Weekend up Nort'

We spent a weekend at my parents'.  Elizabeth was really happy because not only did she get to see Grandma & Grandpa, but her cousins Kadyn & Chase were staying at G&G's.  It was a love fest all weekend.  Plus Aunt Alison & Uncle Stan came over as well as Great-Aunt Sonja.  Plus I got three birthday cakes!!  While we missed Aunt Shelly & Uncle Scott, they were in Mexico so don't feel bad for them. 
Elizabeth is finally getting over her cold.  She and I got the cold that is going around that lasts for about three weeks.  There was a week when Elizabeth couldn't sleep because she was so congested.  Therefore, no one in our house got much sleep.  Thankfully she is better now and treated us to sleeping through the night twice last week.  8 hours of sleep is AMAZING.
 Anyway, we forgot our camera, but here are a couple pics from Marc's phone.  Don't know why they won't stay straight.  Just tilt your head!

Chase & Elizabeth sharing secrets

When all else fails, give her to Grandpa
Elizabeth will sleep

Expressions

Last Thursday I turned 36.  How did that happen?  Of course my baby is almost 8 months old and growing more every day.  Marc and I went out for dinner on Friday night and Elizabeth got to spend some time with her "Godfamily" the Otts.  We all had a good time.

Elizabeth and I stayed home from chruch Sunday morning.  It was pretty cold and she didn't sleep well Saturday night.  Sunday night was even worse and every night since.  She has a cold and had to stay home from daycare on Thursday because she was running a fever.  Thankfully the fever broke over night and Daddy & Elizabeth are spending Thursday together.

Elizabeth's expressions keep changing and growing.  Here are a few that made me giggle.

I don't want my picture taken

Just kidding



Really, more?

Ok, I'll be cute!

Swimming

Elizabeth got to go swimming with her cousins Kadyn & Chase. Scott & Shelly brought the kids down to see The Lion King and stayed overnight at a hotel and invited us to join the for some swimming and dinner. Elizabeth wasn't too sure about the whole pool thing, but she did like the water. Kadyn & Chase popping up out of the water scared her a bit, especially when Chase wore his goggles, but Elizabeth did have fun with them. Then we went out to eat and they all got to see how well Elizabeth eats her solids.

 

These are some pictures from Sunday.  Elizabeth is starting to like the camera.   She is also sitting up by herself very well.  Isn't she cute?  (If I do say so myself!)

Food!

Elizabeth keeps eating and growing!  Here are a few pics of her with food.


Let me try that!
(Yes, it is a custard filled bismark.  No, she didn't get that much.)



Not bad!





Squash + Cheerios= Super Baby!

 

Yummy blueberries!





Dad you should try some of these.
(If you look closely you can see her two little bottom teeth!)



Almost

Last night we were sure Elizabeth would start crawling.  She is so close.  We had M's phone so we took pictures to capture the moment, but Elizabeth didn't quite do it.  We did get some cute pics!  I had to do some editing because the lighting was not very good.

Look at me!

I know what you are waiting for but I'm not going to do it.

Fish face



First foods

We have started feeding Elizabeth solids.  We started with some oatmeal (baby oatmeal) and have moved on to pureed foods. 
Here's a run down of her likes and dislikes so far.  (I know they will change)

Squash from Grandma & Grandpa Triebenbach's garden: Super Yummy!
Carrots from Gramdma & Grandpa Triebenbach's garden: Yummy!
Avacados (not from G&G T's garden): Yuck!
Green beans from Mom & Dad's garden: Super Yuck!
Bananas: Ok
Apples from Grandma & Grandpa T's: Questionable

I'm ready!

I got this!

Slimy yet satisfying

Naaahhh  What's up Doc?

We're going to keep trying.  It sure is fun to watch her expressions!

6 months!

Remember the pic of her 4 days old with the bear and it was the same size as her?

Adoring cousins

She rolled to the tree

Aunt Alison & Uncle Stan & yummy string

Cousin Kadyn.  I love this picture.  They look like they will cause trouble one day soon.

Elizabeth is 6 months old today!  I can't believe it either!  She is growing so much.  She rolls everywhere.  She has such determination.  When she sees something she wants and it is out of reach she rolls and wiggles until she can get it.  She loves music and bath time.  She has started eating baby oatmeal and is getting the hang of opening her mouth.  Really she just wants the spoon for herself.  She is loving daycare and all of the other kids.  She seems to enjoy going to church and is an angel during the service.  A great improvement over her baptism.  We're looking forward to Christmas.  To think last year we were getting our first ultrasound and bursting with glee over surprising our families at Christmas.  Time flies.  Now if only she would sleep a little better.  She is a night owl.  And she has two little teeth on the bottom.  You can really feel it when she chews on your fingers.