Zephie is 1 Month!

I can't believe how fast this past month has gone!  We have only been a family of four for such a short time yet it's already hard to imagine life any different.  Although it was..... so much different.  We have transitioned, although not always smoothly. We are doing it... by God's grace, and the blessings of SO many other families who have brought us meals to enjoy. What an amazing gift. Seriously! I'm so thankful!

She is really a great baby! Super content during the day. But she desides that makes our life too easy so she develops this 10pm-12am awake/crying period(!!!) Which has made my afternoons look like this: 

  

and daddy's evenings look like this:

 

Most days we try to get out of the house: Walks on nice days, library visits, grocery/shopping runs. Zander still doesn't like to see "his" stroller being borrowed! 

Overall, he is an AMAZING BIG BRO! Gives her like a zillion kisses a day.

He also throws away dirty diapers, gets the wipes, and helps put in her paci, which sometimes she just doesn't want to take. 

We have also enjoyed lots of company:

Like the night we came home from the hospital, my family including Cuz Dax. I know buddy, a GIRL! Ewwwww... trust me....You'll grow to love her!

Uncle Al and Aunt Jenn, with Jenn's family for Zephie's first ever basketball game. 

HOLIDAYS: In one month of life, Zephie was also able to experience TWO holidays. The first-Halloween. Because I had a rough day, Zephie and I stayed home. But daddy and Tigger got to go out for Zander's first trick-or-treating experience. When they got home all 4 of us walked around our block, which was fun too, but Zephie didn't get any candy this year ;o).

Then Thanksgiving!



 In complete awesomeness Shileny style.... Thanksgiving in the Woods! Yes, please! Thank you God for a beautiful day, so my sweetheart wasn't cold. And Thanks G'ma Boopsie for making sure she would stay warm with the tent/heater :)

Our first "long" car ride (only 2 hours) and thanks for VHS videos, it was actually really fun, because Zephie slept entire time and Andy and I got some good talk time. 

We were able to do some other special things during Zephie's first month!

Zephie's Dedication: We realize what a gift from God Zephie is to our family. So we wanted to have her dedicated. The kids put on their cute-ness for the day!

Zephie was the youngest of all the little youngsters that were dedicated and prayed for

Both sets of Grandparents were able to come which was really special too!

and our roomies, The Goodriches also had their daughter, Lenora dedicated on the same day! So we had a joint dedication party!



Speaking of parties..... Zephie particpated in her first Birthday Mustache party.  Happy 60th Uncle Rod!!



Zephie has already been to 3 basketball games. Although they were all in Carver, she will get to go to Hilton next week for the ISU/Iowa game!



She also had to apply for her passport, asap. So here's her passport photo that will last her until she's 5. Do you think she will change by then?!?

The last week she has not only developed more chunky legs, but also getting so much stronger holding her head up. Way to go, Sis!



Here's a couple 1 month photos of our "Sweets"

Thanks to Auntie Katie and Alice for the monthly onsie pack that you will see each month so we can document how she is changing! 

ps- I'm LOV'N the girly things! I mean seriously- tights, bows, hot pink, leopard print! So FUN!