Testing the water
Not so sure!
Silly face
Kicking and having fun
Big smile
Lunch out with Nana!
9 years ago
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Baby Pool
A couple of weeks ago I bought a pink baby pool for Evelyn. We had planned to go to the beach last week, but due to some crazy circumstances we were unable to go. So on Monday Evelyn went for her first swim. (Thanks Grandma Jones for the bathing suit.)
Testing the water
Not so sure!
Silly face
Kicking and having fun
Big smile
Testing the water
Not so sure!
Silly face
Kicking and having fun
Big smile
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Rolling Over
About a month or so ago Evelyn learned how to roll to her side. This week I finally got it on video. Enjoy!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Race Weekend
Last weekend, my parents as well as Daniel's parents and brother came to Charlotte. The men went to the race Saturday evening and the women went shopping. Here are a few pictures that Sandra took over the weekend.
Evelyn playing in her excersaucer.
Mommy and Evelyn playing on the couch.
Grandparents and Evelyn at Zaxby's
Evelyn playing in her excersaucer.
Mommy and Evelyn playing on the couch.
Grandparents and Evelyn at Zaxby's
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Intro to Solids
Well, at our 4 month check-up the doctor gave us the go ahead to try solids. So I introduced rice cereal to Evelyn. Due to her acid reflux, we put rice cereal in her bottle....so she kind of already knows what it tastes like. We tried the rice cereal once every other day. But she spit most of it out and started to stop wanting the bottle and only the cereal. Therefore we have decided to hold off on solids right now.
Our GI specialist told me something very interesting that I thought I should share. He said that solid foods shouldn't be a major source of food for a child under a year. The formula/breast milk should be and that introducing solids to an infant is just so they learn how to use a spoon and eat thicker foods. That way at 1 years old they don't starve because they don't know how to eat. He said not to rush into new foods. To take it slowly and give very little at a time. This way the infant gets what she needs from the milk and just has fun with the spoon.
This has made me feel much better and more relaxed about introducing solids. I think we are going to wait until Evelyn is 6 months before I try the food again. Maybe she will be ready by then.
Our GI specialist told me something very interesting that I thought I should share. He said that solid foods shouldn't be a major source of food for a child under a year. The formula/breast milk should be and that introducing solids to an infant is just so they learn how to use a spoon and eat thicker foods. That way at 1 years old they don't starve because they don't know how to eat. He said not to rush into new foods. To take it slowly and give very little at a time. This way the infant gets what she needs from the milk and just has fun with the spoon.
This has made me feel much better and more relaxed about introducing solids. I think we are going to wait until Evelyn is 6 months before I try the food again. Maybe she will be ready by then.
Monday, May 12, 2008
First Mother's Day
Yesterday I celebrated my first Mother's Day with my wonderful family.
Friday evening Daniel, Evelyn, Rusty and I went to Greensboro to have a wonderful dinner with my parents and grandparents. My parents got to see us feed Evelyn cereal for the first time.
Saturday we all packed in to the Suburban to travel to Raleigh to see my sister graduate. Stacey graduated from the College of Business at NC State University. Evelyn did incredibly well during the 2 1/2 hour graduation (which by the way as only for the College of Business.....way to long, but worth it). After graduation we all went to a late lunch (boy were we starving). That evening we had a party for Stacey at my parents house and we had a ton of people. I'm sure she racked up on gifts.
Sunday was a great day. When we go to visit my parents, we share the room with Evelyn. Since day 2 at home, Evelyn has slept in her crib in her own room. So sharing a room can be a challenge sometimes. Needless to say, I didn't get much sleep Friday night. But Saturday night I got some much needed rest. Sunday was a lazy morning. At about 10:30am we exchanged gifts. Daniel, Evelyn and Rusty gave me a wonderful card and it said that I could buy patio furniture. Yes!!!! I have been wanting patio furniture since we moved in to our townhome (which was December 2005). And to my surprise....my sister also got me a Mother's Day gift. It's a beautiful collage of Evelyn. After exchanging gifts, we met my Uncle Jim, Aunt Susan, Brian, Erin, and other grandparents at Green Valley Grill for a wonderful Mother's Day lunch. But the best part of the day was that Stacey and Daniel held, feed, and played with Evelyn at lunch so I could enjoy my special meal. You guys are great!
As I look back on my first Mother's Day....it couldn't have been better. I'm looking forward to many more. Being a mom can be challenging at times, but I wouldn't change if for anything. I love being a mom and can't wait to see what's instore for our family next.
To all you mom's out there, keep doing what your doing and enjoy being a mom. Happy Mother's Day!
Friday evening Daniel, Evelyn, Rusty and I went to Greensboro to have a wonderful dinner with my parents and grandparents. My parents got to see us feed Evelyn cereal for the first time.
Saturday we all packed in to the Suburban to travel to Raleigh to see my sister graduate. Stacey graduated from the College of Business at NC State University. Evelyn did incredibly well during the 2 1/2 hour graduation (which by the way as only for the College of Business.....way to long, but worth it). After graduation we all went to a late lunch (boy were we starving). That evening we had a party for Stacey at my parents house and we had a ton of people. I'm sure she racked up on gifts.
Sunday was a great day. When we go to visit my parents, we share the room with Evelyn. Since day 2 at home, Evelyn has slept in her crib in her own room. So sharing a room can be a challenge sometimes. Needless to say, I didn't get much sleep Friday night. But Saturday night I got some much needed rest. Sunday was a lazy morning. At about 10:30am we exchanged gifts. Daniel, Evelyn and Rusty gave me a wonderful card and it said that I could buy patio furniture. Yes!!!! I have been wanting patio furniture since we moved in to our townhome (which was December 2005). And to my surprise....my sister also got me a Mother's Day gift. It's a beautiful collage of Evelyn. After exchanging gifts, we met my Uncle Jim, Aunt Susan, Brian, Erin, and other grandparents at Green Valley Grill for a wonderful Mother's Day lunch. But the best part of the day was that Stacey and Daniel held, feed, and played with Evelyn at lunch so I could enjoy my special meal. You guys are great!
As I look back on my first Mother's Day....it couldn't have been better. I'm looking forward to many more. Being a mom can be challenging at times, but I wouldn't change if for anything. I love being a mom and can't wait to see what's instore for our family next.
To all you mom's out there, keep doing what your doing and enjoy being a mom. Happy Mother's Day!
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Evelyn's First Concert
With a husband who is very musical (bass player), music is a very important part of our live. So last night Evelyn went to her first concert. We went to Grace Covenant Church to see some friends of ours...Evoka (http://www.myspace.com/evoka). The music was awesome and Evelyn had a wonderful time.
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