One Month Old Today!

Well it's impossible for me to believe it but today Miss Tula Belle turns one month old! Where did the time go? She has already grown and changed so much. She had her 4 week checkup on Thursday and now weighs 8 pounds 13 ounces. She gained almost an ounce a day the last two weeks, which the doctor seemed happy about. I came home and spend the afternoon going through her clothes and actually managed to put a box of things that were too small away. I can't believe her little self will never fit into those onsies she wore in the hospital. Oh yeah, and she has been out of the newborn diapers an in size 1's for about a week now as well. She is growing too fast!

The last month has brought many happy moments though and I am now into the swing of things (I think). I know I loved her when I brought her home from the hospital but a month later I look back and realize I had no idea how much I was going to love her even more. And I am sure I will feel the same way even more in the future. Every day she brings more light to my life and I now look forward to waking up in the morning to have our little chats. She seems to be most alert first thing in the morning and loves it when I open the window for her and let the sunshine in. She stares out for a few minutes, and then begins to chat. She coos and looks at me and its the most wonderful way to start the day. Her little face reminds me of all the ways I am so fortunate, and that of all of the great things I have been blessed with, she is by far, the greatest.

So Happy One month Birthday to you, my Tula. Mommy and Daddy love you to bits and can't wait to watch you grow more and more everyday. You are our angel!

We had a gathering here at the house last night, mostly a goodbye party for John and a chance for everyone to meet Tula. Here's a pic of Tula in her party dress. I am realizing that without "Grandma with the Camera" here I have no recent pics of the three of us. Next week I am sure I will have lots of family shots to post. for now, here's the Party Girl.....