27 September 2013

11 Months

27 September 2013
Your first word was "mama". You actually started saying it a couple of months ago. Your dad's not entirely convinced you know what you're saying, but he's just silly and jealous.

You still lick things...mostly cool things like the wood floor, chrome, leather, porcelain (yes, porcelain. ie. toilets). You're still very happy and easy going. You can also be mischievous. We have to keep a close eye on you because we never know what you might be putting in your mouth or getting into. As soon as we open a door to a room that's off-limits (ie. pantry or bathroom), you immediately come crawling full speed to try and weasel your way in. You find great joy in biting your dad's finger and watching him squirm.

We had a few sad nights when you woke up hysterically crying and there was nothing we could do to calm you. This was strange because you've been a 12+ hour sleeper for several months now. After doing some browsing, we think it may have been night terrors...which is so hard because you get so upset and we feel so helpless. Fortunately, it only lasted 3 nights.

You love your baths, you love to play, and you seem happiest when we're out in the fresh air on our lovely walks.

You love sweet potatoes, peas, carrots, rice, greek yogurt, and Gerber cookies. You like bananas, whole wheat bread, turkey, cheese, and pureed apples & pears.

You can pull yourself up and stand when you have support. You can clap, wave, give wet kisses, and you're working on your high fives/hand hugs.

Lots of things make you laugh - peek-a-boo, tickles, raspberries, being tossed in the air, nuzzles, funny noises & sometimes absolutely nothing at all. (Listen to sound bite below)




Holy moly, those eyes.

This expression is sort of fantastic.
Now that the weather is cooler, you get to wear your fleece footies,
and you're even more snugly than usual! I think we'll just wear these everyday until spring.

Beware: this picture is not for the faint of heart. 99% sure that that is a bug's leg on her tongue. Protein?

Scout's new thing: She randomly breaks out in this great laugh/cackle.
It's hilarious. Listen to sample below.

27 August 2013

10 Months

27 August 2013
I'm not sure how we've arrived at 10 months, but this parenthood stuff is pretty rad.

Scout is definitely still living up to her nickname, "Scouterific"! She's so much fun and so happy. She's not walking yet, but we're ok with that. She's an army crawling machine though, and she's pretty darn fast when she wants to be. She's always pointing her toes which is absolutely adorable but could pose a problem for the whole standing/walking thing. I'm starting to think she might just do a pirouette before she takes her first step.











P.S. If you haven't noticed, we're digging the whole Rosie the riveter headband thing these days. :)

29 July 2013

9 Months

29 July 2013
NINE months, really?? 

She's definitely cruising these days with her cute little dead leg army crawl. Still not very interested in solids, but she's slowly warming to the idea. She loves to "talk" and read/chew books. 
Mostly, she loves to brighten everyone's day with her adorable smile.

AT HER 9-MO APPOINTMENT: 
Weight: 18lbs 10oz (65%)
Height: 27 ½" (50%)
Head Circumference: 42 ½ (25%)

Likes (sort of): carrots, peas, squash, apple sauce, pears, bananas, cereal
Dislikes: pureed meats & anything the least bit tart (raspberries, strawberries, grapes, peaches)












Video evidence of Scout's dislike for raspberries. The funniest reaction EVER.

Been Busy

Nelson Reunion | Scottsdale, Arizona


"And now for a dramatic fall." - Paige






Talent Show

Kickball

Mary's birthday Celebration

Organ Stop Pizza.
Girl's Day! (Pei Wei & Pedicures)




Amy's pretty pedi

The whole lot of us (we just used my camera on a timer)

The grandkid shot - always a classic. :)

The McDonalds

The Makechnies

Lovely cousins

Beautiful Amy...soon to be famous author. :)

Pie eating contest! (Nelson & Drew)

Minute-to-Win-it game, "Chocolate Unicorn" (Ava & Paige)

"Junk in the Trunk" (Gregor and Eric) Is it just me or is this hilarious??

Poor Gregor got so into it that he hurt his back.


Nelson & Steven were good sports and let Amy and Allison throw cocoa puffs at their whipped creamed faces (note to self: next time use shaving cream; the whipped cream melts right off)

Nelson getting hosed down by his loving mama.
 
Claire's helping Dad with his push-ups.

And then rewarding him with snuggles.

Sweet Charlotte in her blessing dress.


Girls Camp 2013 | Sagehen Reservoir 

















Honn Reunion/Camp-out at Swinging Bridge