Vivian likes to play around the dishwasher while I'm unloading it from the day before and cleaning up from breakfast. This morning she got a little too brave :)
Yesterday morning we went to the doctor and had another ultrasound (they didn't get a good view of the heart on the last visit). It was awesome to see baby again! Baby even opened and closed his/her mouth a couple of times like he/she was talking to us :). Unfortunately baby had his/her arms crossed over the face the whole time so we didn't get great pictures. 
Can you see the face, with the left arm crossed over it?
Side view...you can see both arms crossed over the face in this one.
sweet profile :)
Everything checked out okay. We have to do another ultrasound in the middle of May because baby is a little on the small side and they want to make sure growth is more on track by that time. Baby weighs about two pounds, which I think he said was in the 35th percentile and that's fine, but baby is a little on the skinny side (in the 6th percentile), so that's what they want to check on next time. Heartrate was 155 bpm.
Can you see the face, with the left arm crossed over it?
Side view...you can see both arms crossed over the face in this one.
sweet profile :)Everything checked out okay. We have to do another ultrasound in the middle of May because baby is a little on the small side and they want to make sure growth is more on track by that time. Baby weighs about two pounds, which I think he said was in the 35th percentile and that's fine, but baby is a little on the skinny side (in the 6th percentile), so that's what they want to check on next time. Heartrate was 155 bpm.
On Saturday Vivian turned 10 months old! Aaron talks about how big she's getting almost every night when he comes home. We are having a lot of fun with her at this age...she is absolutely delightful.
Couldn't get her to smile during our photo shoot, and I couldn't figure out how to use the flash to get the best pictures... :(
At 10 months, Vivian:-eats breakfast at 8, lunch at 12, and dinner at 5:30. She drinks a bottle at 7 am and 7 pm, and one either at 11 or 4, but not both times.
-has the same sleep schedule basically (although her waketimes are longer which sometimes means her afternoon nap starts later, around 2 pm.
-has longer hair, it continues to grow!
-points at things now
-crawls around well and pulls up on anything in sight
-cruises around furniture, up and down the couch for example. She can also transfer from one object to another that's close by
-is learning and practicing how to let go and sit down from a standing position
-loves to play on the dishwasher while I'm cleaning the kitchen :)
-loves babies! Live ones and ones in pictures.
-"kisses" when I ask her to...she will put her mouth on my belly when I raise up my shirt and ask her to give the baby a kiss :)
-is looking forward to consistent warm weather because she loves to be outside
-crosses her legs like a little lady when in her car seat, high chair, in my lap drinking a bottle, etc. It is so cute...I'll try to get some pictures soon.
-mostly makes the "dadada" sounds, but I've also heard the "m", "g", and "b" sounds occasionally
-has a favorite food: string cheese sticks
-has a favorite food: string cheese sticks
-is anxiously awaiting her coming role of Big Sister!
This weekend we took a trip to High Point to visit with Aaron's Uncle Charles and his family. Cousin Caleb was one of the leads in a high school production of Les Miserables and we went to support him. It was also a good chance to get out of town for a night and spend time with family. I wish I could say we have a good traveling baby, but it didn't really go that well for her. She didn't get as much sleep as she's used to and by this morning it had really gotten to her (meaning that she was very irritable). And she went to bed very early tonight :) 
When we first got there Abby immediately became Vivian's new friend. Abby played with her a lot while we were visiting. We ate pizza with everyone and gave instructions for the babysitter (one of their neighbors) and headed out to the musical. 
Uncle Larry and his two sons came from Durham....he took it upon himself to hand out programs.
It was an awesome production! It was almost 3 hours long, though, and we were getting anxious to get out of those wooden seats. Baby Fernandez enjoyed it though...kicked and moved around consistently throughout the whole thing!
Caleb (left) was very impressive. We had no idea that he could sing so well! He is headed to State in the fall and we recommended that he try out for Anno Domini (remember when we used to go hear them perform?!?!)
