Bea opening her presents

Christmas 2008

We feel very blessed this Christmas to have all of our family with us and to experience Bea's first Christmas. A year ago Bea was just a tiny little dot on a ultrasound and now we can't imagine life before her. Ben and I had so much fun watching Bea on Christmas morning. She's enthralled by everything at this age and is putting everything in her mouth... everything! Even though Christmas was today we will be updating this album with more pictures throughout the holiday since her Christmas will be over several days. So come back again later for more pics!

She also is enjoying eating a few tablespoons of fruit and cereal every night. She's now knows what a spoon and bowl means and immediatly opens her mouth for more... so cute! She weighs 14lbs and 6oz. And is rolling over on her tummy and back now. Not just in her sleep anymore. She is so strong I feel like she could walk before she crawls. Yikes...watch out!

Thanksgiving and Christmas cont.

Here are some more photos taken between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

How am I growing?

Bea is four almost five months old now. Her most recent doctors appointment revealed that she was:

Height: 25 and 1/2 inches
Weight: 13 lbs. even

She is also rolling over (once), rolling on her side like a champ, holding her head up without wabbling, using her exersaucer, eating solid foods, and teething!!! It's been an exciting few weeks!

Recent Photos

Since I have gone back to work we have been very busy! Therefore, I have not been as busy with my camera as I was when I was home all day with Bea. Some of our pictures are also our Christmas card so I didn't want to reveal that picture until it has been sent out. Bea has also been very sick the last few weeks... she asked that we not photograph her until she is feeling better. So here are just a few of the photos I have taken in the last couple of weeks.

Weeks 13-15

Bea had many adventures in the last 2 weeks. Not only did she eat her first cereal but she got on a plane and went to Massachusetts to visit family. She did great on the plane but the cereal didn't agree with her. Guess we will try again in a few weeks. She is also is sitting up on her elbows on her tummy and reaching for toys. Right now she is screaming instead of laughing... she's found her voice people!

Weeks 11-13

Bea has changed so much these last few weeks. She is becoming more cordinated with her arms and hands and is discovering more toys and textures. She is sitting up more on her own in her Bumbo seat. Bea has gone to daycare twice and done great. Her mother not so much! Sigh. She has also had some visitors like the Livingstones. Even though she was fussy that day she loved having them over and hopes they will come back soon! She is also talking more and more each day. We are working on a schedule and she is doing great. She slept for 11 hours last night...hopefully that will continue!

Bea with toys

Bea discovering

This little moment may seem dull to some but it's a stepping stone of discovery.

How am I growing?

Weight: 10 lbs. 2 oz.
Lenght: 24 1/4 inches
Head size: 39 cm.

Wow Beatrice is 95th percentile in her length!! She is a long lean girl!

Weeks 8-10

These past few weeks have flown by! Auntie Marci came to visit and we had so much fun with her! We go to the doctor tomorrow for her 2 month checkup. I am predicting that she will be over 10 lbs by now. Cooing, holding her head up, sucking on her fist, and saying "oh" are some of her recent activities. Enjoy the new pics!

Bea talking

We are practice talking.

Daddy's little princess...lol

You might have to turn your volume up on this one!

Bea's Reversal

The title explains it all. Please ignore the fact that I keep calling it a robe when I meant to say gown. Sleep deprivation... at least that is my excuse!

Bea Glamor Shots

She needed to model one of the outfits her Auntie Heather bought her before she grew out of it!

Bea with family and friends

Bea is so blessed to have so many of her family and friends come to visit her and who love her so much. These are just a few of the many who have come from far and wide to visit!

Kelly and Dusty Bouncing Babies

They were so cute bouncing both of the babies that I had to capture it on video. We had such a nice visit with the cousins! We didn't want it to end!

Cousin Jackson comes to visit

Bea is a morning person apparently! She didn't get it from her Momma that's for sure! She is always a happy girl first thing in the morning! Sweet Bea!

Bea at one month

How am I growing?

Weight: 9.6 lbs.
Length: 22 1/2 inches
Head: 37 1/2 cm

Beatrice has grown almost a whole inch in two weeks!!!

Pye and Bea

Bea waking up- one month old

Three weeks old

How am I growing?

Current weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz.
Current length: 21 and 3/4 inches

Bea is turning her head on her own and starting to turn her body side to side! She's almost one month!

Glamor shots and more

Bea's First Photo Album!

Daddy and Bea on the floor

Bea plays with daddy's glasses while spending a few minutes on the floor.

Our New Addition!

Beatrice Emily Hutchens was born July 22, 2008. She was 8 pounds 6 ounces and 21 inches long.