Growing Up Graff

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Happy 1 Month Birthday Layla Noelle!!

Layla you are 1 month old!

Layla and Cailou -- it's going to be fun to see how much you
change this next year.

You finally reached your birth weight of 8lbs 2 oz.

You wear newborn size diapers.

You wear newborn clothing.

We (me and you) have spent most our nights on the couch. I can usually get you to sleep a few minutes here and there in your bouncer, but you really prefer my arms. So we cuddle up together on the couch and we usually sleep quite soundly. I'm eating every minute up because I know one day it will come to an end, plus you are my last and I know how much I gonna miss your sweet, baby smell.

During the day you really like to be held. Thank goodness B.B. is here to help me because I would not be able to get anything done. I do spend a lot of my time just staring at you in disbelief that I have such a beautiful, little girl - my daughter (I like the way that sounds).

Layla's First Christmas Outfit -- Don't you love the bow??!!

Right now you are nursing about 10-12 times a day. I enjoy every minute of it too.

You have these two big brothers that love you more then you'll ever know. They stare and kiss on you constantly and I'm always having to tell them to back away. We are learning the meaning of inside voice, since they are just not use to a little one around.

Arriving....

Your delivery was so much easier then your two brothers. I got to share the special moment with B.B. and Aunt Carrie. You had your cousins and brothers waiting in the lobby with Paw Paw B. and Uncle Brock.

We haven't really left the house to much, except for a week visit back in Nederland.

My little chunky monkey!

This next month I look forward to hearing a few koos and maybe seeing a smile.

Going home...

Below are some pics of our first month with you!

Badger Cousins first Christmas together

My handsome boy going to Christmas Eve Mass with grandparents

Santa came!!

Christmas Pajamas!

WELCOME TO THE WORLD SWEET GIRL!

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas!

On December 7, 2011 at 11:18 A.M. the boys and I welcomed a beautiful little girl we named Layla Noelle. Layla weighed in at a plumping 8 pds 2 oz and measured 19 1/2 inches.

Layla has brought much joy to our lives and she has completed our family in every way imaginable.

Hope your family has a blessed Christmas!

The Graffs

Nikki, Blake, Chase, and Layla

Below is a sneak peak of all the fun photos to come!!