Green Beans

At her sixth month check up yesterday, Bee got cleared to started eating pureed foods. This was a relief to me, as I have been feeling a bit guilty for not being able to pump enough milk for her. She's been eating rice cereal since her four month checkup and that has helped a little, but I think by adding baby food to her diet I will get a little more relief. Maybe I'll even get to stop pumping at work! That would be wonderful!

Before. . .

What the...?

Not so sure about this!

Getting tired!


After

Six Months!

Bee is officially six months old! We had her checkup today, and she did great. She is now 15lbs 1.5 oz (50th percentile), 26" long (75th percentile), and her head is 44 cm (90th percentile). She got three vaccinations but only cried for a moment. She came home and took an hour nap, nursed, and went back to bed!

Big Events

On this day six months ago, I was in labor with little Bee. I truly cannot believe she is already six months old! Time has flown by and although I'm amazed that she's already accomplished so much it also seems like she's always been in our family. I suppose she has always been in our hearts as we waited for God's timing to bring her to us physically. I have an appointment for her six month checkup tomorrow, so I'll blog her new stats and doctor comments then.

Tomorrow is also a special day for our family. It is our seventh wedding anniversary! I tease Daddy that we've made it through the "seven year itch," and he says that was over long ago because we dated so long before our wedding (six years). Unfortunately Daddy has to work tomorrow evening, so we won't even get to see each other. I'm sure we'll be thinking about how special the day is despite that.

Happy Easter!

Gracie and her cousin, Elara checking out their Easter baskets.

First Easter Egg Hunt! Gracie did great, it did take her a little bit of watching Elara before she caught on, but with Daddy's help she filled her basket!

"I got you!"

A successful hunt!

We had a wonderful time at my parents' house with my in-laws and my brother's in-laws. The kids had a blast! We are home for a rest now, and will be going to our church service tonight as usual. While you are out and about, having fun with eggs and bunnies don't forget the real reason for Easter. Jesus has risen! He has conquered the grave and given us a way to reach Heaven! He is alive, and He loves YOU!

Naughty Gracie Strikes Again

Gracie loves to climb, and one of her favorite things to climb on are chairs. So I didn't think anything of it when she started climbing on our kitchen chair this evening. Until I heard a thump and a giggle. That can only mean trouble. . . and this is what I found:

Some of you may recognize that as the baby's bassinet. She threw Brianna's blanket out, smiled, and said "Nigh Nigh!"

"Nigh Nigh!"

Easter Otts

Gracie calls eggs "otts." We have no idea where she got it, but we understand what she means so it works. Today I brought the girls to Carrie's house and Gracie and I dyed eggs with her while Bee watched.

Using a crayon to color the egg before dying.

And the first egg goes in!

Not to surprisingly, she preferred to put them in the yellow dye.

Gracie's masterpieces drying before the final decorating began.

Adding stickers!

She was quite the perfectionist at this stage, even taking off one sticker that Carrie put on to move it to a different egg!

Counting our completed otts!

More Shaving Cream

After playing outside in the sand, Gracie didn't want to take a bath. Yeah, I was confused too. I got the shaving cream out and as soon as she saw it she climbed into the tub for me. I encouraged her to rub it on her belly, and this is what became of our evening! Great fun!

"Toes, toes, toes!"