The House of Mann: The 'new' stats on Taya

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD-O (Ethan)

Hi everyone. Well, it's been two weeks, but I think it'll be worth the wait because I downloaded several new pictures. They are in reverse chronoligical order.

Last weekend we went on our first long car ride to Ogallala to Grammy's. My aunts Jenny, Becky, and Sara hosted a meet-and-greet for some friends and family to meet Taya. Taya met most of her extended family for the first time, including her Godparents (my Aunt Sara and Uncle Bern), her great-grandparents, her Uncle Wade, and cousin Jayden. Jayden calls her 'Tata'. The cousin concept kind of has Jayden confused and at first she thought she was the big sister. It was cute to see them together, though. Taya didn't like the long trip as much as we hoped; she screamed most of the way home and our trip out took an hour longer than it used to. I am really wanting a mini-van right now! :)

Today was Taya's two month doctor appointment. She was weighed and measured and got two shots.

WEIGHT: 11 lbs, 10 oz.

LENGTH: 22.25 inches

She did well with the shots and has mostly been cuddly all afternoon. Lately she has been smiling a lot and wanting to laugh. She is also holding her head up really well in almost all positions (sitting up, being held up, on her stomach). Of course we're prejudiced, but we think she is very advanced for her age. :)

Nima jumped in the car right before we left mom's. The only place for her was in the car seat. She did not want us to leave her.

One of the happier moments on the trip back to Omaha.

Have you seen a cuter baby?

Emily came by to spend the morning with Taya. Taya found a comfy spot on 'Baby Banks'.
Taya has her new sunglasses on.

Taya meeting her Uncle Wade for the first time. She really liked him!