Glamour

I suddenly started to get Glamour in the mail. I didn't subscribe to it...it just started coming. Are they trying to hint that I'm not glamorous with my six-week postpartum belly and I need to start becoming more glamorous??? Also, when you're pregnant and right after having your baby, you get all sorts of coupons and magazines about parenting or for formula and diapers. How do they know I'm pregnant? How do they know I just had a baby? Who's spying on me? It's a little erie if you ask me!

Firsts

Our little girl has been changning a lot and has had lots of firsts over the past couple weeks! Sorry it's been a while since I've posted...it seems like I rarely have gotten a free moment the past few days...we've had a slightly cranky little girl! I think she's been having some gas issues which has made our gas drops one of my favorite things! It's so hard when they're crying and you don't know what to do. I think I have it in my head that because I'm her mommy, I should always know what to do to make her feel better and that is NOT the case! Anyway...here are a few pictures of our growing girl who turned ONE month yesterday! I can't believe that first month is over...time really does fly! Oh...and Eric is officially off on summer break! YIPEEE!!!! His classroom is cleaned out and he's checked out until August! I LOVE being married to a teacher! I am so thankful I get him around with me during the next couple months!

First bath

First time on her gymini...we tried for some tummy time after this picture and she put her head down and fell asleep...so sweet!

First time at church on June 8...she was so broken out that week. I think baby acne is the meanest thing! Those 2 words shouldn't go together. It has cleared up quickly thanks to a special "cream" my sister told me about! Thanks Jani!

In case you missed it...

Just in case you didn't see Alli perform, here's the link to watch it!

http://bventertainment.go.com/tv/buenavista/regisandkelly/special/broadway2008/index.html

I think we all feel a little famous because we know her! Way to go, Alli...you were awesome!

This just in...

My friend, Alli, is a broadway star! She really is! The show she is currently is Cry Baby and it's up for a Tony award. Because of this, the show is getting lots of publicity and Alli is going to perform (by HERSELF!!!!!) tomorrow on Regis and Kelly! So, set your TiVo and tune in! I'm so excited for her. I would like to add that she and Eric were in a band together once (Eric played the guitar and Alli sang) and they even had a gig all the way up in Seattle! OK...so it was a one time thing and it was for Kristen's wedding but still...pretty awesome! Here's a picture of Alli and I from Kristen's wedding!

Growing

Our little Ella is 18 days old today and she is growing and changing! It's so weird how fast it really does happen. She had her first Dr's appt. today and she weighed in at a solid 9 lbs 1 oz! That's such a good feeling as a mom to know she's getting enough to eat! Anyway, I thought I'd post a few pictures to keep you updated!

Ella with her friend Isabelle

Ella with her friend Lucas

Zzzzzzzzz...........

Just some sweet pictures of our little one!...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Today is the birthday of TWO people! First, my husband! It has been so awesome seeing him with Ella and just watching him love and dote on her. She already has him wrapped around her finger and I LOVE seeing him as a dad! Sometimes I can't believe how lucky I am to be married to him! He truly is my most favorite person in the world and there is no one else I could imagine going through life with! Happy Birthday, Eric! I love you!

Second, is Kristen...Happy Birthday! Kristen and I had so much fun together in our single days (not that we don't still) but we were always doing something spontaneous and fun! I love her friendship and I love that we still keep in touch despite the distance! Love you!

AND...for a quick update on our little girl...things are going GREAT! I can't believe what a good girl we got. She's even doing well through the night and I can't wait until I feel 100% so we can start going on outings! Eric and I are looking forward to the weekend to just have time with her at home!

Our little wide-eyed girl (you can really see her little "stork bites" in

this picture...they fade after a while!)

Our sleeping angel!

It's a Girl!!!

We are so excited about the birth of daughter, Ella Grace Scholte! She is so perfect and we are so grateful to God for blessing us with her! She was born Friday, May 16 at 12:53 weighing 8lbs, 4oz and 19 1/2 inches long. We are home from the hospital now and adjusting well! (OK...last night was a little rough!) Here are a couple pics my sister took...I promise more soon!

Ella Grace

The happy family!