It's time!

Here we go! Somebody got some cute spoons for a gift from Uncle Tony and now they are screaming to be used. That's Right....time for the first food! But we aren't starting with the old ordinary Rice Cereal. I personally feel that stuff should be left to the dogs. (Have you ever tried Rice Cereal? I needn't say any more.) To explain this to a 6 month old is impossible, thus the beginning of Elise's first lesson on food. 'Today we are learning about the Avocado. It's the most complete food there is, closer to breast milk than any other food. I feel okay feeding you this...as long as I can get you to eat it.' :)

And we're off...She reached right out grabbing the spoon from me before she realized what she was getting herself into, and shoved it straight into the mouth. That's right Elise! Uncle Tony's spoons are now full of yummy stuff!

As exhausting as it is to try and get ANY food down a baby's throat, it is absolutely hilarious and enjoyable and worth any bit of trouble. I must say it helps having such an easy going girl who will really put up with anything as long as you keep a smile on your face. My little trooper.

Mother, I have triumphed this so called pureed Avocado. What's next? Bring on the big girl stuff!

Elise's First Haircut

At the mere age of 5 1/2 months, Elise has officially taken her first step into the 'big girl' world.

Wild 'n' crazy!

Such long locks...the perfect Faux Hawk

What are you doing Tove?

Prepped for the first cut

Woah! what just happened?

Playing with Tove after the cut...no more hair in the eyes, yay!

Now for the bald spots to grow in from all the head rubbing in the crib :)

I now realized I didn't get a straight on shot of the new doo, but you can see it in the easter posting..coming shortly. 

Oregon and back again

We finally had the pleasure of being able to venture out for the first time after Elise's birth, and what a wonderful break it was for us all. We decided to go big and take on a nine hour trek up I5 to my beautiful home state of Oregon, a visit long overdue. With Elise's IV line finally removed we were able to travel without any worries or 'what ifs' tagging along. One of the more exciting purposes for this visit was that Elise could finally meet her great grandparents and her uncle Tyler for the first time. It was so special.

We spent time with old friends, family,  and had an abundance of relaxation time.  We even found time to venture out to Pleasant Hill to see where I went to school and lived for so many years. It was a little depressing seeing how much the school has had to let go of due to budget cuts. The soccer fields weren't nearly as nice anymore...sigh. We even got a new camera, which I sold my guitar for ( since I'm learning to be better about choosing hobbies, and the guitar for now just couldn't become one of them, although I hope to return to it in the future.)

All in all, we had a wonderful time and I can't thank God enough for healing Elise to make this trip and so many other things possible. We are truly blessed.

Mt. Shasta

Playing with Daddy's headphones

Kisses

Bows, bows, and more bows! My sweet little girl

Daddy loves his little girl

Elise and Grandpa...just loungin