3 months old already (sniff, sniff)

Banks is 3 months old today!  Its hard to believe that this milestone is already here.  I was cleaning out her closet the other day and packing up all her newborn size clothes when I came across her preemie pajamas.  Its amazing how much she has grown so far (and just from eating milk!)  Everyday I see her taking in the world around her and learning new things.  I love her more everyday and when she looks at me with that big gummy grin I feel like my heart could just explode.  I am trying to slow down and enjoy every moment, but as every mom knows, there is no down time.  Today, I captured one of those moments...

tech fun

I finally upgraded to an iPhone!  I have had my Samsung phone for over 2 1/2 years and it was finally time to get something new.  The great thing is that with the iPhone4 you can have "FaceTime" calls where it is a video call phone-to-phone.  This is awesome when Brian travels because he can still see Banks (and Me) every day.  Also, the iPhone takes great pictures and video so I am able to get more footage on the go and get it uploaded instantly.  I downloaded a couple of free photo apps so I can have a little fun with my pictures - Instagram and ColorBlast.  Here is a pic turned retro with Instagram...


Banks with Gigi Giraffe



arrrgghhh!

I downloaded an app for my iPad called BlogPress that was supposed to allow me to post from the iPad...I thought that I had 2 posts from this week, but evidently they are lost in cyberspace somewhere.  I will start playing catch up tomorrow, but in the meantime, there is a new video to the right...check out Banks with her "grab apple."

visitors warm the heart

This week Brian was in Miami for work, so my Mom came to visit us girls.  Well, I think Banks really lured her up here more than me.  It was a fun time and I enjoy seeing my Mom and Banks together...the way she looks at her makes me smile.  Now that I am a Mom I have a better understanding and appreciation for everything my Mom has done for me...even the things I thought were just horribly unfair. 

Instead of the typical Grandmother nicknames, my Mom has coined "Fancy" as her nickname of choice.  Anyone that knows her understands exactly how perfectly this suits her.  In true Fancy fashion, we had to get Miss B some accessories for her wardrobe.  A few headbands with curly bows and an adorable pink hat with HUGE flower for her "statement piece" in her wardrobe.  Fancy says every outfit needs to make a statement! 

Fashion pics coming soon...   

spelling bee

Is is Banks's or Banks' in the possessive form?

I have gone back and forth on this and it appears that both are acceptable.  I have asked 2 English teachers and Googled it, and have decided that I will spell it Banks' simply because it looks better.

So with that settled, I have updated Banks' blog!

snow day!

We had a little fun in the snow today!  It wasn't Banks's first snow (that was Christmas Day) but it was her first time being outside while snow was falling.  She wasn't too crazy about it and likes her cozy snuggle time inside much better.  I just love her little bear suit and would be willing tolerate more cold weather just to dress her in it more often.  We'll enjoy the rest of the day cuddled up and warm while the frozen stuff makes the beach a winter wonderland.

 

Who's that girl?

Banks McKenna Nix
Born October 31, 2010 at 10:34am
6lbs, 5oz - 17 inches

just a few hours old

After having a great pregnancy (chronicled at http://turkeyfortwo.blogspot.com/) our little girl decided to make her debut exactly 3 weeks early on Halloween.  Little did I know that I was tempting fate with my Halloween costume...



at work on 10/30



Her cousin Hudson was born the day before and I believe that Miss Banks did not want to be left out of the excitement!  Or maybe she just wanted a date suited for fabulous birthday parties!  

She was 100% healthy but a little thing!  We had to buy preemie diapers and preemie pajamas for her.  She is still wearing newborn size clothing, but not for too much longer.  She has definitely been growing...at her 2 month check up she weighed in at 9 lbs 6oz (50% increase) and was 20 3/4 inches long (almost 4 inches of growth!)

New Year's Day