6 Month Updates are coming soon, we go to the doctors on Monday for more needles! Poor girl, cold ... tooth coming in, and needles.

Amazing.

That's how I can describe the pictures that my friend Sophie took of Alexis last night! She posted them on her blog and made me a cd of them, and they truly are amazing! She has such a gift, and catches all the best things in the people she takes pictures of! Sophie has the ability to take any setting (these were taken in my parents backyard near their shed) and come up with creative ideas.Here are a few teasers that she had for me, once I get the cd, I will mostly likely post more. Thanks again Sophie, you are truly an amazing photographer! We will surely treasure these amazing pictures as Alexis grows up.

Growing Up ...

I wanted to post some recent pictures of Alexis since I hadn't in awhile. I can't believe all the milestones she's hitting, sitting by herself, getting up on all fours, soon we will be starting solids, ahhh where has the time gone.

Taking a Moment to Pause ...

Sorry I've been really slacking on here with the updates! But last week was really busy with my grandparents from Halifax down visiting us for the week. It was great for them to see Alexis' finally!!! and in 17 days we are leaving on a plane for Halifax to visit all of our family out there! Can't wait, but still nervous to take Alexis on the plane!! eeek!!



But I had to post this because it's super hilarious! This was taken tonight. Alexis goes wacky in her jumperoo!!! I'm scared she's going to break the thing (you will see what I mean!). Here it is! and I promise to update more often!!

5 Months Old

And its that time of the month again, when my heart starts to sink as I realize my baby is getting older and bigger each day. Even though I love this stage that she's at, I also miss my teeny tiny wee little baby. Each day she's showing us more new "talents" she's acquiring, and what a big girl she is. Ahhh ... well on to her 5 month stats.

At Five Months Old Alexis:

• Is back to sleeping though the night (thank God!!!) and is usually up around 7:30, unless of course it's her father's turn to get up and then she likes to sleep in till 8:30am
• Is wearing size 3 diapers! They are a little roomy, but the 2's were leaving marks on her tummy.
• Eats every 3 hours which is about 5 bottles and she get's 6.5 oz per bottle. Strictly formula now, and she has adapted quite well!
• Has mastered how to roll from her front and just this week started to roll from her tummy back onto her back, yay!
• Is in looooovvveee with Noelle and Tucker! She often tries to stretch her hand out to pet them as they pass her by. Noelle just cracks her up, she giggles every time she see's her!
• Is still pretty drooly, but no teeth yet. Loves to chew just about anything, fingers (doesn't matter who's they are), toys, books, clothing, it's all good to her.
• Has found her toes, and loves to hold them and often tries to stick her big toe in her mouth when she's on her back. It's pure comedy.
• Loves to watch us eat and drink. We recently put together her highchair so she can sit in the kitchen and watch us while we make dinner. During the day if I am making baby food, her and I play cooking show. She loves to watch what we are doing!
• Laughs and giggles! It's adorable, I really do have to get it on video. Her laugh is something else, it doesn't even sound like a laugh.
• Has a bath in the big tub now since she has outgrown the baby bath tub. At first it was awkward for me, but now we have the hang of it and she loves it. She often tries to suck the bath tub water from the side, its her new thing. We caught it on video so one night I'm going to try to put it on here.
• Loves her jumperoo for a little bit. Not long though, 20 mins. at max. But its still nice to see her having fun and enjoying it!
• Has this new thing where she sticks her tongue out for all her pictures, you will see what I mean!

(Pictures to follow)

I'm No Martha

But .... I can make baby food! Whether or not Alexis enjoys it is another story. I decided to start making baby food to freeze for Alexis. I had thought about whether or not to buy jarred food or make my own, and I thought I would give it a whirl first. Yesterday I made pureed carrots, and they didn't turn out too bad, that I can tell. It was quite easy and made quite a bit! I figure if I make it now and freeze it, all I have to do when it comes time for Alexis to try it, is pull out a frozen cube and let it thaw out . Much more healthy since I know what's in it, and saves money! I've heard that jarred food can add up and become quite pricey. So for now, I'll make my own. Next up, I plan to do peas, peas & carrots, and squash. One of the mommies I know did a whole whack of food including blueberries and nectarines! Here are some pictures of the process.

A Letter to My Daughter

Dear Alexis,

You'll never know how much I love you, but my darling daughter 4:30 a.m. is not morning. It is in fact still dark outside, and the birds are not chirping. You are a big girl now, and don't necessarily need to see Mommy that soon.

Love,

Mommy xo