Pass the baby

This post is especially for all the Matilda fans out there who would be shocked if I only put up a Matilda-free post today!

Matilda enjoyed Shanti and Laura's wedding too. She was so good, she only cried in the car or the hotel room--she was quiet and sweet all through the rehearsal dinner, the ceremony and the reception. We didn't get pictures of everyone who held her, but here's a selection from the reception. It was so nice of everyone to help out watching her and it was really cute to see all our friends pass our girl around.

Here's Chaitanya and Matilda--he was a natural!


Katie and Matilda--I know Matilda LOVED the bright blue necklace:


Carol came all the way out from California, and as soon as she got in I had to press her and Brock into baby sitting service while I drove Ed, Shanti (the groom) and Doug (the best man) over to the church. Carol is so tiny that Matilda looks huge!


And here's Aravind. His and Katie's wedding (the other Katie) was our last hurrah before Matilda was born.

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Shanti and Laura Kulkarni

Over the weekend we went to Shanti and Laura's wedding. Ed was a groomsman. We had a GREAT time!

Laura looked stunning and the church was beautiful. The ceremony was so nice. I especially liked all the personal touches that showed how well their minister knew them and really added extra sentimentality to the vows.


Shanti was so excited too. I don't think I've EVER seen him so excited and happy. Not even when we took him up to Wisconsin for a whole weekend of beer and cheese!


After the ceremony, Shanti and Laura were whisked away by pedicab to the Carleton Hotel for the reception.


The reception was beautifully decorated and the cake was so elegant. Our dinner was delicious and it was great to have the chance to catch up with old and new friends while we celebrated.


Everyone had so much fun at the reception. Here, Shanti and Laura's friends all gathered around while they danced. Don't they look great together?


We are so greatful that Matilda was invited to come along with us so we could both be there for this special day. Shanti and Laura are such a good match and we're lucky to have them close by. Congratulations again, hope you're having a great time on your honeymoon and we can't wait to see you when you get back--will Laura have a tan?

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Family Photo

This weekend we went to Shanti and Laura's wedding. We had a wonderful time, and Matilda was so good. Everything was beautiful and we were so happy to be there to share in that day.

And we got a family picture out of it too--I think this is probably only the 5th picture of the 3 of us together since she was born!

Happy Birthday Grandpa!

We celebrated Jim's brithday early this week, but today is the real thing.
Hope you're having a great time!

BUMBO!

Matilda loves her new BUMBO seat. It is desiged to help her strengthen her neck muscles and learn to sit up all on her own. Look at her sitting up like a big kid!

Play time

Matilda is playing with her baby einstein caterpillar in her bumbo seat, and she's having a great time!

Are you ready for some football?

Matilda and Daddy had a great time watching football together on Friday and Mommy was happy to be able to go out and do the shopping and baking and get some projects done.

On Wisconsin!

What did you think he'd say?

Matilda had her 2 month pediatrician visit yesterday.
She is now 23 1/4 inches long (in the 90th percentile) and 9 pounds 15 ounces (just under the 50th percentile).
The doctor said she's doing great! He complimented her excellent head control and remarked on how alert and curious she already is. He said she is developing perfectly and he just couldn't get over how great she was doing and how active she is.
As a mom, I love to hear that!
She had to get her first 3 vaccinations, poor baby! She cried of course, and needed extra snuggles last night, but she took it pretty well, and didn't have any bad reactions.
We don't go back again until November for a 4 month check up and more shots.

Pretty in pink

Grandma gave Matilda this pretty dress. She wore it to church on Sunday and she was pretty good.

Funny Face

Daddy's girl

While we were visiting at the farm we all went to church on Sunday morning. Here's Matilda and Daddy walking home from church (the church is over his shoulder).

Check out my bunny slippers!

Chatty

Hi Grandma and Grandpa! Happy Anniversary--I hope you're having a great time!

Happy Birthday Kim!

Hey Aunt Kim, I heard it's your birthday! Yay!


I got so excited I just had to make faces:


I was pretty sad when I heard I had to wait three more weeks to see you.


Hope you have a great day and we can't wait to see you at the end of the month!

The Thumb

Matilda has started sleeping through the night, but if she drops her pacifier, it wakes her up. Thankfully she is starting to discover her thumbs!

Nice talk

Matilda and great-grandma had a nice talk on the porch during our visit.

So happy to meet you!

This weekend we drove out to the farm in South Dakota to introduce Matilda to her great grandmother Shirley. Matilda did great on the drive, and had a wonderful time meeting her great-grandma and her great aunts and uncles!

Just incase you thought I always smiled...

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