Here is a blog of us and our upcoming 'Little Hardt'. We will do our best to keep you filled in on all of the experiences--good and bad--and keep you in the loop of all the fun we're having.
Lorelei had a great Thanksgiving weekend with her family. We spent the day with Grand-ma-ma Kohlweiss, Grandpa Special, and Aunt Jenny. Lorelei spent a lot of her visit napping until we got her up for a feeding. It was a very special day as it was also Lorelei's 3 Month Birthday.
The funniest highlight of the day was when Grandpa Special was holding Lorelei and she was getting a little fussy. Aaron told him she likes to be walked around and that will probably calm her down. Everyone knew (except Grandpa) we meant she likes to be held in someone's arms and for that person to walk around. We all had a good laugh when Grandpa attempted to stand Lorelei on the floor and have her walk around by herself! So funny!
Jamie also went Black Friday shopping and scored some GREAT deals on diapers, toys, and clothes for Lorelei! See pictures below.
Lorelei is turning 3 months old this Thursday, on Thanksgiving Day. I don't think we need to tell you what we're thankful for this year. :) She is so healthy and happy--we are blessed beyond words. She is reaching her milestones right on schedule, which include: recognizing mom and dad, smiling and laughing (last night she was laughing at mommy--we have no idea what was so funny!), holding head steady, doing mini push-ups when doing tummy time, bearing weight on legs, 'talks' to us, rolls over from tummy to back, and is 'gumming' her hands. Below is a great video of her rolling over and just some fun pics. Enjoy!
Lorelei's a true Wisconsin girl. Here are some pics of her sporting her latest Packer outfit. Also, are some pics of a nice visit we had with Great Aunt Maureen, Cousin Toni, and her beautiful, grown-up daughter, Aleaha.
I'm what place in line for Packers season tickets?!?!
After many discussions with Aaron and countless nights of nursing Lorelei and having special little moments with her, we have currently decided that I will not be going back to work at this time. So, I am officially a 'domestic engineer'. Batteries Plus (my current employer as a Product Representative in the light bulb division) were very kind, supportive, and understanding of this decision. I was told I would be missed and would be welcomed back to work there at any time. We currently plan to put her in daycare around 1 year of age and I will then re-enter the workforce. And, what they say is true--this is the hardest, but, best job I'll ever have. How could I leave this face?
We got back today from Lorelei's first overnight and out-of-state trip. Aaron, Jamie, Lorelei, and Grandma Honey (Aune) drove to Mora, MN to visit family and especially Grandma Barker (Aaron's maternal grandma and Lorelei's great-grandma). Aaron's cousin James, his wife, Lisa, and their daughter, Livia, also came and visited Grandma and us as well. Grandma was in a great mood and was very excited to see everybody and show baby Lorelei to all of her friends.
The next day we drove back down to the Twin Cities area to visit Uncle Brian, Aunt Starla, Cousin Julie and her husband Eric at Brian's sports card shop. Lorelei was very hungry so after a nice meltdown, a bottle, a blow-out, and change of clothes, we were finally ready to be in a good mood and give nice smiles to everyone.
Also, this night, Aaron and Jamie had planned to go to the Madonna concert in St. Paul and Grandma Honey was going to baby-sit. As usual, we planned to work the scalpers at the event. We were unusually swarmed by tons of scalpers and by a couple whose friends were suppose to come with, but, they had to cancel at the last minute. They really wanted to go inside, so long story short, they gave us the tickets for an exchange of a couple of beverages. Unbelieveably, it cost more to park for the show than for us to actually get in!
And last, but, not least, Lorelei slept driving to and from home the ENTIRE time.
