Peek-a-boo!

Laurel loves to play peek-a-boo. It makes her laugh and laugh when I jump from behind her door or the couch and say "Peek!". She also loves hiding behind/under stuff and sticking her little head out to peek at us. As soon as you see her she hides again. It is so cool to see her start to act like a real little person, not a baby!

Laurel LOVES to hide under the coffee table. I don't know what it is about it under there, but she just starts squealing in delight everytime she gets under it.

She kept hiding her face behind the pole and then laughing whenever she stuck it out and saw me looking at her.

I went to a Mary Kay party the other night and Matt put Laurel to bed. When he went in a little while later to check on her, this is what he saw...
How cute can you get!!!

Sittin' Pretty!

Laurel has just started sitting up this week without falling over! It was very sudden. She went from falling over after about a minute to not falling at all. It is a lot easier for her to play by herself now and easier for me to play with her.

What is next? Crawling? Laurel is working on it!

First Trip to the Pool!

We made our first trip to the pool on Tuesday. I think the water was a little cold for Laurel, but she really enjoyed kicking her feet in the water.

Look at me in my little swimsuit! So cute!

Aaron pouring water on Laurel's feet!
Hanging out with my friend Catherine
(thanks for inviting us to the pool Catherine!)

In other news, Laurel is teething and has NOT been in a good mood this week. It has been a bit of a rough week (for both of us) and tomorrow is not going to be any better. Tomorrow we go to the doctor for her six month checkup. I always enjoy finding out how much she has grown, but we don't like the shots! Here's to hoping next week is better!

Growing Up So Fast!

Laurel has been up so much lately. She is lapping up solids like crazy. The other night Matt and I went out for dinner and I only brought her a bottle. Bad mistake! She tried to eat our food the whole time; she had her mouth open every time we took a bite. She knocked over my glass and tried to get some food out of Matt's mouth. The poor thing! Finally we gave her a little mashed potatoes and she was happy.

Laurel is also trying to sit by herself. She can only sit for about a minute and then she falls over! It is hard for me because I'm so scared she is going to hurt herself. I feel like I need to wrap her in bubble wrap!

Here are a few pictures of Laurel taken lately. We got her a jumper, but as you can see she is a little small for it! She is nothing but legs!

Matt got some bubbles for Laurel. She thought they were really cool and kept trying to pop them.

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A Ride in the Swing

Laurel was in her swing the other day and she was just a smiling and cooing. I had to take a few shots of her cute little faces.

Laurel Update!

I know it has been a while since I last posted, but we have been so busy lately! Laurel is doing new stuff every day now and Matt and I just love to watch her grow. Here are a few recent shots of her being super cute.

Laurel in her jogging stroller.

I wish I loved my bath as much as Laurel does!

Or my toes for that matter!

She is always so happy when she first wakes up!

Look at those pretty eyes!

Teething ring...yummy!

Laurel loves her activity board.

We are having a wonderful summer and I hope all of our friends and family are also!

I'm a Big Girl Now!

Well, a lot has been going on lately. I finished up the school year at the end of May and Laurel and I have been enjoying just staying home and getting back into a routine.

It is crazy all the things that she has been doing the last few weeks. She is growing up so fast (I know everyone says that, but it is true!). Here are a few of the things that make her a big girl now...

She Loves to Play With Mommy and Daddy!

Laurel Can Roll Over!

Look at Her Go!

Laurel Loves Stuffed Animals and Holds One All Day!

She Has Discovered Her Hands and Sucks on Her Fingers All Day!

(Yum! Tasty!)

She Sleeps However She Pleases!

(I bought her a wedge so she can sleep on her side b/c of her flat spot, but she you can see she uses it like a nut!)

Laurel Loves to Stand!

She Will Stand All Day if You Hold Her Hands!

She Can Sit Up!

(well, with the help of Bumbo)

Laurel Loves to Read!

(not really, but she loves to look at pictures and turn pages)

She Can Laugh!

(she will laugh until she gets the hiccups)

Laurel Loves to Play With Her Toys!

She Keeps a Toy Cutched in Her Hands All Day!

Her New Trick is to Pull Out Paci

(too bad she hasn't mastered putting in back in yet!)

Laurel Can Sit in Her High Chair!

(she likes to watch Mommy make dinner)

And Finally...

Laurel is Eating Solids!