Today was an awesome day

Every day since Kate was born has been amazing, simply because of her existence, but today was particularly nice. We got lots of quality time (her "awake alert" stage), I got some great pictures, we had our first outing (a completely person-free patio experience at a local restaurant), and we had a nursing breakthrough (knock on wood). We also had yet-another yummy dinner and D and I got to spend some quality time with each other.

As always, more pictures have been posted to the photo site....here are just a few.

First, Kate chilling in her bassinet this morning. As we were getting ready, we let her hang out and rest.

Next, a pic from our outing. The way she was all bundled up (and never left her car seat), it was like we never left home.

This is my new favorite picture. Isn't it great? She makes these smile-like faces all the time, and though I know it's not a true smile, it sure looks perfect in pictures.

And, a picture with Daddy. She's winking at you because of her clogged tear duct; it's getting much better and we're just waiting for the swelling/bruising to go away.

If our recent success in feeding continues, I'll post more about that later. I've also got another fun poopy-diaper story. Isn't it odd how blog topics change when a new baby enters our lives?