The Sutton Family: September 2008

I'm bringing home...

a baby bumblebee, won't my momma be so proud of me!

I got home later tonight after taking a class at school, so my mom was wonderful enough to pick up Brigitta from daycare. She shared the day's events with Scott who then told me that Brigitta got stung not once, but twice by a bee today. Poor baby!

She got stung on her hand and on her right cheek. She seems to be doing just fine and doesn't appear to have an allergic reaction, which is a huge relief!

And her first year check up went great. She is 22 lbs. and 28 inches long and her head is still big, but seems to be growing into it. She handled her shots well and didn't appear to have any major reactions.

We are finally off formula and onto 2% milk, she seems to like that better than whole and quite frankly, I think that is better for her - less fat. Still only has two teeth, scoots to get from point A to point B, is more confident on pulling herself up and standing next to the couch. We aren't walking yet, but soon it will happen and then watch out everyone, including Lena!

One year later

Brigitta Ruth Sutton, you were born at 5:47 a.m. on September 13th. We were so happy to finally meet you (and mom was so happy to not be pregnant anymore!) Brigitta you completed our little family and were such a wonderful baby.

Here are a few of Brigitta's first pics

Here is Brigitta one year later

Pretty adorable, don't you think!

We love you Brigitta Ruth!

Birthday Cake

Brigitta's birthday cake turned out great! We ordered it from Safeway and it was a chocolate/vanilla marble cake with cream cheese frosting. Doesn't that sound heavenly?

She put her hands in it right away....

Here is the end result. I think she got more on her face, hands and tray than in her actual stomach. She didn't seem to like the cake too much, but over time, I'm sure she will grow to love it! What girl doesn't love sugar?

Water

B's birthday weekend was full of wonderful sunny weather! On Sunday, we celebrated at my parent's house and after B's nap, she played in the pool.

She started splashing from the outside

Kenai even joined in - he likes to use it as his personal water dish! Gotta love dogs!

Eventually, she made it in the water. The water was nice and warm after sitting in the sun all day. She started out in her diaper and eventually we took that off.

Such a little water baby, she loves the bath and the pool equally! We may have to sign her up for swim lessons next year.

More b-day fun

We celebrated B's birthday throughout the weekend. On Saturday, we hosted a casual bbq at our house with close friends. Brigitta tried peach cobbler and vanilla ice cream for the first time that night. She wasn't too keen on it, but I'm sure over time, she will learn to like it more.

This is her the next morning, dressed for church and playing with a few of her new toys! Everyone was super generous!

Happy 1st Birthday!

So, Brigitta turned one on September 13th and here it is the 26th...oops! I'm a little late, sorry B!
Here are some pictures of the set up and Brigitta before her party officially got under way! (notice our new hutch in the background!)