Flying baby

Hazel was doing the arm wrist-twirl thing I talked about in a previous entry.  

 
 
 

Micro-Landscaping

That is what my dad calls landscaping in small doses.  But, when you live in the Chicago area all you have is small areas to landscape.  Here are some shots of our summer work so far.  
Phillip built the deck and stained it.  We finally hung our flower basket we have had for over a [...]

Homemade baby food

When I decided to make my own baby food I never realized how easy and rewarding it would be.  These are great benefits in addition to the nutritional aspects. The other day I made mass batches of avacado and sweet potato finely pureaed.  I then froze individual servings in ice cube trays.  Once they froze I popped [...]

6 month stats

height- 25.5 inches
weight- 17.5 lbs
head- 44 cm
She gained exactly two pounds and grew two inches in two months.  The doctor said she looked great and was very healthy. She is still on the short fat side.
She merely whimpered with the 2nd one of 4 shots.  Such a brave girl.  
On a sad note one of our pediatricians, the attractive [...]

More pics

The other evening we were all just lounging on the couch, Phillip had Hazel propped up on the pillow next to him.  The lighting was so nice as it was just before sunset and Hazel and Phillip’s eyes both looked the same color, hazel!  I had to snap some shots.  Not sure you can even tell the [...]

forget crawling, lets read!!!

The book was a little too advanced for Daddy so Hazel decided to help out and read it to him.

This part cracks her up every time

so tickled she had to set the book down to compose herself

She was having such a good time she completely lost her spot, daddy had to help her find find it.

 

Waupaca Wisconsin Trip

Our third anniversary sort of crept up on us.  We don’t usually require much fan-fair but we thought this year was extra special as it is our first year married with a child. We wanted to do something fun to celebrate.  One of Phillip’s great strengths is last-minute trip planning. He always seems to find neat places to stay [...]

Scootin’ around

The other day I came home from work and Phillip was diligently working on some sort of styrofoam project.  It was a hard piece and he was trying to poke holes through it. I gathered, from the four wheels laying on the ground, he was going to attempt to make some scooter- like device.  I was correct.  Soon it was up and running [...]

Some 6 month close-ups

the lip suck…still no teeth

She’s got a strong left hook!

The other morning after Hazel woke up we brought her into bed with us.  She is really funny in the mornings squawking and talking.  Anyway, she was laying on her back rubbing Philip’s face.  It was so cute.  She had been doing this for a good couple minutes, just rubbing his cheek, staring at him. Then, all [...]