Family Pictures

 When my Mom was here I asked her to take some family pictures because we haven't had them done in a while.  I would love to hire someone and get a professional to edit the pictures but between my mom and I, I think they turned out pretty good.  These are a few of my favorites.

 Best Picture EVER!!

Mobile Snapshots #7

Father's Day

Unfortunately for Fred, Father's Day was not that exciting this year.  He was on call this weekend so we went out for a great dinner and a movie while my mom was here.  He didn't even get to sleep in because he had to go to work early.  When he got home he got to relax for the rest of the day.  I didn't live up to the Mother's day that I received but the restaurant we went to has become one of his favorites and I am sure it will not be the last time we visit.

 Fred being silly with the kids before bedtime. 

8 Months Old

Eight Months Old

My Appearance:  I am now weighing 18 pounds 2 ounces and am at 26.75 inches long.  My head is growing and although my headbands are a little loose I can now wear them.  My hair is getting long on the top of my head but the sides and back are still short or bald.  My eyes are now a very light blue.  I love to smile but I don’t have any teeth yet.  I am getting so long.  I still look very thick and have some rolls but mostly on my arms and legs, my belly is round but not to big. 

Milestones:  This month I started sleeping on my belly all night long.  Mommy even lays me down on my belly so I don’t have to wake myself up to roll over.  I also started eating real food this month.  I have eaten sweet potatoes, carrots, avocado, and bananas, and I think sweet potatoes and avocado are my favorites so far.  I have gotten very good at using my voice.  I like to grunt a lot and very loud, it makes my whole family laugh.  I have moved into size 3 diapers and am wearing 6-9 month clothes right now.  I think I am now considered a mobile baby.  When I am on the floor I can’t crawl but I can roll, turn, and scoot almost anywhere I want to go.  I usually end up by the toy box or under the coffee table, sometimes I bump my head and I don’t like that at all.

Daily Routine:  Not much has changed in my daily routine.  I am still trying to figure out if I want 2 or 3 naps a day, I eat the same amount.  I have been staying up longer in between my first and second nap.  I do a lot more playing and moving and I am very interested in my brother. 

Special Events:  This month I got to do some fun things for the first time.  I went swimming for the first time when G-ma was here.  I had fun and although it wasn’t to hot I enjoyed being in the water.  I went to the MAPS museum with my family and then went to a carnival, maybe next time I will get to ride some rides.  I got to celebrate my first 4^th of July and watched fireworks for the 2^nd time. 

G-Ma Visits

About a month ago my mom came into town for a visit.  We had such a great time, and the kids loved having some extra attention on them.  She got in late on a Saturday night so the kids were already asleep when she got here so I took her on a late night grocery shopping trip.  The next morning when Blaiden woke up all he wanted to do was go upstairs and tickle G-Ma awake.  She never gets to sleep in here because of the time change, she usually wakes up around 6AM Colorado time.

The rest of the day we played and then Fred and I decided it would be the only day we could go out on a date.  We went to go see a movie which we haven't done since Christmas.  We then went to dinner, this part was hard for me becasue I didn't want to go after the movie, I just wanted to go back home because I felt I had been gone long enough.  Fred and my mom both talked me into going and so we went up to Akron to a place we have heard about.  It was great and I am happy we took the time to have a great afternoon without the kids.

Monday we did a little shopping and bought a few things to make a 4th of July craft.  It was a day of playing and I think G-Ma loved it as much as the kids did.  We also decided to make a run up to the outlet mall.  With 2 kids in tow now we cant have the marathon shopping days we use to have but we got a few hours in before we had to head home.  I think Blaiden had fun because he got to feed the fish and ducks and I think he rode 3 different rides.

Tuesday we decided to go swimming.  It turned out to be a cooler day but not horrible, this also meant that the pool was not crowded.  Blaiden did not like being in the big pool.  He would hang on for dear life and wouldn't let go, so he spent most of his time in the kid splash area that had a bunch of fountains.  Adilene was a little shocked when she got into the water for the first time but we had a great floating toy for her and in the end she loved being pushed around in the big pool.  We had a picnic there and played a little after lunch until Blaiden was getting grouchy from pushing back his nap.

Wednesday was her last full day here and again we relaxed a little and played with the kids for most of the day.  Blaiden has a "Me and Grandma" book that we read sometimes and it talks about baking cookies with Grandma so Blaiden wanted to do that while G-Ma was visiting.  While the kids took a nap we went outside and pulled some weeds.

Thursday we had about half a day and so in the morning we cleaned my house (thanks Mom).  We left for the airport early so we could run by the mall and pick up a shirt we passed up on Monday.  Then it was time to drop her off at the airport.  I felt like we needed one more day but I always do.  It was hard to say goodbye but it was softened a little knowing we have the next 3 trips planned!