Our Springtime Baby

Blakely you have truly enjoyed this spring weather. We were outside all weekend and you just loved it. I think that these pictures are a great representation of your love for being outdoors.

Fun Day at the Park

Blakely you had a fun day at the park. You got to swing in a big girl swing for the first time. You just loved it. We went walking around the lake and you enjoyed watching the ducks. By the end you were completely exhausted and conked out as soon as we put you in the car. I am so glad you had a great day at the park!

My Blankie

Blakely you have to have your pink blankie when you are trying to go to sleep. You are so funny with it. You stuff it in your mouth and then it usually stays there while you are sleeping. If I try to move your blankie you wake up. You are so cute.

7 Months Old

Blakely you are doing so much these days. It seems like this month has flown by. Here are some things you are doing.
*Height – 27 inches*Weight - close to 18 lbs (not very accurate since I weighed you and not the Dr.)*Clothes/Diapers - size 6 - 9 or 12; size 3 diapers
*Eating: you are eating oatmeal in the morning and eating various foods at night; I am still nursing you, but I also give you about 2 bottles of formula a day; you have now tried peas, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, applesauce, bananas, pears, peaches, you have not turned down any food-we are so glad you are not a picky eater.
*Toys/Activities/Books: you love your Jumperoo and Intellitainer; you like to play on the floor with all of your toys; you want to put everything in your mouth; you love anything that makes sound; you love when we sing to you – “This is the way…” is one of your favorites; you love to be in the stroller, especially at the mall-just like your mommy; you love baby Einstein videos; you enjoy bath time in the big tub with mommy and all the bubbles; when mommy and daddy dance in front of you-you get the biggest smile; you are enjoying books; you love when we read any book; your favorite is the one we read to you before bed time-“Hush Little Ones.”
*Movement: you love to sit-you always want to see what is going on; you scoot your body to get to your toys; you will roll around but it is not one of your favorite things to do; you are still not a big fan of being on your belly.
*Sleeping: you are such a good sleeper; you take about 3 naps a day and usually go to bed around 7:30 and wake up between 6:00 and 7:00; there are a few days when you do wake up at 5:00, you eat and then go back to sleep. Something funny that you do is stuff your blankie in your mouth until you fall asleep…it must taste so good.
*Talking: you say dada all the time and babble a lot; we are really working on mama.
*This past month you have had two colds. We hope you get rid of those nasty colds soon.
Blakely, you continue to bring so much happiness in our lives. We love you so much pea potters and love watching you grow.

Mother's Day Out

On Wednesday you went to Mother's Day Out for the first time. They said that you were so perfect and that you were such a great baby. I am sure that you loved watching all of the kids. I wasn't quite sure what to do with myself so I came home to do some hair coloring, washed clothes and thought about you the whole time. I am sure next time I will feel more comfortable about taking you to MDO since you were so perfect for them. Love you baby girl!

A Visit to Central AR

Last week you went to see your Grammy and PaPaw. Your Grammy had knee surgery so we went to help. She said that you were the best medicine she could have ever had. Unfortunately you got sick. You had a cold with a bad cough. It was not fun, but toward the end of the week you started acting like yourself. You also enjoyed your first candle light dinner-due to the power outage on Thursday. You didn't seem to mind just as long as you got some food. You seem to like anything that we give you. I am glad you are not a picky eater like your mom. Hopefully you will be like you dad in the department. We had a great time seeing you Grammy and PaPaw! We also made a visit to see my college friend Laura and her two girls, Katie and Chloe. You had a fun time with Katie. Baby Chloe is only a month old so next time we visit hopefully you will be able to play with her too.We also went to LR zoo with Celeste, Walt and Audrey. You had a good time. I think your favorite part of the zoo was Walt and Audrey. They gave you so much attention. Then we meet Rhonda and Scott at the Purple Cow for lunch. It was great seeing everyone.

