Yummy...But Messy-Biter Biscuits

Blakely I''m not sure about these, but you seem to love them.

Blakely and Bella

Yesterday we went to go eat with Mommy's friend Sara and her little girl Bella and then we went to their house. You love watching Bella. She really does entertain you! They also had some little kittens and you enjoyed watching and grabbing them. We are so excited to have great friends that we can do fun stuff with. We also can't wait for baby Julia to arrive on June 2nd or maybe even earlier.Thanks Sara and Bella for a fun time!

First Mother's Day

I just want you to know that you and your Daddy made my first Mother's Day so special! We had a great weekend of shopping, playing and going to church. You and daddy got me some clothes and a Pandora bracelet with a baby carriage bead. I also got to take a long nap while you and daddy played. Thank you sugars(and daddy) for such a great day and weekend. I love you so much!!!

Sweet Pea!

Dance, Dance, Dance

This past weekend we traveled to Helena to see your cousin Darby in her dance recital. You got to see Grammy, Papaw, Darby, Zach and Michelle. You had such a great time with your cousins. They played with you, fed you and loved on you all day. We wished we lived closer so we could see them more often. You absolutely loved the dance recital! You watched the entire two hour production and enjoyed every minute of it. When Darby was doing her solo you let out a little happy scream to cheer her on. By the way Darby you did an excellent job! You are such a great dancer. You also got to spend some quality time with Grammy and Papaw. You had lots of fun with them. We hope to see everyone again real soon.

Justa Swingin

Blakely we bought you your own swing. You LOVE it!!! We hung it on one of our trees in the backyard. I am sure we will spend many hours this summer outside - justa swingin...

Eight Months Old and My First Word

Blakely you turned eight months old today. You are such the talker these days. We think you have said your first word - DUCK! When you see your rubber ducky you say "duck, duck, duck..." At first we weren't sure, but we have decided that you only say duck when you see it. So as proud parents we are officially going to say that this is your first word. Maybe next month we can tell everyone you started crawling. Eating: You are eating two meals a day. Morning: Oatmeal cereal with nanas and apples. Dinner: meat, veggies and fruti. You will almost eat any baby food. Spinach is not one of your favs. I am still nursing twice a day and then the other two times you get a bottle of formula. Sleeping: Go to sleep around 8 wake between 7:30 and 8. You are starting to take one long nap a day. You have also been sleeping on your tummy. I guess that is what your prefer since you start out on your back. Movement: Scoot all around on tummy, but not crawling yet. Love to stand up. Have been holding on to the coffee table all on your own. We love you pea potters!!

My First Tooth

Blakely you cut your first bottom tooth today. I don't think I will be able to take a picture because you barely let me look inside your mouth to see it.

My First Easter

Sorry to all of you out there who read Blakely's blog often. Our computer is having issues and I haven't been able to post. I won't be able to add pictures until we get a new hard drive, which I hope will be soon. So check back later for pictures. Blakely you had a wonderful first Easter. Your Nana and Grandpa came to visit. They loved being able to see how much you have grown in such a short time. We spent a lot of time outdoors and enjoying the warm weather. Thanks Nana and Grandpa for the books. Blakely loves them. Easter morning we went to church. They had an Easter egg hunt during Sunday school. We put you on a blanket and gave you some eggs to play with. I'm sure next year you will be running around trying to get your own eggs. You looked so cute! When we got home we gave you your Easter basket. You loved all of your stuff except this fish that encourages crawling by moving around on the floor. It really scared you. If it makes you feel any better Jeb doesn’t like it either. Blakely one day you will know the true meaning of why we celebrate Easter. It is such an important day for your Dad and I and I hope that it will be important to you when you begin learning about what a great savior we have in Jesus! We love you Blakely!

Easter Portraits

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!