Week 13-July14-July 20-You are discovering your hands. You wave them in front of your face for what seems like hours, (it is probably just minutes). Your right fist is now usually inside of your mouth and when it is not, your little hands are intertwined with each other. You are also holding onto your toys more and your blankets. You bring the blankets up to your mouth to suck on. It is really cute, but I have to watch out to make sure that you are not eating fuzz! Kumi came into town this week and the three of us went shopping and then brought home some take out. You were wide awake! You didn't go to sleep until 10:30. Usually you are down between 6:30 to 7:00. You loved Kumi; you kept smiling and looking at her, and she loved you right back! You are so happy these days, rarely do you cry. You love being held with your back to my tummy, so you can see out. You are starting to be wary of people you do not know. If they want to hold you, you cry.

This week was full of errands, and so we went to the DMV so I could change the name on my license from Kopple to Nedelin. We also went to one of my mom's properties, to get some photographs out of my storage. While there, we saw an old aquaintance, Danny Pulley. She tickled you and you were smiling, smiling, smiling! Before I knew it, she kissed you on your neck. At the time, I thought, "Well, we're friends and I need to chill out on the whole people touching you thing", but what do you know, two days later you came down with your first cold. AAAUUUGGGHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO ANNOYED! A-that you are sick and B-your pure, untainted body is now contaminated with someone else's disgusting germs. You woke me up in the middle of the night with your snoring. I freaked out, tried to suction your nostrils out with that bulb thing, which made you cough, and then called my dad at 3 in the morning to see if I should take you to the emergency room. After explaining all of the symptoms, he said you should be fine, but I was up half the night making sure you were able to breathe. Babies cannot breathe out of their mouths, so if their noses are stuffed, it is potentially dangerous. The next day, Sunday, I brought you over to my parents' house so my dad could listen to your chest and make sure you were alright. You were, and still are! He did tease me for being so concerned over something so small, but I didn't mind. He understood how a new mother feels about her infant!

You are really empathetic to my emotions. If I am looking at you seriously, that is how you look back at me. If I look at you worriedly, you give me the lip (too cute!), and if I smile or laugh with you, you smile, smile, smile right back! I love it, your precious faces. We are working on laughing and saying mama! You are absolutely perfect! I love you!

Week 12-7/7-7/13/2010-3 MONTHS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I looked at you tonight and for a moment didn't recognize you! You are a different child, your face is elongating, your hair is growing, your facial features more and more expressive. Absolutely incredible, a true miracle. When I move you suddenly or you are handed to someone you do not know, you give the lip, a sure fire way to make my heart melt. Today, we were at my folks' house and I was in the office looking for something. Grandma was holding you. You were fascinated with one of their house guests, Julie, so my mom handed you over and you gave the lip. I like that you recognize certain people, and are wary of newcomers. It makes me feel special and further solidifies my bond with you. My baby....When you eat, we discuss the menu. You are very feminine in your movements and in your face. A true girly girl. Your hair is silky silky silky and straight. Nothing at all like mine, which is wild and curly. Your neck is getting stronger, when I lift you, you support your head so that it doesn't flop back. Amazing! I am exhausted this night, so this entry will be short, but please know you have completely taken over my heart and my soul. I love you more than anything.

Week 11-6/30/2010-7/6/2010-My baby girl! I love you, I love you, I love you!!! You are sleeping right now and I miss you. I want to wake you so I can hear you speak to me and see your wonderful smile, but it would be a major mistake. I have already learned that the hard way!

Let's see...This was a busy week. We went to a Fabrick family reunion on Saturday and everybody loved you. You were the youngest family member there. After that, Papa and I took you on our very first hike together in Topanga Canyon called Red Rock. It was beautiful and you enjoyed looking at all of the trees and flowers. Then on Sunday, you, Papa and I had a photoshoot at my Uncle Bill's and Aunt Shelli's home. They took some fabulous pictures of all of us. It was the fourth of July and my mom and dad hosted a huge barbque at their home which we went to. This was your big debut. The first time everybody had a chance to meet you. Love at first sight. You are the most gorgeous girl ever. You were great too, both days of so much excitement and you remained calm and engaged; no major meltdowns. Monday, we went over to Uncle Mike's, Aunt Yael's and Levi's home to spend time with them. Then Yael, Levi, you and I went to the Grove to get outside for a bit. Today, you and I took Zed for a couple of walks, but we took it pretty easy. Papa and I have been very good about sticking to your bedtime, so I think that makes it easier for you to be out in the midst of so much commotion. Now when you become sleepy, you rub your eyes. Your eyes are slowly beginning to change from the color of the sea on a stormy day to a soft brown.

You have begun clamping down on my nipple with your gums when you are ready to pull off. Little girl, this hurts so much and you don't even have teeth yet! You are kicking your legs so much, soon you will begin to roll over. I have to watch that I do not place you too close to the edge of the bed or changing table anymore for fear of you kicking yourself right off the edge. You are in great moods all of the time now unless I keep you up for too long. No more tummy pains, no more hours of screaming. It is awesome. You are a great baby!

When I dress you in the mornings, I need to pull your onesies over your head. You do not like this at all. You cry and complain and then as soon as I pull your little arms through the arm holes, you start smiling and talking again. As much as I try to distract you and dress you quickly, this happens each morning! Baby Girl!