Minnesota State Fair

Steve and I went to the State Fair last night. We brought Laila to Grandma and Grandpa's house for the night. She had a great time and so did we! We have been so blessed that my parents are willing to watch her so we can have some time alone and do some things that we enjoy.

We met up with my cousin Libby and her husband Derek as well as my brother Andy and his girlfriend Ashley. We watched Brandi Carlile and escaped with only a few fried foods :) We also went up on the ride (I don't remember the name!) after it got dark where you can see both city's skylines. It was beautiful.

It really was a wonderful night. Perfect weather, good music and great company! What could be better? Steve said multiple time that he missed Laila... :) he is too cute, right?!

As always...pictures!

Our Little Nature Girl

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The picnic was Laila's first REAL adventure outside...she slept the whole time. But! She did survive so that was a success in my book. This past weekend we took her up to the lake in Emily, Mn to spend some time outdoors. My parents are convinced that she will be an outdoorsy type of girl (unlike her mother). To say the least....I like it inside. Unless I am on a beach in a tropical location with a Pina Colada in one hand and a gossip magazine in the other.

Anyway!...Laila weathered the weekend very well and loved being out by the lake. She met Kiley my parents dog and spent a lot of time being cuddled. (Giving Mom and Dad time to nap..yay!) She is growing, growing, growing and now eats more at each meal. Took us a few times to figure out that she still wanted/needed more but we got it all covered now!

In addition to the big first weekend it was also Laila's 1 month birthday! yay! Mom and Dad celebrated with a drink in her honor and a sunset boat ride. :)

We are home for a few days and then it is back up to the lake with Scott, Tanya and Marissa! It will be an fun weekend and I am getting very excited! My dad's family will also all be up there to see Laila. It will be an overstimulation extravanganza for my little babe, but we will survive. (No baby has ever had long term harm from being held TOO much and being loved TOO much right?!)

Here are some pictures from the lake!

Some things never change....

Steve and I are realizing that even though we have a new baby and she is, no doubt, a LOT of work...we still find time to enjoy the things we love. Our lives are still our own! That hasn't changed...it is just better and more important now! We have been working on balancing our needs and wants with Laila's and each others. Obviuosly, Laila's needs come first before either of ours but we don't BOTH need to do every task!

We will definitely figure it out in the next few months and get better at taking care of ourselves so that Laila has happy, healthy parents!

This weekend is an exciting time for our little family. It is Laila's one month birthday and we are going up to the cabin! YAY! Her first time up at Grandma and Grandpa Tarasar's cabin! We are also going up next weekend for Labor Day. So as my dear husband informed me we will be spending 5 of the next 12 nights at the cabin. I hope Laila likes it. :)

Date Night

Last night we went on our first date as Mommy and Daddy. We left Laila with Grandma (Pam) and I headed downtown to pick up Steve from work since he takes the bus in. We went to a nearby restaurant and had a drink and food. After that we headed to the Twins game. It was a LONG game going 12 inning and lasting until 11:45! But is was a lot of fun and very nice to spend some time together alone again.

Our First Picnic

Well this was our third weekend with our little Laila...the first that was really just us. No visitors or other events going on. We just spent the weekend laying around, napping and spending time together.

On Saturday we went on a picnic. Here are some pictures from our outing. :) Laila had a great time and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect day!

2 weeks old.

Well, technically she is 16 days now! But Wednesday marked Laila's 2 weeks in the world and we have LOVED every minute of it. Even the crying and pooping, long night and spitting up. The past two weeks have FLOWN by. Two weeks ago today we were just packing up to leave the hospital and now..she is sleeping soundly in her own house.

Steve and I can't believe how much we love her and how instantaneously we knew we would love her forever. She is so perfect to us and we try to take advantage of every single minute with her. She is getting a little more personality everyday. Her hair is getting curlier and lighter; her eyes are bluer. (Maybe she will look a little like Mommy eventually!)

We have been slacking on the photo taking now that I am home alone...so much to be done and not enough time for photos! But this weekend when Daddy is home we will take a TON of pictures! (It doesn't help that I lost the camera for a few days!)

Laila misses her Grandma and Grandpa Janish and she told me she can't WAIT to meet her Uncle Scott and Aunt Tanya. :) We love you all!

Pic O' The Day

Taking advice from my friend Jen and posting a Pic O' The Day when we are too busy to write!
Daddy and Laila watching the Twins! Clearly she is enjoying her baseball game.

Ten Days Old!

Our little baby girl is already 10 days old. Neither of us can believe how fast the past 2 weeks has gone. I am starting to feel like my old self again. I am able to move around and most importantly bend over to pick something up off the floor. :)

Steve goes back to work on Monday so it will just be Laila and myself at home. We will wait patiently for Daddy to get home from work everyday! We have taken about 3 million pictures of our little babe. I'll keep posting pictures even if I am not able to write an update! We are very busy around here lately! :)