Playing at Grandma's House

Yesterday Catherine and I went to Grandma's house for a few hours, and we took these adorable pictures. Catherine was in such a good mood, and I couldn't wait to share these photos!

A day at the park with Dad

I always get the pleasure of taking Catherine to the park to play during the week while Bill is working, so this past weekend we all went together. I snapped a few pictures of Catherine swinging with her Daddy. Talk about a happy baby.

Yet More Park Playing

These photos were snapped a few days ago at the park with our friend Grace. The girls had a great time playing in the sandbox and swinging. The last photo Catherine is demonstrating her ability to use her shovel as a spoon to maximize the amount of sand she can eat in the shortest amount of time!

6 Month Portraits

I took Catherine to have her first professional photos taken yesterday. The people at Portrait Innovations are amazing. She threw a fit between outfit changes, yet to look at the photos, you would never be able to tell. It was so hard to choose which poses to buy. All myself control went out the window, so Bill should probably come with me for future sessions to protect our retirement fund!

Playing with Ada

Yesterday we went to the park with our friend Ada and her mommy Meredith. It was 82 degrees and I got a sunburn. Fortunately I had Catherine better protected than myself. Here are some photos of the girls having a good time in the sandbox.

A Day at the Park

The weather was beautiful yesterday, so we headed to the park. Catherine was particularly fond of trying to eat the wood chips in the sand box. Here are some photos of our fun adventure.

Six Month Check Up

Catherine had her six month check up today and she is weighing in at 16 pounds 13 ounces and measuring 26 inches long. She's put on 10 pounds and 6 inches since birth!
Since she started solid foods about three weeks ago, she has been all about meal time. Carrots and bananas are her favorites so far. I am still finding it hard to believe how much she has grown!

Why trying to use adult logic with children is a mistake

So I had a recent parent experience that has once again demonstrated
why trying to use adult logic when dealing with children is a mistake.
On Thursday Catherine and I went to the mall with my friend and her
daughter. We had had been to the park and had lunch prior to going to
the mall, and right before we left the restaurant I changed Catherine.
When we got to the mall we were just going to run in to go to The
Children's Place, so I decided, using my adult brain logic, that I did
not need to drag the diaper bag in with me since Catherine had just
been changed not more than 10 minutes ago. Much to my misfortune,
Catherine had a blow out diaper as we were leaving the store. There was
poop everywhere. I had no diaper bag, hence no diapers, no wipes, no
change of clothes. Fortunately, my friend could supply me with all the
necessaries, but nothing could make me feel any less than an idiot .
Really, who takes a baby anywhere without the diaper bag?! I guess an
inexperienced parent! Believe me I will not be heading anywhere ever
again with out the entire arsenal.

Favorite Photos

Here are some of my favorite photos of Catherine that we have accumulated recently. The one in her car seat is curtousy of Aunt Elisabeth.

Standing

Take a look on this baby's face. I have a feeling we are in some trouble very, very soon!