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!

Ten Weeks Old

Just a short video post tonight to mark Freja's 10-week birthday. It's about a minute long, and halfway in or so is a cute smile followed by her very favorite new trick: putting her whole hand in her mouth. The doctor said she's a bit early with this one, as most babies discover their hands around three months of age. Once again, she's making us so proud! Enjoy!

Two-Month Checkup!

Freja had her two-month checkup today and we're happy to report she is doing just great! She measured 23 inches long and weighed in at a whopping 10 pounds 3 ounces. Mama is so happy that her little monkey is up in the double digits, it means all my hard work feeding Freja is getting great results! For percentiles she's now in the 75th for height and 25th for weight (up from 10th % for weight at her one-month checkup). Yay for chubby cheeks and pudgy little legs!

Freja continues to smile, make eye contact and coo & goo-goo at us every day. Last week during a tummy time session I saw her "see" Gary - she was very intrigued. We frequently stop by mirrors so she can "see the baby" - she loves checking out her own reflection. Her head & neck control are outstanding, and once again she impressed her doctor with her strength. She is just so fun, such a sweet happy girl. Jan & I could not be more proud of this amazing little accomplishment in our lives!