Tons of Pics!

I am just going to do a quick photo update. We take tons of pictures and then we get behind in putting them on the blog. So today is just a huge catch up on some adorable pictures.
Here are some caption highlights-
Natalie loves turning the pages of her books now. She seems so grown up when she does that.
She is getting closer and closer to crawling. She can get up on her knees and she rocks with her body all crunched in. She also has been doing this hilarious thing where she lifts her right leg way up in the air. We have no idea what she is trying to accomplish or why it is always the right leg, but it looks like a great workout routine!
Natalie also has been a bit more messy when she eats. She at times like to blow raspberries while she is eating. The one bib shot shows how messy we can get.
I think our favorite thing right now though is to just laugh together. She is so easily amused and her laugh is just pure perfection!!!
I also included a shot of Natalie in an adorable shirt and skirt from Grandma that Natalie just looked adorable in.
Enjoy the pictures!!!

Bathtime redux...

Bathtime has remained unchanged for the most part, but boy has our little gal grown since the last time I posted bathtime photos. And finally, she is just the right size for the personalized towel that Grandma (Harris) bought her a long time ago.

Pure Joy

As only a comfy spot on daddy's lap, a silly mommy and a stuffed Panda bear sneaking up over the horizon of the chair can bring...

First Trip to the Park

We took our first trip to a park together today! We went to Southern View park, which is a wonderful little area that's very close to us and is very quiet and peaceful compared to some other parks (ie the ever-busy Washington park). Natalie had a GREAT time on the swings, on the slide and just in general. Here are a few photos from our adventure!

Six Month Doctor Visit

Today was Natalie's six month doctor visit. The visit could not have gone any better. Natalie weighs 19 pounds 8 ounces and is 27 inches long. Both of these measurements put her at the 95th percentile. The weight is not surprising because she has been in that high category for quite awhile. However, her length has jumped. At her 2 month and 4 month appt her length was in the 75th percentile. This confirms what we thought about Natalie suddenly having a growth spurt recently (which you can see in her month by month picture) The doctor said that Natalie looks great and is doing great. She was impressed with Natalie's vision and coordination because as soon as the doctor put her tongue depressor down, Natalie immediately saw it and grabbed it. There was a particular test where the doctor was suppose to hold Natalie horizontally (like superman). The doctor actually struggled with this and was barely able to do it. Natalie passed the test and the doctor laughed and said that she got her cardio in. Natalie was also praised with how well she was able to sit up. The doctor said that the amount we are feeding her (as far as baby food is concerned) is fine and we can slowly increase the amount and times per day until she is eating 3 meals like we do regularly by 9 months. I wish there were more guidelines than that, and I even tried to ask for them, but she just kept saying that it was completely up to me. Where is that life instruction booklet??? :P
At the end of the appt, Natalie had three shots and a liquid immunization to take. I of course dread this part of the appointment. The nurse had me dangle her legs over the edge of the bed while I had Natalie lay down and I held her arms. Natalie made a little face like she was uncomfortable, then I found out that the nurse had already done the first one! The second shot cause a small whimper. The third shot did cause a pretty loud cry and pitiful face, but as soon as the nurse began giving the liquid in her mouth for the fourth item, Natalie immediately stopped crying (she was extremely interested in what she was getting to have in her mouth) She even started smiling at the nurse at that point! She has never handled the shots so well. I was very proud of her.
The weather outside is sooo beautiful. I think I may ask Joel if we can take Natalie to the park for the first time today!

Thank you again Uncle Jason

Uncle Jason, you are spoiling me with these gifts! I love the hat! I even turned it around myself in the first photo- you can see my expression of "did I just do that??!!"

True Love

Well, Natalie had a great playdate last week with her friends, Audrey Shelton and Elliott Lanter. There seems to be a spark there with Elliott...but we'll let you be the judge.