Go Speed Racer!

Yesterday, I decided to meet Josh for lunch. In typical fashion, I spent my morning getting ready for our outing. The girls woke up a little earlier than normal from their naps. By the time we were done with lunch, both girls were getting a little fussy. After lunch, we went to the bank then we were supposed to go to Erika's. I knew it was nap time so I was trying to get to Erika's so I could get them out of the car before they fell asleep. They tend to sleep better (and longer) if they are out of their carseats. Wouldn't you know it, in my rush to get to Erika's I got pulled over. The girls really let me down, then minute I stopped the car they stopped fussing so my excuse for driving fast didn't seem very believable. I ended up getting a ticket for going 46 in a 35. I honestly didn't even notice what the speed limit was. Now I get the pleasure of doing defensive driving...oh the joy!

While we were at Erika's Alex had the best time. The girl is soo close to crawling. I put her on a blanket and she kept rolling off onto the hardwood floors. I took her socks off so she could get a better grip with her toes. She could push herself forward to reach the toys she wanted. When we are at home, she pushed her butt up as far as she can and straightens her legs to try to move. At times, she kinda looks like she is trying to get into a sitting position.

Alex has started scrunching up her nose when she smiles. It is soo cute! She does it non stop!

We decided to stop with the prunes. She pooped 5 times yesterday afternoon. The norm is to give any new food 3-4 days in a row to make sure there are not any allergies. She didn't have any problems for the 2 days we gave them to her so I'm adding them to the list of foods she is ok with. Going forward, I'll just give them to her if she has any constipation issues. I decided to try yogurt today...again, huge shock, she loved it! I was debating between Yobaby yogurt and a plain, whole milk organic one. The only Yobaby they had was flavored so I went with the Horizon Organic Whole Milk. (Plus, it at a LOT less sugar then the Yobaby.) I mixed it with peaches this morning. I figured the plain it easier because I can mix it with anything I want to! Josh laughs at me because for each meal I blend new veggies or fruit so she doesn't eat the same thing two days in a row. He said she doesn't care, but I like to think she appreciates the variety!

Next on our list will be plums! I got some at the store last night so I'll go ahead and make them in the next day or two and freeze them in cubes. On a semi-related note, I am still making all of her food. I love making all of it! It is so easy and I get to control everything that goes into it!

When Nomi came to visit us she brought Alex the cutest dress, head band and blanket! (She's wearing it in the video below!)

Just a cute pic of my pumpkin!

Last night Alex was having some Daddy time. She was just relaxing with him and looked so cute with her arm on his chest. She is too cute with him.

This morning was day 1 with prunes. I swear, this girl loves everything! I mixed them with apples and a little oatmeal because, personally, I thought they stunk and looked funny. If it was me I wouldn't have eaten them...apparently she takes after her Daddy by eating anything you put in front of her!!

Alex loves making silly sounds! Josh and I spend so much time laughing at our little cutie!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

love,

Jamie, Josh, Alex and Cooper

Nomi is coming to visit us today and to get ready for the her, Alex has been resting up!! There is really nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby. I just stand in the door way watching her sometimes!

The little one cries...more to come later!

One of those days...

It's 11:30 and I'm already worn out. Wait, let me rephrase that, I was already worn out when I got out of bed this morning. I slept like crap last night...I must have woken up at least 10 times because my right hand kept falling asleep, not just numb asleep, but it was tingling and it hurt! Each time I had to actually sit up and shake my arm to get it to stop tingling, then with in 5 minutes of laying down, it would fall asleep again. It didn't matter which side I slept on. It was sooo annoying. Josh is also in Dallas today. He left around 6:30 and should be home by 5. It's not like he is really going to be gone much longer than a regular work day, but for some reason I miss him so much. I think it's because I usually hear from him several times a day and I won't today since he has a meeting, lunch and 3 other people are in the car with him.

Little Miss isn't helping either. She has just been pissed off the last 2 days. It started Sunday night when we were at the James'. She just got so fussy and didn't want anything but to go to sleep. Yesterday, it started again in the afternoon. She is usually so content playing but for some reason yesterday, she decided she wants to be sitting in my lap instead of laying on her belly. I'm fine with that, but after about 2 minutes of sitting in my lap, she gets all squirmy and decides I have to stand up. This morning she has just been off. She is already taking her 2nd nap of the day which is so unlike her, she usually takes 2 naps total. I heard her moving around when Josh was getting ready but she went back to sleep. She woke back up about 7:15 and by 8:30 she was down for a nap. An hour later, she was back up, she ate some peaches and oatmeal, got a bath, played for about 20 minutes then was ready for another nap. I don't know what her deal is, but it seems like nothing really makes her happy unless she is sleeping...even when she is sleeping, she is sooo restless.

As crazy as she is making me, all she has to do is smile at me and I forget about everything else! How is it one little person can bring so me so much joy? (oh, the picture above is her skydiver pose, where she lifts her arm and legs while balancing on her belly!)

