Terrific Twoooo Months

Mae hit the 2 month mark and finally is packin' on the pounds. She's almost hit that 9 lb. mark which after being so tiny for so long is great. The only bad thing is she was just kind of mellow. She wasn't in a bad mood, just like I said - extremely mellow. She wasn't in the mood to smile. -T

This was about as close as we got to a smile.

We tried really hard, but she was just happy...not smiley.

Just soakin' in her surroundings

A little bored by now
We thought maybe a change of position might help
But it produced similar results

We know that the evening time is her least happy time...
...so we were content with these

The Story of the Day With The Red Dress

It was a fun-filled day - the day we put Mae in her red dress (compliments of Megan and Claire). It started in question and ended in question, but it was all smiles (and sleep) in between (this story is not totally true, but could be, and partially is). -T

The story begins with Mom putting on the red dress in the morning before church. This is Mae saying..."Thanks, Aunt Megan and Cousin Claire...look how cute I look in this, but I don't think we can do tights AND these bloomers. Look how small I am...both make me look like I just have a loaded diaper ALL the time!"
"Haha...seriously, guys, one or the other!"

"Yeah, I know, totally clueless parents."
So, we went with the tights that were too big.
Now Mae is fully ready in her Christmas attire - dress, bow, bib, and boots!
So, being ready to go and looking beautiful - it was off to church!
I guess Mae LOVES going to church...or just looking beautiful and being seen!
Or just loves to make her parents happy!

So, we went to church and back and no one even saw her in her red dress because she slept from about 2 minutes after the above picture until about 2 mores before the next one...

And that's when she made THIS face...
We wanted SOMEONE to see her in her red dress besides us, so we took her in it to family dinner so Grandma Weez, Papa D, and the Poe's could see her.


When we returned, we realized, maybe we should have gone with the bloomers
Mae's first time putting a run in something!
...and that concludes the story of the Day With The Red Dress.

Dad Does the Bath

Lindsey usually takes care of the baths around here - I want to put her in a swimsuit if I do it. "I don't know the rules about kids and being naked..." (-Big Daddy). Anyway, I did take a turn. She seemed to still like it even when ol' Dad was in charge. Luckily, I had my coach standing behind me. -T

I was told I wasn't holding her right, but hey, her face never went under!
She's lovin' it

This might be this face "DAD! I'm freeeeezing"! face
Warm tummy time

Time for Out of Town Cousins

It's always fun for cousins to get together. With Maddie and Audrey in town, they got their first interaction with Mae. -T Thanks for the outfit, Amie...it's nice that Mae can match with someone until she has a sister of her own. -L

Becoming acquainted

Warming up

Audrey taking her time...scoping out what's next to her (I would love to know what's going through her mind)
There we go...a precious cousin moment
This might be crossing the line past precious cousin moment...but hey, at least they like each other

I guess now that they've become inseparable...where exactly does Mae end and Audrey begin?

Well these two didn't waste any time liking each other

One of those pictures that just make you smile

We've seen this before...hopefully the next picture isn't an attacking kiss

Oh good...just a GREAT picture - Maddie, Audrey, and Mae

How 'bout a boy cousin somewhere!?

THERE he is! Cameron "The Tank" Poe

(Mae's protector up to her junior year of high school)

Mae's Blessing Day

On December 5th, we were able to bless Mae in our ward. We were fortunate to have so much family to witness the occassion on Mae's special day. -T

Dress - compliments of Grandma G-Money (made 2010)

Blanket - compliments of Grandma Weez (made 1972)
Our beautiful girl on her blessing day

She loves to be happy
I think she's excited for her day
Mae...she usually tries to change up her poses when she knows it's her own personsal photo shoot
The prayer circle

Grandpa, Uncle Ryan, Papa D, Dad, Uncle Brian, 1st Cousin (once removed) Richard

(Not pictured because he was sick, but was invited - Great Great Uncle Pete)

(Not pictured because he was busy tending to the ward's needs - Bishop Krzyminski)
The Schlensker Side
Proud to be Mom and Dad
Mae REALLY looks like Mom here - if you don't believe me so pictures of Lindsey as a baby

This one just makes you smile, doesn't it?

Love my little girl
The Spjut Side

Cousin Maddie with Mae...

and without "teethy smiles," they both still look pretty happy to be there

(Not technically on her blessing day but I wanted to get this picture in)

Mom, Mae, and Grandma - look at our little posing, dramatic diva!

Crooked but cute

Family picture and a great day!