Spring Break

Last week Chad and I were off for Spring Break and we did a little traveling and a little at home time as well.

We started our trip with a stay in Chads hometown in Alabama (Morgan and Makayla)

Sara and Morgan with Makayla of course giving some bunny ears

Lauren trying to pick Morgan up

finally realizing that puffs really were good

getting a bath in the big girl tub in Alabama

when we went to Birmingham she loved to look at herself in the hotel mirror

we took a bottle break in Costco and Morgan seemed pretty cozy

we took a stroll around the galleria Mall since it was a nasty day and we couldnt go to the zoo

We took a trip in Potterybarn and Morgan got her own little shopping cart

when We got back Chad and his grandfather decided to redo the landscape (it was pretty rough)

Last but not least mommy decided I would get all my hair chopped off (about 6 inches of it) & get highlights

School gets out May 23 here for the kids and our last day is May 24 so hope this last nine weeks flys by!

First trip to Zoo

Well its only been 11 days since I posted last time and Im sure everyone has disappeared and probably forgot about the blog including me but whos counting the days?! Last week we were on Spring Break and had a busy week but today well talk about Morgans first trip to the zoo in Jackson.

We were planning on going to the Birmingham Zoo when we were there but unfortunately with cold weather one day, rain and well Morgan not sleeping well we took a rain check and said we would go to the smaller zoo first to make sure that Morgan would be ok with it.

Well Morgan wasnt sure what to think about it but we ended up getting a yearly pass which was a great deal. It was only $30 for all of us to get into the zoo for the year + we get in free to some zoos (Birmingham-usually $28 for 2 adults) and if its not free its discounted. So if we go twice it will pay for itself.

So on to the pictures of our first trip to the zoo

A big Sophie

not sure what to think about all the excitement at the zoo

Alligator time

 we saw a few ducks

this glass thing got in her way of touching the turtle

pretty peacock that was out in the field

Mommy and Morgan (sun was in our eyes) with the pretty flamingos in the background

one little girl that was starting to get a little hot and worn out by this time (zebras in background)

Hopefully I will come back before 11 days this time. Its just been a crazy week with Spring Break and trying to cram as much stuff into a week. Now that the final nine weeks is here with school I cant wait. I still cant believe that means that our little girl will be one in a little over 2 months.

Big Week

This seems to be a huge week for Morgan and things that she is starting to do. I just cant seem to believe that it seems like within one week so much has changed and all pretty big things. This week marks 41 weeks (tomorrow) and Morgan has officially now been out of the womb longer then she was in it.

So what all has changed?
Crawling like a champ. She can now crawl all over the place and now we have to watch her a lot closer.

She can now pull up with ease. She was pulling up before but now she can do it all by herself with no help.

She has now gotten 2 teeth to pop through the skin. We have been waiting a long to for those two teeth

We got a new friend (the wooden giraffe) from Chads boss

Morgan began to enjoy baths again and now loves to splish splash and play with her ducky that she was terrified of last week.

She has eaten now a lot more (graham crackers, chicken spaghetti, fruit loops, chicken pasta, grits, ice cream sandwich) We are making head way and she seems a lot more interested in eating things and doesnt turn her nose up at everything. Im not sure how excited I can relay this makes me. I was really beginning to worry about it

In between all these big moments she had some time to kick up her foot and have her bottle

Hope everyone has a great start to the weekend tomorrow! Our Spring Break starts tomorrow and Chad and I both are off for it. We are looking forward to spending our time as a family and heading out to let Morgan have some fun. Hopefully it will be a relaxing and fun week!

9 Months

Its amazing to me that you spent 9 months in mommy's tummy and now you have been out for 9 months. I still cant believe that you have been out of my tummy as much as you were in it.

This has been such a fun month and I feel like she has done so much and is becoming such a big girl it just amazes me each and every day. I stare and look at her and cant believe that my little bitty girl is getting so big its just such a hard thing

Weight: 17lbs 9 oz (31st percentile) 

Height: 29.5 inches (97th percentile)

Head: 17.72 inches (45 cm) (80th percentile) 

 
Clothes: 6-9 mth (pants), 9-12 mth (pajamas, shirts, onesies), 18 mth (carter dresses)

Diapers: Size 2 for most of the month but last week we switched her to size 3.