7 Months Old!!!

My sweet little pumpkin is 7 months old today! I just can not believe how time flies!!! This month has been such a fun month for us and I know it's only going to keep getting better. We started solids a while ago, but in the last week or so, we have started giving Alex puffs and Mum Mums! She loves the puffs but has a hard time getting them in her mouth. She had her first Mum Mum Sunday. They are organic rice cracker type things, but they dissolve pretty fast. They are larger than puffs so it is much easier for her to get them in her mouth. She loves them!! They make her hands a sticky mess, but it's ok, I love that she is getting the practice! We are still working on the unassisted sitting, which she is getting better at, but still doesn't have down pat. She still tips. If she is leaning back on our lap, she loves trying to pull herself to a sitting position. Every single day, she gets closer and closer to crawling. As much as I want her to crawl, part of me wants her to slow down with the skills and stay my baby forever! One of my favorite things we do on the weekend is bring Alex to bed with us in the morning. She is now consistently waking up between 7 and 7:15 and thankfully, she keeps herself entertained in her crib for about 30 minutes or so. At least 1 morning each weekend we'll get her and bring her in our bed. She will just lay with us, wiggle around and reach for Cooper. I do have to say, it makes me a little sad that when we are in bed, she always moves towards Josh instead of me. I really think it's because she sees me all day long and really just wants her "daddy time" when he is around.





During our 7 month photo shoot, Alex decided she wanted to roll around on the floor. While rolling around, she discovered her nightstand and realized if she pulls the handle, it will open!


Here are a few pics from Friday night Daddy time! I really don't think these two could get any cuter!! I love them soo much!

This morning, Alex had peaches for the first time! I have started feeding her in her highchair instead of the Bumbo. As soon as we strap her in, she lifts her hands and waits for me to slide the tray on. Once the tray is on, she opens her mouth and just waits for the spoon to get near her! This morning, after every single spoonful, she would put her right hand in her mouth and suck on it. I think it's because she is used to trying to get the puffs and Mum Mums in her mouth! It makes for a huge mess, but oh well!

Look Mommy, I'm wiping my own mouth! (and trying to suck the water out of the paper towel!)

This is a long post, but there is so much to catch up on. We had a WONDERFUL weekend! Saturday morning we got up, got ready and headed to the Woodlands! Our first stop was Culver's! I LOVE their burgers! From there, we went to the mall and walked around a bit, I spent the giftcard from Williams Sonoma that was burning a hole in my pocket and I got a couple of new shirts! Then it was off to Babies R Us. We got outlet covers, a gate, table corner bumper things and a new toy for Alex. Poncho deserves his own post, so he will be introduced later this week! After that, we went to the Houston Outlet mall. We got Alex some new clothes at the Carter's store, then Josh got a new pair of sunglasses and a Tag watch he has been wanting FOREVER! After we left, we went to Cracker Barrel for dinner. I love Cracker Barrel! We finally got home around 9. I think that was the longest time we have been away from the house with Alex, ever. She did soo well considering she didn't get her 2 regular 2 hour naps. Yesterday, we snuggled in bed for a while, then got up and started picking up the house. We took a break to watch Evita, which I love! I have had the songs stuck in my head for the last 2 weeks and Josh had never seen it! We went to the James' for dinner. Katie made red beans and rice! It was soo yummy! After the girls went to bed, we played Mario Party 8. It seemed like a busy weekend, but it was actually relaxing and so much fun! We so needed it since this weekend, we'll be staying in all weekend. My dear sweet husband is having a vasectomy on Friday. I get to play nurse all weekend! We went in for the consultation this morning. It's kind of funny, because they wanted me to get there, I guess to make sure I was ok with it and he wasn't trying to be sneaky. Really, there are guys out there that would go behind their wives backs and have a vasectomy? So Friday morning, at 9:45 I'm taking Josh to get snipped! Friday, the 13th...maybe we should have picked a different date! hmmm....

Friday Funnies!

We have so much fun in the evenings. Alex is just the source of all our amusement. She just makes me laugh all day long! She is this close to crawling or army crawling! This morning, she would put her little butt up in the air, rock back then launch herself forward. She will only do it once, take a little break then do it again! Of course, once the camera came out so I could capture a short vid, she stopped. I swear, she is a ham, if she hears the beep of the camera, she will stop whatever she is doing and look at me!

** Josh did watch his mouth and the word that usually follows "son of a" did not come out!**

During Alex meal times, Cooper is usually right there in the thick of things. His favorite time is when she is eating Puffs! He will sit under her and if he hears something fall, he is all over it! What's really funny is when she drops a puff on the tray, Cooper will go crazy looking for it on the floor. He has even started sticking his nose in her lap while she is in her high chair to see if he can find the ones she dropped in her lap. As soon as she comes out of the high chair, it's a Collie Free For All! He noses all around the seat looking for any puffs he may have missed!

I am really looking forward to this weekend. We are going to the Woodlands tomorrow to do some eating, shopping and more eating! Sunday we are supposed to go to the James'. We have declared February, no travel month! I feel like we have just been going non stop for several weeks now and I need a break!