Today we had a lovely visit from Gerhilde and Dieter Stulken. We had planned a visit back in June, but Morgan made her apperance earlier than anticipated.
We had a tea, cookies, cuddling, and a house tour.
The Stulkens gave Morgan a beautiful original painting of orchids by Gerhilde. It is sure to be a prized possesion of Morgan’s for years to come.
What a terrific day at Jim and Sherry’s!
We joined Jim, Sherry, Rebecca, Brielle, Doug, Lena, and Franny for an afternoon of amazing food, great conversation, and wonderful entertainment.
Thank you for a tremendous time!
Hard to believe but Morgan is now one month old today!
What an amazing month it has been.
Morgan’s Grandparents came to visit for a week and treated her like royalty. We went for walks and hikes, we had photo shoots, and we had marathon feeding sessions (followed by epic diaper changing sessions).
Morgan made her first trip to Smugglers Cove on Thursday – and loved it! She was an absolute delight and seemed to soak up the good weather.
Morgan had her 2nd checkup yesterday and she’s gained just over 10 ounces (in a week!).
She’s a happy baby.
Especially at 4 in the morning.
This Month, In Review
Milestones:
★Suck, Swallow, Breathe
★ Winner of the Car Seat Challenge!
★ Home from the hospital!
★ Jaundice, Schmaundice
★ Gained 1 lb, 13 oz
★Increased milk intake 50 ml –> 150 ml
First’s:
★ Ferry Ride
★ Missed Ferry
★ Night Home
★ Canada Day
★ Doctor’s Visit
★ Working with Daddy
★ Stroll around the block
★ Hike / Trip to Smugglers
★Visit with Family & Friends 
Our first week with Morgan is now complete… and what a week!
She had her cousins Taylor and Sierra, and Talia and Ashaya come to visit.
She went to her first Canada Day parade.
She went for her first walk on the beach.
This morning we arrived at Lions Gate Hospital to be greeted by the wonderful Patty and Ruby (the two Special Care Nurses who admitted Morgan 5 minutes after she was born).
We were promptly asked, “Did you bring your car seat?”
A faster dash to the parking level has never been made.
Morgan passed her car seat challenge (1 hour of sitting in her seat to ensure she is properly fitted and getting enough oxygen) and we were given the Royal Boot… woohoo!
We B-Lined it for the exit just in case they changed there minds.
3 hours at Horseshoe Bay (apparently there is some sort of Canada Day celebration coming up) and we were on our way!
I think half of the ferry stopped by and oohhed and ahhhed over our little girl… in other circumstances she’d be the ultimate chick magnet.
A quick stop at Pharmasave to say hello, let them know all was well, and we were on our way home.
H O M E !
What a glorious feeling – all together again.
(At times I felt like the farmer with the fox, chicken, and corn that all need to cross the river).
Morgan is absolutely a delight and we are just thrilled to be together.
So, 2 weeks and 1 day (and almost 3 weeks since our fateful Monday pre-natal checkup), we are finally reunited in the nursery that was built 3 months ago, following our wedding of 1 year ago, in the house that was bought 2 years ago, all for a little girl that FINALLY decides it’s time to come home.
And now it begins…
