Rolling on camera and squash

I have a pic of Brianna finally rolling over. She has gotten to the point where she doesn't want to go to bed. The second we put her down to sleep she will roll to her tummy and stay wide awake. Hopefully this phase won't last too long as it takes about 20 minutes now to put her down as compared to the five it used to take!

We decided to start Brianna on squash this week. No particular reason why other than the grocery store we were at didn't have many organic veggie options. Todd and I have decided that we are going to attempt to make all of Brianna's baby food. Its not that hard, so far! We found a little food processor and some containers that fit the perfect amount. All it takes is a few minutes to steam the organic veggies then throw them in the food processor and we are set for the week... Next weeks menu - maybe peas or green beans???

I have a pic of her first few bites of squash. After day 3 she still isn't sure if she likes it or not, but towards the end of it, she will tolerate it much more.

Picture Time...

Not a whole lot to report... Brianna is starting to roll more often though still not consistantly. She can go both belly to back and back to belly and we have to say its pretty cool! She has also found her feet. They have yet to go totally to her mouth, though Im sure thats not far behind seeing as how EVERYTHING has to go into her mouth right now :) She is also starting to sit more independantly - and can even support her entire weight on her legs for an extended time. If we lean her against our ottoman, she will stand there for about a minute - so neat~

Anyway, I figured it would be fun to put up some pics we took tonight. Enjoy~

Solids, out and about and 4 month appointment!

I have been slacking on the updating thing lately - sorry! So much has been going on... where to start...

We decided a few nights ago to try and start Brianna on some solids. She officially got the OK this past Friday, but we were anxious to see how she did. Here is some pics...

As you can see, we haven't invested in a high chair yet. Thats on our shopping list once she starts eating them more regularly. She did great though! I was surprised she didn't just play with it and spit it out - she actually ate it! We just gave her the rice cereal. But tonight, Im trying some oatmeal and then next week, Todd and I will be making her own food.

The weather has been absolutely gorgeous around here lately (minus today). Last weekend we went to the arboretum and to Biltmore estate and walked around a bit. We got Brianna a new stroller and front carrier so she can look out... much happier than the inward facing Beco!

Finally, she had her 4 month appointment yesterday. Of course, this meant more shots, but she is a trooper. With everything she has gone through, I don't think it really phased her much. Todd took her and said she only cried for a second during the shots and then was back to her old happy self. Dr. Martin saw her and gave us the official diagnosis for her eyes - unfortunately I don't have the sheet with me so I can't tell you all. But it is completely benign and is just the way she is... Our little girl weight 13 lbs and 5 oz (50th percentile), had a head circ. of 16 (50th percentile) and was 25 1/4 inches long (90th percentile - yea thats right 90th!) So she is definately taking after her daddy!

Oh yea - she also rolled back to belly earlier this week! Of couse Todd and I both missed it as it took place at about 2 am. She must have been up working on it because all of a sudden we heard her crying over the monitor. Anyone who knows how Brianna sleeps knows this isn't normal as our little girl will go to bed around 8 and not get up - or at least let us know she is awake - until around 8am. So Todd went in to see what was going on and sure enough, she was on her belly and was not happy about it! Silly girl~ Now all she has to do is repeat it!