Halloween

Brenna's first Halloween!  She could really care less, of course, but it's fun to watch her reactions  to the big pumpkins (great things to pull herself up on) and the small ones (great to put in your mouth). 

Since she doesn't understand, we decided (I decided) to not carve pumpkins, but to paint them and decorate with tacks.  The ones I had found on Pinterest were all silver, which looked really nice, but we had brass tacks, so that's what we used.

 

She looks so pouty!!!  We were having a good time, but she gets nervous whenever the camera comes out and starts sucking her lip.  Such a serious face!!

 

With her very own pumpkin!

8 months

Ahhhh, where does the time go? 

 

 

Miss B is doing so much now!  She is crawling, just started pulling herself into a standing position, eating cheerios, drinking out of a sippy cup, clapping her hands and waving hi and bye!  Oh and she just cut her top 2 teeth!  Whew!  It's been a busy month :) 

 

It's been fun to watch her develop and play with her toys differently.  She's really into looking at books and turning the pages.  She likes to stand at her play table and even bops a little when she hears music.  It's so cute!

 She's really trying to get into everything, luckily she's not very coordinated yet :)  She can't get up the step, and I'm not really sure that she even knows that she's suppose to want to yet. 

 

She's very ticklish and really giggles when you get to her neck (like her mama).  She doesn't use a pacifier anymore and doesn't suck her thumb, although she does put her fist up to her mouth and makes sucking motions.  Kinda funny.  She LOVES to scream.  Good lord....she's not mad, not trying to get attention, just loves to hear her own voice.  Maybe she'll be a singer?

7 months

So, it's been awhile.....But now that we've moved, I found my camera and have my computer set up, I can start the blogging again!  Here is the Bean with her 7 month pictures.  We couldn't believe how much she's really grown and chunked out!  I guess being in shorts and onesies all summer I didn't realize what a 'curvy' girl she became!  We put her in some 9month clothes when the weather started to get a little cooler....and boy where they tight!!  Only around her little tush and thighs, though.  I'm thinking we're in the middle of a growth spurt (apparently she grows out, then UP!)

 

She is a squirmy little worm, always on the move!  She tries SO HARD to sit and crawl and really get around.  She does get around, but just not as fast as she'd like. 

 

She had a great month developmentally, getting the hang of the sippy cup, crawling, even anticipating some fun songs like 'patty cake'

 

Above all else she likes to eat and drink.  There is not question the way to my baby's heart is through her stomach!

 

xoxo

Daddy's home!!!

Nick came home Sept 3rd!  We weren't sure how Brenna was going to react, but she went to him with no hesitation and was quite fascinated with all his Velcro and zippers on his jacket.  It's such a relief to have him back. 

 

There has been lots of Daddy Daughter bonding time since he came home.... 

 

Ofcourse the quickest way to our babies heart is through her stomach!  As long as she's being fed, she's a happy girl!

 

And Brenna apparently shares her father's love of movies.  Before we had our cable installed, we watched A LOT of movies and she was completely captivated by the screen.  

Here they are watching some TV together.... more bonding!

 

Miss B is really getting into play time and loves to kick her feet up while exploring her toys

 

So Cute!!!

 

Children's Garden

We had the amazing opportunity to go the the MSU 4-H Children's Garden with a wonderful host...Jessica Wright!  Brenna loves being outside, and it was a perfect day for hanging out in the garden.  Who knew there were so many cool plants?  I think Brenna will really enjoy it when we come back in the next few years :)

Everything was so kid friendly, she could touch all the plants and go right up to the water. 

Thanks Jess, for such a beautiful day!

the big 0.5!

I am shocked at how fast the past 6 months have flown by!!  Brenna is still changing everyday and I am constantly trying to find new things to entertain her with.  She's able to sit up on her own now and does very well at it.  I think we still have a few weeks before she starts to crawl although if she wants something bad enough she will find a way to get it.  She is very serious in her explorations and will study things very closely and touch them very carefully. 

She's looking more and more like a big baby instead of an infant!  She's got some dark hair that's really started to grow in the past week. 

Brenna still has a great appetite and usually after the initial rejection of some new foods, she will eat anything.  Especially if it has a splash of apple juice :)  One of my coworkers reminded me of how much I loved apple sauce when I was pregnant....and that is Brenna's favorite food!  It always brings a smile and a "mmmmmmmmmmmmmm"

Here is her half birthday cake for her half birthday!

Bella had to get in on the birthday celebrations.....Can't believe I've had her for 8 years!! 

Our baby girl has really growing and is getting close to sitting up on her own and crawling.  She is super smiley, loves to roll around, she has started to enjoy her Jenny-jump-up and is really exercising those legs!  She is so delicate with her little hands and loves to explore everything....and then puts it in her mouth!  She is eating 3 meals a day plus her bottles and other than peas, she will eat anything.  She loves applesauce!  She likes Eskimo kisses and her ribs are very ticklish!