Check-ups

Shelby's 5 week stats:

9lb 8oz (50th percentile)

22inches (50th percentile)

27inches (I think for head circumference)

Claire's 3 year stats:

30.6lbs (40th percentile)

37inches (50th percentile)

Claire and Shelby had their check-ups this morning. Thankfully, Bucky was able to go with us. Everyone is healthy and growing well. Shelby gained almost a full pound since last week! I thought she looked like she was getting some rolls on her :) She also had her Hep B shot which only made her cry for about 20 seconds. We were thankful for good reports and hope not to go back to the pediatrician until Shelby is 8 weeks for more shots.

*Notice the girls cute matching shirts that the Easter Bunny left for them!

Swing Set

Bucky and I have been thinking about getting a swing set for a while now. There are a lot of choices out there. And they are a big investment. But, we decided to go ahead and get one for Claire's birthday this year. We ordered this one from Wal-Mart. Bucky had a lot of help putting it together including my dad, his dad, and Trey Beckham. With a lot of patience and organization, it was complete in about a day and a half. I was impressed and Claire loves it! Hopefully the girls will enjoy it for the next few years!

Easter Sunday

HE HAS RISEN! Happy Easter Sunday!

The Easter Bunny

The Easter Bunny came to visit both girls this year. Claire got mostly princess and Tangled stuff. Shelby got a seahorse that plays music. Both girls got some monogrammed shirts, hooded towels, and a new princess bath mat. The Easter Bunny was good to everyone this year!

Easter Egg Hunt #3

Bucky and Shelby

Natalie, Claire, and Larson checking out their prizes

Claire and Smith getting ready to find eggs

Shelby and Connor

Natalie and Claire

Our last Easter Egg Hunt was with our good friends the Schoonovers and the Harkins. We went to Town Creek Park on Saturday for a fun time finding eggs and eating lunch. The girls had fun together since they haven't seen each other much lately. Connor and Shelby slept through the whole thing, except Shelby wanted out of her seat so we held her most of the time. We had a nice morning before it got too hot!

Easter Egg Hunts #1 and #2

Claire's Easter Egg Hunt at school

Our playgroup's Easter Egg Hunt

Getting everyone lined up and ready to find some eggs!

Claire was picky about which eggs she put in her basked. We ended up with mostly pink ones, go figure!

Sweet Shelby woke up to see what was going on.

We had two Easter Egg Hunts scheduled for today. I was brave enough to try to take on both! We had a lot of fun and both girls were very well behaved. Claire liked hunting the eggs but mostly seeing the prizes inside. She ate a little too much candy since I wasn't able to monitor her as closely as usual. But, she didn't seem to mind! Shelby slept some but did wake up and enjoy some time outside. It is amazing what you can do with only 1 hand. We have another one to go to tomorrow so I will try to post pictures of it as well.

By the way, I got Shelby dressed in her sweet smocked bunny dress that Michelle let us borrow. Claire wanted to match so she had to wear a pink dress as well. She is so funny! She likes for everyone to wear pink dresses and pink hairbows. Did you notice I am in black? Wonder where little girls learn this stuff!

1 Month Old

It is hard to believe that Shelby is 1 month old today. It really seems like she's always been here. She has completed our family beautifully. Here are some milestones from the past month:

~ she weighed 8lbs 9oz today

~she has really good head control

~she took a bottle for the first time like a champ

~she is really aware of her surroundings and who is holding her

~she is in size 1 diapers

~she has almost outgrown all of her newborn clothes

~people stop me all the time to comment on her hair

~she doesn't like the carseat unless she is already asleep when you put her in it

~she has played on the playmat a few times and seems to like it

~she likes to be held

~she gets fussy when she is sleepy, hungry, or has a tummy ache (duh)

~our first attempt sleeping in the crib didn't go well so she is still in bed with me (her rocking chair should be in next week so we will try again)

~she has seen Tangled every day of her life thanks to her big sister

~she is sweet little girl who loves Mama