Getting into the swing of things!

I know it has been awhile since our last update but we have been busy trying to get into the swing of things. Bella is now two weeks old and we are starting to develop a routine. We want to send a big THANK YOU to Grandma Early for taking care of all of us so that we could learn how to take care of each other. After our first eventful week home, I was not ready for Ryan to go back to work nor was he and so my mom was sweet enough to stay a few more days and help us get adjusted. She got to spend two days at home before returning to STL for a wedding and because Amanda, Todd and Carson were coming to town. It was so much fun having them in town. We all went to Grant's Farm on Saturday and got to enjoy the incredible weather; thank you Amanda, Todd and Carson for coming in to town and playing. Carson and Bella even got to play a little bit. She would scream and he thought she was playing so he would scream back and smile. It was pretty funny. Bella also got to meet her Aunt Kristian this weekend. She thinks she is pretty cool!

Ryan and I have had so much fun getting to know our little Bella and all of her funny little quirks. When we try to burp her she bobs around on our shoulders and gives us "kisses" as she is really trying to feed off of our faces. She loves running water and relaxes when we take her into the bathroom during showers. She also loves getting her hair washed and moves her little head around so we can pour the warm water on her head. We are a little tired but we have had so much help and we are having the most fun!

Bella and I have been a little sad today because Dad had to take his first work trip away from us. We miss you! We attached a little video of Bella smiling for him and there may even be an eye roll or two in there. Aunt Lissy is staying with us so we don't get too lonely. She is helping us update the blog and we got to go for walk on Grants Trail. Of course, Ryan left town this morning so when I went to use the dishwasher this morning, it would not stop filling up with water and flooded the kitchen and leaked into the laundry room in the basement. THANK YOU so much to Papa Ted, Mama Bev and Olivia for coming to the rescue. We figured it is a problem with the pump and they not only helped us clean up, they also drug out our massive amount of yard waste. They are great!

Daddy - we will see you on Wednesday and we love you!
Love, Sara and Bella