We had so much fun in the park last week that we decided to do it again when my parents were here! I think this is going to become a weekly tradition. Adele was much more awake this time. The fresh air under a shady tree is always welcome in my book. 
We let her nap outside for a while while we did some people watching and food-truck consuming. 
Burrito Baby: Park Edition! 
Same time, same place next week!
Ok, I know I was just preaching that there is more to do in Los Angeles than just Hollywood attractions…. but places like Paramount Ranch are still exciting to me. It’s an outdoor Hollywood movie set that looks like the Old West. They shot all kinds of Westerns there back in the day and it’s now public property. 
We thought it would be fun to walk around there for a bit to get out of the house for a morning. 
After we got our fill of Hollywood, we walked around the back to hike a little trail for a while. 
It was getting pretty warm out, but it was fun to do a little off-roading with the stroller. 
Spoiler Alert…apparently something punctured a tire on the stroller on the hike because we found it later it went flat!
Note to self: Carry a bike pump in stroller at all times! 
Paramount Ranch was on my LA bucket list, so it was so fun to check it out and cross it off the list! 
Anyone else know of any fun hidden gems in Los Angeles like this? I need to compile a list and do a post about things like this soon!
One day while my parents were here, we headed up to the Reagan Presidential Library up in Simi Valley, California. I think this is a must-see for visitors to LA. Regardless of your political party, it’s an excellent museum full of all kinds of American history. I LOVE going up there. The last time I was there was Valentine’s Day last year! And this time, we’re visiting with our baby! 
I wonder if Adele was one of the youngest visitors (she was three weeks old!) 
I think my parents really enjoyed it too. They remember a lot of the events that happened during his presidency, so it’s exciting to see the exhibits. 
The highlight for sure is the actual Air Force One plane that had been used for SEVEN presidents! Nixon all the way through Bush! 
Adele loved the big plane too. See? 
My parents really loved it. It was an excellent way to spend the morning. 
After we were done, we headed over to the town of FIllmore on a whim. They have a historic train village that my dad wanted to check out. 
Apparently the whole town shuts down on Mondays, so we couldn’t see too much, but it was nice to get a walk in anyways. 
After we got our fill of trains, we headed back for a relaxing afternoon at home. I love doing fun out-of-the-way touristy things when people come to visit. There is so much more to LA than Hollywood and the Beaches. 
One of the many reasons why I love Southern California! Adele is so lucky she will grow up here! I can’t wait to explore more with her as she grows!
It was so nice to have my parents in town this week. It was so sweet to see them with Adele. Just as when Irving’s mom was here too, we learned so much from them. We were so lucky they were able to make the trip out west, we enjoyed every second. 
Adele loved playing with her new toys too. I thought she was too young for them, but my mom showed me that she liked to look at the lights and track objects with her eyes! What would we do without our grandmothers, right Adele?! 
We didn’t go out too much when they were here, we mostly enjoyed her in between naps, and did little things in our area. 
One morning, we headed over to the Americana in Glendale to see the Farmer’s Market. 
Fresh Aqua Fresca, anyone?! 
It was nice to walk around some shops and enjoy the fresh air while the baby napped. 
But it’s the little things around the house that were the most fun. Bath time (which Adele LOVES) was one of my favorites. 
And playtime on the floor is always a winner. I love the baby coos. It was so sweet to see Adele with the same love that I have. 
Three generations of girls! 
I think we’ve got some proud grandparents here! 
She pulled out the happy baby face a lot this week. So much love. 
And a quick picture of me and mom, just for fun! 
More pictures from their visit forthcoming! I miss them already!
Wow, Adele is 4 weeks old today – Happy One Month, little one! You have grown leaps and bounds since we first brought you home. You fit in so well in our little family. We can’t imagine life without you now. You are the most beautiful little girl we have ever seen. We fall more and more in love with you with each hour that passes. You continue to amaze us with your growth. We can see your body and mind developing at rapid speeds. 
