July 15, 2015

Eliza {Nine Months}

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Eliza has really grown up over the last month! It's so fun to watch her take in her world.

 Nine Months Old

Eating: Little Miss nurses 4 times daily and still looooves to eat table food. Within reason, she pretty much eats what we eat. We still have not introduced the high allergen foods. She seems a carb lover so far and always picks the pancakes and blueberries over the eggs :)

Sleeping: Ah, sweet sleep. Eliza wakes around 6:30 or 7:00am, takes 2 solid naps, and goes to bed around 7:30pm. She fully self-soothes, and I love watching her on the camera playing and babbling to herself then lay down and fall asleep.


Skills: Pulling to stand and starting to cruise a little bit. She really interacts with everyone more, and enjoys dancing to music, blowing kisses, and trying on sunglasses and tiaras. So far, she uses her left hand more than her right (when shoveling the food in!).

Teeth: Still just 2 on the bottom!

Happy Times: Exploring her environment, and really excited about being able to reach sister's toys now! She is still a generally happy baby!

Unhappy Times: Thankfully the super clingy phase is passing. She definitely gets sassy if someone takes something away from her, but shakes her head 'no' when she knows it's off limits.


Stats: Eliza weighs 27.8 inches (50%) and weighs 18 lbs 6 oz (50%). She wears 12-18 mo clothing.


Eliza,
What a fun stage you are in right now! You really seems to have an understanding of how things work in your little world and I love watching you use objects for their purpose (spoon & bowl, hair brush, clothing, books, etc). That giggle is the sweetest sound ever and I wish I could bottle it. Keep laughing sweet girl!

Mommy & Daddy


Photo of me at 40 weeks, 3 days pregnant-the night before Eliza was born
Eliza at 40 weeks, 3 days old



July 13, 2015

Frozen in Summer {Peyton's 3rd Birthday Party}

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(Wow this post is a little late! Let's just say I am super thankful to computer technicians who are far more talented than I and can recover crashed hard drives with years worth of pictures on them!)

Like most 3 year old girls, our P is pretty obsessed with all things Frozen. For her June birthday party, I put a fun twist on this popular theme: Frozen in Summer! We all know how much Olaf loves summertime, and I think our party goers enjoyed celebrating it too.


Invitations via MyPaperGardenLLC on Etsy
 

 


Our menu included:
"We Finish Each Other's Sandwiches"- Ham & Cheese Sliders/Uncrustables
"Troll Mix"- Chex Mix
"Snowflakes"- Popcorn
"Sven's Snacks"- Fruit Cups & Veggies
"Arendelle Treasure"- Corn Salsa Dip
"Coronation Cupcakes"- Cupcakes
"Glacier Juice"-Juice Boxes
"Melted Snow"- Water Bottles


 
 
 
Everyone really enjoyed the water activities- inflatable pools, water table, and sponge toss! Thankfully the weather was perfect- a little warm but no rain!
 
 




 
 
 
About every 30 minutes, Peyton asked if it was cupcake time. I think I could have given her a cupcake and had some friends over to play and she would have been ecstatic. We all know the party is for the parents, and I'm not afraid to admit it! Ben and I love entertaining, and the kiddo's birthday is a perfect reason to celebrate!
 
 

 
 
Opening birthday gifts is always fun for everyone!
 


 
A big girl scooter from Mommy & Daddy!

 
Thanks to all of our family and friends for coming to celebrate Peyton's birthday! We all had so much fun.