Campbell -- Week 6

Time is flying by!!  Our baby girl is 6 weeks old - can't believe it. She is a lot more alert, holding her head up better and we are even getting a few smiles out of her. She really makes us work for the smiles though!

Campbell - Week 5

Well we didn't have an overly busy Labor Day weekend, however we do have a lot of pictures! Most of them are us just enjoying time together, which is especially nice!

Campbell: Week 5 -- and Addyson being a great helper! I think Campbell is going to be our "serious" one. We did finally get an "awake" smile out of her today though.

Sisterly love

Sisters enjoying Tummy Time!

More Tummy Time -- this time Campbell used her strong legs to push herself almost all the way over the boppy. She'll do anything to get out of Tummy Time!  

Sleeping with Daddy..position 1...

Sleeping with Daddy...position 2...

Some pictures of what Addy has been doing.

Addyson and Mallorie reading the newspaper...not sure who is reading to who though! ;)

We took Addyson to her first real movie - drive-in style. We saw Smurfs at Starlight Drive-in. She was definitely more interested in the snacks that we brought along. She was very excited though - both before and after going.

Mom, Addyson and Dad at the drive-in.
(What a difference since the last time Mom and Dad went to the drive-in!)

HOLLYWOOD!!!

WEEK 4

Can't believe 4 weeks have gone by already. Seems like just yesterday little Campbell was still in my belly -- thank goodness that isn't the case!

Campbell's first bath, which was a bit more difficult than I remember. Campbell loves to squirm and kick her legs -- and the bath was a great environment for her to show us how much she likes to move. However, it made it very hard to hold onto her.
Addyson still continues to be a big helper -- she is always asking "can I please help" -- too cute! Let's hope she remembers that line for a while. Campbell is also doing well except for the evenings -- she just can't seem to get settled. Trying a few things so we can get her settled down -- wish us luck!

WEEK 3

Our weeks are slowly (at least I'm trying to make them go slowly!) passing us by. Campbell is still doing well! We are getting anywhere from a 4 to a 6-hour stretch at night. And she enjoys sleeping most of the day away but is wide awake during the evening -- very similar to her schedule when she was in my belly. We have started tummy time this week, which Campbell will tolerate for a bit. Working those neck muscles!

Our girls!Campbell taking full advantage of anyone that will let her snuggle up to you -- Aunt Mal Mal fell victim here! (truly a victim!)
Another sleepy Campbell.

Addyson testing out the play mat for Cambpell. A little nerve-racking when Addyson wants to lay in here when Campbell is in here, but too cute! Addy tries so hard to be gentle and careful around her little sister. Of course she will be the first to tell you that she is "big and strong" (and Campbell is not)!

This week we did venture out to the Great Darke County Fair with both girls. Addy loved visiting with all of the animals. Unfortunately we didn't take any pictures -- hopefully next year!

Addyson is continuing to learn new things - every day it seems! She is also starting to become less shy, of course she still has her shy moments. During our recent trip to the mall she was telling everyone hello! And she has recently starting to tell people that ask that she is two and a half! She can also say the days of the weeks in order. And we are also working what her mom and dad's names are and what city she lives in. She is soaking everything up.

CAMPBELL WEEK 2

We have quite the eater on our hands! Campbell had her 2 week check up on Tuesday and she has surpassed her birth weight and is doing well.

Weight: 8lbs 4oz (55%)

Height: 21 3/4" (90%)

Head Circ: 14 1/2" (75%)

This past weekend we were able to visit with some of our extended Brand family. Addyson hade a great time playing with her cousins, aunts and uncles. She was quite the social butterfly! And of course Campbell enjoyed all of the cuddles.

Campbell with cousin Sarah Brand

Addyson and cousin Sarah.

Addyson playing with bubbles.

Playing with water balloons -- Addyson wasn't quite sure about all of this!

Story time -- Dad and his girls.

CAMPBELL -- WEEK 1

Going to try to keep up on the weekly pictures with Campbell like we did with Addyson. Fingers are crossed!

We had a busy first week at home. Campbell had her first bath and attended a birthday party. Addyson went to the same birthday party - complete with a pirate treasure hunt - and went to a puppet show with Dad and Great Grandma and Grandpa Reed. Hopefully Campbell and Mom can go next time!

Our little pirate Addyson....rrrrrr!

Caden Francis' 3rd Birthday Party -- on hunt for the treasure chest!

Campbell's first bath! Addyson being a big help!

Dad, Addyson and Campbell

Addyson holding her little sister Campbell

OUR NEW BABY GIRL -- CAMPBELL LYNN

A week after her due date we FINALLY went to the hospital to be induced. Almost 11 hours later beautiful little Campbell entered the world.

Campbell Lynn Reed

August 2, 2011 at 10:43pm

7lbs and 7oz; 21in long

Not to begin the comparisons between Addyson and Campbell but Campbell was 2 inches longer and 4oz smaller. (Let's hope Campbell's big feet are a sign she will be tall like mom!).

More comparing....Addyson (above) and Campbell (below) at 2 days old.
Addyson met her little sister the next morning and was so excited. All along she kept saying she wanted a little sister. So far Addyson has is doing great as a big sister. Addyson always wants to know where her "baby" is and to hug and kiss her goodbye. Campbell is also doing very well at home - knock on wood. Mom and Dad are adjusting to the limited sleep and having two little girls to enjoy!

Our 2 little girls!

Eyes wide open!

Dad and Addyson pondering over Campbell.

The Reed girls!

On our way home from the hospital!

The Reed Family!

July 2011

Happy 4th of July!.....and, yes, still waiting for Baby #2!

A few days before the holiday weekend Jeff got on a plane and flew to France for work. He was gone for 8 days. Addy and Mom were on our own! We pretty much relaxed all weekend except for a couple of holiday festivities. We did head out to see fireworks, which Addyson was a little scared of at first. After the first big booms I told her she needed to cover baby's ears so she covered baby's ears as best she could (her hands on both sides of my belly) and then she was okay. After that I think she was able to enjoy the show!

The video is of Addy dancing prior to the fireworks. We went to Celina to watch the fireworks over the lake. Before the fireworks they had a band playing. Pure entertainment -- Addyson at least!



Part of the finale!

Addy playing with Grandpa after the fireworks (I love this picture!).

We finally blew up the pool for Addy to enjoy, which she has been doing. And of course she loves to show off how well she can go down the slide for anyone that will watch her.

We were invited to a couple of weddings during the month of July all of which Addyson enjoyed immensely! She now loves to get out on the dance floor and dance with whoever! At one wedding she ended up dancing most of the night with the groom's father -- who we just met that night! (Apparently Grandpa Brand wasn't doing a good enough job). At the wedding below Addyson enjoyed dancing with Kara and all of her Magoteaux cousins.

And yes, I made it to the end of July and am still pregnant! Baby #2's due date is still July 26th which will most likely pass without any baby but we will see! Can't wait to meet baby #2...and of course find out if the baby is a boy or girl.

FUN w.Bubbles! (June, 2011)

On Father's Day we celebrated with a brunch at Cracker Barrel. Of course after eating we had to make one purchase from the store. The purchase was definitely worth it! Addyson (and Dad) have been having so much fun with this bubble maker --- lots of bubbles are a guarantee AND it is so much cleaner than a bottle of bubbles!

We captured a few great facial expressions and a fun video!