Odds 'n' Ends

We've had a lot to photograph over the last week or so, so I'm just trying to catch you all up to speed. I am loving this phase of life we're in with Lydia these days. She is really developing a fun little personality. She's awake a lot more, but thankfully sleeping longer through the night. And her generally cheerful disposition makes it so much fun to take her places!

Time with Grandpa Bruce

Since Derek's Grandpa Larson wasn't well enough to come to the house following Lydia's blessing, we went to see him the next day to get a four generation picture on the Larson side. We were so glad he and Aunt Cindy and Aunt Pam were able to make the trip from Texas for the blessing.

Newsroom debut

My co-workers at The Spectrum have been bugging me for weeks to bring Lydia in for her newsroom debut. After she reached her 6 week mark, I got her all dolled up (shoes and hair bow for the first time ever) and we headed in to Mommy's office. Naturally she was a big hit! I was touched by how excited everyone was to see her (and me). It seems they've genuinely missed me while I've been away. It's nice to know your work/presence is appreciated :)

First play date

One of my friends, Lou Christofferson, had her cute baby Ty two weeks after Lydia was born. We swapped stories throughout our pregnancies so I was anxious to finally meet her little guy. We got together at her house last Monday to chat and introduce Lydia and Ty. They seemed to get along just fine... obviously Lydia is making herself right at home.

Bumbo!

I don't know why, but I am getting such a kick out of seeing Lydia in this Bumbo seat. She's been holding her head up like a champ for a couple of weeks (days? I've lost track) so we decided to try her in this chair -- a gift from Great-Grandma Petty. There is something about seeing her little body watching me from the kitchen counter while Derek and I were cooking dinner Sunday that just sent me into a fit of giggles.