10 weeks old

Yesterday Bethany turned 10 weeks old! She is changing so much every week and is holding her head up on her own and wants to stand on your lap or bounce her on the couch all the time. She likes to look over my shoulder during the day still but is getting more and more interested in pushing her legs out to try and practice standing. We are very happy to announce that for the last two nights she slept for 5 hours - the longest ever at a time! She sleeps from 11-4 and then I still struggle to get her back to sleep after she eats but instead of being up at that time for 1.5 hours, now she usually goes to bed after just an hour. During the day she is also getting more consistent with an hour nap in the morning, 1.5 hours over lunch and then 2-2.5 hours in the afternoon. She is sleeping in her crib for the afternoon nap vs. the swing, sling or bouncy seat so we are happy she is doing so well.

It is also fun to hear her practice her coo's. Ah-goo, gaa, and coo-ah are her favorite sounds right now. She still loves her baths and actually likes getting her diaper changed now. I think she realized that she is more comfortable after she gets changed :)

Here are a couple fun pictures over the last few weeks including some from our postponed Christmas that we had on New Years Day.

Having fun with daddy Stretching and smiling after waking up

Trying on Great-Grandma's old jewlery that she gave us at Christmas - Bethany is looking a little chubby - packing on the pounds over the holidays!

Great Grandma and Grandpa

Smiling at Nordstrom Cafe on New Years Eve with her yellow bow

Bethany Claire - we are so proud of how you are growing! In a few weeks we are excited to have your dedication at church surrounded by family and friends. Even though you have only been in our lives for 10 short weeks so far, we love you beyond words! Thank you for being our sweet daughter and we pray that you grow to be a loving daughter of the Lord like your name means.