Wishes and Dreams

This is what I wish for....


This is the reality....

After a full day of negotations on the bottle strike...where I refused to give Ellaiden anything but a bottle and she refused to eat, she finally gave in. Little E finally ate the last two meals of the day out of her "breastbottle". I was SO happy. The next day was back to normal-refusing anything but me. She actually did drink out of a sippy cup, a tiny bit of apple juice mixed with water. Gulped that no problem, but when I switched it for milk she held it in her mouth for a second and then spit it all out. At that point all I could do was laugh...and then gave in. She has won the battle but I will win the war!

North Carolina

We had a great flight. There was an extra seat beside of me on the plane so Ellaiden got to bring her carrier on and she slept in it for the entire flight! There is nothing that I would have changed about getting here.

We have spent many hours outside and in the hammock!

Taking Care

Chris was SUPPOSED to be taking care of Ellaiden while I cooked dinner. Notice both of their eyes.

11lbs 13 oz

E is now in the 25th percentile for her height and weight and 10th in her head. She is 11lbs 13 oz and 23 1/4 in tall. She received a thumbs-up report from Doctor Albert and braved her way through her 4 month shots.

Sippy Cup

So, Ellaiden has refused her bottle for the past week. She decided last Tuesday that she was done with it. Chris and I have tried everything we can think of to get her to take it. Our next step is formula in a sippy cup. Maybe if it looks different and taste different she won't realize it is actually food!!! She is holding it now getting used to it so she won't start screaming when she sees it coming at meal time. We are open to all comments, prayers, and suggestions on this topic!

What have you done to me?

I really am afraid to look at what you have done to me....



































Yikes, do you really think this thing on my head looks good?


Ok, Gram you better take it out before my mom sees it or she isn't going to leave me alone with you anymore.

New Little E videos!

Ellaiden hanging on the couch, trying to stay upright...


Ellaiden represent'n her moves...

Naked

Because of her diaper rash Little E has convinced us to leave off the clothes lately.