Testing out a chair...

So Rhea likes to sit (with help) on someone's lap or up against my chest so she can look around. Her head is still a little floppy but I decided it was time to try the bumbo seat out.... here's what she thought....

Our day to day life...

I realize it's been more than a week since I have updated... eek! Sorry.

We are settling down into our new daily life with baby Rhea... which is a fancy way of saying there isn't much exciting going on around here. We have watched baby Mia 2 days this week so that adds another element of fun to the day = ) So far the girls have been fine. Usually their eat/play/nap routines are off just enough that they aren't both hungry or sleepy at the same time. This allows me some one on one time with each of them during the day.

I was looking at our pictures and noticed I haven't caught very many of Rhea's smiles... I'll have to work on that. She has started sleeping 8.5 hrs at night, but it isn't consistent just yet, every 3rd night or so it's only 6 hrs until she wakes up. There are WAY too many variables to  try and pinpoint what makes the difference. I just take it as a good lesson in flexibility and her little way of keeping me on my toes.

Joe has been off this week so we have enjoyed as much of the sunshine that God's given us as we possibly can. Yesterday was rainy tho so we declared it a pajama day for the Dixson's... today is basically the same. But the weather man says more sun tomorrow!

Next weekend Rhea and I will be heading to St. Louis (chauffeured by Uncle Matt) to spend the weekend with Grandpa Bill and Grandma Sue. On Saturday we will drive over to Memphis TN for my cousin Brian's wedding. This will be Rhea's first long road trip, first weekend away from home, first night in a hotel, first wedding attendance, etc. We're praying for gorgeous weather, hopefully it will be a great time! We've been counting down the days!

Tummy Time!

Baby Mia = )

2 Months old!!!

Oh my heavens I can hardly believe my baby girl is 2 months already! She is growing so fast! She is such a blessing and it's so fun to watch her develop, I wouldn't trade it for anything!! She does make a variety of noises now ("talking") and she smiles fairly often. Our days are pretty routine and she does well when we go out. Overall she really is a delightful baby!! With the recent warm days we have had I am learning that she really likes being outside; she likes to ride in the stroller or just tour around the patio and yard. Below is a collection of pictures from the month. [They scroll kinda fast but if you click on the slideshow you can go thru them one by one] Also, I've included a video from the Christy Creme. Joe and I really enjoy going there and usually visit every other Monday as our treat before he goes back to work for the week.

We love you all so very much!!! Thanks for checkin' in!