4 Weeks Old and Solo Sleeping

Hooray! Today I'm 4 weeks old and last night I slept all night in my crib for the first time. Much thanks to Daddy showing Mommy how to make "baby burritos". Mommy is so happy too. To celebrate Daddy and I had a dance party after dinner.

Busy Little Bunny

The last couple of weeks have been very busy. We had lots of visitors come to check me out including Grandma Groen, Opa Groen, Oma, The Hubers, Maddy & Liem, Grandpa Wehner, Uncle Curt and Aunt Sarah, and my Uncle Cam even flew in from Charleston to see me.

I have also been very busy with feeding every two hours, tons of diaper changes, and napping. I can focus my eyes and follow mommy and daddy, and have even started to crack a smile when daddy makes funny faces. Daddy spends time with me listening to music and singing to me when I'm cranky.

I'm getting very strong and learning to hold my head up while in sitting position but I still need a lot of work while on my tummy. I have discovered that my hands and feet are in fact attached to me and they can be useful for pushing away the pacifier (who do they think they are kidding, that's not a nipple).

Ive been hanging out with my doggy Bailey who enjoys all the napping and visitors too. He keeps a watchful eye on me and checks on me when I start to cry. Every once in a while he'll sneak up on me and slap a kiss on my head with his enormous tongue, I don't seem to mind but mommy always sends him away.

Gotta run, my diaper needs changing!

My First Bath

Mommy and Daddy gave me my first bath the second day home from the hospital as Grammy Moore stood by and snapped some photos. The bath was very scary and wet, but when it was over Daddy wrapped me in my towel and I was much happier. Since then the baths have been much more relaxing and fun with Mr. Ducky and Mr. Hippo.

Emma Lane Groen Has Arrived!

On Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 at 1:58pm Lisette & Derek welcomed the arrival of their daughter Ms. Emma Lane Groen, weighing 6lbs. 10.66 oz. and is 20.5 inches long.

Both baby and mother are very healthy and happy at home now. Lisette was in labor for a total of 20 hrs. with 3 hrs. of pushing. Emma has fell into the swing of nursing with a healthy appetite. She has been endearingly been named the "milk monster" around the house.

Daddy Derek has been very active with the care of Emma and is an expert at swaddling and diaper changes. Derek had to show Lisette how to swaddle but only he has the skills to make the perfect little burrito.