Not a lot of pictures this weekend.  It was really nice here in Seattle and we spent a lot of time outside.  And Mirabel went to church for the first time.  She was very good, but it should be pointed out she slept through most of it.  

Mirabel is looking more like Cristy all the time.

Monday with Gram!

Mirabel was a busy bee last week, meeting all kinds of people - Dr. Weinstein, Amber and Garret, all the people at Daddy's office who said she's so cute. 

And to top it off on Monday, we had a visit from Gram! Mirabel was sound asleep until the moment Gram arrived, and she took a little while to wake up - hence the "who are you and how did you get here?" look.

But after awhile, she warmed up to her Gram.

Warmed up to and drooled on, and a good time was had by all!

Easter Photos!

Another weekend

And you know what that means...More pictures!

Friday was a busy day for Mirabel and Daddy.  Doctors appts, shopping, running errands with Grandma and stopping by David's work so they could get their baby fix.  Good thing Mirabel looked SO cute!

But she's more than just cute.  She's also growing like a weed.  Just look how tall she is standing on Mommy's lap...

I would make this a longer post, but it's a beautiful day in Seattle and we are going to the Farmer's Market in just a few minutes.  But have no fear, later today I'll be posting Easter Pictures!!!  I know you don't want to wait, but you have to.  Okay, here's a little preview, just to whet your appetite...

Out and about

On this nice warm Friday

Easter

Or, as we celebrated it this year "Lay Around the House in your Pajamas all Day" Day.

Mirabel took the liberty of drooling all over Mommy, 

but she didn't mind.  Not after the cuddles she got later.

You've all seen Mirabel's smile, but this little video will show it to you from the beginning.

I posted videos of her talking before, but she's been pretty quiet since then, until the last few days, that is.  Here's another of her just talking away.

Happy Baby Saturday

Who would have thought she'd be so smiley after two shots this morning.

(PS: I know you came here looking for pictures of our adorable baby, but don't forget to notice how lovely my wife is while you are here).

Separated at Birth?

Yes, Mirabel is a Superstar...

But I think all this might be going to her head just a little.  When we go out in public now, she tries to hide from the paparazzi and the prying eyes of her adoring fans.

Grandpa!

Grandpa came to visit today, he told me he was going to buy me a cowgirl hat and take me fishing.  I know I am going to have to wait until I can sit up on my own to be able to reel in the big ones, but I could really use that hat to cover my obvious baby comb-over.

Mirabel says...

Happy Friday!!!

Mommy and Mirabel Monday

Today started out pretty well. Mirabel took a little nap in the morning,  played on her playmat and sucked on her fingers.

Then we got dressed and went out to meet up with Calliope and her mom Sonya.

Mmmm .... burritos....

Then, after a walk around the Junction it was home for Mirabel and me.  She napped, I napped, and then she woke up screaming.  After about ten minutes of that, she fell asleep again. And again, woke up screaming.  Third time being a charm, she fell asleep in my arms, again. This time, she didn't wake up until Daddy and Grandma came home.  And did *not* wake up screaming.  She did, however, have a very serious look on her face ... until she threw up all over Daddy about an hour later.  A change of clothes later, she was happy baby, kicking and laughing. And pulling out her NG tube. Sigh .... more vomit when we tried to get it back in. 

Now she's just hanging out with Daddy for a bit before we swaddle her up and stick the thing back down her throat.  

These are the days of our lives.

Saturday

Cristy and I have a sneaking suspicion that Mirabel is going to inherit her mothers hair twirling  habit.

We moved her mobile from her bassinet to her changing table.  Be honest, do you think it's a little to low?

Mirabel got a bath tonight.  You can't tell from this picture, but this is right after she peed all down mommy's dress. (note to self, don't carry the baby around without a diaper shortly after her dose of lasix).

But she came out of the bath all clean and happy...

...and promptly fell asleep on the couch.

Egg Foo You

As you can see Mirabel now lives under the sea. Thanks to Egg Foo You
- the new iPhone app from Cristy's company.
If you have an iPhone and a face you should get it. Don't have an
iPhone you say, well that's just sad.

My Ohioan Cousin

Amanda and her boyfriend Chris came to see us this weekend and seemed to have fun (except when they were digging through the trash at Red Mill?!?!)

Mirabel had fun too, even though she looks bored in this picture (it's the only one with Amanda looking at the camera).

Aaah!!!

What did they do to my hand?!?!?

Hiccups

When Mirabel has the hiccups she sounds like a drunken cartoon mouse!

Does this hoodie...

...make me look like a Patsy?

Happy Baby

Tube Change Day!!!

Quick, Grab the Camera!

I know that everyone says their baby is the most beautiful baby ever, but in out case it's true.  Come on, admit it, you know it.

Let's just hope she doesn't get my nose.

Her mommy's would be fine.

But of course, we'll love her no matter what.

Okay, I know everyone says "I know everyone says this..." but seriously, just look at that punim and tell me you've ever seen a child this cute before.

And finally, Mr. Bun...

We end as we always do: With the questionnaire, developed by Bernard Pivot on his excellent show Apostrophes...

What is your favorite word?

They grow up so fast...

It's hard to known for sure since we can only see them when she's
crying and we spend our says trying to avoid such drama, but our
little Miss might just have a tooth (or two!) coming in through her
lower gums.
This might explain the drooling and fussiness.

How I roll

Yeah, that's Fleetwood Mac on TV behind me, what's it to you?!