Rice Cereal, YUM!

Thea is really enjoying her rice cereal and oatmeal. She is unsure about the sweet potatoes, though, which, so far, is the only veggie she's tried. She's fascinated by her toes, is squealing/giggling, sleeping on her belly and growing a lot! She's almost six months old!

Thea the Tired Ghost

Pretty uneventful Baby's 1st Halloween as she slept through most of the evening in her ghost onesie and mummy cap. Her latest and greatest: Glow Worm (aka "Bobby"-- named by Daddy) is her favorite toy and she's growing into her six-month clothes already! Mommy made her laugh for the first time on Saturday! Fun stuff!

Double Chin Princess!

Even though she's 'long and lean' her face is quite plump! She's really been smiling a lot lately! She LOVES her swing.

Long and Lean

Thea measured in at 11 lbs, 10 oz at her 2-month appointment (she was actually 11 weeks at that appointment, though). Dr. says she is in the 45th percentile for weight, 75th percentile for height. She is rolling from her back to her front and front to back, smiling and cooing! She's growing up waaay too fast!!

Mountain Time

Thea took her first trip to the mountains a few weeks ago. She loved it! She travelled well and enjoyed the fresh mountain air. We had fun with grandma and grandpa. We saw elk, a BEAR, lots of birds and chippies, coyotes and deer. We can't wait to go back!

Bradley Babies

Matt and I attended a Bradley Method birth class prior to Thea's birth. On Sunday Sept. 14th we had our reunion to meet all of the babies. Babies are lined up from oldest to youngest left to right. Lots of droopy heads, hungry cries and sleeping going on!

6 Weeks Old!

Thea is growing so fast. We can't believe she's already six weeks old now! She weighs more than 9 lbs and is outgrowing her newborn clothing quickly.

PAST DUE: First Family Photos

Here are our first family photos. (posting a few weeks late....sorry)

The Cozy Cocoon

Thea LOVES her Cozy Cocoon. It is a little sack that we put her in to sleep; it's MUCH easier than swaddling and has the same effect! She got the Cocoon from her Uncle Dan and Aunt Amy. Thanks, guys!

Thanks, Grandma!

Thea's grandmother ("Mutti") stayed at the Lierman household for 10 days after she was born. We all miss her and really appreciate all of her wonderful help!! Mutti also hand-stitched a beautiful quilt for Thea. It's something we're all so impressed with and will treasure it forever! Thanks, Mutti!

Amazing Great-Grandmother

Thea enjoyed being held by her great-grandmother, who celebrates her 90th birthday today. Thea and her great-grandmother share the same middle name -- Loree (Lo-REE).

July 1, 2008: The Birth of Thea

We've all been anxiously awaiting her arrival and she's finally here! Here's a quick synopsis of her birth: at her June 30th appointment (38 weeks gestation) Sarah's blood pressure was dangerously high. Sarah's doctor had been monitoring her blood pressure very closely the last few months of pregnancy and did not feel comfortable letting the pregnancy continue with such high blood pressure. She stated that an immediate induction was the best chance of a vaginal delivery. So anxiously we went home, packed our bags, tried to eat something and headed to the hospital. At 8:30 p.m. on the 30th of June the doctor broke Sarah's water. Daddy Matt and friend Kimi helped Sarah labor until 5:48 a.m., at which time our daughter made her grand entrance! Thea Loree weighed in at 6 lbs, 13 oz, 20 inches and has a full head of dark hair! We are so thankful that both mom and baby are healthy!