Happy Halloween!

Nature Walk

Actually, every walk becomes a nature walk. We pick up leaves, sticks, rocks, acorns and flowers. Claire loves it!



Claire wanted to help rock Paige in the swing...that rocks automatically.

Three Weeks Old

Paige is doing very well at three weeks. She really enjoys washing her hair during bath time and being held to fall asleep. She is sleeping anywhere from 3-6 hours at a time during the day and night. Usually a night of long stretches is followed by a night of short ones, so I'm adjusting every day. She falls asleep almost as soon as she gets in a car seat and enjoys walks outside (just like her momma). Have I mentioned how much she sleeps? She is still sleeping often and is pretty content otherwise. I love to watch her smiles and frowns while she's dreaming. They are adorable!

Random Photos

Paige had her first bottle on Sunday. Just like nursing, she took to it right away without a hitch.


My Uncle Robbie and Aunt Jane visited on Sunday bringing us a delicious dinner and presents for the girls. They also helped us hang some of our prints on the freshly painted walls of the living room. It makes me smile to see everything coming together and looking settled.


Claire looked so cute crossing her legs like me on the steps waiting for her ride to school, that I just had to take a photo. Thankfully, she let me do it too.


On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Andrew teaches at 8am in Richmond, so he is unable to take Claire to daycare. Our friends Andrea and Josh have been a huge help getting Claire to and from daycare on those days. Andrea brings her daughter, Ainsley, who is in Claire's class, over to our house in the morning and we get them off in the double-stroller if it isn't too cold. They LOVE the double stroller. Claire and Ainsley are quite the pair. So cute!

The Pinnacles

It's never too early to start hiking the Pinnacles. Today was Claire's first time hiking it and Paige's first time experiencing the beautiful scenery even if she was asleep the entire time. Claire LOVES hiking and did an excellent job!

Two Weeks Old

At Paige's 2 week check-up she is back to her birth weight (10 lbs. 2 oz.) and has grown 3/8 in. and is now 21 1/2 in. in length. The doctor was very impressed that she gained 14 oz. in 9 days on breast milk alone. Starting tonight we can just let her sleep and don't have to wake her for night-time feedings, yay!

Claire is doing a fabulous job as big sister. She has just accepted everything so well--the feedings, the crying and hasn't acted jealous or annoyed. She loves to help with diaper changes and gives Paige a "little kiss" before bed each night. It's adorable.