3+ weeks old & 1st Thanksgiving celebration

I've always heard people say that once you have kids the time will fly by faster than it normally does. And now I couldn't agree more. It seems that just yesterday Bailey was born, but now she is already three+ weeks old!

Bailey has been absolutely wonderful - very easy to take care of, good eater, good sleeper, and in general a very happy baby. She cries for two reasons - when a diaper needs to be changed and when she's hungry. It seems she's already figured out day/night time. During the day she eats every 2-3 hours (some days it's every hour); during the night we're on every 4 (sometimes a little longer) hour schedule. We went to the doctor for her 2-week check up, and the doc said she's doing great. Bailey has gained a pound over her birth weight and grew an inch - by now I'm certain she's over 10 pounds!

Bailey's first Thanksgiving didn't go as we planned. Her cousin Ben got a little sick two days before Thanksgiving, and his doctor put him on antibiotics. As first-time parents we (I) got a little nervous about having him around Bailey, so Josh, Christi, Calvin and Ben did not get to come and meet Bailey (sorry Calvin). Grandma Judy, uncle Jed, and Russian grandparents were our Thanksgiving party. Jeremy was the chef of the day, making tons of delicious food - and because we were short on people to eat it, we still are enjoying the leftovers.

We've had two photo sessions for Bailey already, and should have all of the pictures soon. These are just some previews.