Major Changes for our Little Family

Two teeth, swim lessons, sitting up by herself already, and eating all kinds of baby food are just a few of the exciting things we have experienced these last several weeks. We had a great weekend. Weather was sunny, but a little chilly (60 degrees). Saturday, Chad, Stef & Loren came to visit which was very exciting for Lily. We went for lunch, shopped and just hung out. Sunday we went on a 7 mile walk on the Monon trail and then went to some open houses at some condo's (don't ask why). Lily was a fantastic baby all weekend long. What a joy she is.

I can sit all by myself now. For five minutes at a time. Check out my belly hanging over my diaper in this picture.

Yes, I am a happy baby...

Swim lessons are great. No crying, but haven't quite mastered the breast stroke. Not sure who is whiter (mom or Lily)

I love laying on the blankets from my Grandma Norma. I roll all over them and play with my toys.

Lily is changing...

This week the little bug got her first two teeth, a mere 3 days apart. Yes, it made her a little grumpier at night than normal but the teeth are so stinking cute. Both on the bottom. Looks like the top ones aren't far behind.

Lily is also eating baby food now. Vegetables to start and now some fruit. Boy, are those peas messy.

And finally, you can see her learning to sit up below. These were taken last week. Tonight she sat up all by herself for multiple minutes before falling over. What a big girl she is becoming.

Lily doing a soccer pose (actually she thinks she is a monkey who needs to use her feet to do everything)

I feel bad about her knee hi socks, but... at least she is warm.

Check out my fuzzy blonde hair

Easter Weekend

We had a fantastic Easter weekend. Went to Chicago Friday - Sunday with our good friend Courtney. The food was fantastic and the weather was excellent as well. Ate at some favorites (Ann Sather, Vermillion, etc) and tried a few new places (Yolk was yummy for breakfast, definitely a repeat). Lily got a new "City Stroller" that will be perfect for our trip to Europe next month. Mom and Dad got a few new things during a shopping day as well. Definitely a wonderful and needed three day weekend.

Lily and Dad reading Dr. Seuss outside

Lily, Mom & Courtney enjoying "Yolk" in Chicago

Found some new ways to get Lily to giggle this weekend.

Lily's almost 6 month pictures

Yes, our cutie is almost 6 months old. She did fantastic at the photographers last weekend. We are so lucky to have her.

Our 28" bundle of joy

Can you believe it. She is already 28 inches long and nearly 22 pounds. Thats about the size of a normal 11-12 month old. No wonder she is already growing out of her 12 month clothes. But man is she fun. She has learned to make more sounds with her mouth, mostly just blowing.

Here she is in a 18 month outfit

She looks cute in headbands now that she has a little more hair

Dad trying to feed her. She played with the spoon more than she ate the food, but thats okay. What a great dad he is.

Yes, I think I am a monkey picking up toys with my feet.

Chad's Birthday weekend

Not everyone could keep up with Chad

Happy Birthday Chad

"Is that what you will look like in 3 years daddy" - Lily to dad and brother Chad

Karli helping Lily with some new games

March Madness

It seems like time is flying now, we are a 5 1/2 months now and Lily is still growing...

Gorilla was no match, Lily celebrates!

We do feed her, but she just needed a quick snack

"My two favorite girls" - Chris

Cheeks are actually red from all the kisses

Not sure I can smile any wider