Here comes the bride - OMG what a cute baby!

The wedding Mass

Elaine made her first public appearance at our friends' wedding yesterday at five weeks old.  She fussed all morning, then slept through the entire ceremony - thankfully!  At the reception, she was awake almost the entire time, only dozing off a handful of times for a few minutes.  So her only nap was the three hours on the way to the church and through Mass.  When we got home, she slept seven hours straight!  She was so well behaved at the reception, she loved looking around at all the lights, decorations and new faces.  So many people came up to see her and hold her.  Everyone was so helpful, offering to hold her while I ate or get food and water for me.

Mr. and Mrs. Deo

We had one unfortunate moment at the reception....a complete diaper blowout.  Somehow the extra outfits didn't make it into the diaper bag I took that night.  But I kept my calm, used baby wipes to get rid of all the yucky stuff and let it dry.  No problem.  No one holding her could tell. ;)

My handsome date

Passed out at the reception

Some members of our young adult faith group

Early morning face

Chubby cheeks

This morning we went to Mass together as a family for the first time since she was born.  She finished her bottle, then needed a little more from Mommy to satisfy her big belly.  Otherwise she was an angel.  This week I have my six week doctor's appointment.  I have to go back to work one week from tomorrow. :(  I haven't done any Christmas shopping at all, although I have a list of specific items to get and stores to hit.  I will either have to send Mike out or figure out how to do it myself.  We'll see!  I did bring out our Christmas decorations and set some of them out.  I hope we can get our tree soon - we won't have time today I don't think.

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.  Isaiah 41:10