Two More to Add to The List

I was nominated for two, yes two blog awards from Natalie at   

Hope Springs Eternal

The 13 blogs I nominate are:

1. After the Alter 

2. The Inquisitive Mom

3. My Silly Monkey

4. 3 Under 3

5. Baby Steps

6. Baby Stribs 

7. The Honey B.

8.  Twice Blessed

9. Hope Springs Eternal

10. Ready To Be A Mom

11. Maybe If You Just Relax

12. Blessed with a miracle in 2009

13. To a T

Just so you know, I love all of your blogs!

It Was Bound to Happen

Well, our Bug has her very first cold. Boo. I really thought we could escape the whole first year sickness but I guess not. It's really not that bad, she has a little stuffy and sometimes runny nose and a slight cough that comes and goes. She's in a great mood, she's playing and eating fine. She has been sleeping a little longer at night and during her naps but that's okay with me. Sleep is good for her and will help her get better faster. I have also been trying to breastfeed her every couple hours so she stays hydrated and will get my immunities in order to beat this little "bug".  We have a vaporizer set up in her room, so at night the air can stay moist. That helps with eliminating a stuffy nose. She is also sleeping propped up. I have also taken her into the bathroom with the shower running (for steam) twice today and almost instantly her nose starts to runny! So we are doing everything we can do keep her happy and comfy. Now let's just hope she can get over this cold quickly!

99 Things

I was reading one of my favorite blogs After the Alter and saw a post she did about 99 things. The post is a list of 99 things you could have done, and you are supposed to highlight the ones that you yourself have done. While reading this I saw a lot of fun things that I have done, but also so many things that I HAVEN’T done! So here goes!

1. Started your own blog – Yes, coming up on 8 months!
2. Slept under the stars – No, I've been camping and slept inside a tent. I think it would be pretty too!
3. Played in a band - Does Rock Band count?! :)
4. Visited Hawaii- I think I will get there someday!
5. Watched a meteor shower – Yes, I only saw 2 meteors but it was breath taking!
6. Given more than you can afford to charity –No, sadly I've not given more than I can afford but I have given!
7. Been to Disney World – Yes, I can't wait to take Claire there!

8. Climbed a mountain – Yes, in Colorado.
9. Held a praying mantis –Yup and I hated it!
10. Sang a solo – Not a solo but I do sing!
11. Bungee jumped – NO way!
12. Visited Paris – I hope to get there someday too!
13. Watched a lightning storm –Yes, and it is so amazing to watch!
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch - I love photography and have taught myself.
15. Adopted a child - No, not at this point in my life.
16. Had food poisoning –No, thank goodness!
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty –I would love too!
18. Grown your own vegetables – Yes, when I was younger. I would love to start again!
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France – No, but that would be pretty neat!
20. Slept on an overnight train - No, that doesn't sound like too much fun!
21. Had a pillow fight – You hasn't?
22. Hitch hiked – Who the Hell would now a days?
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill – Yup!
24. Built a snow fort – Tried!
25. Held a lamb – No, petted but never held!
26. Gone skinny dipping –Yup, once!
27. Run a Marathon – A very small one!
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice – No, but would like too!
29. Seen a total eclipse – Probably.
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset – In Mexico over the ocean - incredible!
31. Hit a home run – Ha!
32. Been on a cruise –No but I think it might be a good idea - I would love to visit a bunch of places at once.
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person- Yes, it's very cool!
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors-I would LOVE to go to Greece. Hopefully one day!
35. Seen an Amish community- No but there is one not too far in Indiana.
36. Taught yourself a new language- I wish!
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied – I don't think there can ever be enough!
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person - Nope.
39. Gone rock climbing – At a rock climbing gym!
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David- No.
41. Sung karaoke – Yes, a couple times.
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt- No but I want too.
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant - No but a stranger bought us a meal...
44. Visited Africa – I don't think I would like it too much.
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight – I love the beach and everything about it!
46. Been transported in an ambulance – Yup, don't worry I was okay!
47. Had your portrait painted - At Great America.
48. Gone deep sea fishing – No, I think I would get sea sick.
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris – Does the one in Vegas count?
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling – My favorite!!
52. Kissed in the rain – Yup, in high school.
53. Played in the mud – Probably not, I am a pretty girly girl!
54. Gone to a drive-in theater – No but there's one pretty close! Maybe this Summer!
55. Been in a movie –I wish!
56. Visited the Great Wall of China - No thanks!
57. Started a business- MY DREAM!!
58. Taken a martial arts class - HA!
59. Visited Russia –Again, No thank you!
60. Served at a soup kitchen – Yes!
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies – Along time ago!
62. Gone whale watching –Yes, in Cali and we actually saw whales!! It was a very cool experience!
63. Got flowers for no reason –Yes, I love my Hubby!!
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma –No, I should though!
65. Gone sky diving – NEVER
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp –I think it would be very interesting.
67. Bounced a check - Probably when I first got my checking count.
68. Flown in a helicopter - No, the seem scary.
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy –Yes.
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial - Nope.
71. Eaten Caviar – Gross!
72. Pieced a quilt -No, not my thing.
73. Stood in Times Square – No, maybe someday!
74. Toured the Everglades – Yes,  it was awesome!
75. Been fired from a job – Nope, never!
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London –No
77. Broken a bone – Yes, my big toe!
78. Been a passenger on a motorcycle – No.
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person – No, from the airplane but not in person!
80. Published a book – I've been illustrated a book?!
81. Visited the Vatican – No.
82. Bought a brand new car – Yes, it was a great feeling!
83. Walked in Jerusalem - No.
84. Had your picture in the newspaper – Yes, for theater and for our engagement!
85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Year’s Eve – Nope.
86. Visited the White House - No, I would like too.
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating – YUCK!
88. Had chickenpox – Yes!
89. Saved someone’s life - No.
90. Sat on a jury - No.
91. Met someone famous – I've seem people shooting movies - Sandra Bullock, Vince Vaughen,
92. Joined a book club - Yes.
93. Got a tattoo – Yup, on my foot. I love it.
94. Had a baby – Yes, July 10th 2009!! Best day EVER!
95. Seen the Alamo in person - No.
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake-  No.
97. Been involved in a law suit – Nope, thank goodness!
98. Owned a cell phone – Since, I was 16!
99. Been stung by a bee – Yes and I am partially allergic!