This morning Vivian hung out with her cousins and we just relaxed at the house. Angie made a great breakfast for us and we talked around the table forever...
We took a walk around the neighborhood. What a beautiful Saturday!
Hanging out in the kitchen, telling stories.
I am so mad that this is the only picture I got of Aunt Julie (back to the camera)! She came from the Fayetteville area to support Caleb.
When we first got there Abby immediately became Vivian's new friend. Abby played with her a lot while we were visiting. We ate pizza with everyone and gave instructions for the babysitter (one of their neighbors) and headed out to the musical. Uncle Larry and his two sons came from Durham....he took it upon himself to hand out programs.It was an awesome production! It was almost 3 hours long, though, and we were getting anxious to get out of those wooden seats. Baby Fernandez enjoyed it though...kicked and moved around consistently throughout the whole thing!Caleb (left) was very impressive. We had no idea that he could sing so well! He is headed to State in the fall and we recommended that he try out for Anno Domini (remember when we used to go hear them perform?!?!)
This morning Vivian hung out with her cousins and we just relaxed at the house. Angie made a great breakfast for us and we talked around the table forever...
We took a walk around the neighborhood. What a beautiful Saturday!
Hanging out in the kitchen, telling stories.
I am so mad that this is the only picture I got of Aunt Julie (back to the camera)! She came from the Fayetteville area to support Caleb.It was a fun little trip and I learned a lot about our girl...we will make different scheduling arrangements for our trip to NC next weekend.
Today we met Kari, Katie, and Spencer for lunch in downtown Salem. The three of us graduated high school together and even though we live in the same town, we don't get to see each other very often! You might not be able to tell, but we are all pregnant right now at the same time :) And our babies are due very close to each other...Kari is having a boy in the middle of July, and Katie is having a girl at the very end of July. So you can imagine what most of our conversation was about!
Vivian, me, Spencer (will be 2 on Saturday), Katie, and Kari
Vivian, me, Spencer (will be 2 on Saturday), Katie, and KariNext time hopefully we get can our hubbies to join us.
We just got back from having lunch with Erin and Julia. Erin is not working this week because of Spring Break and so we have a taste of what this summer will be like when we can hang out with them more often! Vivian of course loved watching Julia, but she also got a kick out of Callie, their dog. And it was fun for her to play with different toys.
Erin made a Chicken Ceasar salad for us and it was so nice to sit and talk with her. Wish we could see each other more!
Vivian gave Julia kisses when I asked her to...it is sooo sweet! When Vivian gets excited she flaps her arms around wildly...it becomes a problem when she is close to someone- she hit Julia in the head several times. Julia took it like a champ.
Yes, Vivi's pants are unbuttoned. She needs new, bigger clothes :)Yesterday after an awesome worship service, my dad came over for lunch. He and Aaron grilled steaks, corn, and asparagus, and along with the food I was preparing in the kitchen, we had a feast! Then yesterday evening we went over to the Cannon's for our annual Resurrection Day celebration. They served a lot of food, too! And I indulged, of course for the sake of Baby Fernandez. It was fun to spend time with our church family. 
When we first got there, Vivian played with their dog. Thankfully the dog was very patient with her...I'm sure she was heavy on him. She was ecstatic and tried to be with the dogs for the rest of the evening.
Sooooo sweet!
Just about as soon as we got there, Vivian needed to eat dinner. It was a mess! I forgot to bring a high chair so she sat in her car seat, but didn't stay put very well. And I forgot a bib, so she went naked for a while. Carissa helped keep her focused while she was eating.
Then came time for the egg hunt. They played Simon Says to see who would get a head start on the hunt. Some people racked up...there was money in some of those eggs!
This group of people includes either those who hid the eggs, or those who "got out" on Simon Says. It was silly :)
Vivian was passed around a lot but handled it well. We stayed out a little too late, but maybe she'll take longer naps today...
