This weekends pics!

Alexis is Mommy's big helper!

 Saturday we drove out to Lancaster and at (a store called) Goods, they had kid-size shopping carts. Alexis really enjoyed that.

 Sunday was a beautiful day and we spent most of it outside. Alexis shared her swing with Avery, and even pushed her. (I have a cute video I'll be sending out of this.)

 Avery played on the front porch, while I mowed the grass...

 And Alexis helped me weed my flower beds.

 Avery was a ball of energy at lunch today. She was making faces and crazy noises. (I have a fun video of her doing this too!)

We hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend too!

A few recent pics

Alexis showing off her powder-doughnuts covered lips!

 Avery having fun in the tub!

 Alexis pouring water from one container to the next.

 PJ, Pancake and Pal day at school. Uncle John was her "Pal" for the day! Thank you Uncle John for coming to my school!

 When the boys are away, the girls must play! Lunch with four of my favorite gals! Thanks mom and Aunt Carol for coming over for lunch! Love to you both!

 Finishing off the weekend with some frozen yogert with her bestie, Ellie! See you at school tomorrrow Ellie! This was a special treat for being such a good girl for mommy while daddy was away and for both peeing and pooping on the potty today!

Avery's 9-month check-up

This morning Avery had her 9-month well-check!
This is where she stands...

Avery weighs 19lb 5.4 oz. This puts her in the 66.42%tile.
She stands 2' 4" which puts her in the 62.04%tile.
Her head circumference is 17.99" and that is the 89.81%tile.

Today she received her Hep B vaccine and we also learned that she had an ear infection which means...antibiotic. (In case you didn't already know, Saturday Alexis was put on an antibiotic for an ear infection.)

According to the paperwork, this is what our child is learning now:
-makes sounds and uses gestures to communicate
-fills and dumps things
-uses toys to make noise
-turns pages in a book
-grasps smaller objects with hands and fingers
-stis, crawls and pull up to stand

What we can to to encourage our child's development:
-read books together and name the pictures
-name objects you see
-call your child by name
-encourage your child to imitate your words and sounds
-praise your baby for good behavior
-use finger foods to promote use of hands to grab food

What your child will be learnng  next:
-knows what words mean
-points to objects
-recognizes pictures in books
-plays with others by handing them things
-likes games like peek-a-boo an dpat-a-cake
-plays with toys by pushing, pulling, stacking and dumping
-stands alone and sits with control.

Some things I can start doing:
-I need to get her down to 3-4 bottles and 16-24 oz/day.
-I can start cheerios/puffs
-I can start to try soft fruits / veggies; finger foods

Exciting things are ahead for us!
Thanks for checking in!

Today

Here are a few pics from today. It was such a beautiful day outside.

 Our front tree is blooming!

Avery is 9 months old today!

Nine months with George!

Easter 2013

We had a Good Friday and long Easter holiday weekend!

We hope everyone had a nice Easter!
Love,
Alexis & Avery