4 months old

We can't believe our little baby is 4 months old! Time has gone by so fast! India goes for her 4 month check up on August 6 so we'll keep you updated.

As of now, one of India's new favorite toys is her feet. She is always trying to put them in her mouth. She hasn't been successful but you can imagine how hazardous this game is in the bathtub. She also has gotten a "jumperoo." We didn't want to spoil her but you should have seen how adorable she looked jumping around in the store...who could resist! We justified that she needed her exercise and splurged. As you can see from the picture it is well worth it!

India is also becoming more and more of a daddy's girl everyday. I swear they are starting to even think alike.

We love you bunches and miss you,

Linwood, Sara, and India

3 month photos

India is 3 1/2 months now and changing daily. I am happy to report that she has started sleeping 6 hours straight now. CELEBRATION!!!

We had these photos taken the beginning of July.

India misses you all and sends her love and wet kisses.

I'm Mobile!

Hello Everyone! It has been a hot week in CO. We spent most of our time indoors reading, talking, and practicing new skills. There is now no guarantee that India will be where you placed her last. She is rolling around and scootching all over the place. Like the rest of the family she enjoys watermelon and push-up pops:) (Just kidding)

We Love You All,

Linwood, Sara, and India

We have been back in Colorado for a week after a wonderful trip to the east coast. We enjoyed spending time with you all and India wond't stop talking about how much she misses you. She also keeps talking about Kathy and John's wedding and how much fun she had:) We'll post pictures from the trip soon.

This week has been full of excitement. We've been playing with all of our toys, went swimming for the first time, and saw a lot of fireworks(right in our own backyard). India is laughing out loud everyday and enjoying the good life of a baby.

We love you and miss you all already,

Linwood, Sara, and India

All smiles...almost

We are getting ready for our trip back to the East Coast. India asks that everyone be practicing their favorite songs and dances to perform for her. That is her favorite thing to do right now...watch Mommy and Daddy perform and act silly for her. Seems like she grew about 3 inches while she slept last night so be ready for how grown up she is getting.

She is becoming a pro at tummy time, you can see her commando stance in the picture. There are also other adorable quirks starting to come out...like when she sits at the table with us she pretends to chew while we're eating...there's the occasional belly laugh that makes us melt...except for late night feedings she always wakes up with a smile on her face.

Parenting just gets better and better with each passing day!

We Love You,

Linwood, Sara, & India

Two months old

This has been an exciting week for Ms. India. She made a trip up the highest paved road in North America at Mt. Evans, almost had a heart attack as Detroit lost in triple overtime (she had to give her Daddy the play by play because he couldn't stand to watch), and had her two month check up.

The doctor said that India is doing great. She is healthy and developing just as she should be. She is 23 1/2 inches tall and 11 lbs. 2.5 oz. This is average weight and she is in the 90th percentile for her height (as most basketball players are). India was really brave getting her shots. She held Mommy's hand to keep Mommy from crying. As you can see in the picture she received three different color band-aids. She was fussy that evening but overall they didn't seem to phase her.

India also got a Bumbo this week to help her to sit up and give her a totally different view of the world around her. We had to do something as she's been staring at white ceilings for much of her infant life. These things are the greatest inventions and we would highly recommend them to anyone.

Can you believe it?! In just 3 weeks she gets to travel to the East Coast to meet family and friends that she doesn't know exist. We are all really excited to see you all!!

We Love You,

Linwood, Sara, and India

Family Pictures

We got our first family portrait taken 2 weeks ago. Here are some of the photos.

Week 8...officially a Daddy's girl

This has been a good week. The weather has been chilly so we've been spending much of our time playing inside. India is getting more and more alert. She discovered her feet this week while sitting in her bouncy seat...that is the only place she notices them right now. As you can see from the pictures she has become quite the Daddy's girl. Even their expressions get more and more alike every day. I really don't know what she's going to do when NBA playoffs are over. The neighbors can hear her chanting... DETROIT BASKETBALL.

To see how much she's grown compare her green striped outfit in this picture to when Grandma Zutell was holding her the 1st or 2nd week.

We love you and hope you all have a great holiday weekend.

Linwood, Sara, and India

7 weeks old and head of the house

India wants everyone to know that she is so excited to meet you all next month. She is getting so big! This little lady has become the head of our household. She tells us when we can sleep, when she will eat, and lets us know loud and clear when she doesn't agree with what we're doing. As her personality unfolds more, she truly is Miss Independent and so intelligent...as evidenced by the techniques she uses to get what she wants. She is a happy baby who spends most of her awake time smiling, talking, playing, and kicking her arms and feet. She also listens to Daddy's Ipod with him as you can see from the one picture. We expect she'll be walking and talking by next week:)

We love you all and are counting the days...

Linwood, Sara, and India

Spring is in the Air

Hello Everyone!

I think that spring has finally arrived. It has been beautiful here and India and I have been out walking almost every day. She is training for her first bicycle ride exercising her legs whenever she lies on her back. it seems like just yesterday that we couldn't believe they were letting us leave the hospital to be responsible for our tiny bundle of joy. We are becoming more confident now that we have successfully kept her alive for 6 weeks and she is growing bigger by the day. She is also starting to develop that adorable chubby look that happens when all you eat is milk 24/7.

We love you all and can't wait to see you in one month,

Linwood, Sara, and India

One Month Old

Who remembers life before children? We sure don't, but we wouldn't trade it for anything. India has made us realize we will never need an alarm clock again and no sound in the house will go unheard. She was able to spend time with Grandad Washington this weekend. During their first minutes of alone time she officially welcomed him to Colorado....who knew that boys aren't the only ones you have to watch out for:) He recovered quickly and sighed in relief of Mom and Dad's return.
We are now out of Newborn diapers and a few outfits had to be retired. Her favorite activities are playing with Daddy, which includes being rolled across the bed, hanging upside down by her feet, and going for walks.
We Love You,
Linwood, Sara, and India