Phew! So there are 99 things about me! If you want to play copy and paste this list and highlight the things you have done! I guess there is a lot more I have to do!

Wordless Wednesday

The day Claire was born...

and

a little over 7 months later!

She Needs Me

Claire has started to do the cutest thing (well, at least in my mind.) After her 6am feeding, I let her sleep in bed with me until we are ready to get up and start our day. Well, lately when she is trying to go to back to sleep, she will roll on to her side (which is now how she prefers to sleep) and she will rub my face. She will play with my eyebrows, my nose, cheeks, lips, and neck all while her eyes are closed. This morning, I put her down and we were a little further apart then normal, so she scooted her self closer to me, so she could make sure she could reach my face. Sometimes she will scare me because she will start rubbing my face while she is sound asleep. As soon as I feel her little fingers, I will open my eyes, only to be surprised that she is snoring away, unaware of what she is doing.

I really like the thought that my baby girl needs me (and only me) to relax, it really makes me feel special! Speaking of the only one - I am also the only one that she will give "kisses" to. Her kisses are so cute too. She will grab your face or hair to bring your face closer to hers and then she will "latch" on, she is literally "sucking face"! I love playing the kissing game with her. I will kiss her cheeks really fast and then she will kiss me - we seriously can play this game for a good 5 minutes! I love it!

I love to feel the love from my daughter! It makes me day!

Two "Teefers"

Two middle bottom teefers!

A Little Bug Update

 

Claire loves to pull herself up to a standing position and to play on her knees!

Claire is scooting back and side to side and is also really trying to crawl!

Claire loves playing with all of her toys! She plays SO good by herself!

Claire actually has a daytime nap schedule! Here she was suppose to be napping!

Claire is continuously teething! Her bottom two teeth are in!

Claire is also taking up a storm! She has started wearing all  6-9 months clothes! She loves to interact with other babies and kids! She has started stage 2 foods and so far to date (knock on wood) loves all of her food  she has tried!  Next week, when she hits the 8 month mark, she will start meats. She is also learning to eat with her hands. Finger foods are still a little tricky for Claire but she loves to eat the Gerber wagon wheels - she's become a real pro at eating them all by herself. She also loves the Gerber sweet potato puffs. She can pick them up but doesn't yet put them in her mouth. She absolutely loves her dogs - Penny and Lucy. They make her laugh all the time! It's so cute to watch! We have successfully been cloth diapering for 3 months. We love them and they have saved us so much money! Claire is changing and growing every day. We are enjoying every single moment but looking forward to what will happen next!