Stronger than Yesterday

Everyday something is changing with Paige. She is getting bigger and stronger everyday! I was cleaning and putting away her newborn outfits and started getting out her 3-6 month clothes because I know she'll need them before I know it :( I love that she is getting more interactive and social. She is constantly smiling and is starting to make more baby noises. She is still sleeping 10-11 hours at night and loves to cuddle.


Her vision is getting better and is starting to follow object


Starting to get the bald spot Holding up her head during tummy time!



She fell asleep like this after I changed her diaper Momma little helper fell asleep in the pile of laundry while I was folding it


I have been waiting for her head to grow so she could model her big bow!


Holding her own bottle Ultimate pacifier... her whole fist in mouth

Paige we love you more and more everyday!!

Chapter 3

We are officially starting the 3rd year of medical school. Ryan started orientation and begins with family medicine on Thursday. It was weird to hear an alarm clock this morning.

GOOD LUCK RYAN!!
We know you will do great!!

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July


Love, The Applonies

2 Months

HAPPY 2 MONTHS TO MISS PAIGE!!


Paige we love you so much and are so glad that you are part of our family. You bring so much joy into our lives and melt our hearts with your smile!

You are the coolest 2 month old! Lets review the past 2 months:
--you have traveled through ten states (Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan)
--you love to stand up and bounce on our legs
--you hold your head up all the time
--you love to stare at us and follow us with your eyes
--you coo and laugh
--you are starting to get ticklish
--YOU ARE AWESOME!!

Love you and Happy 2 month Birthday!!!

Family Camp Out

Last weekend we decided to go to western Michigan and camp near Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan is compared to the ocean around here and has some really nice beaches. It was Paige's first camp out and she loved it!!


The first night we were there, it rained and thundered all night and she slept through it and slept all night. It continued to rain the next morning, so we spent the morning hiking around and shopping at the mall.

It finally cleared up and we headed for the beach and it was BEAUTIFUL! It was nice to lay out and relax listening to the waves. Paige slept while we were at the beach and then decided to wake up to show off her new swimsuit :)


It was a great weekend with our awesome friends the Irvins that are rotating in Michigan near us. We're excited to go again next year and can't wait for more trips with the Irvins exploring Michigan :)

Life on the Go

The last fews weeks have been CRAZY!! It has felt like a never ending process but finally we are settle in Michigan.

It started by going to Kansas City. We went there for the weekend to see my dad that was working there. We hung out with him when he had some breaks and were able to go see the church sites before we moved from Missouri. We went to Liberty Jail and to Independence and saw the "Hershey Kiss Temple" or what ever you have heard it called.





After that Ryan had his boards on Monday and Paige and I headed home to pack and start cleaning the house. We loaded the truck and hit the road on Tuesday. Paige and I drove my car for the 10 hours and Ryan drove the truck. YES! I survived a ten hour drive with a baby by myself!!!

We got to Michigan and my sister watched Paige so Ryan and I could unload the truck and start unpacking. THANKS CHRISTINA!! We had everything unpacked in two days and just needed to hang pictures on the walls and do some last minute shopping. Ryan's parents came into town on Friday. Scott was our handyman and did everything and Dona was an extra eye for decorating and helped take care of Paige. After everything was done we went exploring.




About 20 minutes from our house is Frankenmuth. A Bavarian town with a HUGE Christmas store and famous chicken dinner.




We also drove to Lake Huron and walked on the beach... Which was disgusting! At this time every year, because of the temperature change in the water, all these fish die and get washed up on shore :( but of course Ryan couldn't resist on playing with some of them!



The rest of the time we spent relaxing and enjoying the cool weather. My mom also came to visit and we spent time with her and my sisters family for Andrews 7th birthday.




We live on the edge of a persevered wetland area and so we always get little creatures in our back yard; bunnies, deer, raccoons, bats and fireflies!

Pictures of our house to come soon!!

Happy Fathers Day

We have had quite an exciting first fathers day... Last night Ryan got sick and spent the night in the bathroom. He had a fever and an upset stomach. Which led to us not having to go to church today. THANKS RYAN! Then the sickness continued with an achy body and bloody noses. Yes my gift to him was taking care of him and cleaning up after him... Happy Fathers Day!!

With all of that we still had a fun day. We made German Pancakes for breakfast and ice cream for lunch and some chicken for dinner. It was nice to spend the day with Ryan's parents as well. He watched soccer with his dad so I didn't have to :)

Happy Fathers Day to Ryan, Scott and my Dad! We love you and appreciate every thing you do for our family :)

One Month Down

We survived the first month!! Paige is now one month old, wears size one diapers and looks freaking adorable in her 0-3 month clothing. We have a routine now and she is sleeping six hours at night (10pm-4am) and then Ryan takes her in the morning before he starts studying for boards.

Life/Parenthood has been great and we feel truly blessed to have Paige in our lives. She is getting bigger and more alert everyday. It melts your heart when she smiles at you. She is getting stronger and will put weight on her legs and holds up her head a lot.

We love you Paige!!!

Our Night

For Family- here is Paige's daily activities yes our lives are so exciting :)

Paige loves bath time! She loves kicking in the water and making cooing noises. Then we lather her up in lotion, gotta love that baby smell.

Next is a yummy bottle of warm formula.... YUM

Nighty Night!! After Paige goes to sleep it gives Ryan and I some time to pack a few boxes and get these cutie pictures in frames for Paige's new room. I can't wait to move so we can set up her nursery :)

Here is a short video of Paige playing in the tub. I can't believe how big she is getting!!