And this is why the birds stay away from our feeders...
Monday, December 28, 2009
Osker the Brat
This is why nothing grows in my window planter...
And this is why the birds stay away from our feeders...
And this is why the birds stay away from our feeders...
Saturday, December 26, 2009
cheeks mcgee
PS. Happy Boxing Day.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Updates
Wholy Pants! It's been a long time since I posted any pictures. Bad Mommy, Bad!
Eva is almost 8 months old and SO much has happened....
TEETH! She has five! The first took it's sweet time coming in, the second came a little quicker, then 3, 4 and 5 cut through on the same day. But she still won't let me get a picture of them.
She can crawl. She started really zipping around just after Halloween, at six months old. She is hilarious when she gets going. Her left foot stays flat on the ground, with the knee jutting out to the side. It's like her left foot wants to walk, but the rest of her limbs are still trying to crawl. She also keeps her elbows locked straight and her head down so she can't see where she's going.
She can stand herself up very easily. Her little legs are so strong that she doesn't need to pull herself up with her arms, she just has to stabilize herself, since she is pretty wobbly still. She can take a few steps while holding onto the edge of furniture. And she can "walk" on her knees while pushing a soup pot around in front of her.
Eva, Brody and the soup pot.
We went to visit The Walkers in Vermont for Thanksgiving and everyone had a lovely time.
Eva and cousin Graham.
Striking a pose with Grandma Winnie.
Family photo during a walk by Lake Champlain.
The weather has turned very cold and we've had a stable two or three inches of snow on the ground for about a week. It will last until April so I'm trying to be positive about it. Eva loves going outside and she is darn cute all bundled up. She has the BEST boots brought back from Mongolia by our friend Chloe. They're a bit big on her yet, but I'm sure they keep her toes warm.
A little unsure of her winter boots.
I think that's all for now. Clumsy me broke BOTH our cameras this month, so no more photos until the new camera arrives in the mail. Hopefully Monday!
Eva is almost 8 months old and SO much has happened....
TEETH! She has five! The first took it's sweet time coming in, the second came a little quicker, then 3, 4 and 5 cut through on the same day. But she still won't let me get a picture of them.
She can crawl. She started really zipping around just after Halloween, at six months old. She is hilarious when she gets going. Her left foot stays flat on the ground, with the knee jutting out to the side. It's like her left foot wants to walk, but the rest of her limbs are still trying to crawl. She also keeps her elbows locked straight and her head down so she can't see where she's going.
She can stand herself up very easily. Her little legs are so strong that she doesn't need to pull herself up with her arms, she just has to stabilize herself, since she is pretty wobbly still. She can take a few steps while holding onto the edge of furniture. And she can "walk" on her knees while pushing a soup pot around in front of her.
We went to visit The Walkers in Vermont for Thanksgiving and everyone had a lovely time.
The weather has turned very cold and we've had a stable two or three inches of snow on the ground for about a week. It will last until April so I'm trying to be positive about it. Eva loves going outside and she is darn cute all bundled up. She has the BEST boots brought back from Mongolia by our friend Chloe. They're a bit big on her yet, but I'm sure they keep her toes warm.
I think that's all for now. Clumsy me broke BOTH our cameras this month, so no more photos until the new camera arrives in the mail. Hopefully Monday!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Happy Halloween
YAY. It's our favorite time of year. Apple cider, pumpkins, falling leaves, and candy, lots and lots of candy.
Geneva is a bumble bee for Halloween this year, costume courtesy of her Grandma Winnie. We tried it on her and she wasn't exactly pleased, but we are going to try again today since we are going to a Halloween Party. WooHooooo!
Also, Happy Anniversary to my awesome, amazing, handsome husband, Nathaniel. 7 years ago today we went on our first "official" date. Best idea we ever had.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Eva is so big, and heavy! Carrying her around is getting to be aerobic exercise. Thank goodness for our front carrier. We got the "Infantino", a BabyBjorn rip-off and it works beautifully at a fraction of the price (if anyone who might be having a baby was considering getting one).
This week's milestones:
Sitting up alone, unsupported.
Getting to a sitting position from laying down without help.
Wiggling backwards on hands and knees (it's not quite crawling yet, but it will be soon). She can't go forward, and the more she tries to go forward to get toys the further backward she gets, which frustrates her beyond belief.
** All the pictures we post on the blog can be enlarged by clicking on the image itself. We upload the large sizes in case anyone wants to print them. Just FYI.**
A little nap on a very bundled-up walk with Papa.
Standing up alone (ok, ok, a little support from Mama's hand).
Snacking on a delicious flag at the DEC's Hunting and Fishing Days.
Not only is she not screaming, but she actually seems HAPPY in her carseat. Miraculous!
Helping with the laundry, and looking like a very big girl.
This week's milestones:
Sitting up alone, unsupported.
Getting to a sitting position from laying down without help.
