Santa's Little Helper

Love my little Elf!

Just waking up from a nap!

9 Weeks Old Today!

So sleepy!



Two Month Check Up

We just got home from Claire's TWO month well check. She is doing absolutely wonderful and everything checked out great! I feel so blessed to have such a happy, healthy baby girl!

Claire did great with her shots today! Such a little trooper. She was exhausted from all the excitement and quickly feel asleep on our way home.

I didn't waste any time putting her pants back on after her shots!
I had to love on my brave baby right away!

-Height: 24 inches (95th percentile)
-Weight: 11 lbs 3 oz (50th percentile)
-Head: 37.5 cm (25th percentile)

-Had her first night away from Mom and Dad on 12/17/10 (my parents eagerly jumped at the chance to stay over!)
-Loves the Bath, Hates getting out of the Bath
-Laughs, Smiles, and Dances on her changing table
-Fascinated with any lights and sound, much more aware of her environment
-"Talking" all the time..."coooo and ohhhhh and ahhh"
-Napping in her crib
-Still not a huge fan of tummy time, but is great at lifting her head and has much better neck control
-Has nothing to do with her pacie
-Sucks on her left fist/index finger instead of a pacie
-Nuzzles her head back and forth on your chest and shoulder (I love this!)
-Wearing mostly 3 month clothing but fitting in some 3-6 month clothing/pjs (yikes)
-Smiles back at us and recognizes our faces
-Has a ball standing up on her legs with support

Eight Weeks Already!

I feel like the busy holiday season has put time into overdrive! I cannot get over how fast time is flying! To say we are proud parents of our baby girl is an understatement! Every little thing she does is an absolute miracle and we could not feel more blessed to share our lives with such a precious gift!

Here is our little Santa Baby....

Our TWO MONTH Old...

Another photoshoot Mom?! Really?!

Loves her outfit from Momu!

Just want to squeeze that hiney!

Love that belly!

Thank you Great Grandma Neale for my adorable outfit!

Can't get enough of my Claire!

Ready for Santa!

Crudup Christmas Card

Clay's dad, Steve, came over this morning to take a family picture for our Christmas card this year. Claire was all smiles when she woke up and full of laughter as we got her ready for the camera and then...
She was out like a light!

Actually she fell sound asleep after getting very upset at us for making her pose for the camera! Steve ended up getting some great pics anyway and I couldn't help but laugh at Claire's timing! We are having so much fun making new memories with our little bundle this holiday season!


Our Christmas Tree this Year!



Sweet Baby trying to Keep those Eyes Open!

Scrub a Dub Dub!

Claire is definitely a water baby! She LOVED her first bath! We gave Claire sponge baths for the first two weeks of her life, which she also loved! She likes to put her hands in her mouth when they're wet, move her arms around, and kick her legs in delight! 

Her first real bath...

Bath time last week...

Loves the Warm Water!

So Much Fun!

Licking Those Hands!

The Little Things...

12.1.10

Claire is 6 weeks old today!

We had so much fun at lunch today with Claire's 2nd cousin, Sophia, who is just two weeks older than Claire, and her mommy Mindy!

Claire wore shoes for the first time today!

Monday, November 29th, Claire lifted her head and whole chest off the floor (turning her head side to side) during tummy time! (she looked like a little turtle!)

Claire is smiling more and more at us and melting my heart every time she does!

Yesterday, November 30th, Claire looked up at me after eating, smiled AND let out the most precious little laugh/squeal!

Oh how I love the Little Things!!!!

Giving Thanks!

     We have so so much to be Thankful for this year! I'm most thankful for the addition to our family, Claire Elizabeth! We could not be more blessed to share our world with our healthy, happy baby girl! I am tremendously thankful for our precious families that are all so close to us. We could not be more fortunate to have three sets of parents within fifteen minutes of us! Clay and I are blessed with amazing friends that offer so much love and support! I am also overwhelmingly grateful for my husband! What an amazing man and father!
     Thanksgiving this year wasn't just one day of family and food, it was three! We actually had five "Thanksgivings" in three days! Claire made the rounds from Clay's grandmother's, my parent's, and Clay's dad's on Thursday, Clay's mom's on Friday, and our "Friends Thanksgiving" at the Worthington's on Saturday! We had such a fun weekend and are looking forward to the rest of the holidays with our new addition!
     Happy Thanksgiving!

Loaded up and Ready to Make the Rounds!

So Thankful for Little Tooter!

Clay's Dad...Claire's Big Daddy!

Clay's Nana

Clay's Mimi

My Dad and Brother...Papa and Uncle Bennett!



Tuckered Out from all the Festivities!

Meet Tia Monica!

Friday, November 12th, my best friend from growing up, Monica, came to meet Claire! She lives in Houston and made a special trip to spend some time with the girls. Monica and I both got so emotional when she first met Claire, it was surreal to be introducing my childhood friend to my daughter. Monica and I have been through so much together and I loved sharing this new chapter of my life with her!

One Month Check Up

This morning we had Claire's one month check up! Little Tooter did great at her appointment! Such a happy, easy going baby that didn't mind getting naked, poked and prodded, weighed and measured, until... she got her shot! This she was not okay with and let me know right away! Once back in Mommy's arms she calmed down immediately and slept all the way home.

Here are some updates on Baby Claire...
-Height: 22 inches (80 percentile)
-Weight: 9 pounds 10 ounces (62 percentile)
-Head: 36.5 centimeters (32 percentile, she definitely got her daddy's head!)
-Size 1 Diapers (as of yesterday)
- 0 to 3 Month PJs and Clothes (Still fits some Newborn Clothes/Separates, PJs too small!)
-Exclusively Breastfeeding
 (We stopped supplementing formula once she gained weight and got FULL after breastfeeding)
-Will take a Bottle and is starting to like her Pacifier more
-Sleeps on her back (with her hands above her head no matter how tight I swaddle her!)
-Has one 4 to 6 hour stretch of sleep at night paired with a 3 to 4 hour stretch
-Loves her Ocean Bouncer and Rainforest Gym (lights and music are fascinating)
-Smiles at us!
-Does NOT like going down to sleep at night! (wants to be held, who can blame her!)
-Out like a light when we go on car rides
-Beautiful brown hair and dark blue/gray eyes (won't know they're true color until 6 months)
-Has a best friend and doesn't even know it (our dog Ella is obsessed with Claire!)
-Will cuddle with anyone!
-Not a huge fan of tummy time, but we are working on it
-Can lift her head and move from side to side when on her tummy
-Has a ball in the bath!
-Makes the sweetest of noises when she is eating and dreaming
-Is completely Loved and Adored by her Mommy and Daddy!

Uncle Bennett

Claire met her uncle Bennett for the first time October 22, the Friday we got home from the hospital. I know this post is a little late, but I just love these pictures of baby Claire with my brother. I can't believe how small she looks with her 6'1" uncle! Such a sweet moment introducing my daughter to my brother!



Claire's Bestie, our dog Ella! Always by her side!



The Fastest Four Weeks of My Life!

     Who would have thought spending my days at home with sweet Claire could fly by so FAST! Her first four weeks of eating, sleeping, pooping, and cuddling with her mama have gone by in the blink of an eye and I cannot believe I can now say I have a one month old! This has been the most special time of our lives and we have treasured every moment of being Claire's parents!
     Our ONE month old...

Claire Elizabeth Crudup



LOVE LOVE LOVE that Double Chin!!!!



Holding up one finger...ONE month old! Ha!