Tiny head, tough baby

Jak had her eight week check-up today, complete with the dreaded eight week shots. Oy! I think I had a tougher time than Jak did. She took it like a champ. She cried for a minute and then turned back into my beautiful, smiley little girl. The doctor said she's perfect, which of course we already knew. She has slept most of the afternoon and enjoyed a lot of cuddle time with her Mommy.

Jak's Stats

• Weight: 9 1/2 lbs (25th percentile)
• Height: 22.25 inches (50th percentile)
• Head circumference: 14.5 inches (10th percentile)

Our little girl is growing up fast and I do not like it!

Sleeping it off

Jak's Farewell Tour 2011

I go back to work next week, so Jak is making the rounds to see all of her fans before she heads to daycare. Today we went to see Grandma K. Tomorrow we are going to Mimmy's office. Wednesday we're going to see some of my old work friends. Thursday is a trip to the doctor for her two month check-up (TWO MONTHS ALREADY?!?). Friday we are going to meet with the daycare to get things squared away. Phew, I think that's it. In between I am going to make sure we get some quality Mommy and Jak time. It's going to be very hard to go back to work after having the past eight weeks off, but I am trying to focus on the positive elements - It will be nice to get into a routine and see all of my co-workers again. I just wish I could take Jak with me. I keep telling myself that lots of Mommies work and have babies. I can do it too! I just need to get through the first week or two or three.

I didn't take any pictures from our visit today (Grandma K hates having her picture taken), so here are some of my favorites from the last week or so.

Call me! 

 WHOA!

I love my Mommy!

America's Next Top Baby Model

I love my Mimmy!

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On a sad note, our beloved cat, Morpheus, passed away on 3.11.11. He was nine years old and suffered from kidney failure. He will be missed.

Morpheus (left) and his best friend, LaBlanc

Trip to New York

Jak made her first trip to Western New York last weekend. She did great on the 6 hour car ride. She slept the whole way (minus one stop for some food and a diaper change). Meredith's family was so happy to meet her. Our good friends, Michelle and Jodi, and their kids (our Godkids) even came down from Canada to meet Jak. She is lucky to be so loved by everyone. Enjoy some family pics. (Please note: Jak's Great Aunt Louise (both literally and figuratively) doesn't like to have her photo taken, so she is missing from the collage...but we'll get one of them soon!)

Jak and her Grandpa V

Jak and Grammy V

Jak and Uncle Lucas

Jak and Aunt Gabby

Jak and Aunt Alex

Jak and Great Grandma V

Jak with Aunts Michelle and Jodi