Elora, 1 month

This month baby is photographed on Sprinkle in Pick Up Truck from Mad About Patchwork in Canada!  I love the Sprinkle prints by Cotton & Steel, which come in several lovely shades. 

Today baby Elora is one month old!  She was acting sleepy when I first lay her down on this festive holiday red, but she soon perked up to show off her personality...

Already she is such an expressive baby.  And it may still be the newborn phase, but she also seems to be rather easy going.   When she wakes up to eat, she will happily chill with whomever will hold her until I am ready to feed her.  She just wants to be held while she waits.  How agreeable!

Oh, those precious little feet!

And all these happy faces! 

What a delight she is for us all.

Memory Box {One Month}

Milestones:  Tracking!  A few days after birth Elora visually followed a light-up rattle (Mr. Noggin) moved slowly in front of her face.  She's tracking people and toys now.  I am so happy for her that she can see!

Biggest Challenge:  Diaper rash. This little one is fairer than my other children and seems to have quite sensitive skin.  We tried seven diaper creams before finding something that seems to help. But it may be the twice daily baths that have really been key.  Lots of warm soaks and kicking around diaper-free when she's awake have finally turned the tide on that nasty rash.

Best Surprise:  So many pleasant faces and even smiles!  I didn't expect such a happy baby.

Special Memory:   Singing Christmas carols to her while she soaks in her bath.  I love carols and am glad to have an excuse to sing all of them this year!