Your newborn clothes no longer fit you. Especially the ones with leggings or long sleeves. You are now wearing the 3 month size. It’s a race to make sure you get to wear all the cute clothes your friends and family have sent to us. I have to go through your drawers this week to see what new clothes you can wear now. 
Your favorite thing in the whole world is bath time. Even on your fussiest days, the bath calms you like nothing else can. You love the water! I’m so excited to have a water baby. We have years of swimming ahead of us, my love. I love seeing your face light up when your piggies touch the warm water. You could probably sleep in there if I’d let you. 
You now love your playmat! You stare up at the little animals and bat them with your hands. You like to coo at them and watch them bounce back and forth. Right now, you only stay there for ten minutes or so before you get bored, but you seem more and more interested each day. It’s amazing to watch your curiosity as you gaze up at them. 
It’s becoming easier to distract you with toys now. You like things that light up or make noise. Looks like mommy and daddy need to go shopping to get you a few more! 
You love story time now too, it’s become part of our nightly routine. You love to listen to my voice and stare at the pages. The more colorful the better! Grammie loved reading to you as well this week! You stayed fixated on the book long enough for her to read it to you twice! 
You still hate the car seat when we first put you in it. But usually you fall asleep quickly and will stay asleep for a long time. One thing we learned is that you still do NOT like to have your hands free in there… 
…you much prefer to be swaddled up, even on the go. 
Hair bows are also new in the past week, thanks to Aunty Laurie and Mikaela. But this one might still be a little too big. Irving lovingly referred to it as a satellite dish on your head. (For the record, we really thought you were going to be a boy, and were not prepared for girly things like this. But you wear them well.) 
Speaking of hair, it’s amazing how fast yours is growing! Your eyelashes are super long now, and your hair grows a little bit more each day. It’s beautiful, soft hair and I love to feel it against my cheek when I hug you. 
You started sleeping through the night at three weeks old!! You usually have a 5-7 hour stretch of sleep from 11pm til 6am. We are greatly appreciating all the sleep you are giving us! You are on a really great schedule now. You eat every three hours during the day, like clockwork. You do have a fussy time for two hours or so in the evening sometimes, but since you’re sleeping so great during the night, we forgive you. From what I read, a lot of babies will feed constantly during this time so they can “tank it up” for the long night of sleep ahead. 
You still love being swaddled. It’s the only way you can fall asleep right now. You also love white noise. I have an app on my phone that sounds like a loud fan is blowing and you sleep with that noise all night long. 
Your daddy loves you so much too. He is so wonderful with you. He takes care of both of us. He is an amazing father and you are so very lucky. You love to cuddle with him. His voice calms you down too. You turn and look at him when he talks, it’s so cute to watch. 
You started smiling at us at 3.5 weeks too. I have yet to capture it on camera, but you definitely give us deliberate smiles when we sing to you. It’s a beautiful, joyous smile that fills my heart. You are a very happy baby! You make the funniest faces all day long too. My favorite ones are the milk drunk ones we get when we burp you. I love those little cheeks! 
Everyone said that life with a newborn becomes increasingly easier once you hit the 4-6 week mark. It’s so true that everything feels so RIGHT now. We’re sleeping a lot, breastfeeding has become pretty simple, you have more predictable behaviors and I feel like myself again. I’ve been so happy lately. The baby blues have been gone for over a week now and I feel excited to start each day and see how much you’ve changed. Even though I still can’t believe I have a daughter, I definitely feel like a mom, and I’m so proud to fill that role.
We have her one month appointment today, so I’ll report back with all her stats. She’s supposed to be getting some vaccinations too, and I am NOT looking forward to that. She will be getting extra cuddles this afternoon for sure!
Hi I'm Kelley! I'm a 30-something cancer survivor and a self-proclaimed world traveler. I am originally from Boston, but now call Los Angeles my home. Traveling is my passion, but I also love running marathons, watching soccer, eating cupcakes and planning future adventures with my Husband. In June 2012, I became a mom to a beautiful baby girl named Adele. Our lives are forever changed and we couldn't be more excited!
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