Neither Preston or I can believe that little miss Jacie J is already one week old. Time has flown by and things seem to be getting easier and easier. We are noticing she is spending more time awake which is fun, and she is sleeping better each and every night. Right now she goes about every 2.5 - 3 hours which is definitely managable between the two of us. I do the feeding and Preston is the master at getting her back to sleep.
We went to the doctor and she is back up to 7lb 6oz, she had gained 5oz since her Monday appointment so clearly she is getting plenty to eat! :) We are just trying to enjoy every minute with her, which is pretty easy since she is so darn sweet. Thanks to everyone for the cards, flowers, and gifts. We really appreciate it. Also, if you want to drop in and visit just let us know in advance, we love to show her off! Enjoy all the pics and I will keep updating everyone.
Quite the proud Grandparents!
Fast asleep on the boppy
She loves to snuggle up with her daddy
Time to go home! We put her in her car seat and she crashed. We where definitley ready to get out of the hospital and get all settled at home. It was great because Great Aunt Rosie and Auntie Hilary where at home waiting for us. Grandpa and Grandma Johnson met us at the hospital and came to our place as well. It was great having their help that first night...and they cooked some fantastic meals. We definitely appreciated the help.
Her first time in the swing, she seemed to like it.
Grandpa and Grandma Johnson - we where so grateful that they made the trip from Wisconsin to meet Jacie right away!
Life is tough as a baby!
Meeting Hannah for the first time - our poor pup still has no idea what she is in for! She has done really well with Jacie so far. She is definitely curious, but just sniffs and walks away. She also seems to be pretty protective...she comes running whenever Jacie cries.
Auntie Rachel gave Jacie this adorable outfit, I think she looks so cute in it.
SOOOO tired!
I think this is my favorite so far.
Daddy's co-worker Deby sent this adorable headband. Even Dad admits this is so stinkin cute, and that is huge since he is not so into all the girly stuff! :)
I'm thinking maybe we need to just have her in the car seat at night since this is pretty much what happens every time we put her in it!
This is my absolute favorite pic...she just looks so sweet!
Grandpa W. got Jacie this bib when we where in the hospital and we celebrated his birthday this past Monday. We had to take a picture in it for him!
Aunt Rachel, Uncle Matt, and Cousin Luke came to visit us over the long weekend. We had a great time relaxing and catching up. Luke wasn't quite sure what to think of his new little cousin, but he definitely liked her bouncy seat! :)
Brother and sister with their babies! :)
Luke is checking her out...as long as mommy isn't holding her she isn't too bad! :)
One of my best friends Kari came from the Twin Cities to meet Jacie over the long weekend too. We had a great time relaxing and just sitting around holding Jacie. Kari definitely didn't want to leave and we didn't want her to either! 
Mom, Dad and Kari took Jacie on her first walk in her stroller. The weather has been beautiful here so we try and go on walks every day. Jacie slept through the whole thing!
Uncle Ben! :) Ben and Laura stopped by this week to meet Jacie. Ben wasn't so sure about holding her at first, but we just handed her over and he did great. 
Jacie took her first road trip to Iowa this week to meet her Great Grandma Donna. She also got to meet her great aunt and second cousins Jenna, Hanna, and McKenna. She did great in the car, slept the entire way. We had a very nice visit.
Four Generations
Dad gave Jacie her first bottle this week. She took it like a champ!
It's a tough life! :)
Jacie getting her first bath....she was not a happy camper!
