Navy Baby has been a good sleeper since she was born. I love to peak in on her and see her snoozing away. The last two times were worth pictures. Yesterday, I checked in on her, and she was in a really heavy sleep. She was breathing loudly, her mouth was open, and she was drooling. Unfortunately, my picture doesn’t do the moment justice, but it does represent the fact that she is a spitter upper. Notice the bright orange spot on her left….most likely due to the delicious lunch of homemade organic carrot baby food….Sweet!
This morning, I finally caught her on camera doing one of my favorite things. She pulls her bumper down to make a pillow for herself. This time, she was in la la land tucked into the corner on her pillow, with her arm outside the crib. Kind of reminds me of the princess and the pea — the pillow I mean. I guess because they both seem high maintenance?
Nonnie got suckered when Scout came up to her in the Red Balloon wearing this robe, and said, “Nonnie…..we buy dis?” Obviously….and nice strategy Scout!
I felt like I needed a little project in my life, so I headed to the Laguna Farmer’s Market and bought some produce to make Icka some homemade baby food. I ended up with a ton, and even had fantasies of getting really thin by going on a baby food diet. Problem is….it tastes so good, I would probably gain on it. (Tristen….you can appreciate!) Anyway….the process was:
Prepare all of the food and bake it in the oven. Some recipes called for other methods, but this way makes the tastiest of them all. And I concur.
After peeling the skins off, blend it up. (preferably in the Vita-Mix….my favorite kitchen gadget by a landslide!)
Poured, labeled, and froze. I ended up with 23 containers of fresh deliciousness. On top of the fresh avacados, bananas and other fruit I feed her, I think I have more food than she will ever need. I guess I’ll tell Micah that we need to start gearing up for #3, so I have someone to feed this stuff to.
Italian chickens on a 1/4 Japonese little doll……priceless!!! Let me know if you want to borrow it for August in about 6 months.
Scout wanted to go swimming. NayNay wanted to watch T.V. They compromised and took a bath with swimsuits on, while watching the television. And then Sweets and Ka joined in on the fun. What a night.
Talk about a deadbeat. I was going through photos and videos, and came to a sad realization. I have nonstop coverage of Scout, and about a quarter of it for Navy. I will say that I still have a good amount for Sweets, but in comparison….I am feeling the guilt. I will also say that I don’t think she is getting ripped off, I just think Scout ran solo and didn’t have a competitor for camera time. My poor next children. Well….I am on it! I am vowing to never give her an opportunity in the future to say that Scout was the chosen one. All I’ve got to say is Sweets…..”say cheese!”
BITTER:
I accidentally dropped my cell phone in the bath about four months ago, and have never replaced it. Talk about living the dream life. I love not having a cell phone, and not being available every second of the day. The funny thing is that when cell phones came out, Tristen and I were the first to get them out of about everyone we knew. We couldn’t believe how convenient it made life, and what a treat it was to own one. Even when we were in the CougarEat and sitting only two tables away, we would call eachother to see where the other was. Funny when we both stood up and were within ten feet of each other. Anyway, those days have changed, and I love the quiet. The only downside is when Micah needs me. Not having a cell phone has proved to be a bit of a pain for him, and he informed me that now is the time to get one. We renewed our contract, and I can get a pretty good phone for free. He called me to get the process going, and I told him I wasn’t in any rush and that we should wait for a few weeks. He told me there is a reason I need it, and the order was made. But be certain that I am not rushing to the door to see if it has arrived!
SWEET:
Micah told me about a month ago that I need to cross August 22nd off on the calendar because he was sending me and Tristen somewhere for my birthday. We have been dying to know what it is and where. Could it be the spa? Fun, but probably wouldn’t be my first pick. Was he sending us off on a long bike ride? Tristen thought so, but I can’t imagine that my birthday present from my husband involves excercise. We had a ton of guesses, but none of them fit the only clues we had. The clues were….I needed a cell phone, I would be occupied from aroung 10 - 4 o’clock, and we needed to prepare for whatever it was. We were completely lost….until this morning! Micah sent me the link to our mystery day!
We are going to be competing in a two person team in America’s Adventure Race called Urban Dare! Does my husband know me or what! It is like a mini Amazing Race around one city, and the winners move on to a final race in February. I am SO excited. Nothing he gave me would have been better. Tristen and I can not wait! Talk about a husband who really knows his wife. Shmickity Dickity — you are the BEST! Happy Stinking Birthday to me! I hope I do you proud. Tristen — It is my birthday, and I am in charge! And no…..we are NOT wearing tutu’s like you suggested.
I guess I will carry a cell phone for this little day of delight.
At 6 and a half months, Navy Baby is officially going from the laying to the sitting position. I would compare her to Scout, but he never crawled with his knees touching the ground, so it is a no go.
I would also like to record that she is pulling herself up and standing also. I actually caught her very first successful try in the video, and Scout and I were so excited. Nice job baby girl!
Micah’s dad has been counting down the days until he retired as an L.A. City Fire Captain. The time has come, and we got to head up to his station to celebrate for an afternoon. Congrats Tim, and nice work.
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