A Surprise Visitor

Yesterday while I was watching Izzie we had a surprise visitor...Grandma!  She had a hard time getting in, because I didn't hear the doorbell until after five rings, and when she called before hand I didn't answer the phone because I was doing something with Iz.

Izzie had lots of fun with Grandma after the first minute of warming up to her; the two of them played together on the floor for a while.  When Mom came back, there were the biggest smiles of all.

The day before Aunt Lindsey watched Izzie for a couple of hours while Mom did some shopping.  A full week with her maternal relatives.



Hanging loose with Grandma.




Smiles for Grandma.



Oh boy...the things they make me do!  (What a cupcake!)



Just chillin'.



Happy Six Months Old !

Izzie was born six months ago today. It has been such a fun six months with her.  What a sweetie.

We had a little crying today, but nothing major.  I had to take a couple of pictures of it, though, because it is the only way I get to see Izzie's new tooth.  And besides, the photos are kind of comical.  Sorry, Iz!

I'm not quite ready for napping.  Besides I am cracking Great Gram up!

A little spell after lunch, but at least I got to see Izzie's tooth for the first time.

Well, I guess I'll take it up a notch, just for the fun of it.

Back to some busy fun after lunch. 

Floor Time

Izzie came for a short visit last night.  She played on the floor with FiFi and charmed us with her new skills.



With FiFi again...friends now.




Trying some swimming moves...without water.



What a Fun Day!

I haven't watched Izzie for three weeks now, and has that sweet girl changed!  As soon as she was out of her car seat, I could see how much bigger she was.  But that's not all!  We had the best time together today.  Only 2 to 3 minutes of crying.  Lots of baby conversation, both between the two of us and Izzie one on one!
So sweet and so much fun to eavesdrop on!

She had a very short nap this morning.  After lunch I got busy with a phone call and a couple of other things, and Iz just sat in her high chair amusing herself.  After her afternoon bottle I put her in the crib where she played around for about twenty minutes.  Then Aunt Lindsey came.  Then mom came.  She was still bright eyed when she left, but I'm sure she'll be ready for a snooze.

We had a wonderful time visiting by the Christmas tree this morning.  Thanks for the memories.



My eyes might look tired, but I'm too busy to nap right now.




Izzie playing with FiFi, her former nemesis.




Just hanging out with some friends on the floor for a while.



First Christmas

We had our Christmas early this year. 

Here are some photos from Izzie's first Christmas. 

What fun!

 There's a lot going on here...and there's a tree with lights on in the house!

 When Izzie talks, Dad listens.

 Baby's First Christmas Bear for Izzie.

 Iz, Mom, and Grandma having fun.

A snowman ornament for Izzie's collection.

Visions of Sugar Plums

I learned a big lesson today about when it is nap time, put Izzie in bed, and she'll probably go to sleep!
Seems so basic, but that eliminated quite a bit of fussing today.  She ate sweet potatoes for lunch...I hope Shout works as well as Kyle says!

Izzie finally made friends with her pink French poodle this afternoon.  Before she would always give it the big lip or broke down and cried at her!  I'll try to remember to take a picture of FiFi next week.  She's not so bad!

Looks like she wants to do the can can.

                                                                                        I only have eyes for you, Mom.

Long Time - No See

It's been 2 1/2 weeks since I last saw Izzie.  Long time.  Colds and trips got in the way.

I laughed by head off today.  I'm doing every crazy thing to get Izzie to smile or laugh, and she looks at me straight-faced and barely tolerant, which makes me laugh harder!  Too funny.  I guess we have different senses of humor.  She did like it when I was whistling Jingle Bells to her.  I think I stay on tune better with whistling than singing.  We also found out today that her talking doggy sneezes.  Izzie has done most of her giggling about little fake sneezes, but couldn't get any giggles today.  Maybe next time.

Izzie played in her jump chair quite a bit today, and is doing a lot more reaching for things now than the last time I saw her.

She had green beans for lunch.  Wasn't too thrilled.

Here are our photos from today.

Playing with her teething ring in the jump chair...
lots of drooling.














 In serious thought about her butterfly, which is her favorite toy.  This travels with Izzie when she goes into the cave that is her winter car seat.

Blue eyes and long eye lashes.

This is the look I often get

when I'm all but standing on my head

to try to make her laugh!