6 Months Already?!

Daddy got Jenna her first roses for her 6 month birthday. She loved the crinkly wrapping just as much as the flowers!

What a priceless gift this girl is to us!

So hard to believe that our girl is 6 months old already! And she has accomplished so much in 6 months. What if we could always accomplish as much as babies do in their first 6 months?! Just think what we could do!

We got her 6 month pictures taken at Target over Thanksgiving and they did an INCREDIBLE job. Jenna was asleep when we arrived and somehow managed to stay asleep as we got her out of her carseat and into photo position. How special that we were able to get sleeping and awake shots in the same photo session. Also really special that Kevin got to be Santa! Here are a few of my favorites!

She truly has been such a good girl! I think if she could make a list for Santa it would include anything that makes a crinkly noise, paper, and clothes because she's growing so fast!

26 weeks

This week, Jenna wanted to participate in the picture! She kept grabbing the blocks so I figured, why not! She is becoming better and better at sitting up, she reaches for and grabs her toys, babbles, squeals, laughs, etc. Her cousin Grant gets the best laughs out of her and she weighs the same as he does (he's 2 months older).
She started rice cereal this week and (to our disappointment) only made one weird face with the first bite and then couldn't get enough. This is so "Jenna" as she is such an even-keel, "whatever" baby. We'll have to look forward to the possibility of weird faces with other new foods.
She LOVES the baby in the mirror. She cracks herself up! Although she's not as funny to herself as Grant. Love those rolls!

Thankful

Jenna went on her first airplane ride for Thanksgiving. She did so great! Thanks for the cute (and so appropriate) shirt, Sara Bishop! Places to go, people to see.

We were able to see both sets of parents/grandparents plus aunts, uncles, and cousins. And we were blessed to be able to get into the mountains and see snow!

25 weeks old! - What a cute snow-bunny in her snowsuit from Grandma.

So much fun with cousin Rachel!

Tubby love!

Catching snowflakes?

Katie and Rachel learning to ski.

Jenna got such a kick out of cousin Grant! The biggest belly laughs! We'll try to post video later.

So tired! Such a great trip and so many people who love this girl! We had a great time and feel very blessed and thankful.

24 weeks

24 weeks old today and suffering from her first cold that started with a slightly runny nose on Sunday evening. She is still smiley even though not feeling well. She's the happiest little sick girl! Wouldn't it be great if we could all play, smile, and laugh through our colds?! The outfit she's wearing is one of my favorites right now. Long sleeve onesie and pants. So cozy and soft - yay cotton!
Jenna and I went for a stroll last weekend, just as the sun was starting to get low in the sky. Too low for the stroller canopy to shade her face. So, we tried out the sunglasses. Still too big, but they got the job done.
She LOVES to get sideways like this in bed!!! I'm still not sure how she gets there, especially with blankets intact. I need a baby surveillance cam. There's something great about squishing her head against the bumper and kicking her feet up against the rails! We find her this way often in the morning or after naps - sideways and talking up a storm. What a great time! It always makes me laugh and swell with love for our girl!

Just when we thought we had a "last" football game, the team we would be paired with in the tournament lost. So we became the higher seed and therefore get home field advantage this Saturday. Is a band director's job ever done? Go team and band! But, now, Kevin has to miss the biggest game of the season (MICHIGAN/Ohio State) - bummer!

We're ready for Thanksgiving break and at the same time can't believe it's already next week!

23 weeks

23 weeks old today - What a big girl! Doesn't she look like Daddy? She's definitely Daddy's girl.

Last weekend we enjoyed having Papa and Mima visit.
Uncle Matt came for the last game too.

Last weekend was the last home game. The band did great with their Superheros show including Batman and Superman themes.
After each game it is a tradition for the band to sing "The Lord Bless You and Keep You." At this game, the seniors were gathered around Kevin and at the end of the song they COVERED him in Silly String. I guess that means they like him.

After half-time, Jenna needed to go home to finish the nap that she started on Papa's lap. I laid her down in her crib and after a while heard some rustling and "chatting." I went in to find her like this:
She had started out laying length-wise, in her positioner, and covered by the blankets. How did she get in this position? What a funny girl! (She apparently thinks she's funny, too!)

Things I'm wondering today:
1. Why do we have to change our clocks twice a year? Jenna is now waking up at 6:30am instead of 7:30am. (I'm not complaining, really. She's a great sleeper. But 6:30?) I guess I'll have to start going to bed earlier. Her schedule is completely off. In fact, I'm not sure she even has a schedule anymore. Keeps me on my toes I guess.

2. Why does Jenna seem to like the tags on her stuffed toys more than the toys themselves?

3. Whose idea was it to make baby clothes that have to be ironed?