Feeding:breastfeeds in the morning, then sometimes in the afternoon for a snack, usually eats 3 bottles (first-7 oz, second-4 oz, third-7 oz)

Naps: 1 nap in the morning (1 hr), 1 nap in the afternoon (30 min to 1 hr)

Shoes: size 3
Sleep: sleeps 8-10 pm, then usually 10:15 pm to 6 am/7 am

Solids: has 2-3 jars of 4 oz baby food a day (fruit & vegggie in the am, veggie in the PM usually)
Favorites-pear pineapple, anything with sweet potatoes or apples

Words: Mommy, mama, daddy, dada, bye, wuv (for love). You started out saying daddy but now say mommy at least a few times a day. If you get upset and want your mommy you start calling for me and it just warms my heart.

Bath Time. It has not been nearly as fun this month for daddy to give you a bath because all you want to do is cry. I hope next month will get better and you will enjoy bath time again with daddy.

Bottle. You can now hold your bottle with ease and dont need mommy or daddy to hold it anymore.

Clapping. You love to clap and when mommy claps for you, you think its funny and you let out the biggest laugh.

Climbing. You love to climb on the couch and try to stand up by yourself.

Crawling. You started crawling around this month about mid month and are now a pro at it. If we put a computer out you have figured out how to crawl a lot faster.

Dancing. You think its funny to dance especially to the music.

Feet.You love to put your feet in your mouth no matter if you have socks or not.

Floor. Now you prefer playing on the floor and getting into as many things as you possibly can then jumping in your jumper.

Food. The last week you have decided that you want to try to a few things but not much. Its been fruit loops and saltine crackers. You have eaten a little of 3rd foods but you really don't like them still. You still wont eat anything else mommy or daddy tries to feed you from the table. You also DONT wont to eat gerber puffs, yogurt melts, or the cheese puffs. We cant even seem to get you to put them in your mouth.

Hanging. You love to hang down on the bed, chairs, couch or well anything else. We call you our little monkey. 

Keys. They seem to be the hit of the day. It doesn't matter what keys we give

you, you love them!

Outside. You enjoy being outside and just enjoying the fresh air

Pacifier. You only like your pacifier when you are going to sleep. Other than sleeping you really dont have to have it. We are hoping for an easy transition when we have to take it away.

Park.Mommy and daddy took you to the park for the first time this month and you were not sure what to think about it. We put your feet in the sand and you didnt really care for it but maybe we will play in it enough that you will become to enjoy it.

Rock. You love to rock on all 4 and think its quite funny. Mommy thought it maybe with all your jumping but who knows?!

Sickness. You had one cold this month and the stomach bug. I think you got the stomach bug from mommy because I had it the week before. You had to get your first prescription for amoxicillion because the cold just wouldn't go away. Mommy and daddy are just glad that you still have not had an ear infection yet.

Standing.You love to stand up and hate to sit down. You have stood up by yourself many times and just look back at mommy or daddy and think your hot stuff. I don't think its going to be long before you are walking away. You have already figured out how to put one foot in front of the other when mommy holds your hands and you walk around with mommy's help.

Table. Morgan loves her little table especially when she can hit things and they light up

Teeth. You still have not gotten one tooth yet but there is a little piece of a tooth poking through.

Valentines. We got to celebrate your first Valentines Day. We didnt do much but you got a little teddy bear. 

Walks. You love walks around the block and will sit in your stroller and not utter a sound almost but you love to bounce and look down at the ground while mommy or daddy is pushing you.

Water Bottle. You love water bottles and Im not sure what your fascination is with them. You also love to drink out of them.

30. Mommy turned 30 this month

Happy 9 months baby girl! We cant wait to see what next month holds and we cant wait to enjoy all our moments with you during Spring Break this month!