The Gilliland's: May 2009

Monday, May 18, 2009

Adeline is One Month Old!!

My little girl is getting so big! She weighs in at 9lbs and 8oz!! She loves to eat, likes sleeping but hates getting to sleep (she doesn't want to miss anything), and likes to stay up late and sleep in. She is very vocal and will tell us EXACTLY what she wants! The only problem is, we sometimes have a hard time figuring out what she's telling us. She snores a little when she sleeps and hates to have her hands restrained in a swaddle. She likes to hold my hand when she eats and she always puts her hand on my chest when she sleeps! Oh my goodness, she is my favorite baby! She enjoys her swing and sometimes has fun sitting in her vibrating chair. She likes to be sung to and read to. Her favorite song right now is "Boom Boom Pow" by the Black Eyed Peas. Adeline doesn't care for Fergi too much, but she seems to like the other group members. She's also a fan of James Taylor, The Beatles, and Led Zeppelin. Of course, our little girl has a wide variety of music tastes (just like her mom)!

Here are some pictures of our sweet Adeline on her one month birthday:

Adeline has asked me to tell everyone that she is a little bit famous! Go to http://www.gambillphotography.blogspot.com/ and scroll down a little bit. Her photo is on the blog of our awesome photographer Angie Gambill! Addie's pictures are beautiful! They were taken when she was just 7 days old! What a sweet girl!

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Happy Mother's Day!

I know so many wonderful mothers! Too many to name. But my favorite mother is, of course, my own! My mother is smart, funny, talented, kind, loving, and strong! She has shown me by example how to be a good mother. She has great advice and is a wonderful listener!

In honor of Mother's Day, here is a picture of my sweet mother with her first grandchild, Adeline. My mother stayed with us for a week and was so so so so helpful! It was wonderful having her here! I haven't eaten that well in a LONG time! And I especially loved the time she got to spend with Addie! I have/had a wonderful relationship with my grandmothers and I want the same thing for my sweet Adeline! She is lucky to have a such a wonderful Grandmama!

Happy Mother's Day, Mama!

Mama holding Addie for the first time!

Mama and Addie having a very serious talk!

Love, love, love!!

Sunday, May 3, 2009

The many faces of Adeline

My little girl might be the most entertaining little baby in the world. I could stare at her all day long! And she makes the funniest faces! Here are a few from a recent nap:

Sleepy Addie