Saturday, February 19, 2011

We're all feeling a little pain one way or another

Amelia continues to entertain and surprise. Over the last 2 weeks we have watched her begin grabbing her toes, rolling over from her stomach to her back, and today, if not a fluke, from her back to her stomach. A number of monumental firsts that are exciting to see, but we also had our first cold this week as well. Unfortunately Amelia had a cough and was congested but now she seems to be over the worst.

Liz is busy with being a teacher, a mom, a student, oh... and a wife. It will be a huge weight off her shoulders when she earns her Masters this spring. A tough road lies ahead, but if anyone can do it it's Liz. I recently aggravated my back playing basketball and have been seeing a chiropractor. Typically I avoid health care offices at all costs but this was too much. I am on the mend, but it has been more difficult these last few days getting down to play with Amelia.

Below are some recent photos, a few of which were from a short trip to Bali. Amelia has become more accustomed to the water which makes us even more excited about getting home to the Bay this summer. Liz and I have stayed strong with only using cloth diapers. Thus far Amelia's buns have only had one disposable on them and that was when she was brought into our room at the hospital after she was born. Most would think it is such a chore to wash them, but even on vacation, and only having a bathtub to use, it wasn't that big of an inconvenience. If only more people would get on board.











Thursday, February 3, 2011

Sweet Sixteen...


Amelia's sixteenth week brought lots of smiles...but that is not any different than any other week! We made another attempt at swimming, only to realize that she has already grown out of her bikini top! We were able to get one good shot...good thing it was only $1 at a summer yard sale. Amelia and her pals joined a music class at school. Having her come to campus makes Friday that much sweeter! Jim continues to get smiles from his song creations. Soon he will have enough hits to cut an album...watch for it on iTunes.


This big stuffed toy inspired another one of daddy's hits...Big Banana