Ellie-4 months

Can you believe that Ellie is now 4 months old?!?!? I CAN'T. It has gone by way too fast. Ellie now weights about 15 lbs and is in the 75th percentile. She is also 26 inches long and is in the 95th percentile. She had to get more shots again and did a little bit better this time. Still is sad to hear her cry when she gets them. She was also put on Amoxicillin because she has bronchitis and it wasn't getting any better. Her cough is now getting better and she is sleeping through the night again, YAY!!!!

What Ellie can do now:

• Rolls over, back to front and front to back
• When on her tummy she can move 90 degrees to see what is around her
• Brings her feet up to her mouth and tries to eat them
• Tries to bring her legs under her to push forward (attempting to crawl)
• Laughs (especially when Owen makes her)
• Grabs for whatever is placed in front of her
• Sings
• Watches TV (Baby Einstein, Sponge Bob, football) Loves the colors
• Eating some solid foods (rice cereal, bananas, pears, carrots)
  

Loving her Lovey

Chillin' in her Bumbo

Not loving her tutu

I want these dots and my feet

Owen was also seen at this appointment because he is now 4 years old. Owen only weights a whopping 34 lbs. He was barely 30 lbs last year. Kind of funny how you have a skinny one and a chubby one. Would totally be nice if you only gain 4 lbs a year, haha. Owen actually had to get a booster this time and he wasn't too happy about it. I wouldn't have been either. He was brave though and got a treat.

Diaper Cake

Well I decided to be creative for a change and make something for a baby shower, a diaper cake. I was given one by my sister-n-law at my baby shower and I loved it so much that I wanted to attempt one for my friend Kerstin. She is having a boy and I wanted the colors to match his room. They are brown, cream and light blue. It was really fun to make and it wasn't too hard either.

The very bottom is a receiving blanket and then you build up from there. Inside the bottom layer you put a box of wipes. Inside the second layer I put baby soap. That way the lids were able to hold the top layer on. Then you just decorate with toys or other little things. The top I put a lovey (that is what we call Ellie's). I thought it turned out pretty cute.

Trains in South Weber

In September we had a park open that has a little train track all the way around it. Owen was so excited to check it out. There were 3 trains there running and giving rides to kids and adults. They are looking at expanding it and adding another track. The trains are going to be there once a month for kids to be able to ride. I love this idea and Owen has asked every day since if we could go back to ride the trains again.

Ellie even enjoyed it

Where did August go?

Well, I haven't posted since earlier this month. We have certainly been busy. Went to Lagoon, Shane got home from his two weeks of military training, blessed Ellie, went to the Davis County Fair and school has officially started.









Ellie wore my blessing dress and it almost didn't fit, LOL! The slip was a little snug to get on her, but seriously if we would of waited any longer it totally wouldn't have fit at all. I have started a tradition when we blessed Owen that he wore Shane's blessing outfit and when I found out I was having a girl, I asked my mom if I could have my dress for her. So maybe my kids will do the same.

Ellie loving her tub time. She just kicks and coos. It is so fun watching her.

Owen wanted to hold Ellie like he always does, so here is a pic of how he tries to. HAHA


I seriously can't believe it is also time for me to head back to work. I will start back on Monday and I am very nervous about it. I know it will be fine, but I have really enjoyed my time off this summer and I know that I won't have that opportunity again. We are done having kids, so no more maternity leave EVER. Four is a good number and I have got a boy and a girl out of it. I am truly blessed and thank my husband for letting me experience this. I know that this last one wasn't easy by any means nor did it come at the best of times, but I know that it was meant to be so Shane, thank you again for letting me have this experience. I know that you didn't want a little girl, but she has truly been the light in your eyes and I love watching you with her. She will probably be a daddy's girl and I will be chop liver again, but I wouldn't change that for anything. Our family is now complete!

Ahhhh good times

I figured out how to use the scanner today and I have wanted to share this picture of Shane and I, but didn't have the means until now. So this brought back a lot of memories of a great time Shane and I had in Hawaii. Can't believe it was two years ago. Would love to go back again and make new memories. If you ever get a chance to go you really need to. I promise you will love it.

Baby Contest

Well I did it. I entered Ellie into the South Weber Days baby contest. Her age group was 0-6 months. The theme was ' Bodacious Babe' and 'Hippy' attire was the wear. I dressed her in this cute Carter's outfit that was dark brown with bright colorful flowers on it. I thought she was very cute. We got to bring them up one at a time to the front where there were three judges. I think there was a total of 7 babies. 3 boys and 4 girls total. Everyone won something at least and it was fun to participate. Ellie was the second to last girl called up and she won 'Dynamite Dimples'. The next girl called up won Princess. We were so close, but she can't compete with hair. This little girl had tons of it and that is where Ellie lacks. Sorry girl, but you weren't blessed with hair genes. You will have it soon and we will win next time.

Later that evening we went to a family get together and this is a pic I got of me and the kiddos. Thought it was cute enough to share. Ellie didn't really want to look at the camera though, but sure enough Owen did. He is a ham!

Ellie-2 months

Ellie went in for her 2 month check up and she is a very healthy little girl. Shane and I were guess that she was going to be at least 11 pounds because of how much she eats and how well she has been doing. When I put her on the scale it hit 11 pounds and 12 ounces. She was seriously almost 12 pounds. I couldn't believe it. I totally have a fatty baby and I love it. She is 24 inches long. She is in the 50th percentile for her weight and in the 90th percentile for her height. She got her shots today as well and that was very sad. My mom went with me today since Shane is gone to Washington for his two weeks of drill. I had to have the morale support because it would be rough to hear her cry. She was not a happy camper at all but she did very well. She has slept a lot today and has fussed a little, but that is expected. Just wish she didn't have to hurt. Ellie will go back for her 4 month appt at the end of September. Owen will also go at that time to have his annual check up. It will be funny to see what percentile he will be in for his weight because he has always been under. Ellie is not following in his footsteps there.