Wiggling backwards on hands and knees (it's not quite crawling yet, but it will be soon). She can't go forward, and the more she tries to go forward to get toys the further backward she gets, which frustrates her beyond belief.
** All the pictures we post on the blog can be enlarged by clicking on the image itself. We upload the large sizes in case anyone wants to print them. Just FYI.**
Thursday, September 24, 2009
5 months
Happy Birthday Eva!!
5 months is almost 6 months, which is half of year. Wow. What a little grownup.
5 months is almost 6 months, which is half of year. Wow. What a little grownup.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Puke on Papa
She is so good at spitting up on her Papa. These are some of my faves.
Eva's tribute to Hermann Rorschach.
You can't really see it, but there is spit-up in Nate's ear.
Not the best beard conditioner.
pictures
nothing really to talk about. Eva is still awesome. her new favorite thing to do is blow raspberries (or zerberts) with her tongue. she does it all day non stop and gets spit everywhere.
Eva and Auntie Jessamyn (who is currently growing a little cousin for Eva).
Partners in crime, taking a break from mischief on Papa's lap.
Standing is her favorite.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Teef
We went to Burlington, VT to see the Walkers this weekend. Lots of exciting things happened including...
Eva figured out how to roll from her back to her belly, which she now loves to do.
She got her knees up under her butt while on her belly, which is a major step towards crawling. She can actually wiggle really well across the floor by kicking her legs, but she hasn't figured out what to do with her arms yet.
She also started "walking" while we stand her up on the floor. Her favorite is to walk towards someone, or even up someone.
And the most exciting... her first tooth broke through her bottom gum!! This involves a story: We arrived at the airport to get a flight home yesterday and in the security line she very suddenly started screaming, and I mean screaming. For those of you without babies, there is a big difference between "i'm uncomfortable or hungry" crying and "i'm in pain" crying. This was most definitely the latter. We tried everything and had NO idea what the matter was. Everyone was staring at us and one woman even walked up to me and said (in front of a large line of people) "Do you think your baby might be cold? Because she's not wearing very much and it's freezing in here". She was NOT cold, she was, in fact, sweating from kicking and screaming so much, but thanks anyways, Lady.
Well, at one point she opened her mouth really wide to wail and I noticed there was blood on the tip of her tongue. I freaked, and held her mouth open to look inside and saw a little white thing sticking up from her gum. It definitely wasn't there the day before, so I'm thinking that the tooth pushed it's way out while we were at the airport, hence the screaming. Neat.
I'm trying really hard to get a picture of the tooth, but her tongue is always in the way and she won't hold her head still long enough anyway. Maybe when she is sleeping I can get a snap of it.
Eva figured out how to roll from her back to her belly, which she now loves to do.
She got her knees up under her butt while on her belly, which is a major step towards crawling. She can actually wiggle really well across the floor by kicking her legs, but she hasn't figured out what to do with her arms yet.
She also started "walking" while we stand her up on the floor. Her favorite is to walk towards someone, or even up someone.
And the most exciting... her first tooth broke through her bottom gum!! This involves a story: We arrived at the airport to get a flight home yesterday and in the security line she very suddenly started screaming, and I mean screaming. For those of you without babies, there is a big difference between "i'm uncomfortable or hungry" crying and "i'm in pain" crying. This was most definitely the latter. We tried everything and had NO idea what the matter was. Everyone was staring at us and one woman even walked up to me and said (in front of a large line of people) "Do you think your baby might be cold? Because she's not wearing very much and it's freezing in here". She was NOT cold, she was, in fact, sweating from kicking and screaming so much, but thanks anyways, Lady.
Well, at one point she opened her mouth really wide to wail and I noticed there was blood on the tip of her tongue. I freaked, and held her mouth open to look inside and saw a little white thing sticking up from her gum. It definitely wasn't there the day before, so I'm thinking that the tooth pushed it's way out while we were at the airport, hence the screaming. Neat.
I'm trying really hard to get a picture of the tooth, but her tongue is always in the way and she won't hold her head still long enough anyway. Maybe when she is sleeping I can get a snap of it.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Four Months Old
I can't even believe it.
She has doubled her birth weight, basically she's gigantic.
She can hold her head up by herself, roll over, wiggle towards a toy out of her reach, support all her weight on her legs (but she's so wobbly you have to support her obviously). She swats, grabs, grasps, and grips with purpose and coordination. And my favorite, she reaches her arms out to people she wants to hold her.
Development is so fascinating to watch!
She has doubled her birth weight, basically she's gigantic.
She can hold her head up by herself, roll over, wiggle towards a toy out of her reach, support all her weight on her legs (but she's so wobbly you have to support her obviously). She swats, grabs, grasps, and grips with purpose and coordination. And my favorite, she reaches her arms out to people she wants to hold her.
Development is so fascinating to watch!
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