Week 33

So, the most exciting thing for week 33… Audrey got her first teeth!  She actually decided to get two at once, and timed them to go with some shots she got this week… so it was a rough couple of days!  She had to go back to the doctor to recheck her ears (which were clear… YAY), and they gave her the second flu shot and a vaccine that they were out of at our last visit.  So when she was a little cranky on Tuesday, I didn’t think much about it.  Until she wouldn’t stop being cranky.  She was just mad at the world- not happy doing anything.  Finally I felt her gums, and there it was- a tooth!  She finally fell asleep, and then was up an hour later, screaming.  It went on that way, pretty much all night.  Poor baby!  So she and I stayed home on Wednesday, and she was pretty fussy all day.  By the end of the evening, she had two little teeth poking through.  She’s growing up so fast!  However, if teething is always like that with her, well, I don’t know if I have enough sick days to take a day off for every tooth!

Other then that, a pretty normal week in Miss A.’s life.  She’s still working on crawling on all fours, though she is more than mobile with her army crawl!  She has also shed her “quiet one” image… now she talks, laughs, talks some more… and, in general, is very rarely quiet (like her big sister). 

Anyway, I guess that’s about it on the update front… on to some cute pictures!

Now that she’s such a good sitter, she’s been taking baths in the big tub.  Laney LOVES to take a bath with her… pretty cute sisters!

So, we were doing some work in our laundry room, just cleaning it and painting it, since it was still the grey color and didn’t match the rest of the house.  Anyway, I got distracted at one point, and left Audrey sitting at the table, with her food within reach.  Whoops.

Since we were busy, she got to spend some time in the pack and play… looked pretty cute all passed out!

Truman has decided that there are perks to having a baby around… at least there are comfy things to lay on!  Laney decided he needed to be covered up! :)

And, they’re not from this week, but got some cute pics of Miss A. from when Aunt Jess was here a couple weeks ago… Love family photos! 

 

Happy week 33! :)

Week 32

Such a big girl, 32 weeks!! 

We have really had a fun week this week, and a busy weekend (with no pictures).  Saturday Josh & I went to a wedding in Branson, so Laney & Audrey spent the evening with Grandma & Grandpa Looten.  It was such a short trip, though, that I didn’t even bring my camera along.  But it sure was fun! 

As far as milestones, Audrey didn’t hit any major ones this week.  She is DEFINITELY mobile now, half army crawling and half regular crawling- she has the alternating arms and legs thing down, but not quite on her hands with her belly off the ground. 

I’m starting to teach her some sign language when she’s eating (just “more” and “all done”) because she gets very impatient when she’s hungry.  That is really the only time she is cranky, though- when she’s hungry.  Other then that, she is a happy, happy baby.  She laughs a lot (especially when being tickled with a stuffed animal) and smiles all the time.  She also is a kicker!  Every time she sees something (or someone) she’s excited about she starts just kicking and kicking as fast as her little legs can go (which is pretty fast).  Seriously, though, her favorite people to see are family members: me, Josh, and especially Laney.  She loves her big sister, and just thinks she’s the coolest thing in the world.  Let’s hope that feeling holds! :)

Since Audrey loves Laney so much, and Laney has started wanting to play with Audrey, I tried giving them a bath together the other night.  It was a total success, and neither wanted to get out of the tub!  Unfortunately, getting both of them to look at the camera together and take a picture: not happening. 

They really do crack each other up… definitely their father’s daughters! 

Laney thinks it’s hilarious that Audrey puts all the bath toys in her mouth!

Being mobile+putting everything in her mouth=bad combo!  One morning Audrey got ahold of one of Laney’s green markers and, well, this was the result:

Laney has also discovered the joy of putting her princess crowns on Audrey… and, I must admit, it’s pretty adorable!

So that’s about it for week 32… love watching this little girl grow!  I was talking with an old friend this week, and she asked if it seemed like everything went faster with the second baby, and I definitely think it does.  It doesn’t seem possible that my baby is already 7 months old, crawling, and acting like such a big girl!  So glad I have this blog to keep track of it all!

Week 31

This week was full of Halloween fun, for the most part!  We looked at baby Halloween costumes, and just couldn’t find anything cuter than the pumpkin costume that Laney wore for her first Halloween!  So, we dressed her up, and off she went to daycare on Friday morning, with her sister the princess!

Friday night we carved our jack o’ lantern, although Audrey didn’t really have much to do with it, other than hanging out to take pictures with it on the front porch!

Saturday we hung out at home to watch the Tigers game.  Before the game, I found the velour tiger suit that Grandpa Price got Laney (check it out here), and realized that it would be about the right size, so we had to break it out for the game… 

Pretty adorable!!

Happy baby!

Halloween we didn’t do much trick-or-treating, just went to Grandma Jo’s house before the Youth party…

Since she couldn’t have candy, Grandma Jo got Audrey a little baby doll.  Her first doll, and she loves it!  She was cracking up at it…

Cute pumpkin, hanging out with Aunt Ruthie at the youth party!

 

Anyway, so those are the picture highlights from this past week.  As far as milestones and that kind of thing, Audrey has really started crawling now.  She’s still not totally smooth with it or up on all fours all of the time, but she covers some serious ground!  Which means nothing is safe, that’s for sure.  She is very curious and into everything, especially Truman, and TV remotes! 

One other cool thing that has happened in the last week or so is that all of a sudden Laney likes to play with and talk to and interact with Audrey.  Maybe it’s because now Audrey plays with toys, or maybe it’s because she “talks” now.  Whatever it is, Laney has started being interested in playing with her.  The other day I couldn’t resist taking this picture on my phone:

  Audrey looks at Laney as if she is absolutely the coolest thing in the world.  She smiles and laughs at her, and is always going after whatever Laney has!  Audrey’s favorite thing to do is watch Laney jump on the bed.  Laney jumps and giggles, and Audrey just laughs and laughs watching her.  It’s so sweet.  I’m excited to watch them develop as sisters… I hope they can be close and get along! 

