SO big!

Laney has had a rough week. Not only is she trying to take naps, but she has a little cold (stuffy/runny nose and sneezes) and she somehow developed hives. We went to the pediatrician and he said to use Benedryl and hope they go away soon. We will probably never know what caused them, either! She has been a trooper! She is also doing "SOOO Big!" all on her own, she just started putting her arms above her head- what a genius!

OK, OK I take it back!

UPDATE! Laney took 2 naps today. IN her crib and for 30-40 minutes! Way to go little buggy boo : )

I told you...I DON'T WANT TO NAP!

So, here we are a week into our "sleep training" with our stubborn girl. And no real nap has been taken. She can do it- she is an awesome night sleeper! We will keep trying!

Laney has had a fun start to fall with some beautiful days for walks, swings and playing outside. We had a fun trip to the Como Zoo with Reelika and her daughter Ava and Yarely and her daughter Gisele (friends from work). Laney had a great time playing with the other babies!

I am still adjusting to working a few nights a week. Marcus really enjoys his nights with Laney and he sends me photo updates and text messages letting me know that they are having fun! Laney is starting to play with so many things and really likes seeing photos of herself. She loves to laugh and "talk". She really likes to eat, too. While I was at Super Target, I strayed from Laney's mostly organic baby food when I saw a Gerber Macaroni and Cheese baby food. She (of course) loved it! I (of course) mixed it with an organic chicken and veggie! Laney has also taken to her sippy cup and the big news is NO MORE NUK! We got rid of her pacifier last week and have not looked back!

Next week we will go to the pumpkin patch and you will have to wait to see what her Halloween costume is: ) Happy Fall!!!

I'm getting soooo big!

Laney has been a busy little girl these last few weeks of summer. She has been swimming a few more times at great-grandma Zoe's, helped host a golden birthday party for cousin Ashley (she was 9 on 9-9-09!) been to lake Nokomis several times and played with both granny and grandma Hubers! Laney is sitting up so big and also eating her toes. She loves to splash in the tub and pool! She has also been successful in "petting" Lucy the cat... it still makes us nervous, but Lucy seems to tolerate it well- so far!

Laney is looking forward to Auntie Jill babysitting on Tuesday! We are so thankful to our families for helping out while I work. With the fall closing in on us, we are getting excited for the next few milestones for our girl- crawling, teeth, hopefully more hair and more foods to try. As everyone told us, it really does go so fast!

another catch up!

Laney has had so much fun spending time with both sides of the family! Last weekend we went up to Pease to celebrate uncle Patrick's birthday and then on Sunday, we had my side of the family over to celebrate grandpa Nick's birthday. I also started working 2 nights a week at a spa in Burnsville, Aafusion Spa Salon. It's so nice to have our families help with watching Laney for a couple hours until Marcus gets home from work.

Laney has gotten pretty good at ripping magazines out of my hand, grabbing the remotes/phones and trying to get our cat Lucy. I guess this a small glimpse of what's to come with crawling and walking! Our next step is baby proofing the house. Can you baby proof a cat?

I did it!!

Laney rolled over! She rolled from her back to her tummy last week and then both ways today! Last weekend we had grandma and grandpa Hubers babysit and auntie Jill helped out, too! Marcus and I were able to go to the IMAX and see a movie. It was nice to go an a date! We also went swimming at great grandma Zoe's pool with Granny, grandpa Nick and Ryan. Laney is a true Aquarius- she wasn't scared at all and was kicking and splashing. What a little fishy!

We have been trying out new foods- bananas, sweet potatoes, pears and peas have all been on the menu. We also discovered that Laney likes pickles!! What a surprise! We met my friend Heather and her boys, Cullen and Dwyer, at the park today. It was a beautiful day!

6 months and a first vacation

Laney is 6 months old! We can't believe it! Her doctor appointment went well- she got 3 shots and another oral vaccine. 16 pounds 3 oz and 27 inches long. She is sitting up on her own and still almost rolling over. Laney is now trying out some different solid foods- her new favorite is sweet potatoes! We will need to get her new clothes for the fall and winter- her summer clothes are on the verge of being too small...

Laney went on her first vacation last weekend! We went to Grandview Lodge in Brainerd, MN with the Wagner family. Laney had a lot of fun with her cousins and loved being with her aunts, uncles and especially Granny and grandpa Nick. Laney and I spent Monday with my friends Sarah and Paula and their kids. We went to the park and on a walk- Laney actually fell asleep in her stroller(this is a rare occurrence). Marcus also took Laney to the MN Zoo to see the Farm Animals. Busy week and a quiet weekend! Grandma and Grandpa Hubers are coming to babysit so Mom and Dad can go to a movie!