Not Using This Blog Anymore!

Just wanted to let everyone know that I am not going to be using this blog anymore!! I have a new one that I try to update often. Its.....lifeasjuliasmommy.shutterfly.com

Its actually really cool, I can post slideshows and tons of pictures as well as update everyone on whats going on in the Banks Household:) You can also leave comments and post pictures that you want me to see, so check it out and I hope to see you all there!!!


Leslie

My Big Girl!

So i decided to write a little while my little one takes a nap:)

I cant believe my little girl is already 4 months old! She is growing so fast and is getting more and more beautiful everyday. This morning was a huge milestone for my Noelle. She is officially rolling over!!! Both Sides:)

This little girl has changed my life so much! I couldnt imagine life without her now:) Please be praying for the coming months as we prepare for her dedication. The tentative date is July 5th because my big brother is supposed to be in town that day! As some of you may know i have been really going back and forth on how i should do it and the Lord has really put on my heart that this is an important and special thing that we are going to be doing and there shouldnt be any confusion or stress about it. After some prayer and counsel we have decided not too have a large family function. My main concern was that i didnt want it to have the appearance of a baptism because it isnt that at all! No big party, no God-parents, just my husband and I standing before our church dedicating that we will raise our Daughter in the ways of the Lord. That is what baby dedication is about.

Julia also stared on rice cereal about a week or so ago and she absolutely loves it now. She is starting to get the hang of it instead of trying suck on the spoon:) Next month we are going to introduce a vegetable as well. Dr said one thing at a time that way if she's allergic to something we will know what it is. She also had her 4 month ck up this last monday and is doing great! She is 13lbs 9oz and 25inches. Dr says shes right at average for weight and a little above average in height! Dr says she is also developing wonderfully and actually a little ahead of the rest...yay! So proud of my smart girl!

I guess thats it for now, i will post again soon:)

These Days.....

Wow, its been forever!!! So sorry....

Life for our little family has been so amazing with this little princess of ours:)
Our little Noelle is almost 4 months old already, I cant believe how fast she is growing. These last few months have been full of adjustments and learning for mommy and daddy!

I went back to work at the beginning of February, it has been really hard to leave her all day, but we are starting to get on a little routine and its working out really well, though i do miss her all day long! Over the last couple of months we have been so excited to celebrate some first holidays with Julia. First Christmas, First New Years, First Valentines Day, First St Patty's Day and this Sunday her First Easter:)

Being Julia's mommy has been such a privelige and blessing to me. I never imagined i would feel this much love for one person. She is my world and everything I do in my life now, she is my motivation!

Robert is so in love with his little princess, i love to watch him play with her and talk to her! His face just lights up when she smiles at him. He is such a proud daddy! It has been amazing to watch God turn Robert into a Godly father:)

I posted a slideshow below, they are pictures from the last few months...enjoy!

Happy New Year!

I know its a little late but happy new year to everyone!! Being a mommy has definitely been keeping me busy lately:) I am loving every minute of it. I cant believe my little girl is already three weeks old today:) Time is sure going by fast. Julia has already grown so much in my eyes. She is definitely starting to develop her little personality, she is awake for longer periods during the day and i love to just sit on the couch and talk to her and give her LOTS of kisses. She is starting to discover her voice and makes the cutest little noises:) Robert and I are about to celebrate our 3 year anniversary on monday. I cant believe we have been married three years already, it has sure gone by quickly. I pray the Lord will continue to strengthen our marriage and our walk with Him. I am so happy to be sharing this experience of raising a child with Robert, watching him become a daddy is a true blessing.

Mommyhood

So i thought i would update this blog a little bit while my sweet little angel takes a nap. Mommyhood so far has been more than i could ever imagine. I love it. I am so exhausted but so alive and happy all at the same time, its amazing. Today was her first Dr appt and it went great. She now weighs 7lbs 3 oz which means she has gained 2oz since leaving the hospital, which dr says is wonderful. She is in excellent health and her growth is progressing normally:) I am so happy my little bug got a clean bill of health. She also had her first bath last night, it was definitely an adventure, she seemed to like it but definitely didnt like being taken out afterward, too cold i think:) Becoming a mother has definitely had its challenges, but seeing this beautiful little girl that God has blessed me with has made it all worth it. Please continue to pray for our little family as we adjust to having this new little one to care for. Thanks:)

Julia is here!!!

Our baby girl has finally arrived. After 14 hours of labor Julia entered this world weighing 7lbs 7oz 20 inches long. Words cannot express how much love i have for this little girl I've only known a few short days:) She is everything i imagined and so much more.

Progress!

So i had my Doctors appt. yesterday and everything went great. Dr says my cervix is thinning and getting ready for labor:) YAY!! She said get out there and walk walk walk. Julia's heartrate is great and her growth is right on track. Now its just a waiting game on when she wants make her debut. Her room is all done, Robert installed the carseat a few days ago and our bags are packed. The anticipation is almost too much for me to handle, i cant wait to finally meet this little girl that has already changed my life so much.
Come soon my little Noelle:)