Smiles and Sleep....

Two things that are happening a lot more regularly around here.. I'm soo grateful for the sleep, and extra grateful for the smiles..:)

Bela..3 months old.












She prefers to sleep on Daddy's pillow. She used to just take naps on it, but Daddy gave in and lets her use it at night too. She absolutley LOVES it. We put her on it and she's out. She such a cute sleeper...






Bela was up another ounce yesterday!!! Yeah Bela!

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The Simmons Family said…
I'm so happy to see the smiles!!! She is adorable! She sleeps EXACTLY like Owen does! He stole my pillow and now he rolls onto his side and crashes.

Way to gain weight Bela!
May 29, 2008 at 5:16 PM
Brittany & Barry said…
She is DARLING! So glad to hear the good news!
May 29, 2008 at 5:24 PM
Ali said…
that is wonderful!!! i will be calling you next week to play with benson and dinner. this week has been kind of busy.
May 29, 2008 at 6:35 PM
Life Unscripted said…
She is getting big and very adorable. Quick question, where did you get that blanket? or is it a diaper changing pad cover? It is adorable! Glad she is doing so well, that is wonderful news! Keep up the great work!
May 30, 2008 at 2:34 AM
Erin said…
These pics are WAY TOO CUTE!!! You would never know of all that she has been through by just looking at her...she looks perfect. And sounds like she has daddy right where she wants him!!! I love the face plant in the pillow...before you know it she will be rolling then crawling then walking everywhere. Keep it up Bela!
May 30, 2008 at 3:52 PM
La said…
So glad she is gaining weight! And she is seriously mini Tanner in some of those pics. Too cute. Maybe girls just tend to look like their dads. Eden looks just like her daddy too after all.
May 30, 2008 at 7:39 PM
Dana said…
She is so beautiful and I love those huge smiles!!! Hooray for more sleep, more ounces, and more smiles! I love all the photos - I wish we lived closer so I could meet this adorable little girl. Miss you guys.
May 31, 2008 at 8:17 AM
The Andersens said…
she is so beautiful!! don't you just LOVE the way babies look when they're sleeping?!! so peaceful and sweet. :)
plus for Grace, sleeping time is when all her smiles come out. :)
i'm glad to hear she's doing well and back home after her procedure. she truly is such a strong little girl. an absolute miracle. and a beautiful one at that!
May 31, 2008 at 12:50 PM
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