One month

Super G turns 1 month tomorrow and is growing fast. She took her first bottle last Friday night at the Peretto's wedding at Chico. It sounds like this was a pretty big thing as most babies tend to fight the bottle when they are used to their Mommy. Of course, I couldn't be more proud of my little princess. I have felt her really connecting with me through sight and touch which certainly melts my heart. It makes it even more difficult to leave each day for work. I am amazed at how she changes every day and becomes more of a little person. She is as cute as ever and each day is such a new and exciting blessing.

Kristi asked me to change her into her nighty the other night. Because I am a guy and not the most experienced in "baby" stuff, I put her in the nightgown. It was a bit snug and I had to "make her fit" a little bit. It wasn't till Greta was completely in the nighty that I realized she truly filled it up and it was border line too small. She looked like a super hero because it was so snug (Super G). But.....she was still cute, and, of course, wasn't bothered by it a bit. That's my girl!! It didn't even enter my mind that she is getting bigger and the stuff she wore last week may not fit today. As they say, "live and learn". Sorry G.

3 weeks yesterday...

Greta turned 3 weeks yesterday and is growing and changing in front of our eyes. Kristi's family was in town for the weekend to celebrate Pam's birthday and we all had a great time. Thanks to our neighbor, Jim Gardner, for the use of his house while he is hunting in Africa. We had a full house and were all together for dinner at the Rib and Chop House in Livingston.

The house has been pretty quiet since everyone's departure. It has been nice to get some good quality time with my little girl, though. She truly makes my heart jump when I see her and hang out with her. I could have never expected the feelings and emotion that being a parent gives you, and , no one could ever try to explain it.

Many thanks to all of you who are reading the blog and enjoying the pictures. Thanks to all who have sent cards and gifts and good words as they all mean the world to us.

Aunt Jodi and cousin Jeremy (traveled from school at Washington State Univ.)

2 weeks old today

G Girl is 2 weeks old today. To recap, she is perfect. She has a great personality and is also a great communicator. She lets us know when she is hungry, Kristi feeds her and she hangs out. She has been sleeping well, usually getting 3 to 4 hours at a time. This has been great and has allowed us (Kristi) to get a better schedule.

She seems to change every day. She is alert more often, taking in all of the sites. Her beautiful blue eyes are easy to stare at and adore. It is so clear to me that we were meant to have a girl. I can't wait to have her have me wrapped around her little finger. Kristi has been dressing her up and really enjoying spending time wth her. Kristi's patience is amazing and her love for her child takes my breath away. I am blessed to have them both.

Tomorrow is little Greta's 1 week birthday

When we arrived home on Wednesday, October 1, we were surprised with pink balloons and a welcome sign for little Greta. Thank you to Mom, Fred, Angie and Pam for making our return home so special. We are learning the art of feeding, sleeping, feeding, sleeping, which has been a bit challenging. Thankfully, we had a weekend fairly early from our return home to allow me some recovery from the lack of sleep. It has also been great having family here to help in these early days. Roger arrived on Friday to see his new grandbaby. I think he really enjoyed his time holding, cuddling and spoiling Greta. They left for Cut Bank today around 1:30. It was very sad having them go knowing she will change so much the next time they will see her. I do wish we all lived closer together.

As I am writing this, Greta "shot" Grandma Angie with some love during a diaper change. It messed the comforter, the carpet, Angie's sweater, and I am sure some special spots we will find later. Ah, how great it is to longer have any control over anything! Life is a changin'.