This is by far the scariest thing I have had to do as a mom so far. I have been fearing trimming her nails since she was still in the hospital. All of the grandparents said it was time after looking at her fingernails, and I didn't even tell them about when she scratched her little nose and drew blood the day before.

I waited until she was SOUND asleep before venturing up the courage to do it. I got all 10 of them without drawing blood or waking her. PHEW!

Look how long her little eye lashes are.

This "Snugli" puts her to sleep in about 5 seconds. She doesn't wake up no matter how much I move around with her in it. I think I could play a volleyball match without waking her :) .

"Dad...I can do it by myself!"

This is the first time Amy has paid any attention to toys. She usually notices them but doesn't give them a second look. Yesterday morning I was putting on my makeup and I heard the noise that one of her toys makes when it is squeezed (a crinkling noise). When I saw what she was doing, I grabbed the phone to call Mike and sprinted downstairs (almost falling) to grab the camera.

I love this picture. Her eyes look so happy and eager.

One hand on each toy.

Next door neighbor, Emma, takes a turn holding Amy. I think she's happy!

Grandpa Buddy finally gets a turn.

Raise your hand if you love your grandparents!

Grandma Shives likes Amy's Elvis impersonation.

Thanks Aunt Karen!!! This is my favorite!

Dad...that's not what that pillow is for!

Amy Cakes loves bath time.

Liz was scared, but Amy assured her that it would be ok.

A month later...

Getting cozy with dad...

Guess who got peed on during Amy's bath time....

My sister finally delivered her son, Landon, yesterday.

I think she is settling in well. This is her new friend Lucy (the Elephant). Thanks auntie Kim.

We're free! Amy was released from the hospital yesterday at 3:30. We thought that it wasn't going to happen because of some paperwork that wasn't signed by the birth mom, but someone pulled some strings and it worked out as planned. We are staying at Mike Perez's house while he and Kim are on vacation. We were ready for a change of scenery and this worked out great.

Right now Amy has the hiccups.

The nurses and doctors are still saying that Amy will be released tomorrow (January 1st). We are very ready!