What is Keegan doing in this picture?? And I love how I caught Aaron in the middle of his laugh. :)
When we first got there, Vivian played with their dog. Thankfully the dog was very patient with her...I'm sure she was heavy on him. She was ecstatic and tried to be with the dogs for the rest of the evening.Sooooo sweet!Just about as soon as we got there, Vivian needed to eat dinner. It was a mess! I forgot to bring a high chair so she sat in her car seat, but didn't stay put very well. And I forgot a bib, so she went naked for a while. Carissa helped keep her focused while she was eating.Then came time for the egg hunt. They played Simon Says to see who would get a head start on the hunt. Some people racked up...there was money in some of those eggs!
This group of people includes either those who hid the eggs, or those who "got out" on Simon Says. It was silly :)
Vivian was passed around a lot but handled it well. We stayed out a little too late, but maybe she'll take longer naps today...What is Keegan doing in this picture?? And I love how I caught Aaron in the middle of his laugh. :)
No scene in sacred history ever gladdens the soul like Calvary’s tragedy.
-Charles Spurgeon, Morning and Evening
Whenever Aaron is in eyesight of Vivian, she can't take her eyes off him. After a few minutes of sitting at the door like this watching him plant flowers and mulch, I put her coat on and we went outside to be closer to the action.
Productive Saturday and a day of waiting for the resurrection of our Lord!
On Tuesday, April 7th, Ryan and Sarah finally met their little boy, Cyrus Xavier Hurley! He weighed 9 lbs, 7 oz. and was 22 inches long. We went to visit last night and he is a cute fella! Poor thing is sick, though. He has Group B Strep and they've moved him to the Pediatric floor for about 10 days total so he can get the antibiotics he needs. Although the new parents are anxious to get him home, he is getting great care and will be better soon. Thanks be to God, the giver of life.
Hmmm...what's this?
It's an Easter card from Papa and Gramme!Today Judie brought her kids over for lunch and to play. Nicholas is 4 and Macy is about 3 weeks younger than Vivian. We all had fun! 
Nicholas brought his swords over since he knew we wouldn't have any toys for boys. He and Judie went down to the basement for a fight while we girls played in Vivian's room. He was excited about having James over for his first sleepover tonight. :)
On Friday night we were invited to a game night at Rob and Lubeth's. There was a great mix of people from our congregation there so that we could get to know different people.
We played Battle of the Sexes, which was not entirely a fair game because Aaron and I have that game and we have on occasions quizzed each other, so we already knew a lot of the answers! I told the women this before we started, but I guess they forgot because everyone seemed impressed that I knew that BMW stands for Bavarian Motor Works, and that Sarah Ferguson Duchess of York's daughters are named Beatrice and Eugenie. :)
On Saturday after a difficult afternoon nap, Vivian wanted to go to the park. It was a little windy but we had a good time! The best part was that as we were leaving, the ice cream truck came and her preggo mom had a treat :) 
She had her mouth open like this the whole time. She was trying to catch bugs.
She had her mouth open like this the whole time. She was trying to catch bugs.
Vivian has clapped before, but I think today was the first time she realized what she was doing and could do it again if I asked. So dinner was fun tonight :) Sorry the video is so short...the memory card was full on the camera.
Today Aaron and I were going to meet Papa and Gramme for lunch, and while we waited we walked around Big Lots. We saw Dana Reed and 3 of her kids there, and they played with Vivian on the display bed. Caroline, Buddy, and Camden...sorry Buddy, didn't mean to cut your head off! Buddy and Camden are 14 months apart, so I'm sure Dana will be a great resource for me in the near future!
Fernandez Family
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This blog is a way for us to journal about the fun events and milestones of our days as husband and wife and new parents. Enjoy catching up with what's going on in the Fernandez family!
Aaron and Lisa
Married December 18, 2004
Vivian Gray: born June 18, 2008
Kate Leigh: born August 5, 2009
Hank Michael: born August 8, 2012
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