All in a days work

This week has been one of great fun!  As Scarlett is a little bigger, all of 7 weeks, I feel more comfortable getting her out a little more often. Feedings and naps are now consistent and predictable so for the most part she is easy to tote around and I find myself settling in quite nicely as an on-the-go Mom.  I am SO thankful for my other Mom friends who offer great advice, comedic relief and reassurance. Monday I walked 6 miles with Lauren, Caitlin, Janice, and Vicki...(let's not get into it, it wasn't pretty) while my Grandma had Scarlett.  It was nice to get out and break a sweat!  Tuesday I met Kari Beth and the Girls and the pool for some fun in the sun, Scarlett is not quite ready to take on the pool but she got in a nice cat nap in Sarah's lap. Sweet Elle took a little nap too, it will be so fun when these girls can play and entertain each other.

That night we met David's Dad at the Naturals Game for Fathers Day, it was surprisingly breezy and cool, S slept right through most of it, but when she woke up, she was all CHEESE, here she is hamming it up for Dad.  Yesterday Mom was off so we went out to the farm, ate lunch and laid by the pool, last night was church and we were happy to get home and rest.  We are staying in today to rest and get ready for the family garage sale Saturday morning at Vicki's. I updated my earlier post with some pics since Scarlett's arrival, enjoy!

A few minor changes...

Since my last post you could say things around the Cherry household have changed, as I post now, the new boss of the house is serenely sleeping in my arms (thanks Jelly Bean sling, you are a big help!) Scarlett Rae Cherry was born on May 7th via induction, and weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces, 20.5 inches long.  My pregnancy, delivery, and adjustment into motherhood have all gone picture perfect, I can't thank God enough for the blessings we have been given.  Scarlett is a mess...the best kind of mess you just don't want to ever put down, and you want to get all her neck sugar!  I LOVE that she already has personality, and is a wonderful, easy going little bundle.  She is 5 weeks old and the things I want to remember are that she is already sleeping 4-6 consecutive hours at night, holds her head up like a champ, really likes to kick, kick, kick, smiles for Mom and Dad, doesn't like dirty diapers (who can blame her, right?) and does not like to be left alone in a room.  I am off work until August and I'm loving every single minute of being a stay at home Mom and Wife.

Yesterday Dave had a half day so we decided to get out and spend some QT as a family, we went to our normal place of relaxation...the Farm.  It was such a great afternoon, Scarlett and I made a nice little setup at the pond, watched Dave fish, let the dogs play, visited with Nana and Papaw, ate dinner and watched the Bachelorette (I love Roberto, Kirk and Chris from Cape Cod).  It was so nice to enjoy the fresh air and company.

First pic as a family of 3, I still cant believe it...

Newborn and then 1 month, we will make this a monthly practice. 

Chillaxin with Daddy

Just a little morning side grin for Mom...love it!!!

Even big tough Papaws take advantage of the Boppy!