Update: This IS a laughing matter!!!!

A couple nights ago I was ready to give Izzy a bath, but Casey said he wouldn't hand her over until she laughed. I was worried we were in for a long night, but she worked with us and it was grand!! :) Casey finally got to hear Izzy laugh!!! Thanks for working with me, Iz!

Isabella lovesss the sunshine ~ we are so ready for summer!!

I realized today that I haven't posted any pics of Izzy in her seat! She did not like it at first, but likes it more and more everyday! :) Her swing and bouncer are still her favs (other than being held, of course).

Growing Izzy ~ Week 10

What a week it has been!! A very busy one, at that- just the way we like it! :) Since my post are mostly pictures now, let's get started........

Izzy loves praying, already. ;) I love her sweet hands.

Iz was having a fussy day (which are few and far between, thankfully!!) and the only thing that made her happy was to be naked, wearing her OU hat, watching her mobile. So- that's what we did. :) Made her daddy proud.

I've been meaning to post this for a while now- mom (Grammy) brought this when she met Izzy (when she was two days old)... I just love it!

Yeah- the weather doesn't really vary here. Wow. Exciting. NOT! I NEED some sunshine! Stat!!!!

Sweetest little girl is all ready for church.

Auntie Mel and Uncle Devin got these for Iz!!!! If you know me at all you know I'm obsessed with 'The Wizard of Oz' (heck, I walked down the isle to 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' at our wedding)... Soooo excited that Izzy has a pair of ruby red slippers just like mommy and Mel! :)

AND a bow to match!! Gotta have accessories, of course!

Auntie Mel and Izzy cuddled up by the fire. So sweet.

Our very sweet and talented Ombudsman made this for Isabella! I just love it- I'm hoping it will be Izzy's favorite, too! ;)

Izzy and Jason fell asleep while learning about budgeting at group. So sweet!

Jason had to run an errand, so I got Izzy back... she was NOT going to listen to this adult nonsense.

No one understand the Navy life better than a fellow Navy wife. Don't know what I'd do without these girls!! Celebrating St. Patty's day with a green beer and delicious food... all while venting about our husbands insane hours. Ugh. All three guys were on duty- of course.

I get to wake up to this sweet face every morning. It's the best. I'm the luckiest momma ever!

Casey came home from duty EXHAUSTED! He grabbed Izzy and they passed out together. I just love them both so much! LOVE our little family.

And last but not least....... Jamie got Izzy laughing!!! We were out shopping- we had all been holding her and passing her around- I took her to put her in her car seat so we could leave and I said, "Aw man, she is going to cry- I don't know why she always gets upset to get in her car seat then ends up loving it." I was pulling the straps over her shoulders and she just started laughing and laughing.. and laughing. We mentioned recording it, but I said, "Nah, the minute we pull out the phone she will stop." Well, since she wasn't stopping Jamie pulled out her phone and recorded it!!! YAY!! Officially have Iz laughing! I was going to make a video of it and send it off with Casey to watch as a surprise after he left for sea- but I just couldn't wait! The minute he walked in the door last night I showed him! He LOVED it-- but was SO bummed he missed it and hasn't heard her laugh yet. :( My goal is for him to hear her laughing before he leaves and time is running out... work with me here Isabella!!!

8 & 9 weeks with our sweet girl.....

Little Miss loves her walks- sooo relaxing!

Ok- see the van?? The guy was 'walking' his dog by holding his leash out the window and driving....

Yep... Too funny!

See Izzy's new bling-bling????? She got her ears pierced!!

Izzy glaring at the lady as she was preparing the piercing guns. She was such a champ!! She hardly even cried-- the 2 month shots were much more horrific!

This is off the path where we walk... it's a random giraffe and hippo off in the field. Strange.

Our gorgeous girl is getting so big!!!

Daddy got to walk with us!!

My amazing family out for a walk.

Precious sleepy girl.

If this smile doesn't melt your heart I don't know what will!

Makes my days worth living!!

Izzy's 2 month apt was Friday (March 4th). Other than the shots, the apt went great and the doctor was impressed with her strength and head control! :) She weighs exactly 9 lbs (24th percentile), is 23 inches long (90th percentile!! WHOA!) and her sweet little head is in the 53rd percentile! She's pretty dang perfect, huh?!

Casey leaves soon and has been working INSANE hrs-he didn't get home until 11:30 last night and 9:30 tonight.... He's such an amazing husband and daddy, even through his long hours he makes time to love on Izzy and make me feel special!! We love him so much!!