We Went On An Adventure

It had been months since we'd been out of the city. Martin was dying for some fresh mountain air...so we decided to go on our first family outing, our first adventure together as a family of three. 

We began our day early at Everdeen's 2 week appointment. Baby girl is growing like a weed and even wore her big girl pants to prove it :) We now have a 7lb 6oz baby...I hope she doesn't grow up too fast. 

We didn't drive far...just to the nearby town of Golden to see Lookout Mountain and Buffalo Bill's grave.  It was still hot, even high up, but we welcomed the fresh air and filled our lungs with the scent of pine. I feel like I've been a little bit stuck inside for the past two weeks.  Martin and I go on our evening walks around a nearby neighborhood, but it just isn't the same as walking along a quiet path or through a peaceful park. Our latest apartment nestles up to a busy street and somehow that doesn't seem suitable for newborn ears.  Needless to say, we all three welcomed our mountain adventure. 

 

Everdeen slept the entire time, except for an occasional one-eyed peek. She wasn't too interested in being a cowgirl or sitting in a teepee.

 

 

We found a quiet picnic area and took some new family pictures.

 

 

 

 And what's an adventure without a few diaper changes?

2 Belly Buttons

One belly button is tiny and much cuter than the other, but I have to say, seeing my belly button almost back to its original self after all these months is like seeing an old friend.  Oh, and my feet and ankles are back. I missed them too. 

It's amazing how much your body can change within one week of giving birth.  The first few days I felt like I had run a marathon. My whole body was sore and getting off the couch was an accomplishment in itself.  I keep wondering why I don't feel one hundred percent back to my old self and then I remember what I did just one week ago. Oh...I think I'll be sore for a while :)  

Yesterday as Martin was bouncing baby Everdeen on the exercise ball I exclaimed, "Look at me! I'm laying on my stomach!" It was an amazing feeling. I've been able to shave all parts of my legs instead of just the small patches I could reach before and I can even towel off my feet after a shower! Not having a watermelon for a belly is a nice change...except when I realize my baby girl is no longer inside of me...then I feel a little empty inside.  

As the days have gone by I see small glimpses of my old self in the mirror. I'm not sure I'll truly ever be my old self again. But that's okay because now I have this amazing story to add to who I am.  Everything my body has gone through has been worth it, especially when I get to kiss that tiny belly button and see my baby smile back at me. 

Wrapped Around Her Finger

Oh my, our little girl sure has her daddy wrapped around her itty bitty finger :)

The First Week

Already a week has gone by. I can't even begin to describe how our lives have changed in a mere seven days.  Each day makes us more seasoned parents...learning Everdeen's cries and coos, learning how to change a diaper with superhuman speed, learning that sometimes you just need a good cry too along with the baby. And most importantly, trusting in our instincts and trusting in each other that we are doing the right thing.

We are surviving :)

My favorite part of the day is when Martin comes home from work. He is a natural and I love watching my two favorite people together. The way he says his daughter's name, the way he counts her little fingers and toes...the way he sings to her. You'd think he'd done this a million times before.  I really didn't know I could fall even more head over heals in love with my husband...he has been truly amazing. 

My emotions are still running a bit wild. Every time I look at my sweet baby I am overcome with happiness, joy, and amazement...we made her, she's all ours. 

Complete

Everdeen Kate Wolfe

July 24

6:40pm

7lb 1oz

19.5in

Little Everdeen, better late than never :) You have made our lives complete in ways we didn't know were possible. 

I can't wait to share her birth story and of course more pictures of our little girl. But for now, we are adjusting to life as a family of three and loving every moment together!