So, I am getting worse at taking pictures. It is a lot easier to document everything when we have visitors, but when it is just Giabella and I, I am either sleeping or trying to get things done every time she sleeps. So sorry for the poor documentation!
Katie came to visit last weekend. She is due in December and had the opportunity to get some extra practice in taking care of Giabella. She did a better job than me of calming her down when she was fussy! Giabella, Katie and I went to the second half of Jason’s game, but of course I forgot to get pictures of Giabella’s first football game (first of many!). We did get a picture of Katie with Giabella right when she got here and another picture of her rocking Giabella. When Katie would hold Gbell, sometimes Baby Boy Leonhard would kick her. We couldn’t tell if it was a children’s love kick or a “get away, that’s my Mom” kick. It was great to hang out with Katie and amazing to have help with Giabella and company during the day!
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| Katie meeting Gbell |
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| Katie, Baby Boy Leonhard and Gbell |
Here are some random photos from the last few weeks.
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| Hanging with Mom in bed |
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| Napping just like her Dad |
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| She likes those arms up...I think she is always thinking "Touchdown" |
On Saturday we went to a pumpkin patch in Hammond with Laura, Robbie and Chloe. Laura’s husband, Jorge, coaches with Jason and Robbie, 8, and Chloe, 2, are their children. I had everything ready to put her in her front carrier and stroll around the pumpkin patch. But when we got there, it was in the low 90’s and extremely sunny. It was way to hot to put her on my body and I didn’t want to put a hat on her head, so I just put her in the car seat and put the muslin blanket over the top. That way she could get some air but be out of the sun. But unfortunately it made it miserable for me. The car seat is heavy and awkward to carry around and she slept the entire time. I know she is too young to enjoy the pumpkin patch, but I was hoping I could at least get her be awake for a short while. We did get one picture with the pumpkins and then a picture of her sleeping with Chloe checking in on her.
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| Gbell and I at the pumpkin patch. Of course she is sleeping |
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| Chloe making sure Gbell is OK |
Until next time...who knows when that will be. Aunt J (Jess Palermo) comes to visit Thursday through Monday, and then I will be blessed with visitors until November 13th. It will be very exciting to have friendly faces around. Gbell and I have been going to a work out class on Tuesday and La Leche meetings, but it is nice to be with the people we love.
