Back to Work!

I am excited to be back to work but it is such a difficult transition to not be home with Macy all day. But knowing that she is with my sister makes all the difference in the world. Macy loves Aunt Jen and the entire Wisti family and she is in good hands. I cannot thank them enough!!! Here is the fantastic email update (and pictures) I received from Jennifer the first day:

“You definitely will not receive pictures from us each day (even if they are takenJ), but this is a very special day!! Zachary woke up at 6:30am to wait her arrival. I really think the two of them are going to have a special bond. You should see them alone together!! Whenever he passes by her in a room, he always comes back quickly to give her a little kiss before running out again. Greg wasn’t even down the driveway, and Zach was asking to hold her (picture #1). He then proceeded to read her some poems from his school binder and sing her some songs. He actually put her to sleep while she was on her blanket on the floor…40 minute catnap at 10:00am (pictures #2 and #3)!! He covered her up like that before he came in the kitchen to tell me she was asleep. And finally, rest assured, we found some toys for her (the remaining photos)!! We are having a great day, but Macy misses you (of course)!! – Jennifer”

Macy meets Abby!

Macy got to meet another new friend this past weekend! Abby is the daughter of my friend Nancy. Abby is about 6 months older than Macy (and a lot stronger)!!!

4th of July at the cabin

This weekend we went on our annual trip to Greg's cabin in Omer, MI (Standish). Tara's family has a cabin right next to the Courtney cabin so there are always a ton of people celebrating the 4th of July together. This is the 20th year the two families have been going to the cabins on the 4th of July. In years past, it has been more of an adult party type weekend but as we have all had children it is much more kid friendly and family based fun now (until the kids go to bed at dark!!!)

My photos from the weekend are below, but here are links to some more photos of the weekend:

Tara's photos are HERE

Kelly's photos are HERE

Macy enjoyed camping and sat with Mom and Dad at the bonfire until bed time.

There were lots of children at the cabin this year!

Macy and her new friend Veda (about 6 weeks younger than Macy)

The Mommies relaxing and having fun (Kimberly, Kelly and Tara)

Macy was spoiled this 4th of July with lots of cute 4th of July outfits!! Thank you so much to everyone who made sure she was styling for the Holiday. I changed her numerous times during the day in order to wear them all!! I don't think I got a photo of all of them but here is a sampling!!!

Super cute skirt from Diane Coffindaffer and onesie from Grandma Courtney

Shirt & Bib from Diane Coffindaffer (oops you can't see how cute the shirt is). I had to put leggings on under Macy's skirt because it was unseasonably cold!

Adorable 4th of July dress from Maureen Beall

Macy with Aunt Tara showing off her fun 4th outfit from Cathy Kota

Greg and I bought this "puffy" vest the day we found out we were pregnant. We figured girl or boy, he/she could wear it to the 4th of July! Macy was adorable in it around the campfire that night!

Newborn Photos - finally posted!

I was just reminded that I never posted Macy's newborn photos. These photos were taken when she was 10 days old. She was supposed to sleep during them but instead was WIDE AWAKE! She made it difficult but we managed to get a few good ones. I have printing rights to these photos so if anyone would like copies, let me know and I can email the high-resolution file to you. These are the low-resolution versions just so they upload faster.

Macy meets her new friend Jillian!!

Today Macy and I went to visit Katie Mills and her new baby Jillian. I work with Katie's husband Brian. Jillian was born 3 days before Macy at the same hospital.

Oops - guess I should have pulled Macy's skirt down a bit so it isn't hiked up and you can't see up it - oh well still cute!

Playing with my cousins!

Macy, Mommy, Aunt Jen, Brianna and Zachary traveled to visit Aunt Anita, Uncle Pete, Ty and Kiley this weekend in Clarkston. Macy loved watching her cousins play and they each took turns holding her and feeding her.

My Cousines: Kiley, Brianna, Ty & Zachary

Macy has found her thumb!

2 Months Old!!

Macy had her 2 month check up on Monday. She weighed in at 11 lbs 2 oz (55th percentile) and was 23 3/8 inches long (90th percentile).

She is such a happy baby - she is constantly smiling and squealing. She has also found her voice and loves to coo and blow bubbles. Her favorite things (besides Mommy and Daddy) are ceiling fans, her swing (thank you Aunt Tara!), riding in the car and taking baths. She is not a fan of laying down, she always tries to pull herself up by lifting her head and neck. . . I am guessing she is going to sit early!!

Macy has been spending a lot of time with her cousins Brianna and Zachary since they are home for summer vacation. Bri and Zach are going to be so helpful to Aunt Jen when I go back to work and Aunt Jen is watching Macy.

Some Recent Photos:

Cousin Zachary makes Macy smile.

Brianna and Zachary helped give Macy a bath.

Macy love Uncle Jeff.

Macy loves Grandma.

Sporting her Mickey Mouse dress from Aunt Lena and Uncle Trevor.

All Smiles!!

Daddy loves when Macy makes this pouty face!!

Thank you Aunt Missy for my new swimsuit!

Greg's First Father's Day!

Macy helped make homemade peanut butter fudge pie for Daddy!! YUM!!!!

Macy wore her camo outfit for father's day! Thank you Aunt Jen!!

(Mommy had to add a pink headband!! )

Meeting Great Grandma Courtney

While we were in Port Huron, Macy got to meet her Great Grandma Courtney!!!!

A great video of Macy meeting Great Grandma Courtney (although the audio is bad due to a water fountain in the garden next to us!)

4 Generations

Enjoying the gardens at the nursing home.

Getting all dressed up to meet Great Grandma Courtney!

A Visit to Grandma & Grandpa Courtney's

We went on our first overnight road trip this past weekend. We traveled to Port Huron to visit Greg's parents. Macy loved spending time with her Grandma and Grandpa!!!

Macy meeting her Grandpa Courtney for the first time.