Fun Pictures

Here are some fun pictures from this week. You love to be outside! We went walking/strolling a couple of times this week and you and your Daddy watched the sunset together - Chloe was checking you out!This week you have eaten squash, bananas and applesauce. You are doing so well with eating baby food. You love going to church because you get so much attention from everyone. This coming week we are going to Grammy and PaPaw's. I am sure you will have such a fun time.

Six Months Old

Blakely you are officially 6 months old! I can’t believe that you have been with us for half of a year. It seems like yesterday we were just bringing you home from the hospital. These six months have been the best ever and we truly love you so much.Weight: 15lbs 9ozsHeight: 27inClothes: 6-9 or 12 months and some 3-6 months clothesDiapers: size 2 or 3Eating: Still be being breastfeed and you get cereal for dinner. Dr. Cheshier says that we can start giving you baby food. You love to use your voice. You say baba, dada, mama and many others. I’m not sure you know what they mean, but it is fun to hear you say them. You still love screaming – the fun kind. I think you are going to be a talker just like your mommy. Sitting is something you love to do. You get a little upset when you are just lying there-I know you just want to sit up. You can roll over from your stomach to your back. We are trying to work on you rolling from your back to your stomach. You just aren’t that interested in rolling around. You love to grab everything and put it in your mouth. Blakely you love Jeb and Chloe (our dogs). You want to know where they are at all times. You just love watching them. The Johnny Jumper is your favorite toy! You still like being in your swing and your bouncer seat. You love music and you absolutely love when your dad sings the good morning song and dances in front of you. It is so funny to watch. You enjoy when we read to you, especially when we make funny animal sounds. Blakely everyday we seem to fall in love with you more and more. We love you so much pea potters!! Love, Mom and Dad

Sitting Pretty

Blakely you are so excited that you are able to sit up on your own. You have been sitting up for a while, but it seems like now you can do it for a long period of time. You are also playing with your toys when you are sitting up. I am so proud of you!

My First Seat Bath

Blakely tonight you had your first bath sitting up. You seemed to really enjoy it. You are growing up way too fast!

Blakey and Caroline

Today Blakely we went to go see Caroline and Keri in Fayetteville. Keri and I were sorority sisters at UCA and her husband Jeff was my neighbor in Conway. Their daughter Caroline is 4 months younger than you. We went to the mall to eat and then went to their house to visit. You and Caroline loved watching TV together. We will have to get you the Praise Baby DVD. Ms. Keri taught me how to make you bows. I am so excited that you will have such cute bows to put in your hair. THANK YOU SO MUCH KERI!!!We had such a great day Keri and Caroline and we look forward to doing it again. Thanks for a wonderful day!

Happy Valentine's Day

Just wanted to wish all of you a Happy Valentine's Day! Blakely you are our true love. WE LOVE YOU!! Mom and Dad

My Two Girls

Today I let you take a nap on our bed. When I came to check on you I saw that you had a visitor...Chloe. She loves sleeping under the covers. I thought it was just so sweet that my girls were taking a nap together, even though Chloe is not supposed to be on our bed.

Bouncer Time

Blakely you have always loved being in your bouncer. When I put you in it the other day you sat straight up like a big girl. Then you started eating the side of it. I was laughing so hard. I think you would have fallen out if I didn't stop you from chopping down on the piece of yummy plastic.

Grammy and Papaw Visit

Your Grammy and PaPaw came to visit you Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You had such a fun time with them. Your Grammy's Birthday was Thursday! Happy Birthday Grammy and Mom!!! We all had a great time with you. We went shopping all day Friday, then out to eat and the only thing bad happened was we lost one of your shoes at Red Lobster. Other than that you were the perfect angel. You also got to see your Uncle Kenny for a few minutes while he was on his way to the Razorback game. Next time we expect a longer visit from Uncle Kenny. Blakely I am so happy that you are able to see your family. It means so much to me. Love you Baby Girl!