And We're Back

So, it has been awhile since the last post, but we are up and running again. My computer has been fixed and now I just have to re-load all my software and settings. This is just a quick post to put some recent Bean pics up.
She is basically a pro at sitting these days and I feel like she is very close to solo sitting...anyday now.
Bean has also really started chewing/sucking her fingers (teething!) and has also found her thumb...pics to come.
This little sweater used to be mine. She looks like a little elf.

Be Back Soon

Hello friends. Unfortunately, my computer is sick with the blue screen of death. I hope the geek squad can repair it asap. I was a bit traumatized when it crashed, kinda like I lost a piece of myself (or at least lost connection to the outside world). Anyway, it has the software I use to download pics, so I will have to be taking an involuntary break from blogging til my computer is fixed. We do have many cute Bean updates and some house projects on the horizon. Stay tuned.....

OK, this is my first video upload. Hope it works. Also, apologies for the poor singing and "crazy-make-the-baby-laugh" tactics I tried.

Laughing Lilia

I have been so ready for the day that Lilia just cracks up laughing at some silly thing I do. And I have been doing many many stupid faces, voices, and expressions the last 3 weeks (I have heard 3 very short laughs, but none that went on and on.) Well, that day has finally arrived!!!! While listening to Raffi, I began singing along and making her dance in her vibrating chair. For some reason, this was the winning combo. During, Shake My Sillies Out, Lilia busted out the laughs. We repeated the song 3 times and she continued to find it hilarious. Since we got a video camera for xmas, I told Sami to grab it and record this magic. We missed the Sillies, but managed to still get New River Train on video. By this point, Bean was pretty worn out, but we still caught a few giggles on camera.

4 Months Old!

Bean is four months old and I can hardly believe it! This last month has been very fun. She is no longer JUST a pooping, eating, sleeping machine and I am no longer JUST a boob. This last month has been full of grabbing, teething, smiles, laughs, squeals, sitting, standing, cooing, and gazing. I am sure the fun will just get better!

Snow Day

We had a snow storm on Friday night. It ended up snowing about 7 inches. Everything shuts down in NC when it snows, so we enjoyed a day at home with a cozy fire.
The deer were out.



The driveway
Sleding with the neighbors. We will be having a sledding contest again today. I think the judging will include form and style.

New Bouncy Seat

Thanks to my co-worker, Pam who has a 15-month old, we just acquired this bouncy seat that hangs in the doorway. Bean may be a bit too young, but she seemed to like it. hehe It kinda swallows her up.

On another note, for the past 2 nights she has woken up every 2 hours! This is rare since she usually only wakes up 2-3 times a night. Actually, for the past 3 weeks she has done this a few times a week. I basically have to nurse her down (thank God for co-sleeping!) and it has made me feel crazy the past 2 days. Then I just read up in my attachment parenting sleep book and I concluded on one of two reasons for this. It could be her teething bothering her. Or it might be that I have returned to work and she needs Momma time at night. I will have to pay attention and see if her night-waking is on the days that I work. If so, that makes me extra sad to be apart from her. Ahhh, the parenting guilt has begun.


At least it tastes good!

The Creek is a Flowin'

Holy Creek. It poured last night and this was the result. I wish I had a raft. Bean also loved the sound of the rapidly flowing water.

Teething...Are We Really There Yet!?

So after about a week of constant drool, runny poos, gnawing at hands, and a constant need to suck, I have come to the conclusion that Bean has begun the teething process. To help her relieve any pain, I went out and purchased these three natural teething rings. Sophie the Giraffe is a French-made natural rubber from the sap of the Hevea tree with food-based paint. The blue fish is made from BPA-free, Phthalates and PVC-free recycled plastic and can be refrigerated, and the green rattle she is sucking on is made from cornstarch.

So far she has been happy to explore them all. With a little practice I think she will really get the hang of hand to mouth control with these new toys. In the meantime, pray for us that the teething period goes alright.

Standing Up

Last week we worked on sitting and this week we have graduated to standing. Lilia loves to pull herself up to a stand. Yes, she is a genius. Also, this particular outfit is so stinkin cute I want to eat her up.


And the Bumbo is a new favorite place to chill.