Soaking up the weekend

Last weekend was absolutely gorgeous! Temps in the 80s and days filled with sunshine. Knowing that these days are quickly coming to an end we decided to put most of our chores aside and soak up the beautiful weekend. We went to a pumpkin patch, an apple orchard, took a Sunday drive and explored a new park. It was great! Here are a few pictures from the weekend.

Note to self: Don't wear hat so low! Jeez!

Only family pic. Not so smart taking it under the pergola. Oh well.

These weird "people" were all over the park. They gave me the heebee jeebees!

Jeff's new friend Stanley. 

7 months

Age: 7 Months

Weight: 17 lbs? (not sure exactly)

Length: ?

Hair: Lots 

Teeth: And we have a tooth! 

Sleeping: Having a little bit of a tougher month in this department. I think it’s been due to a cold that she’s been fighting for about two weeks and those two pesky teeth that are still deciding if they want to make an appearance or not. Typically, she goes to bed around 7:15-7:30pm and wakes up at 7:00am.

Eating: Nursing and has pretty much refused all solid foods over the last three weeks. It’s been tough…..and messy! I want to make sure she’s eating enough, but those lips clamp shut and there is nothing we can do to open them up! She’s pretty strong willed! We think this may also be due to the cold and teething. So, hopefully she’ll get back on the “solid food train” soon.

Movement: She can now get up on all fours and will rock back and forth, but if there is any movement is backwards! She’s really good at spinning around on the floor to reach toys or Baxter.

Milestones: REALLY good a sitting up on her own, rocking back and forth on all fours

Favorite Toys/Activities: Jumperoo, Sit n' Play, turning on the mobile in her crib, absolutely loves splashing and kicking while taking a bath (so cute!) and when she notices me when I walk into her room at daycare, she smiles and squeals and flaps her arms like she’s going to fly. Melts my heart every time!

Dislikes: All solid food. Diaper changes have gotten a lot more interesting. “Someone” likes to grab my arm with her legs and then flip over. I think I saw the same move on the WWF (or is it WWE now?). I wonder if I should be worried…

Words & Sounds: Still lots of squealing and I mean “high pitch, I’m definitely a girl” type squeals! I think she’s just preparing us for the years of squeals to come! 

Hi Mommy!

Oh, that lower lip..... It gets me every time!

Hi sweet girl!

"Excuse me while I check out my toes."

"Are you still taking pictures Momma? 'Cuz I'm kinda busy."

"101, 102, 103.....How many more push-ups?"