If...

If...I were still in Virginia, and If...I were still teaching...

I would have had to go back to work today. Paige hit her 6 week mark yesterday, so my maternity leave (with pay) would have ended then, and I would have had to go back to work. I can only imagine the tears that would have accompanied that action.

But...

instead, I get to stay at home with this little cutie every day!

I get to play with her, and make her laugh and smile, and put her in girly clothes, and .
sing silly songs.I get to snuggle up with her on my chest, and rock her to sleep, and just listen to her breathe.

I am so blessed to be able to stay home with my little one. Although it's hard, leaving her everyday is something that I don't think I would be able to do. I am so glad that my husband can provide for us, and that I get to stay home and play with my baby girl.

One Month Old

One month old! It goes by fast!

Here are some of the highlights of Paige's first month.

We went to White Beach. Couldn't wait too long...she is 5 days old here.

After the beach we got cleaned up and went to the church so that Paige could be blessed. In our church we don't baptize babies, but we do give them a special blessing and they are officially added to the records of the church. It was extra special because Grandma and Grandpa Dixon were there for it!

We had to make sure that Paige got some culture, so at 6 days old we went to Ryukyu Mura. Here the Shisa Dog and his Master were blessing the crowd...she got extra blessings.

Sometimes she takes naps with her daddy.

Sometimes when Paige is cranky we turn on the washer and put her in her car seat...she usually goes to sleep there.

Paige likes to help her daddy work.

She got her first bath...and liked it...but also seemed a bit confused.


Grandma sent her a super cute Halloween outfit that said "Cutest pup-kin in the patch" (there is a puppy on the outfit). She helped hand out candy.
Daddy had to work on Halloween, so we went up to see him and show off the cute outfit.

This is Paige at one month...she is getting so big! She is super cute and we love having her around!