Kate's just starting to really enjoy her play time. She smiles, coos, and flails her arms and legs when she gets excited. She has the most fun playing games with Grandma Kristi, aka "the baby whisperer." I also took this video to show off her new dress with the ridiculously over-sized bow right below her chin (technically it's right below her neck, but there's really no distinguishing between the two yet).

Kate Update

Here's the latest pictures of baby Kate. She's 6 weeks old already-crazy! Amber and her kids came to visit recently and had a great time. Lucy couldn't wait to spend time with her only girl cousin on this side of the family. She loved dressing her up, holding her, and bringing her stuffed animals to play with. Amber made me a sling while she was here-thanks, Amber!!! Kate and I love it. Hopefully I can get more done now(too bad this won't make showering easier-that's something I just don't get around to as often as I used to...).

Letters From Home

Over the past few weeks, I have received several letters and emails from home congratulating us on the arrival of Kate. We have been so blessed by loving friends and thoughtful families from all over the States. My favorites include the Smack kids and Dorothy Smith:

Dear Danny,

How are you doing in Iraq? Do you like the food that we sent you? You are Awesome!!! When are you coming back? You, me and my dad when you come back we are going to shoot guns, got it? See you in a little bit.

From: Ti Smack

Dear Danny,

Did you have war yet?? How are you doing??I liked your letter. What do you do there?? Do you like being in the Military??

By: Tate Smack- You rock!

Dear Danny,

Hi! This is Emma Smack. I am 3 years old. I like going to nursery at Church. I love my family. I like to eat dinner. My favorite food is hot dogs. What do you eat in Iraq? Thank you for being a Marine!

Love, Emma

Joe made me that letter above, not sure what those two people are doing to each other. I'm thinking one is kicking the other, or peeing on the other, or kicking a golf club into the other. Whatever the case, it was a nice thought.

Kate's Photo Shoot

Grandma Kristi and I took Kate to Portrait Innovations today for a photo shoot. There were so many cute ones that I got the package that included the CD with all the photos they took from the session. I think she made about 50 different faces during the whole session-here's a few of my favorites.