Malia's week of firsts!!

While Malia agrees that "modest is hottest," she wanted to try out her first bikini! And she looked fabulous in it!

It may be a tad on the big side, but she had fun shedding some extra layers to go hit the beach!

Malia's first day at the beach! And it was down at Riviera of course because that is mom and dad's favorite beach! Kirk proposed to me there which is how this whole thing started in the first place:) Now we have a cute baby to show for us falling in love!

Malia enjoyed the fresh air, the sound of crashing waves, and just being out of the house! She didn't get to show off her pink bikini much and mostly slept in the shade. She had a good time though and wants to go again real soon!

She started taking a pacifier this week which was very exciting! Now instead of mom needing to be there to soothe a fussy baby, Kirk can do it! She loves her paci! Also worth noting is Malia will take a bottle now! Grandma and dad can feed her instead of me all the time! Yeah!

This was also MY first time down to the beach since we had the baby! (And first time in a bathing suit too!) Man was it NICE getting out and going somewhere that I really enjoy! So glad the sun came out for the day considering it has been the world's coldest and gloomiest summers in all of San Clemente history!! A big thank you to Kirk who helped lug all of our stuff down to the beach. Traveling with 3 has become increasing more difficult!

Malia started her tummy time and seems to be really enjoying it! I waited for her umbilical cord to fall off because I was paranoid about it rubbing and hurting her, and now she does great! Her cord fell off exactly 2 weeks after she was born- almost to the hour! So exciting! I saved it but I'm pretty sure that is gross and Kirk will throw it away sometime when I am not around.

The proud parents' first date night without the baby!!! Ahhh!! Of course going out without the baby offers complete peace of mind when you leave her with Grandma. I don't know anyone in the world who is a better babysitter! Shoot, she's probably better off with Grandma Freda than us anyway! We're still learning and grandma is a pro! I packed her a big bottle and we went out to Wahoo's and to see Inception. It was a great night although I was looking at my phone every few minutes to see if there was a problem.. I'll get over the paranoia soon I hope;)

This was Malia's first nap in her crib! She loved it! And she LOVED the Australian Koala that her uncle Elder Weber sent her from his mission, as well as the musical Giraffe that her wonderful Auntie Wendy gave her.
She usually sleeps in her bassinette next to our bed in our room which is where she will probably be for a while. She gets up every 2-4 hours each night to eat so it's just easier! Sometimes, I spoil her and let her co-sleep with me (yeah, it's probably going to damage her for life;) but I love it!!

HER FIRST BATH!!! Yeah! That was so fun for her! She LOVES the water and loves just relaxing and kicking back! Grandma was there to help since it's so much easier when you have a 2 person team washing. Malia prefers it rather warm, none of this luke warm water business. I don't blame her! We like it hot in this family:)

She could just hang out in the water for hours. She loves to have the water poured all over her. So fun!

This one was just cute:) Not really a first except that she got this new blanket from one of Kirk's clients and loves it! :)

She has started taking excursions out of the house, and I think I am enjoying that the most! I don't know how moms are expected to stay home for so long with a new baby- I am losing my mind being at home! I must be too ADD or something. We went to the Spectrum this last week, the mall, even out to lunch with some friends. It's great because Malia usually sleeps in her carrier and I can cover her up to prevent germs from getting to her.
She really is a good baby and we are so lucky and grateful to have her! We just love love love her to pieces!!!
That's it for now, but I am sure you will see another Malia post soon. I am kinda obsessed with our little peanut!