July 10 - July 14

Hi Pumpkin!
It has been a few days since I wrote you last and I don't think a ton has happened in that time. You are starting to really hold your bottle more and more now. You wrap your fingers around the bottom and hold it. I tried giving you Level 3 food to see if you were ready to go up to chunkier food. You did OK but I don't think you liked the chicken and noodles too much. It was your first taste of meat :)

I really do think you are trying to give kisses. You attack people with your mouth to suck on their face, arms, chin, ear, neck - whatever you can reach. But, Tuesday night, every time your dad would smooch you, you would get all excited and then grab his face and "kiss" him. We love all your kisses and we will like them even more when they are closed mouth kisses rather than drool-everywhere-kisses!

So, let's see what you have been up to the last few days -
Saturday - mommy and daddy went tubing all day with the Lucas' and Beatys. You hung out with Gramma Debi D and you worked her. She didn't tell me specifics but I can only imagine how you were flirting with her and smiling and cooing. All I heard was that you were good and you made her laugh all day.

Sunday - I went out for a few hours and you were hanging out with daddy. You were so tired and fussy for him. When I got home, we all took a nappy - even Daddy! Afterwards, we ran over to Gramma Debbie's to put your carseat in. She was holding you and you were just watching us. I think you are starting to be aware of us more and what we are doing. You were following us with your head like "Are you leaving me here?"

Monday - back to Mary's and Gramma Debbie asked to pick you up. You hung out with her and visited her friends. When you got home, we gave you a bottle and you crashed. You were only in your diaper and you just passed out on your boppy. You were so darn cute.

Tuesday - It was your turn for your weekly visit with Grampa Keith. You were awake the whole time! I think you are trying to change your afternoon nappy schedule but then you get so tired and owly around 6-6:30. I went out tonight and you did end up taking a nappy for your daddy. We will get your schedule figured out and get you back on track!

Wednesday - Your daddy decided to take a half day vacation because he had so many errands to run. But, he just ended up taking a nap! He has to go get his license plates. They say "Elisdad" on them!! I can't wait to get them. He had hot plans tonight so you & I went to Brandi's pool to go swimming. You did so good. You even got a couple mouthfuls of water accidentally and no fussy pants. The weather started getting bad and we ended up hanging out at the Lucas' for a bit before we came home.



You are so much fun buddy - in and out of the water! I can only imagine how it is going to be when you are talking non-stop and moving!