Friday, March 11, 2011

Six Months


Elizabeth was six months old this past week...this sweet girl can not be halfway to a year-where does the time go?! She is beginning to sit up for a few seconds, and loves to roll over and over. She has sampled most all fruits and vegetables, but eats very little (especially compared to her brother!) She LOVES to smile and giggles constantly, especially at John. She got her bottom two teeth on Valentine's Day, and seems to be teething more now. She is getting more hair too, but not quite enough yet for a bow. Her favorite toys are a rattle and Sophie, a giraffe which is a teething toy/Godsend. Being read to is one of her favorite past times. She isn't much of a napper during the day, but prefers cat naps. However, she sleeps well at night. We have her six month check up the week after next, so we'll know her stats then. She brings us such joy!

Just Like Dad!

John LOVES to grab Jason's cap to wear it...I caught these when he did so recently.

Brother and Sister

We are starting to see the sweet bond between John and Elizabeth...they love keeping each other in their sight, and John will often give Elizabeth a toy. He loves giving her kisses too, to which she responds to with her sweet giggles. We look forward to watching them grow together as brother and sister!

Shrove Tuesday


Last Tuesday we celebrated Mardi Gras at the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at church. It was also a fundraiser for the youth's summer mission trip; youth were "auctioned" off for odd jobs such as yard work or babysitting! John was so young last year during this time, but greatly enjoyed his pancakes and french toast at this year's celebration! Lauren made him a Mardi Gras mask, but we couldn't get him to wear it. Elizabeth enjoyed being there, as always.

Our church had a beautiful Ash Wednesday service the following evening. It's hard to believe this time of year is already here!

Sweet Girls

Last weekend John had fun at two sweet girls' birthday parties-Meg Wise and Francis Watkins. He was non-stop at both parties; Jason was busy helping with Elizabeth during Meg's party, and John and I were solo at Francis', so unfortunately I didn't catch any photos at either one. He did have a short toddler meltdown before sweet Francis blew out her candles because he wanted to swim in the lake at Ballard Park. Despite that, both parties were precious for two precious girls! (Makes me excited about our pink party coming up in September! :)