Road Trip!

Eleanor went on her first road trip to Vacaville last weekend. Aunt Alexa and Uncle Chad had the whole family over to celebrate Todd Farmer's birthday and break in their beautiful new backyard. Eleanor was a little under the weather because she had just received her 2 month vaccines the day before, but we had a great time! Thanks Alexa and Chad!

Eleanor's first time on the freeway

Eleanor and Grandpa sleeping in the car

Alexa & Chad's new fountain

Abby & Todd

Figaro!!

Alexa & Chad

Babies and Friends

Two of my college friends stopped by last week for a visit with all three of our baby girls. Stephanie has a beautiful, independent & sweet daughter named Josilyn who is 17 months old. Rennie's baby, Eliya, is only 4 weeks old and has a sweet and kind disposition. And of course, there is Miss Eleanor...who is adorable, happy & ever so curious! Is was so fun to get together with all the babies and create new memories with old friends.

Stephanie & Eleanor (& Ron in the backround!)

Funny girl Josilyn

Me, Rennie & the babies

Brag Time!

I have recently learned that Mothers LOVE to brag about their babies, so here I go! Eleanor made it through the night in her yellow taco for 9 hours!! A proud moment in the Rand household! Of course she ended up in bed with us after her first morning feeding, but we are making headway towards independent sleeping. Here are some pictures of the fabulous yellow taco sleeper and the little sleeping beauty.
















Also, she discovered smiling! She has been flashing it all over town and it really melts your heart! Look out Aunt Alexa & Abby, you'll be addicted!

Same blog, new look

I decided to mix it up and change the look of my blog. The old look was reminiscent of pregnancy and bedrest, which weren't bad things, but I am just ready to move forward and embrace my new life with Eleanor. Plus, I love change!

Today was a first for Eleanor. We went to Subway with the ladies! The whole gang was there...Mom, Kris, Nancy, Shelby, Courtney & Luke. We had a great time and the babies (Eleanor & Luke) finally got to meet. They were so cute and even exchanged a few smiles...future friends, I know it! As we were cleaning up, I looked at my watch and realized we had been there 3 hours! Who knew Subway could be so entertaining!

So Nancy (Courtney's Mom) has encouraged Courtney and I to write a book about pregnancy, fertility, motherhood & babies. It sounded crazy at first, but between Courtney and I, I think we have some good material. I am excited at the prospect and already have lots of ideas swirling around my brain.

Eleanor update...she is great! Not only am I her best friend, but I'm her bed as well! She has struggled with falling asleep on her own at night, so we simply let her sleep with us in bed (or rather ON Momma). I know, I know...I'm probably creating poor sleeping habits, but after hours of trying to get her down, I give in due to complete and utter exhaustion. We have purchased a new sleeper (which my friend Courtney calls, the "yellow taco"), and I am VERY optimistic for sleeping success.

Elizabeth update...work is going great and Eleanor takes the bottle perfectly for Daddy while I am gone. Even though I am only at work for 4 to 5 hours at a time, I miss little E terribly :( It is nice, however, to get out and socialize with other adults.

Here are some new pictures of Eleanor. Enjoy! More to come, I promise :)