Thinking about Christmas already

Thanks to lovely Michellene over at Princess Couture Designs (go check out her stuff, she's super talented!), I've signed up for a blogger secret Santa gift exchange. I think this is a great way to participate in something where you can meet new people, put a smile on someone's face, and of course it's fun. If you think this might be something you are interested in, visit Survey Junkie and sign up!




"Surprise Me! Secret Santa Gift Exchange is a gift exchange/swap for bloggers. Each participating blog will be a Secret Santa & also receive a gift from a Secret Santa.There are No Sponsors for this event, it's just like one big office party.After you receive your gift you can tell everyone all about it on your blog $15 gift(s) + shipping = $20.00Each Secret Santa will spend $15 on their gift. This can be one item or multiple items that total $15. We want everyone to enjoy the swap and their gift so we have added category choices for you to choose from on the sign up. This way it helps the Secret Santa have an idea of what you like and so that everyone enjoys their gifts. Sign up will be open for 2 weeks {so hurry and sign-up} and will end on Wednesday October 6th....If you are interested in participating in the Secret Santa Gift Exchange simplyFill out the form and we will add you to the list.After you sign up snag the button and let your readers know that you are participating & that they can too.. After sign up closes we will notify everyone by email to let you know :Who to ship to, What gift idea they like, When to ship by & Where to ship gift to.. We will email you updates, shipping deadlines and all other information needed after the list is closed.No one will know who is who's Secret Santa is so shh.. it's top secret :)"

5 Months...

So this post is a couple weeks later, but at least I am writing it ;)

As of 5 months:

• you are able to sit unassisted. She never really did the whole tripod thing
• making some super strange noises, one of them being a sort of worried squeal, more like a real whine. It's pretty pathetic, but still cute
• know how to put her soother properly in her mouth all on her own
• have learned how to undo the velcro on her diapers... must have bottoms on at all times because of this new found talent
  
• you are strictly a breastmilk baby, still no solids
• still not sleeping through the night! your sleep schedule is pretty much 10pm - 9am with one wake up in the middle of the night around 3am to snack
• your naps during the day are practically non-existent! If you do choose to give me a break, it is only for about 30 minutes at most, maybe twice a day (With the exception of when we are in the car)
• you are a true water baby! you light up whenever you are put in the pool. I cannot wait to start swimming lessons with you next month!
• you are completely obsessed with your Sophie to the point where you cry when I take her away to put you down for a nap
• and finally, you battled your very first cold this month, lasting 10 long days. My poor little congested baby :(

Wordless Wednesday

Help Me Decide

Seeing as this will be Bri's very first Halloween, I really want to dress her as cute as possible. So far, these are the options I have come up with.

1) Bumblebee (my personal favourite)


2) Ladybug


And if my husband had his way, he'd be dressing her up as Yoda. Not cool, not cool at all. I don't think he understands that she is a girl, and therefor needs a costume that reflects that. Oh, how he has some things to learn.I am leaning towards the bumblebee, but for the cost of these costumes, I seriously wish I was more crafty. Etsy certainly makes money off those who can't craft, and that definitely includes me. :P

4 Months!

Already a third of the way to 1 year, O - M - G! Truly, she is growing up too fast! I need this to slow down, seriously. She had her shots on Tuesday and she did wonderfully. She took them like a big girl and only cried after the initial poke for both of them. I'm not going to lie, she did let out some seriously loud cry and her entire face went beat red but as soon as they were done, the nurse distracted her with some noisy toys and all was well in the world again. I love this little girl so much, it just breaks my heart that she has to get these every few months. In other news, at our last pedi appointment we were told we could go ahead and start her on solids this month. Well, we decided to wait until at least 5 months as we aren't ready, and she seems to be getting enough from my breastmilk for the time being. Now, onto the fun stuff.This month, Bri is:

• Weighing in at 15lbs, 7oz & 26in (87th & 97th percentiles)
  
• Constantly smiling, laughing and cooing to everyone and anything
• Moved up to 3-6 month clothing, with the exception of some 0-3 which still fit and wearing 6 month sleepers because she is just so long!
• Sleeping more and more in her crib
  
• Can now pick up toys and put them directly into her mouth. It needs to be tasted before she can decide if she likes it don't you know ;)
• Laughs every now and then, still not a regular occurrence, but squeals all the time... I must not be hilarious enough for her
• Still loves her baths and going in the pool. She is my little water baby
• Can do "crunches". She likes to lay on her back and bring her head up and forward, looks like she is doing crunches and her tummy muscles are all tight. She's going to have a 6 pack by the time she's a year old!
• Is able to sit up for a couple seconds while supporting herself before she starts to topple over. Pretty sure she will be sitting all on her own pretty soon.
• Will stand if you hold onto her hands and will take a couple steps before her legs give out on her...scary!!! I am not ready for this!

And now for the monthly pictures!


She quickly got bored with the picture taking and started to roll around in the chair. I had to take the last picture once we were back home from the cottage. She was all smiles for that one. It's getting harder and harder to get decent, non-blurry pictures of her with all the moving she does.

In One Short Year...

We found out I was pregnant and due with a baby April 22, 2010


We moved into our very first house


I gave birth to our first babe, Brianna


I celebrated my very 1st Mother's Day


We traveled across the country for our very first vacation as a family of 3


Clinton celebrated his very 1st Father's Day


We celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary


We've watched this beautiful baby girl of ours grow to be 4 months old


Cannot wait to see what is in store for us for the many more years ahead!

A Week At The Cottage...

And I forgot to pack my camera :(

Beyond upset with myself right now. Boo! Oh well, I did get a couple of shots of her on the cell phone, but only the blurry kind. Double boo!

Be prepared for a bunch of posts, I'm playing catch up.