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

East meets West

Danny's parents were just in from Pittsburgh to meet their new grand baby and Rosabelle laid on the charm. They were instantly smitten and now she has all 4 of her grandparents and great grandma in her pocket.



We had a lot of fun with Dan and Sue. We spent an afternoon in Venice and went to the beach.






We went to the Forest Lawn Cemeterary, which may sound creepy, but is super cool. They have a museum and tons of statues and monuments and a big cathedral not to mention the most celebrities buried there than anywhere else in the world, including Humphrey Bogart, Walt Disney and Jimmy Stewart.





Rosabelle is just such a good baby. I am still suprised by how easy she is to take everywhere. Here we are at dinner...she orded the crab legs.



And of course the trip would not be complete without doing some baby photo shoots. Here's some backyard posing.





A special shout out and thank you to Aunt Jean for the gorgeous blanket, hat and sweater that she made for Rosabelle.



Rosabelle was sad to see them go.



We'll just have to see you on Skype Mamaw and Pap!

One handed blogging

I haven't really had a chance to update my blog since we've come from Spokane so I'm wanted to do a quick post while dinner is in the oven, but Rosabelle is being fairly adamant about not being put down right now so I am making my first attempt at one handed blogging. I actually think I might type faster this way.

Ssshhh...she just fell asleep.

Ok, I was just able to put her down for a nap.

Wait, hang on, I'm being summoned.

Ok, I'm back. In my haste I neglected to swaddle her and sing her favorite lullaby and she quickly let me know I needed to reconcile that. Note to Dan and Sue who are coming to visit this week, brush up on your "Edelweiss".

Anyway, back to Spokane. We had a great visit. Gavin loved his cousin who he called "Cute Rosabelle", he told me he really loved her when her eyes were open, which wasn't that often. Rosabelle got a whirlwind tour of the Inland Northwest, from the Spa in Post Falls:





to Manito Park:





the Spokane River:






Hauser Lake:





Silverwood:





We even squeezed in a wedding reception at Hayden Lake:



But the best part was hanging out at Grandma and Grandpa's with some of the crazy cousins:











We had an awesome trip, but we are happy to be home.

Cousins

We are just having so much fun I'm Spokane that we decided to stay a
few more days and come home on Saturday. Hopefully Danny will make it
that long. Here is Rosabelle with her cousins Grace, Ella and Gavin.