The Weeks in Review

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Just when we thought life couldn't get any better along came Saige! We welcomed our beautiful daughter on July 1, 2009 at 4:32 AM. Weighing in at 7 pounds, 10 ounces and 19.5 inches long. We feel so blessed to have her in our lives and to share such love!

Thursday, September 3, 2009

So much to celebrate!

This week Clif and Terra celebrated many things. It was their 3 year wedding anniversary and Saige turned 2 months old!

While at dinner for their anniversary Clif and Terra reflected on just how blessed they are. These last 3 years have been amazing, particularly now with the arrival of Saige into the family. So much love!
Another reason to celebrate is simply because Saige is doing so well. At her 2-month check-up appointment we confirmed what we already knew - Saige is healthy, BIG, and right on target developmentally. In fact, she's exceeding many of the milestones typical for her age. The pediatrician was very impressed at how alert and attentive she is. Saige is all smiles and very much a talker - she'll carry on loud and lengthy conversations in her own little language. And unlike many at her age Saige can also roll over from her belly to her back.

As for her size, Saige now weighs 14 pounds, 3 ounces and is 23.5 inches long. This means that in two months she's nearly doubled her weight by gaining 6 1/2 pounds and growing 4 inches. She's in the 95th percentile for height and weight! Amazing!

We have to also note that Saige just keeps getting cuter and cuter. Her eyelashes are long and dark, her eyes bluer than ever, and her smiles bigger and brighter. She's the most adorable baby in the world!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Telling it like it is!

Saige is 8 weeks old today! And she likes to talk!

Mt. Shasta Trip

Saige and Terra just got back from visiting Grandma Julie, Great Grandma Barbara and lots of friends in Mt. Shasta.

They flew down - Saige was an angel on the plane! Never made a peep on any of the flights. She's such a good baby.

It was great seeing everyone!
Four Generations!

Great Grandma Barbara and Saige

Old Friends

Saturday, August 1, 2009

One Month Old!

Today we celebrate the 1 month anniversary of Saige's birth. In this past month we've quickly adjusted to being a family of three and can't imagine life any other way.
Saige is doing great! In one month she's mastered the following:
- Smiles! Big smiles abound if you talk and tickle her.
- Cooing! She's just started making adorable little sounds.
- Focus! Saige will focus her vision and can recognize faces and objects. She especially likes to look at plants.
- Eating! Yes, she's an eater. She doesn't need much assistance now from Mom to find the good stuff - she knows what to do all by herself!

Physically Saige has changed a lot too. There are little chub rolls on her legs and wrists and she's acquired quite a double chin. Her belly is getting big too! Her blonde hair is getting long and her blue eyes seem to keep getting bigger and brighter.

We feel blessed to have such a good baby. When she's hungry at night she'll make funny grunting sounds but it's rare for her to cry. She doesn't cry when having her diaper changed either. All in all she's happy with a sweet disposition.

We are so lucky!
Chubby Baby!

Happy Baby!

Big Sister Tica

Thursday, July 16, 2009

2 Weeks Old!




Today Saige had her 2 week check-up. The doctor says she's doing great! She now weighs 9 pounds, 1 ounce! This is amazing considering she weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces at birth. She's also grown 2 1/2 inches.

Clif and Terra can't remember what life was like before their little Sweet Saige came along. In these last two weeks Clif, Terra and Saige have all learned so much! It's like the three of them are all on the same team - each learning about one another and teaching each other new things. It's an amazing experience!

Saige has already changed so much. She's getting a pudgy belly and little chub rolls. Her vision has improved so she can lock eyes with you and will occasionally give a big grin. All in all she's a good baby - she doesn't have crying fits for no apparent reason. But she does let you know when she's hungry! Which seems like all the time - just like her mom and dad she loves to eat!
She'll usually sleep for several 3 hour blocks of time during the night, although she still stays up late and sleeps in. This is fine for Terra who can sleep in with her but not so good for Clif who now has to get up early for work.

Saige and her sister, Lovebug

Daddy and Saige

Best Friends - Saige and Grace

Saige, Liam and Grace