Fat Rolls

I always did want a fat baby....a chubby little one, and that's just what we have. Look at those darling little thighs.... :) Really the picture doesn't do them justice. Those squishable cheeks on her darling little face. At Ella's 4 month doctor appointment we found out that she is 90th percentile for height and weight (nearly 25 inches, and 15 1/2 lbs). My arms are getting a workout during the day becuase she likes to do whatever I'm doing, likes to see what's going on in the world.

Mom had a wonderful little Mothers' Day lunch for the family, both to celebrate Mothers' Day, and to introduce Ella. I love the picture of the four generations of women. Very cool.

April 2010

Well, it seems I haven't had much time for blogging. So I at least want to get some pictures up here. We are doing well here in the Lacey household. Ella for sure has her ups and downs, but overall we have a very happy baby, and that makes for happy parents! Jason and I have felt a whole new level of partnership. I'm so thankful to be married to Jason - for certain my best gift this side of heaven.

Hennigers!!

Ella had a special visit from Great Granny today. Oh how we loved it!! Granny was especially taken by Ella's profile, so I had to include this one.... Granny Franny has the most wonderful spirit. I hope to be just like her someday. I'd be lucky to have half as much spunk and humor!

Cousin Sarah and I had fun bonding as Mommies. Sarah is such a baby person, and loved to snuggle with Ella. It was great fun to catch up.

Grandma introducing a new toy from Aunt Fran.

Sarah and Ella...

Aunt Fran and Ella....

We had the hardest time getting Granny to look at the camera because she couldn't keep her eyes off of Ella!

Thank you so much to the Hennigers for making the long drive to Portland from the Tri-cities! They drove 4 hours here and 4 hours back, just for 3 hours with us this afternoon. We love them!!

Splashy Splash

Just some cute bath time pictures to share. Ella takes after her mommy and loves a good bath.

Welcome Baby Hazel!

Alyssa and I made a very special visit to meet Erin and Erik's little baby Hazel. She is a DOLL, and Erin and Erik seemed very relaxed and at peace to have her out in the world. Congratulations!!!!

Happy Happy Birthday Jason!!!

It was Jason's birthday on April 7th. Happy 33 years to my amazing, outstanding husband!! We celebrated with friends at a happy hour at Oba (delicious margaritas and coconut prawns!), and then continued on to the Rogue Brewery where you get a FREE yard of beer, and a t-shirt on your birthday. That enormous beer that Jason successfully drank is a yard. Ella came to the happy hour with us at first, and then took off with Carolyn as we made our way to the Rogue. When we picked her up, of course they were snuggled and asleep. :)

working woman

We've been having fun with friends, as usual.....and here are some of them. :)
Mr. Macklin and Ella
Jaime and Ella....

Paul and Ella....sorry, I don't know how to rotate that picture....

I (Amy) went back to work this week temporarily at my old job, and today was day one. It was a very successful day! I felt like a superstar. I slept pretty well the night before since Ella slept 10 hours straight (bless her little heart!) And got myself dressed, ready, and out the door to work on time. Jaime and Lana helped out this morning, and Lana brought her downtown on my lunch so I could see her and nurse her. Lana really has gone above and beyond to make this a successful week for me, and for Ella.

It was really fun to be at work today and be dressed up, not have spit up on my shoulder, wear high heels, have my hair styled, focus on a task with my full attention, eat when I wanted to eat, drive in a car by myself....it's the little things. :) My old job at work is much easier than being a stay at home mom, that's for sure. BUT, I wouldn't trade it and I'm thankful I have the option of being a mom as a career. Being home with Ella is very meaningful work, even though it's got it's own challenges. I missed her today. And her smile when she saw me after a few hours was priceless! Plus, being at work means that I can't be available for mid afternoon impromptu happy hours with friends - this was Amber and I on an impulse one day.

So all in all, day one was a success. Jason and I partnered together really well to get everything done with both of us working full time this week. I can't imagine doing this without him. For the record - still madly in love with that man. :)