Time really does fly when you're having fun...

We're wrapping up our second week as a family of three and truly can't believe how wonderful this all is! (We also can't believe we have a two week old already...this is still pretty surreal.)

Abby's getting a lot more active and has finally seemed to learn the difference in her days and nights. She sleeps pretty soundly through the night every night, and only barely wakes up when I have to feed her.

Feeding, by the way, is something she's become quite proficient at. In fact, our little girl has a tendency of feeding so thoroughly that she actually wears herself out and often has to pause to catch her breath. (Note the drool in the picture...very ladylike indeed!)

We're having a blast watching her as she becomes more and more expressive, and find ourselves overusing the phrase "Look at the cute face she's making!" quite often.

Abby's had lots of visitors this week as we try to get in a few moments with our friends before heading off to Virginia in a few days. It's hard to believe moving day is almost here! Justin's grandmother said it best: life certainly is an adventure! (I'm sure I'll know just what kind of adventure it is after that ten-hour car ride with a three week old.)

Abby got to meet her paternal great-grandparents for the first time this week and, as usual, slept through the entire visit. I can only imagine how exciting it must be to hold the fourth generation of your family in your arms!

On Sunday the family joined us at church for Abby's baptism--the youngest baptism our pastor thinks he's ever done! Our little girl looked gorgeous in the gown Justin's mom made for her. What an exciting day, and what an awesome reminder of the tremendous responsibility we've been given as stewards of this covenant child. At one point in the service, Pastor Mike turned to the congregation and asked for all those who would support little Abby (and her parents) in prayer as she grows up to raise their right hand. Seeing our whole church family show their support gave me the same sense of awe that I felt when the doors swung open on our wedding day and everyone in attendance stood up as I walked down the aisle--it was an overwhelming sense of peace and comfort knowing that we're not alone in this...that this little girl is going to grow up surrounded by the body of Christ, and covered in prayer through every milestone. What a blessing for our family!

As week two drew to a close, we found the adrenaline wearing off and the lack of sleep, frequent feedings, cabin fever and general weariness setting in. So we wound up our week the way any new parents should: with a nap.


Stay tuned for more pictures of Abby being cute...coming soon. :)