So that’s the update for this week… lots of talking and changing for our baby girl!  I have definitely decided that this is my favorite age so far.  She’s just so darn fun and good natured… loving it!

7 Months!

I am 7 months old now!

To celebrate, they dressed me up in this ridiculously HOT orange thing, and made me watch everyone else eat candy.  I’m hoping celebrations get better as I get older…

Now that I’m 7 months old, there’s lots of things I can do.  I can sit up really good.  I eat all kinds of food, but I refuse to eat any green vegetables.  They make me shudder and cough and gag.  That’s why my nose is all orange.  But my mommy says that just made me a better pumpkin.  Not sure what she’s talking about… I can finally get places on my own now!  I don’t have to stay where they lay me down, I can crawl everywhere!  And now I can get at that soft, fuzzy thing with four legs that walks around my house.  He has the coolest tail!  He keeps moving away when I try to snuggle with his tail, but now I can follow him!

As a 7 month old, I think it’s really important to express my opinions, so I’ve been working on that.  Mommy and Daddy don’t seem to understand me, all they do is make weird noises back.  Guess they’ll have to work on that. 

So that’s my life as a 7 month old.  I’m getting this place figured out! 

Weeks 29 & 30

Wow, it’s hard to even think about how to start this post, because Miss A has changed so much in the last few weeks!  She is doing all kinds of new things, and growing so fast it’s hard to remember everything! 

She has learned in the last two weeks how to really sit up on her own.  She doesn’t really pull herself into a sitting position, but once she’s sitting she’s really very balanced and stable.  And she loves to grab anything around her, but especially her toes! :)

Audrey is also becoming VERY mobile… she is definitely doing a good army crawl now, and rolling and spinning in circles like crazy, so she covers a lot of ground.  No one is safe anymore…least of all Truman!  Speaking of which, she has definitely discovered Truman!  She is all about getting to him and snuggling with him.  Like with Laney, he puts up with it pretty well, but clearly isn’t pleased!  He lets her snuggle for awhile, and then moves somewhere higher! 

Audrey is also finding her voice and her personality… she talks and laughs a lot now.  And she is fascinated with her big sister.  She is constantly watching Laney and laughing at whatever she’s doing.  I get the feeling that’s a trend that will continue!

It’s really not limited to her sister, though, Audrey is really starting to like and interact with people in general.  As soon as she sees someone she reaches for their face and grabs and pats them.  It’s awful sweet, and it’s hard to beat that feeling!  Except, of course, when patting and reaching turns to grabbing and pinching.  Then it’s more painful than sweet! :)

So there’s everything I can think of… I’m sure there are things I’m missing, she changes so fast!  Guess I’ll just have to keep up next week if I missed anything!  And, now on to the pictures…

Audrey got to go to her first parade!  We had absolutely beautiful weather for the parade!

Audrey had to up her Tiger spirit with Daddy’s hat!  Looked adorable, if kinda like a boy…

This picture just cracked me up… she’s a happy baby!

So, we’ve tried out some of those Gerber puffs that dissolve in her mouth, and she’s reacting about like her sister did!  Mostly she just flings them onto the carpet.  But I thought this was hilarious… a cute face and smile, but check out her right ear… yeah, that’s a puff earring she’s got there!  Nice…

Had to break out the tiger ears while watching the game with Daddy!

Sitting up means more fun in the bath, that’s for sure!  I took out the little sling thing, and let her sit up.  She still had some trouble because she was so slippery, but she certainly seemed to enjoy it!

At Grandma & Grandpa Price’s house, snuggling with Aunt Yaya!

Clearly she’s found Truman, and she’s now mobile enough to get to him.  Doesn’t he look thrilled?! :)

So there’s an update from the last couple of weeks.  I am really hoping to get to update every week.  But it has just been totally crazy, and finding time to blog with two little ones running around is difficult!  And I’d rather enjoy my time with them, instead of staring at the computer!  So, I’ll do my best, but updates may be every 2 weeks! :)  I’d much rather watch my little girl grow…

Just for Fun

Just for fun, to tide everyone over until I get a 2 week post done on (hopefully) Thursday...

Audrey tried her first lemon last night! :)

Week 28

Only a few pictures from our trip to Springfield for Uncle Tim’s birthday from Week 28… between unpacking our house, packing up to go on a trip again, and just the random craziness of the past week, I haven’t had the camera out much.

But, a few cute pics…

Chillin’ at SDC while Laney rode the pirate ships with Daddy!

Love this sweet smile with the dimples!

Playing with Grandma Jo…

Audrey got to hang out in a walker while we were eating dinner.  She liked the toys, but her feet were dangling, so she couldn’t really walk in it!

Grandma Jo wanted a picture of her with all 4 of her great-grandchildren.  It’s no small feat getting a picture with 4 little ones in it, but at least everyone is looking, and no one is screaming! :)

So that was the most exciting part of Week 28.  Not much in the way of milestones, either.  We did go to the doctor for her 6 month check up.  Audrey is 25 3/4 inches long and weighs 15 lbs, 4 oz.  I checked to see how close that was to Laney, and Audrey is about half an inch longer, and an ounce heavier.  So, pretty close to the same size.  I didn’t get percentiles, because we got distracted by something else… fluid on her ears!  Bummer… so, she’s starting antibiotics to take care of it before it becomes an ear infection.  Sure am hoping we don’t have as much trouble with Audrey as we did with Laney at this age!  Guess only time will tell…