapid pace these days! Our most recent acquisition for Freja was the jumperoo jumper seat she's in in this video and it is a huge hit - with her and with her parents! She seems to really enjoy being propped up so she can see what is going on around her, and the bells & whistles on the seat itself keep her entertained. It's a bonus for us that we can get some things done while she's in it.

You'll see in the beginning of this video that Freja is a little thumb sucker. It seems to really comfort her as she is doing it all the time these days! Before the thumb she was all about the pacifier, and now she won't even take a pacifier. This is okay with us since she always has her thumb with her, we don't have to worry about her losing or dropping a pacifier. It really is pretty cute with the thumb sucking. She really gets after it sometimes!

Freja Friday: Fourteen Weeks!

For the first time since Freja was born I actually had to look at a calendar to see how many weeks old she is. For some reason that feels like a milestone?!

Freja is just getting cuter by the week/day/minute! She's jabbery and smiley and squirmy all the time. Yesterday she laughed at me and it was for sure the cutest thing I have ever seen in my life. I hope someday soon we can capture laughing on video but she is a tough subject as previously noted! I did get a little bit of her talking today - enjoy!

Happy Baby Time!

Freja is a whole three months old today! It sounds like a cliche but really, where does the time go?!

We usually wake up to some happy baby time in the mornings and today was no exception. Freja woke up cooing and gooing and was smiling away when I went in to get her this morning. Of course as soon as she saw the red light on the flip video camera she went as still as a statue! (Never mind that she won't sit that still for a still photo.) I did manage to record a snippet of her chatting away, one of so many seemingly serious conversations we have had lately. I love listening to her tell me these very important things!

Twelve Weeks Old: She Rolls Over!

Guest writer - Daddy

This is an interesting time of year for me - I work a lot of hours (including weekends) during the Spring. This means that I don't get to spend a lot of time with Kelly or Freja. However, it does mean that the time I do spend with them is just that more special. Freja can now recognize me when I come home from work. It is usually around a time just after a feeding (and pre-nap time) so she's in a good mood and I typically get a big smile from her. It really doesn't get any better than having your baby girl smile at you after a long day at the office. Of course I also get a great smile (and a hug) from my beautiful wife. I've always enjoyed coming home at the end of the work day but now it is a very special time.

Today when I got home I decided to have a little 'tummy time' with Freja. I put her down on her stomach and she promptly rolled over. I again put her on her tummy and again she rolled over. I called Kelly into the room and she filmed the below clip. The roll-over wasn't as quick as Freja was building the suspense (she's a natural in front the camera, of course). I can't believe how much my little girl can do these days. She's simply the best.

Happy Mothers Day!

Hope you all are enjoying a very happy Mothers Day! Jan and Freja have been spoiling me all day - just how it should be right?!

Eleven Weeks

Freja sure loves her daddy! The feeling is mutual, as you all know.

We're finally getting some warmer weather, which means we're enjoying being outside & busy with Freja. It also means dressing her up in all the cute summery clothes she has - which is A LOT. You all can look forward to seeing plenty of pictures of her all dolled up in adorable outfits like the one above. Enjoy!

Happy Mother's Day to our moms, grandmas, mom role models, and anyone who ever had a mom. Lots of love!