April 1 – April 8 ~ Easter

On April 1st your dad and I did something amazing…we caught one of your smiles on a picture! We were thrilled. Again, you were on your changing table and you were smiling away as usual. However, because both of us were there, we were able to capture the moment.

The next morning you were not smiling. It was time for your 2 month doctor’s appointment. First of all, we had to go on a car ride. I don’t think I have mentioned this yet, but, you did not care to be in your car seat…in fact in response to your crying, the car seat was nicknamed, “The Torture Chamber.” So, we put you in the torture chamber and drove to the doctor’s. Dr. Gentile came in and examined you. You were healthy and growing steadily. You now weighed 10 pounds, 4 ounces. You had gained just over three pounds…no wonder you didn’t fit into some of your clothes! However, the next part of the visit wasn’t too fun. You received 5 shots. You cried a little, but as soon as I picked you up, you stopped crying and fell right asleep. You stayed asleep through the ride home and for an hour more once we were home. I think it was harder for me than it was for you.

You met your Great Uncle Dave this week. He lives in Oklahoma. He was in Arizona for business, but wanted to meet you. We went to dinner at a local restaurant. I must say, you behaved very well during your first restaurant experience.

This week you celebrated your first Easter. It was a fun day. We dressed you in a pretty cream dress with pink flowers on it. You looked adorable. We went to the 10:30 service. I didn’t think you were quite ready for sunrise service. You were quite content to sit in your dad’s arms for almost the entire service. After church we went to the Spears' house. Jack and Candee are close friends of ours. Then, we went back home to get ready for our friends to come over for games. You were pretty tired, and you napped in your swing for most of the afternoon.

This was a very busy week.