This Unfamiliar Road

Yup...I realize Easter was 3 weeks ago, but y'all things have just been so busy lately. I can't even say specifically what it is, but I know we've been on the go constantly.

I had to work Easter weekend, but one of the benefits of working nights is that I was still able to spend a little time with the family pre and post nap :)


After a nap, I was able to join the family and watch the kiddos hunt for eggs. They were completely adorable, of course.




I knew I would not have the energy to cook a huge meal, so I made Pioneer Woman's Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Casserole. That Ree. I just love her.

As the sun was setting, we headed over to Ella's house for a nighttime Easter egg hunt! Glow Sticks+Easter eggs= so much fun for little ones!


I love this time of year...renewal, resurrection, and warmer weather! ;)

Whaaaat?! How is our little Liza already half a year old? Slow it down, time!


Eating: Little miss nurses about every 3 1/2 hours during the day. We started solids this month and E enjoys pureed sweet potatoes, apples with oatmeal cereal, and bananas. She also likes avocado chunks and peas!

Sleeping: I am loving that we finally have a consistent routine down. Typically, Eliza wakes at 6:30am, naps 3 times daily (8:30am, 1:00pm, and 4:30pm) and goes to bed at 8:00pm. She still wakes up at times during the night, but we are about to work on self soothing.


Skills: Our boo boo is a full time sitter, and I think she's going to start crawling in the next month. Her fine motor skills are impressive, and she babbles all the time! I definitely hear "Mama" a lot :)

Teeth: One little tooth poking through on the bottom!
Happy Times: Sitting on her mat playing with toys, going on walks in the stroller, taking a bath, and playing with kitty cat. Any time big sister is around, Eliza is all smiles!

Unhappy Times: Welllll separation anxiety has set in. Little Bean is a Mama's girl for sure. I know it's a phase so when she needs me to hold her, I do it. Because one day she will be too busy for me.


Stats: Our big girl weighs 17 lbs 1 oz (70%) and is 26.7 inches long (80%). She has definitely outgrown 6 month clothes and wears mostly 9 month. I have also tried on some 12 month outfits for summer...and they fit!


Miss Eliza Cate,
I just cannot get enough of you! Your sweet smile is contagious and you remain my quietly curious babe. You definitely have a shy side and bury your face when someone new is talking to you. I hope you are happy always :) We love you!