Lyla and Mom

Lyla and I went out to the lake early last Friday before Dad and Grandpa Savage were off work and enjoyed a sunny afternoon...we layed in the sun (well Lyla in the shade), played and took a little snooze. Lyla is becoming quite the character. She has a 'need for speed' as they say...she loves the boat but gets fussy when we stop. Grandpa Savage knows better so he makes sure he doesn't take too long of a rest at each end.

Almost a smile...

Lyla is on the edge of bestowing on her mommy her first smile. Everyday I think it is about to happen. Of course we have had several smiles so far but none directed at anything in particular and sadly most are probably caused by gas (something I completely don't understand but that is what the experts say). These are just a few snaps I got today.

Taking charge

She hasn't totally grasped the concept but for a few seconds last night Lyla held her bottle herself. Of course the process of catching this moment caused mom and dad a night of grief as it took flash to get it which stimulated her just enough that she had no intention of falling back to sleep. Pros and cons of photographing all the important moments :)

Protected from all elements...

Lyla spent the majority of the tournament this weekend in her stroller protected from all the elements (and there were a few...rain and lots and lots of wind). I think we all would have loved to be as cozy and protected as she was.

First Tournament of the season

It was the first tournament of the season and a first tournament for Lyla...it turns out Lyla is Danny's lucky charm. It might not have started out the best (as you can see from the first photo) but it ended with a personal best of 119ft! Amazing! Mommy and baby are SUPER proud! What a father's day weekend! Danny also ran 1/2 at 35off another great score for him. Lyla spent the majority of the time sleeping of course but did happen to catch a few of the more important moments. All in all even through the rain, wind and cold we had a great time. We are just arriving home and exhausted...all three of us :)

Lyla Meets Landon

At the Tacoma farmers market Thursday Lyla met Landon Dunn for the first time. Of course they were both sound asleep (as you can see) but I am sure they are going to be great playmates in the future. Landon is the son of Josh and Michelle Dunn, the owners of the company I work for, Premier Media Group. Michelle is holding Lyla is this snap and I am holding Landon. Landon was born on my birthday (April 30) so of course he is extra special and super cute!

The "Stajgr Scowl"

Lyla has picked up the true "Stajgr Scowl"...like Mother...like Grandfather...like Great Grandfather...ha ha. Over the weekend she was able to spend some quality time with her Grandpa. It was great to see them both so at ease with each other. I know she is going to have him wrapped around her finger in no time...or she already does. :)

First Trip to Mint Lake

Lyla made her first appearance at Mint Lake Saturday. She slept the majority of the time but still a perfect angel. She rode in the boat and watched Dad and Grandpa ski. She is totally at ease in the boat which is a huge relief. She also sat on the dock with the skiers. We were sad that we missed the majority of the crew but it was an overcast day. Hopefully we will see everyone next time!

Tummy Time with Grandma

We spent the weekend down south at my parents house (Grandpa and Grandma Stajgr). Lyla and I came down Friday afternoon with Grandma (she was up visiting) and Danny followed after work that evening. We had a great time. One of the first things on the agenda was a little "Tummy Time" with Grandma. Lyla is just starting to really focus. It is hard to tell how much she is actually seeing but you can tell she can focus in enough to see you. I would say her tummy time was pretty successful. She didn't do a lot with her head and hands but he feet were all over the place. That girl has some muscle.

Third Bubble Bath with Grandma

Grandma Stajgr (my mom) has been up visiting this week helping me out. Yesterday she helped Lyla with her third bath. Technically the second because we had a shower in between. I think she is getting so she actually likes it. As long the air isn't to cold and the water is just right. She is a Stajgr (she knows what she wants...ha ha).

Big Yawn and then back to sleep

A big yawn early in the morning and then back to sleep. Danny and I just wish it was that easy in the middle of the night. She doesn't exactly have her days and nights figured out.

First Shopping Trip at 2 weeks old

We felt pretty adventurous Wednesday, it was Lyla's two week birthday and we thought what better way to celebrate it then a trip to Nordstroms...well South Center rather but we made sure her grand enterance was through the right store (have to start her off on the right shopping foot). My mom and Katie were with us. We had a great time...it was a good old fashion ladies day. We shopped the mall...found lots of fun things for myself and Lyla....had lunch...then headed home were we crashed.

Funny Face

This was a moment to save yesterday...Lyla had her face smooshed against Dannys which made lips curl into this adorable shape....obviously way to comfortable...I couldn't help but not share it with the world.

First Boat Ride at 8 days old

Lyla experienced her first boat ride (not counting in momma's belly of course) yesterday. She was a champ! First ride was watching her Daddy Slalom. She of course sleep right through it. Her second ride was a to watch her Daddy in a Slippery slalom competition. She was awake through the entire thing and very content. Not one peep. I think we are going to have another boat lover on our hands. Both Danny and I were in a boat as infants so it seems pretty natural she would to. Lyla was also able to meet almost the entire Rainier group....being the Lyla we know and love she pretty much sleep the entire time. We set up a pop-up shade, laid out a blanket and had a wonderful afternoon.

Sleeping in the big bed

We are the guilty three...well more like two since Lyla isn't quite old enough to know better...Danny and I have been letting Lyla sleep with us at night. It wasn't something we intending on doing but for now it has been working. She has been less fussy and it has ensured mom and dad get a least a few hours of shut eye especially right now when it is so essential I get rest so can kick this infection.

Lyla usually stays pretty close to me since Danny is a big mover...as you all know I've gotten my fair share of elbows in the face. I imagine it won't last long but doesn't she look cozy.

That must be why they say...

"If you can make it through the first two weeks of breast feeding you will be fine..."

I am starting to understand those words very well. I read them in several times in magazines, books, on the internet. Honestly I was pretty spooked about anything coming from my breasts at all. Thankfully the start of breastfeeding didn't go to badly for me. Lyla and I had a great start...but...it didn't last. Monday afternoon I was struck with a breast infection. When I say struck that is exactly what it felt like. Jordan, a dear friend of mine, had stopped by for a visit. I was tired of course but feeling pretty good and just as she was about to leave I started feeling very chilled. Keep in mind this week has been smoltering hot and our house does not have air conditioning but our downstairs remains fairly cool (needless to say feeling chilled in weather like this doesn't happen to often unless you are standing infront of the freezer). Anyway the chill quickly proceeded to get worse...with in minutes I had terrible shakes...and then I was extremely nausous...I of course went straight to bed. Thankfully Lyla was pretty sleepy herself so she layed down with me. When Danny got back he checked my temperature and it was 102! We of course call the doctor right away and to my surprise they diagnosed me with a breast infection and sent Danny to the pharmacy for some antibiotics.

Of course that was a few days ago now...my fever has been up and down (normal one minute then back to 100 the next) and I am on my second round of antibiotics because the first didn't seem to be working like they were hoping. The breast that is infected is sore and has slowly stopped producing much of anything and I have had to rely on the other for full duty (and a formula supplement because this girls lets just say can eat...ha ha). Thankfully they feel that as soon as the infection is cleared I will be able to continue breast feeding as if nothing happened.

Basically it has been quite a week. Yesterday was probably the best of all the days. I only felt slightly feverish in the morning but it based fairly quickly. Lyla is 9 days old now so if the "phrase" is true we only have 5 days to go to pass the "breast feeding hump."