EE July 30

Elsa is really aware of her hands these days. She clasps them
together a lot. When he sees her holding her hands, Daniel often says,
"Elsie. PRAY!"

Tummy Time Photos

Elsa, I confess that I don't give you enough tummy time. 

I am often concerned that your Daniel will step on you while he's doing a spontaneous, crazy dance.   Plus, you complain when you are on your belly because there is not as much to see.  

I am happy that you have this lovely blanket from our friends Sue and Ann to study now.  

The mirror also distracts you from the unpleasantries of tummy time, so that is good.  Its important for you to do these exercises so you'll have a strong back, neck, and core in order to crawl!  

You also need this so you don't end up with a flat head from laying down on your back all the time.  So when you are whining about this, I often warn you about flat heads and poor muscle tone.  

Fall Wardrobe!

I went shopping and wanted to share with you the outfits I selected for you, Elsa.  You were there too, but you didn't help me choose anything.  I hope you like these when you look back on them later!

Three outfits for the fall.  You look great in the dark pinks and browns, but I think the blue one is nice, too.

Sleepers.  I bought these brown, gender neutral ones because they have little bears, monkeys, and elephants on them.  They are so cute and made of light cotton.  They are perfect for the summer.  They are also size 6 months, which you wear right now because you are SO LONG at three months of age.

 

Hoodies and sweats, for days in the winter when you feel like you need an outfit, but don't want the hassle of an outfit.  These hoodies will be great.

Some winter/spring outfits.

Watching Brother's Birthday...

With very little enthusiasm.  

You were so tired at the birthday dinner, Elsa, that you were asleep before the cake was cut.

Relaxing on Parent's Bed

She's such a sweet, pleasant child.

Its so easy to care for her and love her.

EE July 29

She's getting more and more lovely each day. Its so much fun having a
baby to sqeeze at home again!

Delightful 11 Weeks!

Happy 11 Week Birthday, Sweetheart!

You spent the morning wiggling on a blanket,  cooing at me and your brother, and being absolutely adorable.

Side note: I am super glad you wear hot pink well.  Its my favorite color to dress you in these days, and it really makes your complexion stand out and emphasizes your sparkling, blue eyes!

 

Great Grandma Landolt made this blanket in 2009.

 

You spent this week almost entirely this happy and pleasant.  You are so easy to be around!