The big 5-0!!!!

Charlotte and I were just in Phoenix for my parents 50th birthday/Oktoberfest party. It was so fun! There were about 100 people there and they had a great band. The weather was perfect the entire weekend!

Traveling alone with the baby was actually pretty easy! Charlotte was an angel on the plane rides! Lets hope she's as good next month when we fly with her again!

50 and looking good!

Coach Stiak, Jake and their #1 fan!

Jake won his game! He is the star of his team! Go Chiefs! Notice even Charlotte has an orange and blue bow that my mom and sisters had made for her! Charlotte slept through the whole game!

Mama doll and Charlotte. This is my moms old doll. They look alike huh!

Charlotte and me with my friend Beth and her son Braydon.

Fall Fun

Most of the pictured below are from our recent trip to Oklahoma. We were there for a wedding and to visit family.

Charlotte at the pumpkin patch in Oklahoma. we were there with Paula, Bob, Maggie, Rob, Robby and baby Will. It was such a cute place!

Here is Drew in the petting zoo feeding the little Donkey. A few minutes after this picture was taken Drew let this little donkey out of the gate! He tried to grab him as he was heading out of the gate but he got away. Drew then tried to entice the donkey back in by holding out a hand full of food but the donkey as Drew said, "was free and not looking back." We were all just laughing at Drew! It took two farm employees to capture the donkey. Luckily they said that was not the first time he escaped.

Charlotte and her daddy

Charlotte and her mommy

Charlotte with her Aunt Louise

Charlotte with her cousins Blake and Tyler. It was so cute..... Tyler just loved her. I was in the other room trying to get her back to bed and she was crying. Tyler came in and said. "ohhhh" then started rubbing her head and kissing her cheeks. It was the sweetest thing!

Charlottes first time to church.

Sorry Drew, I couldn't resist posting this picture. I found Drew sleeping like this on the couch after church. Tired new dad haha!

Charlotte Two Months

Charlotte is two months old. Although for me, it feels like she's been here much longer! She has been the best little baby. She is never really fussy unless she's hungry or gets over tired. She has started to smile a lot and it is just the cutest thing! I think she gets more adorable everyday. She is getting so big too (about 13 pounds). She holds her head up really well and feels much sturdier than she used to. She is not sleeping through the night yet but usually only gets up once so she's doing pretty good. Charlotte loves looking at her mommy and daddy. She also loves her nightly baths and her swing. Drew and I feel so lucky to have this perfect, sweet little baby girl! Here are a few of her most recent pictures.

Charlotte has been trying for weeks to suck her thumb. Usually she just ends up sucking on her knuckle or her palm. Lately she's been pretty good at getting her thumb in her mouth but can't keep it in there for very long. Here's a picture of her trying.

Here she is dressed up for the OU Texas game. Her bow says OU in rhinestones.

When I am not holding her, feeding, her, changing her diaper, burping her or doing her never ending laundry, I am watching her nap on this. It's my new favorite show!

Charlotte 6 Weeks

Little Charlotte just gets cuter every day! She smiles now and it is so cute! Her smiles usually come right after she eats and right after I change her diaper. I guess she is happy to be full and clean! Here are a few pictures of her right after her diaper change.

Charlotte's First Month

Our sweet baby girl will be a month old on Thursday! She is doing great! She has had lots of visitors. Paula and Patricia were here two weekends ago, my dad and Jake were here last weekend and Courtney is coming this weekend. We have loved having them here and we're thankful for all of their help! Here are some pictures of the past month.

Charlotte in her crib.

Charlotte and grandma.

Patricia, Mamo and Charlotte.

Jake, me, grandpa and Charlotte.

Our little family.

Charlotte Elizabeth Allen is here!!!

Drew and I could not be happier! Little Charlotte is just the best and cutest baby ever! My labor was actually wonderful! I was induced at 9:00 and then got an epidural at 10:30 when my contractions were strong and two minutes apart. She was born after only about 5 contractions at 2:59 pm. She is healthy and beautiful! Her weight was 8lbs 4oz and her length was 19 3/4".

She has been such a good baby. She eats and then stays awake for a little bit just looking around. After she is awake for about 30 minutes, she sleeps for about an hour and a half or two hours and then eats again. The days have gone by so fast and we just can't believe that she is already a week old. We love her so much already and can't wait for everyone to meet her. Here are some pictures of our sweet baby girl! By the way, to see pictures bigger just double click on them. To get back to the blog hit esc.

Only a few minutes old.

First family picture.

Grandma and Aunt Kyle with Charlotte.

Our hospital door.

Charlotte's first bath (she does not like to be undressed).

Momo and Bobo with their first granddaughter.

She loves her swing!

Her first walk.

She loved her new stroller!

Baby Update

Well, I've got about two weeks to go! I went to the Dr. on Friday and I was 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. I have gained 25 pounds. My belly is measuring average so the Dr. said the baby would probably be around 7.5 lbs. The babies heart rate was good and so was my blood pressure. The Dr. said the baby could be here in two days or two weeks so now Drew and I are just waiting. We have the nursery all put together, the bassinet in our room, the car seat in the car and our bags packed. Come on baby!!! Here are a couple pictures of me looking like I'm about to pop! It feels like there is no more room for the baby to get any bigger!