hula hoop versus eye

who won, you ask?

 

the hula hoop

brunch

The other morning, we were late getting our morning routine done.  We told Bayli that we would be having brunch instead.

She inquired what this brunch term meant.

I explained that it is a meal that people often have in between breakfast and lunch.

She pondered about it throughout the day.

In the evening she came to me and said, "Mom, do you know what meal is between lunch and dinner?"

I replied, "what?"

"CUNCH!!!"

I am so glad that she is so innocent and doesn't know that half the things she comes up with sound... not so good.

4 months old

Lily is such a good baby.  She is always smiley and happy in the morning.  She chatters and loves when we giggle and smile at her.  She is starting to get the beginning of her laugh, we can't wait to hear the rest.  Mommy is her favorite person, she watches her like a hawk whenever she is in the room.  She is starting to respond a little to her name, turning her head to see where the voice is coming from.  She loves when her brother and sister play with her.  She doesn't like to take very long naps, which makes her kind of cranky in the evening.  She finds her hands fascinating and tasty. 
Stats:
13 lbs 9 oz
24.6 inches

How sweet our Lily grows!

her favorite place

Lily loves her exersaucer.  She radiates smiliness, bubbliness, and joyfulness whenever she is in it.  She loves to stand, which gets exhausting when we are holding her.  Her exersaucer is the best solution.  She is able to interact more with Bayli and Chase.  She loves when they come down and play with her.  Obviously she loves her hands as well.  I don't blame her, they are very yummy looking. We love our happy baby!

snow babies

Sunday, we woke to a wonderful winter wonderland.  Approximately 13 inches worth.  The kiddos were super excited to go out and "help" dad dig us out of the beautiful white stuff.

 

Chase was a little intimidated by just how much snow there was.  He stuck to the sidewalks and beaten down paths that Bayli made.  He was pretty worried when mom stuck him in a huge pile.  

"Oh no, mommy, mommy!"

 

Bayli, on the other hand, plunged straight in.   She began her efforts to make a fort.

 She is such a pretty snow angel.

 Chase began to warm up to the snow a bit.  Especially when mom showed him how to make and throw a snowball.

 He didn't care for his cumbersome mittens though.  They thwarted his efforts to effectively make and throw that perfect snowball. 

 Welcome winter.  We look forward to more snow fun.  We can't wait to hit the hills with our sleds!

first meal

November 23rd marked a big day around here.
Lily started to eat cereal.
Yeah, she still doesn't know quite what to think of it.
Bayli and Chase are definitely more excited about it than she is.

cow tongue

Bayli to Jed:

Will my tongue keep growing?

Yes

Will I be able to reach the top of my head?

No, probably not.

(Moment of deep thought)

Maybe just my forehead.

baby chucky

My sweet mom (aka Grandma Carol)  has been making cute little hats for Lily.  She will admit that this new found hobby hasn't been without its ups and downs.
She finds that a pattern is too small or too big after she gets done.  Yet, she proceeds to invest the time into making one that fits just right. 
She has bought numerous amounts of yarn with all kinds of ideas being thrown around in her head.

One such specimen was so furry and soft with such vibrant colors, we knew it would have to be cute.  Her first attempt was a bit small, giving the look of a little wig.
I present:  baby Chucky!

 It was seriously the funniest thing ever. 
We were laughing at sweet little Lily.  And she was smiling back so hard, making us laugh more. 
Causing her to smile more, leading us into hysterics.

 

Poor little thing, getting laughed at like that. 

At least we know that she can take a joke.

Cutest little Chucky EVER!

witch face

While I was making breakfast, Bayli was rambling off what she wanted to be NEXT year for Halloween.   

She wants to be  witch.  She was describing what kind of costume she would like and the accessories that she will need to go with it.  

Suddenly I hear:

"Mom, I need one of those things that they have on their face.  You know, like on their nose or cheek.  A NIPPLE!"

After laughing inside, I quickly corrected her with "you mean a wart?"

"Yeah, that's it, a wart!"

I've heard of third nipples on a chest, but never on a face, creepy.

couture cutie