Food face

We are still attempting 1 meal of cereal a day. It's so much fun. Here's the feedback I'm getting...

And that's not even the face that happens right after the food gets into her mouth. Notice the puddle of cereal in the bottom right...

That's because someone thinks it's interesting to contort her body in the Bumbo seat and drool over the edge. And then proceed to suck on the seat...

And attempt to eat the container...

What you can't really see is that the cereal is all down both her legs, on her feet, down her neck... and she was easily distracted by the toy on one side, a towel on the other. No amount of smacking my lips and "mmmmmm'ing" could get her attention.

So I opened a can of baby food - peach flavor... and she burst into so much crying that I stopped.

We will continue to try just plain cereal this week, I've determined.
Growing up is just so difficult.

CHEESE!

Mommy and Daddy were not expecting this! What is this weird hard thing in my mouth? I just had my doctor's appointment 1 week ago and there were no teeth coming in at that time. I gave Mommy a hard time with the pictures.

What the heck are you doing, woman!?
Hehehe. That tickles.

Mommy rubbed her finger all over my gums. Just the very tip of a tooth is protruding!

Blah!

In case you were wondering, I wasn't any grumpier than normal so I gave no indication this was happening. Mommy called the daycare at lunchtime today, as usual, and was surprised to hear the teacher say I was getting a tooth! That sure made it hard for Mommy to work the rest of the day and not force her way over to my school to see for herself.

Love you guys!

Happy Half Birthday!

Well, hey there! Today is my half birthday! I am 6 months old and my parentals can hardly believe it. Daddy took me to my doctor's appointment today and I am right on track. That's good because I've been trying really hard to grow. Here's a picture of me concentrating.

I am pretty good at my pushups now.

See?

I've been trying my hardest to sit by myself. I'm getting progressively better:

Okay, what you didn't see... was this...

Daddy setting me up and hopping out of the frame quickly. But I DO sit by myself for a little while. :)

Here's me rocking my band-aids.


Daddy was there for me while I got a bunch of shots. But I loved rolling around on the crinkly doctor's paper (which I also ate and pee peed on.)

I love my Daddy. I say his name. He stuck up for me recently at school. You should ask him about it.


On a side note, Mommy accidentally called my godfather (Uncle Adam) the other night while she was pumping. Uncle Adam and Aunt Marianne got a nice background noise of what sounded like a printer. Lovely! Mommy had to explain the situation when he called back to check that everything was alright (Mommy thought she hung up in time... apparently not...)

Daddy is getting ready for his sprint triathlon right now. We took a walk tonight in my spiffy stroller (no pics, sorry).

Mommy and Daddy are trying a little sign language with me. I'll let you know how that goes.



I love you guys!

Just another Sunday

Well, hi there! What have you been up to this week? I've had a busy schedule, although not quite as busy as my last weekend with all my visitors and baptism. This week I've done so much... where to start? Well, I sat in my lamb chair, bounced around in the exersaucer, laughed, cried, pooped, talked... speaking of which, why doesn't anyone understand me?? I am CLEARLY communicating that I would like to go shopping and buy some new baby duds, I'd like to go see some fish in the pet store, and I would like to go to Disney World. I guess it will take a few years for Mom and Dad to figure this all out. Sometimes they are just so slow... I'm glad I got all the smart genes.

Grandma Mischinski bought me another lambskin so now Mommy lays both out and I have this luxurious spread! Which just means another photoshoot. Sigh. I should start earning money for my baby modeling. I mean, I strike a pose like so:

And you are all at my beck and call. Then I get a little distracted by these cool things:

And the photographer tries to get my attention, makeup and hair rush in to perfect my look (although... really unnecessary don't you think?)

So I do some stretches.

Streeetttcchhhhh.

Ahh! Now I'm ready. Check THIS out.

Oh yeah baby. My tummy time rocks. I own this bad boy now. And I'm alllmoossst sitting up without assistance. ALMOST.

Whooop - about to tumble. Throw some background scenery in (aka the pups)

And have I told you about my Arson puppy?

I really love him. I love Endo, too, but Mommy never seems to have the camera when she comes to kiss me.

But I sure do love him. He's a great hugger.

I love you, Arson.

Like a fish to water...

Mara has officially gone swimming! Woot!
Daddy took her in the swimming pool for the first time and dipped her toes. She cried, poor baby. We tried a few more times and she cried, but once she got used to it (and Mommy was hugging her as Mommy lowered into the water), she seemed to enjoy it! We even got her smiling! AND she was kicking and swimming around, with Mommy's support. :-D

Don't miss the Baptism post I made right before this (probably on the next page).

Mara's Baptism!

I've had a few requests for this post - I got to it as soon as I could! I have so many pictures but will have to select a few of my favorites. I tried posting them to Picasa but could only load 5 at at time... and then Shutterfly wants me to make my own website. Too much trouble.

My family came down Thursday evening through Sunday morning and was a HUGE help. We did lots of cleaning, cooking, and prepping!

Mara was so well behaved the whole day - she got passed around to everyone (I hardly saw her!)

There was lots of yummy appetizers and great company.

Mara was such a sport with the water being poured on her hairless head (like 4 times). And then she got some nice smelling oil rubbed on the top of her scalp:

Then the priest carried her around the church and she was all wide eyed!

Such a cutie patootie.

Susie and Adam are Mara's godparents!

And we are the proud parents!

Mara and all her "aunts and uncles." (above) Pop-pop and Grandma below:

YAY! Baptism is complete! No more original sin for this baby!