1/2 year old........already?!!!??

1.  We have 2 teeth already.  They are both the bottom front.  She had a couple rough days, but they weren't terrible.

2.  Loves cereal, green beans, squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, apples, peaches, and pears.  She also likes peas and bananas, but not to the level of the others.

3.  Sleeps on her tummy in her crib most of the time. 

4.  Still has not rolled from tummy to back. 

5.  Sits up on her own.  Still needs someone around because she gets kind of tippy if she gets distracted.

6.  Wearing 9 month clothing for the most part.  Moved up to size 2 diapers.

7.  Sucks her thumb all the time, but especially when tired; right more than left.  Also rubs her head like she's twirling her hair when she is sleepy and having a bottle.

8.  Splashes like crazy in the bathtub.  Gets everyone involved soaking wet. 

9.  Took her first roadtrip to visit Auntie Jenny and Uncle Shawn in Kenmare.  Daddys stayed home and it was difficult for mommy.

10.  Had her first cousin get together in the Martel family.  All of her cousins were there and they all got to play together. 

11.  Continues to talk a lot, smile, and laugh.

12.  Easter was fun.  We went to Aunt Darcy's and saw everyone.  It was cousin Madeline's 1st birthday.  It was the first birthday party Helen went to.

13.  The baby swing got put away this month.  We realized we hadn't put her in it for a couple weeks. Helen is just much too aware of everything and looks around more than anything when in there. 

buddies

Now that she sits up, this is my view 90% of the time

not cooperating for mommy

best uncle :)

visiting in Kenmare

Daddy doesn't let just anyone take his hat off

chewing on everything

newest facial expression

She's going to figure that thing out!  look at that determination.

It's crazy to see how much she's changed in 6 months.  Definitely more alert :)

Just having a day together

Getting Goofy

Sometimes we just have to be silly. We have a lot of fun on a daily basis.

Daddy doesn't let just anyone wear his hat

these 2 are going to be trouble someday

hey dude!

practicing her driving skills

hanging out with great grandpa donnie and great great grandma rose on Easter

Happy Easter with Auntie Jamie

Our first Easter

I think she's almost done with winter.  She wants to see things darnit!

Month 5

a sitter?  It lasted just long enough to get this picture

getting ready for easter

Wow!  5 months. 

1.  Helen is starting to like her tummy time more and more. 

2.  Can still roll only from back to tummy.  After being on tummy too long, she freaks out.

3.  Does not sleep through the night anymore.

4.  Wears 6 and 9 month clothing.  Wearing size 2 diapers now.

5.  Loves her exersaucer.  Grabs at all of the toys.  Everything goes in her mouth.  

6.  She pooped in the tub this month :)

7.  Sucks on her toes all the time.  Her footy pj's are usually wet on the toes.

8.  Is able to sit up for about 2 seconds.

Holidays at our house

Everybody knows that Murphy is pretty used to bring dressed up and having pictures taken. Now, Helen is in in the fun! Happy St Patrick's Day!!!

4 months old

 

I have a 4 month old now.  I cannot believe it has been that long.  

Early morning, before work.

Seems to like her jumper, but can't figure her feet out yet.

1st home show at the Fargo Dome

Oh cereal

having a talk with daddy

1. Helen has officially found her toes.  She holds them all the time when she's laying on the floor.

2.  Loves cereal.  That stuff gets everywhere!

3.  Loves getting her nose sucked with the bulb syringe.  She thinks it is hilarious and laughs like crazy.

4.  Does not like tummy time.  Will tolerate it for a little bit if we pull her over from her back.  Screams if she just lay her down on her tummy.

5.  Wearing 6 month and 9 month clothes.  Still in Size 1 diapers.  What a skinny little girl.

6. Sleeps through the night about 50% of the time.

7.  Sleeps in her crib at night, but doesn't like to nap there.

8.  Smiles and laughs more and more every day.

9.  Likes to stand and sit up straight.  If fussy, it usually works to walk around and look around.

10.  Talks all the time.  Lays in her crib in the morning for about 30 minutes, just talking.  Super cute to listen to over the baby monitor.

11.  Sucks her thumb or fingers all the time.

My 2 year old.

Somebody had a birthday this past week.  I can't believe he's already 2.  It doesn't seem like Murphy has been with us for that long.  I'm so glad that we got him a good length of time before we had a baby.  He taught us a lot of patience, but we love him!  Right now, I think his best trick is that he knows what toys are his and what toys are Helen's.  yay!!!

Hanging out with his best puppy friend, Jack.  1st birthday

always up for anything, especially if it means he gets to sneak into my hair appointments

having a long talk

 car ride!  leaving the dog park

tolerating each other

my kids all know how to look at the camera. 

girl time with Murphy!

Happy Birthday to my 2 year old!!!

80's style brass lamp

 Now that we have a baby in the house, being frugal has taken on a whole new meaning.  About 6 years ago, I received 2 brass lamps from my grandparents.  They weren't using them anymore and I was in the middle of being a poor college student.  I jumped at the opportunity of free things for my apartment.  Well, they served their purpose, but but they just weren't cute. 

Here is the original lamp with a new lampshade.  I had it like this for quite sometime.  There's just something a little......shiny.......about that lamp.

After wandering around Walmart one day (Mike was in the hunting section), I found this product that promised me a new lamp!

I think it was around $6 or so.  Definetly cheaper then 2 new lamps.

Mike wasn't impressed that I was using spray paint in the basement.  It surprisingly wasn't too stinky. Where else are you supposed to do stuff like this in January, in North Dakota?

I sprayed 2 coats after I sanded the lamps a bit.  It covered great!  I was beyond excited.  My projects don't usually work out like promised. 

The finished project!  Not too shabby.  Now I just need a shade for the 2nd one.  Go crafty me! :)