Can you say high maintenance??

Audrey has proven herself to be quite a drama queen. Where did she inherit this trait? I haven't the slightest clue! We are trying to get out and about a little bit more and even went our church this Sunday. We woke up extra early to give ourselves plenty of time to get out the door. We made it out the door with only a minor meltdown and prayed that she would fall asleep in the car. She finally closed her eyes as we pulled in the parking lot. We rolled in about 5 minutes late and sat near the back in case I needed to make a hasty exit with her. John and I both kept glancing at her car seat looking for the red face and lip quiver that signals a meltdown. All went well for 15 minutes when she decided, and let EVERYONE know that she didn't want to nap or sit still. I left the sanctuary and rocked her to sleep in the nursery. I looked around at all of the other babies playing by themselves, and made note to find their mothers to ask how they did that!! Thinking we were safely asleep, I went back to the sanctuary for the last few minutes. The pastor was praying and I was peeking to make sure she was still asleep, when the red face appeared! She squalled and I quickly made an exit and stayed put until church was over. We came home and all three took a nap!

I hope it doesn't sound as if I am complaining, because I absolutely would not trade this for the world! She rewards all of our hard work with smiles and coos that make our day. She has started to discover her voice more and will give a little cackle with her grin of you act really goofy, which we are experts at. ;)

After nap photo shoot.

Strike a pose!

Waving hi to everyone.

Sleeping beauty!!

6 weeks

Audrey went for a weight check again today and has gained 11 ounces in one week! That puts her up to 7 pounds 11 ounces. She is starting to get chubby cheeks and a little pot belly. It makes her even more precious! Pray that she keeps gaining well!

Smile!

Chubby cheeks..

Poppaw stopped by for a visit and got to rock Audrey to sleep. It made Grams jealous.

Snoozing

YAY!

Audrey and I went for a lactation visit yesterday and she weighs 7 pounds! YAY! I feel like things are getting easier and we are finally hitting our stride. We even made a visit to Target yesterday without a meltdown!! So very proud of my girl! :)

Where does the time go?

Audrey celebrated her one month birthday last week! It is so hard to believe that a month has already gone by. She is growing more and more each day. At her check up, she weighed 6lbs 13 ounces and was 21 inches long. We are thankful that she is still gaining weight!!

I am having so much fun watching her change a little each day. Her new favorite thing is to make cooing noises and grunts while she plays and she is inches away from finding her thumb to suck on. Oh they grow up so fast!! :)

She loves her play mat because of the bright flashing lights.

She gives me her happy face after she eats.

"Please stop taking my picture!"

The "O" face.

I love her little chicken arms.

Sleepy eyes after a nap with Dad.

"O" face. :)

Napping with Dad.

Bath time!!

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to the most amazing Mom and Mother in "Love" in the whole world! What would I do without y'all! :)

Audrey Ruth Dennis

We have been thoroughly enjoying our time with our sweet little girl these past few weeks. God is so amazing and we are thankful for this precious gift that he has blessed us with. Audrey is adjusting well to the outside world. We are on a strict eating schedule and she is beginning to gain weight again and has been much happier. We are so thankful for the help and support we have received over the weeks. I don't think I could have done it without them! Thank you for keeping us feed and our house clean!! We love all of you and are so grateful to have such a supportive and loving family.