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!

A quiet week and almost rolling over!

Laney is so close to rolling over! She did do it one time with the help of a hill, but not quite on her own yet. She has been eating some solid foods, bananas are a favorite right now! Her tooth is still in the works and she puts everything in her mouth these days- even soapy washcloths from her bath!

We enjoyed a quick trip to the MN Zoo with grandpa and grandma Hubers last weekend, with another stroll through the butterfly garden and we saw the bears again. We also made a trip to Nordstroms and got Laney a new winter coat. We have spent some time at Granny and grandpa Nick's this week and Laney loves to hang out on their deck and watch the trees and birds. We had a pizza party at aunt Katie's with cousins Ashley, Maren and Ryan tonight. Marcus and I love it, because not only do we get to see our family, but the kids really tire Laney out! Maren told me tonight that Laney is "like a miniature person, but a giant to dolls"... what a sweet, sweet goofball!

We are looking forward to a weekend away with my family up in Brainerd- we leave on Friday. My best friend Paula will be visiting for a week and a half, too. I can't wait to see her kids, Liam and Lucy! They will be meeting Laney for the first time.

I can't believe that it is almost August and Laney will be 6 months old!!!

Catch Up!!

Sorry, we (I) took a week off.... Marcus and I joined Lifetime Fitness last week and it has taken up some of the little free time I actually have.

On the Laney front, last week she decided that her old routine was over and wanted to start waking up at 4am, 430am and then the kicker was 330am. She has since gone back the the usual 6-630 am wake up times and we are REALLY happy about that!

We had our first sleepover at Grandma and Grandpa Hubers for the 4Th of July and it went well. Laney had a great time seeing all of her aunts and uncles that she doesn't get to see very often. She slept through the backyard fireworks in the neighborhood and even had a festive outfit to wear (from Granny, of course).

Laney is getting so strong and we are noticing that she can grasp little things, push way up on her arms when she is on her tummy and almost roll over. She can also almost put her NUK back in after she pulls it out of her mouth.

We are using our new Zoo membership a lot and Laney is excited to take Grandma and Grandpa Hubers to the Zoo this weekend. I bet it's been a while since they have been there!!

Here are a few photos to enjoy!

Tooth Alert! Tooth Alert!

I just noticed today that Laney has a teeny white nubbin popping through! She has been eating her hands and drooling a TON, so I thought it was on its way...but we are just so surprised Laney is getting her first tooth at 5 months. Neither Marcus nor I got our first tooth until we passed our first birthdays! We thought we'd celebrate with a little cereal for dinner.. another first! Laney did pretty good- a little messy, but good!

We also had a trip to the Minnesota Zoo. Aunt Katie and cousins Ashley, Maren and Ryan joined us and we had a blast! Laney and I loved the Aveda Butterfly Garden and Papa loved the Grizzly Bears.

We are headed up to Grandpa and Grandma Hubers in Pease for the 4th of July and our first overnight. Happy 4th to everyone! Don't forget to hang your American flags!

First Father's Day

Marcus celebrated his very first Father's Day last weekend. His day started with a family sleep in, then we went out to breakfast at his favorite cafe, then watched we watched the US Open and went to Jon and Jessie's to spent time with Grandpa Nick. He had a great Father's Day! We are trying to stay cool this week. It's been pretty warm here and since Laney can't get any sun- we are staying in and laying low! It's Summertime : )