The Fourth Trimester

Before we had Rosabelle we watched a dvd called The Happiest Baby on the Block. In this dvd Dr. Karp theorized that the first 3 months of a baby's life are really like the fourth trimester. This is also where we learned about shushing and swaddling and Danny's favorite trick, running the hair dryer to calm the baby. I got what he was saying, but know that we have reached the 3 month mark it makes even more sense. The first 3 months she really was just a blob, a adorable blob but a blob none the less. Now we are really starting to see her personality start to develop and that she is very much her own little person. She recognizes us and laughs and reacts to us. She is crazy about her dad, every time she see him she bursts into a huge smile. She was just so stinking cute this morning I had to take a few pictures. Enjoy!

3 whole months

Our sweet little Rosabelle is 3 months old today. It's crazy to think how fast these 3 months have gone by, but it's also hard to remember what it was like pre-Rosabelle. I do remember so many people saying that the first 3 months are the hardest and especially the first 6 weeks are a nightmare and that we would be sleep deprived zombies. Danny and I were just talking about how we never really felt that way. I think we are just lucky to have gotten such a good baby, because we have had the most amazing 3 months. I was just looking at her newborn pictures and it blows my mind how much she was grown, she has doubled in size!

3 days old



3 months old




She is the funniest thing. She is all smiles and giggles, but I do think she's starting to get some sass. Everyday she is making new noises and she is definitely figuring out how to be more vocal. When I'm singing to her she coos and goos like she is singing along. She is also becoming more and more aware and curious....particularly of the cats. Last night I had her in her swing while I was making dinner and her and Clem were having a stare down. Clem, of course, blinked first.




The 3 month mark also means we reached another milestone...my maternity leave ended and I got to quit my job! I took Rosabelle in the office to show her off and to let them know I decided not to come back. She was a big hit and it was nice to be able to go in and say goodbye. I did have a pretty cool job and got to meet some very cool people and do some interesting things. Growing up in Spokane I never dreamed I would live in LA and be hanging out with rock stars and I am so happy to have had those experiences. But I am so excited about my new job of being a full time mom. Although my new boss can be quite insistent when she wants something.

Danny is the best dad and the most awesome husband. I am so grateful to him for working so hard to get us where we are. Thank you, baby.



Happy 3 month birthday, baby girl!

Keep on Rocking in the Free World

DJ RBJ



Free Bird

Here we, Steelers, here we go!

The Steelers looked amazing in their season opener with a dominant performance over the Texans. We are off to a good start. With the help of their newest little cheerleader we could go all the way to the Super Bowl!

GO STEELERS!



I heart Big Ben!

How I Spent My Summer Vacation, by Rosabelle Dunlap

Big Pimpin'



Chillin' in my robe



Inspecting the lawn



Taking a snooze



To the 9s with my moms




A little soft shoe



Did ya hear the one about the skunks?



My crew



Daddio



Styling



It's sad to see summer go, but hey...I'm a California baby so it's endless summer!



Fight the power