Sunday, August 24, 2008

The Lil' Pumpkin





Michaela has been practicing bringing her head up and turning it side to side while on her stomach. This is a challenging task. She also likes to stand up on you and crawl up you when she's laying on your chest. She likes to move! She also likes her little furry friends hooked on her crib. She's able to track better and is still smiling--that is when she is fed, changed and awake! Good job Michaela! Way to grow!

Sunday, August 17, 2008

A New Friend





Cousin Amya came over to play on her 6 month bday! That was a fun time for us all to hang out! Thanks for making the trip Brian and Dionne!

Fun at the Fair



The Clallam County Fair was fun this year! Plenty of animals to look at--the goats and cows seen above. Unfortunately, Joe did not win the big red dog stuffed animal that took up the entire back of the truck bed for Michaela!

Peek-A-Boo


Michaela likes looking at herself in the mirror; she's been smiling more and likes to play!

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Growing With Dad



Growing with Mom







Here's the latest, yo!

She's growing! Now 22 1/4 in. long; measured while sprawled out across Mom's lap after a breast milk binge! She's been busy rappin' with dad and a-feedin' and a-growin'. Still feeding every 2-3 hours. Some nicknames that we've been calling her before I forget (be sure to write everything down)! Little A, Little buttercup, Mickey-jo, Pumpkin, Pooper, Michaeda (thanks, Rod)...Her eyes are still a deep blue (no brown yet, Mom). And she has a powerful grip if she snags your finger or a piece of your skin. Can take a bottle or breast no problem; yet has about one spout of a crazy feed a day--wanting it all right now! And not satisfied with what she's got. Burping and walking helps. The little princess (another nickname) loves to move around and likes both her vibrating chair and little rocker; although, she loves to be held in your arms most of all. Starting to make some cooing sounds and other sounds (after she's already said Daddy?!) She's at 5 1/2 weeks!