There's lots to be thankful for this year. That's for sure.
Today, I am thankful for my little eater. She has wanted nothing but bottles and lately, she is really starting to enjoy and even want real food! Feeding Hannah has been quite the adventure, as she's got quite the sweet tooth, and vegetables well, aren't that sweet!
Great news today: she has happily finished lunch, even before the second bottle of the day! It was apples and pumpkin! I think she's ready for Thanksgiving!
I was really excited to give her the pumpkin. I had made it especially for her, on the first cold day of fall, so she could taste some seasonal food. We've had amazing luck making some foods (I know, that sounds like a lot of work, but it's not if you can work the microwave and the food processor/blender/I use a chef's chopper!) We used the recipes and trays from Fresh Baby and then just freeze them in trays! SO easy, and it saves LOTS of money! We've made some scrumptious food combos from Annabel Karmel's First Meals and More. I am so excited to make her a shepherd's pie with leftovers from Thanksgiving!
We're off to shop now! Yay for Thanksgiving vacation!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
she's one today...
feeling reflective today. realizing that my life changed forever for the better one year ago today. micah and i have been just stunned ever since hannah arrived... early! what a wonder she is, and how she has captured my heart in new ways every day!
she was the tiniest baby i have EVER seen, and i will never forget her little tiny hand reaching for mine, and her eyes straining to focus on my face. oh melt. she has also made me laugh, from the very beginning, with her funny poop faces, and big girl farts... such a contrast to those dainty little fingers and sweet face. i love watching her sleep. i am sure i will never get tired of it. she sticks her top lip out, and chin up, and i think it is quite possibly the sweetest thing ever!
she has always been strong, from her first check-ups when she actually lifted up her whole head to scream when the doctor put her on her stomach, or how she would roll herself to the side of the hospital bassinet. yeah, seriously! she's pretty strong! i think she's been working on sit-ups since may or so. that girl has abs of steel. amazing. wonder what she will do with all of that strength someday.
it has been super fun to watch her learn to explore the world around her this month. she is not walking yet, but she crawls all over the place, and pulls herself up wherever she can, and gets into pretty much anything within reach! she loves to play with gus, and he is the one who actually got her moving from room to room... she would follow him anywhere! they are the best of friends...
especially when hannah is eating in the high chair. she will share anything with him, because she knows it will bring him close enough to touch! they are quite the pair. gus understands that he is not supposed to eat her food. but when i am not looking (even just for a second!) hannah is baiting him with her cute little hand full of food, and he will check to see if i am watching before he tries it! those sneaky little stinkers...
hannah has actually come up with a few sneaky tricks of her own lately. yesterday, as i was getting stuff together for her party, she found my phone in the diaper bag on the floor and called 911. i was shocked that this could happen. turns out, even if the keys are locked, you can still press 9 and make an emergency call. hannah is also quick to inspect the electrical outlets, (though all have been plugged for safety!) and she's also on the lookout for any cheerios that she may have dropped (eww.)
i can't believe this is her first birthday. i couldn't wait for her to wake up today, so i could make this day special, and i was kind of sad earlier tonight when she fell asleep right away, with her new little sock monkey (i couldn't wait to give her that!). i was so looking forward to reading her more stories! oh well! something to look forward to tomorrow!
Happy birthday, Hannah Lynne. We love you!
she was the tiniest baby i have EVER seen, and i will never forget her little tiny hand reaching for mine, and her eyes straining to focus on my face. oh melt. she has also made me laugh, from the very beginning, with her funny poop faces, and big girl farts... such a contrast to those dainty little fingers and sweet face. i love watching her sleep. i am sure i will never get tired of it. she sticks her top lip out, and chin up, and i think it is quite possibly the sweetest thing ever!
she has always been strong, from her first check-ups when she actually lifted up her whole head to scream when the doctor put her on her stomach, or how she would roll herself to the side of the hospital bassinet. yeah, seriously! she's pretty strong! i think she's been working on sit-ups since may or so. that girl has abs of steel. amazing. wonder what she will do with all of that strength someday.
it has been super fun to watch her learn to explore the world around her this month. she is not walking yet, but she crawls all over the place, and pulls herself up wherever she can, and gets into pretty much anything within reach! she loves to play with gus, and he is the one who actually got her moving from room to room... she would follow him anywhere! they are the best of friends...
especially when hannah is eating in the high chair. she will share anything with him, because she knows it will bring him close enough to touch! they are quite the pair. gus understands that he is not supposed to eat her food. but when i am not looking (even just for a second!) hannah is baiting him with her cute little hand full of food, and he will check to see if i am watching before he tries it! those sneaky little stinkers...
hannah has actually come up with a few sneaky tricks of her own lately. yesterday, as i was getting stuff together for her party, she found my phone in the diaper bag on the floor and called 911. i was shocked that this could happen. turns out, even if the keys are locked, you can still press 9 and make an emergency call. hannah is also quick to inspect the electrical outlets, (though all have been plugged for safety!) and she's also on the lookout for any cheerios that she may have dropped (eww.)
i can't believe this is her first birthday. i couldn't wait for her to wake up today, so i could make this day special, and i was kind of sad earlier tonight when she fell asleep right away, with her new little sock monkey (i couldn't wait to give her that!). i was so looking forward to reading her more stories! oh well! something to look forward to tomorrow!
Happy birthday, Hannah Lynne. We love you!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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