Granny Kay and Cousin Avery's Visit

 A few weeks ago, Granny Kay and Cousin Avery came to stay at our house over the weekend. We took Avery to Mall of America to enjoy rides and games in the arcade. We finished up with lunch and a visit to Lego land. Before we left, Kay bought cupcakes to celebrate Dwight's birthday. Makayla and Avery played all weekend and we finished the weekend picnicking with the rest of Makayla's cousins.

Everyday Pictures

Allie Is 5 Months Old

Allie is 5 Months Old!

She found her feet and loves to stick them in her mouth.

She holds on to Dwight's beard while she eats.

Veggies are too icky and fruits are too sweet.

She has 2-45 minute naps a day but loves to sleep on Sundays.

She loves to be tickled on her neck and thighs.

She has also figured out a way to move around the floor,

by laying as flat as she can and then digs her shoulder and scoots with her legs.

Smart Cookie!

Bradley's Visit

Back in July, my nephew came for a weekend visit. The weather, unfortunately, was cold and rainy that Saturday but that didn't stop us from enjoying the parade and festivities afterwards. It was nice to have Brad spend that time with us before heading off to college!



Dogs And Cats?

Dunk Tank

It's been crazy busy at work lately, and to add to that caous we had a team member appreciation week. Events happened every day and on Friday was our annual team member BBQ and dunk tank. I was roped in to being an HR representative for the dunk tank. Well, with some recent safety issues, where I had to be the enforcer, I knew I was in trouble. The top 6 team members with the most money in the jars by the end of the week would be dunked. I raised the most money, $85 plus! Dwight and the kids came to show their support ... it turned out to be more like "Let's Dunk Mom!"

Everyday Pictures

Sidewalk Chalk

Leprechaun Days is happening all week and there have been a lot of events that we have gone to already, one of them being a sidewalk chalk contest. Not really a contest because everyone got a prize but MK had fun drawing a picture and Allie had fun watching from the comfort of her stroller.



Diaper Rash

 

We are going on two weeks with a diaper rash. It started out small, thinking our creams would heal it right up but it didn't. We ended up going to the doctor to find out that it was a yeast infection. Told us to get some over the counter cream. We applied as directed and it still wasn't clearing up. Went back to the doctor to find out that it wasn't a yeast infection anymore but now was a diaper rash, they prescribed some butt paste ... yes, that is what it is called ... three huge tubes of it! We are 4 days into it and it still doesn't look good. Poor thing, her mood hasn't changed, in fact she giggles when we wipe and put on the cream. 

 

She's A Rollin'

Allie has been rolling over from her tummy to her back for a few weeks now, every morning we find her in her crib like this ... usually minus the pee stain on her pjs and sheets ... and most of the time with a big smile on her face. Well, last week she started rolling over from her back to her tummy! I forgot how hard it was to change a diaper on a rolling baby!

Everyday Pictures

 

 

 

Allie Discovered Her Tongue

Allie has discovered her tongue, she just looks at you with her tongue hanging out. Thought it would be a good photo opportunity with the family.

Happy 4th of July

 

 

My friend Paulette came over for lunch and then she went with us to the 4th of July parade in Apple Valley. We had set out chairs the afternoon before so we had pretty good seats. Paulette brought her large umbrellas to at least keep Allie shaded. Allie has been going to bed around 6:30pm so she missed out on poppers, smoke bombs and other celebratory items we lit. Dwight stayed home with Allie so Makayla and I ventured out to see the fireworks.

 

Friday afternoon we were invited to Paulette's house for dinner. We had drinks, grilled and relaxed on the deck.  Makayla loved exploring their huge yard and looking at all the pretty flowers. It was a late night for Allie so then her schedule was thrown off for the rest of the weekend.

 

Saturday was designated "Daughter's Day" by Makayla so her and I went to the movies. We were joined by Paulette and her daughter ... since it was "Daughter's Day" and all! We saw Despicable Me 2.

Allie's 4 Month Check-Up

Allie had her doctor's appointment on Tuesday.

She weighed in at 14 lbs 3 oz (63%) and is 24 inches long (76%).

She also received two shots in her legs and one oral vaccination.



Me And My Sissy

4 Months Old

Allie will be 4 months on July 1!

I love to put my hands and anything in my hands in my mouth.

I sleep12-14 hours at night and still take cat naps throughout the day.

I rolled over in my crib while napping, two days ago.

I get scared when the blender is on.

I'm curious about Mister but he doesn't want anything to do with me.

I love the wind on my face.

I laugh really hard when my ribs and middle of my back is tickled.

First Try At Cereal