More firsts!

Allison is growing into a big girl now! Within the past week or so she has...

Started grabbing her toes


Eaten her first solids (Started with apples, tried bananas but she did not like them so now we are mixing apples and bananas which she loves! This weekend we are going to move on to veggies!)


Started rolling over like mad (but she can't go from tummy to back which causes major issues at night)


Here she is with her new homemade Taggies blanket! (Mommy is very proud of herself)


And just hanging out...
Doesn't it look like I should be feeding her grapes?

She is too cute for words!

I hope you're keeping up because I am a mad woman poster lately! After we finally figured out her nap schedule, Allison is in such a good mood and has been posing more and more for the camera.

These show off some really cute headbands I got today. (Thanks Nicole!) She's ready for our Hawaii trip next year! And although you can't see it she is wearing her first ever cloth diaper! Yes, I know I'm crazy for trying but I've been wanting to so I'm jumping in. Wish us luck!


And I promised a more recent one of Mommy and Allie. BUT Allie wasn't cooperating and I have looked better. But hey, it shows off my new sling that I'm addicted to!

And recently, Allison actually started using her Jumparoo for what it's meant for...Jumping! This video is a crack up...she is having a blast!

Presenting the cutest baby ever!

Well it's been a week since the last post so I couldn't help myself. Here are some cuties taken within the last week.

Compare this to the one from 2 months old...amazing!


Isn't it hilarious when I drool and spit up all over myself?
(Take a closer look at the saying on her shirt)


Her favorite toys


And we got her a big girl carseat! It's a Britax Marathon (Mariposa print) and she loves it. So roomy and she'll have it until she's 6 years old (in 2013!). And I noticed it's been a while since you've seen pictures of us, Des & Mike. I will try to take one tomorrow and add it to this post. Maybe I can show off my new sling...

4 months old today!

Allison is now 13 lbs, 10 1/2 oz and 24" tall. Can you believe it? It is amazing how times fly with a baby. The doctor said she is perfect and average. Allison has turned from this bobblehead newborn into a baby full of personality. She loves to smile and talk to you, except the tomato monster! (Hi Dad) She loves playing peekaboo and singing songs, her favorite is Row Row Row the Boat with bicycle legs. She loves books, and her favorites are Binky and Goodnight Moon. She also loves playing "airplane" with Daddy. Her favorite hobby is eating her hands and anything else she can grab like her links or a rattle and she drools like a faucet, earning her the nickname Drool Monkey. She is beginning to dislike her infant car seat because she can't sit up in it so we are looking into the "big girl" seats. She rode in her first shopping cart today, in the actual seat that is. She loved being able to look around more and she was the center of attention at Trader Joe's. And in case you didn't know, she is in her crib full time now except for the occasional nap in the swing and sleeps through the night (9-6) most nights. She loves being pushed in the stroller or carted around in her sling. She is my favorite shopping buddy!

Here is a video of her talking to mommy!

More pics...

Here's new pics of Allie. I know she's adorable, you don't have to tell me. ;-)
(And yes they have the same background...our couch makes a good backdrop.)

Our American girl from 4th of July


And from July 5th