6 Weeks

These pictures say it all, Kara has gotten very talkative over the last week.  She loves to chat and is full of smiles ;)

Chillin in the Crib

It sounds like an episode of MTV Cribs but its just our excitement over Kara upgrading from the Bassinet to her Crib.  We moved her to the nursery last night and she slept for two five hour stretches in a row.  I would definitely say the transition was a success and now all of us can enjoy some extra sleep!

Friends

Erika came to visit for a long weekend and we had a blast!  It was just what I needed, some good old fashion girl time and reassurance from my friend.  Kara had just as much fun, she loved cuddling with Erika and even better yet her perfect swaddle skills ;)

Thanks to the world's best hubby, we enjoyed Girls Night on Friday and dined at the delicious Uchiko.  Then on Saturday we enjoyed some Family Fun time and headed downtown for the Oktoberfest at Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden.  It was very fun & entertaining, especially the sausage eating contest.  This was Kara's first festival in Austin, one of thousands to come I'm sure.

The weekend was perfect, I couldn't have asked for anything more.  However, Erika had plenty more in store for us.   She babysat so we could have a much needed night out and also stocked our freezer with dinners for the week.  Now that is what I call a good friend!!!  We tried to convince her to stay to be our Nanny but no such luck ;)

5 Weeks

Kara is growning like a weed!  We had her 1 month checkup and she's gained almost a whole pound in two weeks.  And she seems to be growing into her head as well ;)

STATS:
Weight - 30%
Height - 60%
Head - 75%

You Have a Baby...

In a Bar.  That is my favorite quote from the movie Sweet Home Alabama and today that was us.  We headed down to Gruene, TX to enjoy their Market Days but couldn't pass up the opportunity to show Shaun's Mom Gruene Hall.  It's the oldest dance hall in Texas and they always have the best acts playing music day or night.  So yes, at 4 weeks old Kara was in her first bar ;) 

Strike a Pose

Forget Gisele, we have our own model in this house!  When Kara was only seven days old we scheduled a newborn photo shoot and she nailed it, which means she slept like an angel through the whole thing.  Of course we had to go a through a few accidents, Daddy got pooped on and Mommy got pucked on, but we survived and the pictures came out great!

4 Weeks

I really want to freeze time as it's going by too quickly!  Shaun had a month off for paternity leave which seemed amazing but it's already time for him to return to work next week.  And our KareBear is growing like a worm, she's almost gained a whole pound.  I just want her to stay our tiny little newborn forever where the three of us can live in a bubble and don't have to work.  High hopes I know ;)