Veggies

At 5 months we started Emma on vegetables. I am making all of her baby food, except the cereal and it's been a great experience so far. We initially started with peas but that was a big fail. They didn't sit very well in her stomach. So we waited a few days and then started her on squash. That went over a lot better than the peas. She's eating cereal and a combo of peas and squash for dinner and she really likes it. We're currently teaching her a few signs and "eat" and "more" are the big two. She seems to understand when I sign "eat" to her. She gets really excited anyways! Initially it was really difficult to feed her because she would get so excited that she was moving around everywhere and putting a spoon in her mouth was like trying to hit a moving target. She still moves around a bit when she's eating but its a LOT less messy than it used to be. Here are a couple pictures of her eating.

Sick

Over the last week we have been battling Emma's first real cold. We took her to the doctor just to make sure that was all it was because she has been making a very odd sound at times when she inhales or exhales. Call me an over-protective first time mom, but when it come to breathing, I wanted her checked out :) Thankfully, all it seems to be is a cold and her lungs are perfectly clear. Our doctor wasn't able to give an explanation for the strange sound she is making. Our best guesses are A) she is trying to clear her throat or B) its just a new sound she has learned how to make. We have survived and it seems as though she is on the upside now. I suppose this is one more occasion to mark in the baby book and one more feather in our "parent hat"

Grandma and Papa!!

Grandma and Papa came to town during the first week of September. We had a fun time playing with them and going on adventures.

We took lots of pictures and finally got some good ones with everyone looking at the camera!

Emma was shocked to learn where she got her crazy hair from (thanks Papa!)

Grandma gave her LOTS of kisses

We had some delicious meals. This particular one was at Smokey Bones.

And took advantage of all the extra snuggles

We even ventured up to the amish town of Shipshewana where Papa carried Emma around all day!

It was great to have them here and we are counting down the days until Emma and I get to fly home to see everyone again :)

5 Months!

Where did the last 5 months go? They have flown by. Emma is getting more and more fun as she gets bigger and learns more skills. She now rolls over from her back to her stomach, babbles constantly and sits up pretty well with some support. This month she got a new Einstein Jumperoo that is helping her get stronger and learn to play more independently.

- She weighs just under 15 pounds and it feels like she is growing REALLY fast.
- She's just about 26 inches long, I believe.
- She wears a size 3-6 month or 6 month clothing.
- Her feet are FINALLY growing and into a size 1.
- She takes a long nap every afternoon when we are at home.
- She goes to sleep around 8 each night.
- We just started her on vegetables. PEAS= fail. Up next- Squash

Happy 5 months Little P! We love you!