Gramma leaves:(

It is time to go back to Ohio. I'm feeling very sad as I kiss Cate goodby. I'll be back soon.

January 29

Although Cate is often awake when we wish she were sleeping, 1-3AM for instance, she does sleep like an angel from time to time:)

Stylish Cate

Cate is very stylish in her Ralph Lauren Polo outfit:) Thank you Mrs. Kiste!
Jim and Jane Heichel came to see her today and thought she was very cute.

Cate is happy

You may notice the large goose egg on Cate's head in this video. Cate was born with a hematoma (like a bruise) on her head. All 4 pediatricians assured us it is purely cosmetic and will disappear, but that might take a few months. This was caused by her position deep in the pelvis before birth. Some babies are born with "cone" heads, but because Cate had her fist up by her cheek at birth, her "cone" is off center. It looks worse than it is. It would also be better if she had hair:)

This is a video of Cate crying.

New outfit

This is for Auntie Laurie and Uncle Zach who bought Cate this outfit. Doesn't she look cute?:)

Daddy goes to work

Rick went back to work today. I'm sure it was hard to leave his little angel, but I think he was also looking forward to getting back to the firehouse and hanging out with the guys. I bet you'll find him napping whenever he gets a chance:)
Last night went MUCH better. Again I held Cate until about 1 AM, but then after that feeding Lindsay put her in her car seat in her crib, and she slept until 5. Another nursing and back into the car seat where she slept contentedly until 9:30. Maybe she's going to be a traveling girl:)
We also tried the pacifier after many friends who are new mothers recommended it. Likes that too.