Mommy days

Being a mommy is so amazing. I just love my little girl so much! I have so much fun shopping and picking out clothes now that I can dress her up in them. She is such a sweet heart and everyone loves her more than she will ever know. I love to see Justin hold her because she looks soooo tiny and small when she's with him. Sometimes if she is really fussy he can take her and she will calm down immediately. I can tell that she feels safe and secure when he holds her. It's the sweetest thing!

On a side note, I still haven't quite felt like myself yet. Having a baby takes a huge toll on your body! I am hoping my energy comes back eventually and I will be able to keep up with work, keeping the house clean, and taking care of my little princess. I'm sure it will all work out with time. I really admire other mothers now and especially my own. Her help and guidance has been so important to me during these first weeks. I love to watch Bella with her grandma. It is really something special.

Here are some pictures from when I took her in for her 1 month pictures. Also, I will be posting more pictures from the professional photo shoot she had done soon. Stay tuned!

One month old!

Today Bella is a month old! Time is going way too fast! She started smiling last Monday 3/23. I haven't been able to catch it on film yet..hopefully soon! We are finally getting a schedule down and our nights go much smoother. She now weighs 8 lbs 9 oz! She is growing really good. Her hair has also lightened a lot. I think it's going to go blonde. She is a sweet little baby and her mommy and daddy are very much in love with her.

Pictures of Bella

Bella recently had her first pictures taken by our good friend Tiffany Izatt. Tiffany is married to Dustin and he is the one who did our wedding and family pictures. I love both of them and their entire family. Tiff posted these pictures on their blog and I stole them so that I could show them off. I can't wait to see the rest!

Thanks Tiff for doing such a great job!

P.S. If you are in the need of a good photographer, be sure to check out Dustin's website.

1 week old!

I can't believe Isabella is already a week old! It has been an great first week. I absolutely love being a mommy. It is the most amazing thing in the world. I am soooo in love with this baby girl! I've fallen even more in love with Justin after listening to him read her story books and catching him reading parents magazines. He is such a good daddy. She also had her first doctor's appointment yesterday and the doctor says she is very healthy. She already gained back the bit of weight she lost after being born and the doctor was impressed. Here is a picture of her a week ago and then some from today. I can't believe how much she has already changed in a week!

One week ago..

Some pictures from today..one week old!

Isabella Grace

Isabella Grace was born February 26th at 10:18 pm. She weighed 6 lbs 3 oz and measured 20" long. I did end up having to have a c-section but everything went perfectly and my baby was born healthy and strong, all I could ever hope for. Justin is an amazing dad and his baby girl already has him wrapped around her tiny finger. She is a great baby and has a very sweet temperament. I am so thankful for her and cherish every single moment with her even the ones at 3 am when she never wants to sleep!