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.

Taste like Chicken

Elizabeth should have teeth popping out any time now.  Of course we've been thinking that for weeks.  This is her favorite thing to chew on.  It is a giraffe named Sophie.  Elizabeth says it taste like chicken!

Photo Bomb

Here is a photo bomb for you to enjoy!


Sleeping with Daddy



Playing on my tummy

 

Getting ready for daycare on Halloween





Mommy showing off my costume



Daddy & me on Halloween



Really, I'm not a devil



17 weeks old

After a bath

Elizabeth is 4 months old.  She had her Dr appointment and got three shots.  This time there were many, many more tears than the 2 month appointment.  Our poor little thing.  She is now 12 lbs 8 ozs and 22 ¼ inches long.  She also had pink eye which required drops in her eyes 4 times a day.  She didn’t like that either.  She learned the sound of the bottle opening so she closed her eyes tight.  M & I had trouble getting the drops in.  How is she so strong?  Thankfully the pink eye has cleared up.



This is how I suck my fingers




Playing with Daddy

  


Tummy Time



Watching the Packers with Daddy



Chatting with Great Aunt Kathy

The second weekend of October, Elizabeth met her Great Aunt Kathy & Great Uncle Don, Wayne’s Sister and Brother-in-law.  They made the trip out from Washington and had to meet her.  She charmed them both and even giggled for Kathy.  Elizabeth had only done that once before so M & I were excited.  We can’t figure out how to get her to do it again though!  She’ll give us big grins, but no giggles.  I guess we’re just not as funny as Kathy!

Week 14

 

Wink, wink

Saturday morning Elizabeth rolled over!  She was on her play mat (Thanks again Mike & Terry) trying and trying and finally she was on her tummy.  She looked around like “How did I get here?”  Then she tried to roll back to her and couldn’t.  She got frustrated and that was the end of mat time.

We spent a quiet weekend at home.  I was sick with a cold the whole time and got the stomach flu on Saturday night.  Marc stepped up and enjoyed his Elizabeth time all day on Sunday while I slept.  So far it doesn’t seem that Elizabeth has caught it.  Keep your fingers crossed!



See Grandpa T!  I finally getted the old butterfly!!



Not much new except the rolling over.  Elizabeth did talk a lot this weekend!  It was so much fun (until I got sick).  Her eye/hand coordination is getting better and better.  She is growing up by leaps and bounds.  I packed away her new born clothes and we’re not swaddling her anymore because she is rolling around her crib now.