Drop and give me ten!

Pic 1: No, this is not an optical illusion, it is indeed Ryn doing a legitimate pushup.  This is what she does all day long.  Must be in training. 

Pic 2: Doing my pushups. 

Pic 3: Can you tell I'm getting my two bottom teeth in?  What gives it away?

Pic 4.  Best. Invention. Ever.  This mesh feeder can be filled with any goodies you can think of for babies to suck on, all while preventing choking.  We are currently keeping it full of ice; the perfect soother for those sore gums.

Independence Day.

Some people say you lose your independence when you have a child.  I say you find a part of yourself you never even knew existed.  Who knew cramming six people, two strollers, a 25 gallon cooler, a mini barbeque grill, all the fixins and a box of Chardonnay into a minivan could be so liberating.  We schlepped it to Hood River on the Columbia Gorge for a traditional 4th of July parade and family celebration with our good friends Jenn and Chris Pfaus, and their darling four-month-old (and Ryn's boyfriend) Oskar.  We had the perfect American day complete with cowboys wearing sombreros, snow cones, firefighters manning grills, delicious barbeque, a jazz ensemble, Twizzlers, kids on unicycles, happy pups, gleaming GTOs and the best company we could ask for.  Definitely going back next year.  

Happy 4th of July!

Pic 1: On our way to the river.  Piled in the minivan.  Note the ladybug antenna.

Pic 2: Touched grass for the first time.  Note the patriotic visor that Oskar gave her.

Pic 3: Waiting for the parade to start.  Note the red hat.  Note to self: stop buying her hats.

Pic 4: Watching the parade with Mommy.

Pic 5: Playing in the park with Daddy.

Pic 6: The Schjeis.

Pic 7: Mini Ryn.

Pic 8: The Pfaus family.  Jenn, Chris and Oskar.  Isn't he a hunk?  Ryn wanted me to add that.

Pic 9: Totally wiped out on the ride home.  Holidays are hard work!

P.S.  And in case you're still wondering...though they look different on the way out, peas are STINKY!

New tricks.

Pic 1: Who needs a pool when you have the Whale Tub.

 

 

Pic 2: New car seat!  It's more like a throne.  With bunny straps.

Will it look the same coming out the other end?

Finished up the six month appointment this afternoon.  Miss Ryn is in the 95th percentile for weight, and the 75th percentile for both height and head circumference.  She charmed Dr. Smart and we were given the go-ahead for real food!  She said no honey, eggs, nuts or citrus fruits until at least one year, but everything else is fine.  So, tonight little (big?) princess got to taste peas.  She enjoyed making a mess the most I think.  Lesson learned by Mom and Dad: no more offering food in the living room; from now on the high chair stays in the dining room (and thus so does the brightly hued puree).

Pic 1: Hmm...these oats taste a little funny.

Pic 2: Give me the spoon NOW.

Pic 3: Her long giraffe tongue went crazy during this process, it was hilarious.

Unimpressed

While at her friend Kayleigh's birthday party last night: "Mom, I am not impressed with this hat thing. Hurry up and get your pictures so I can eat."

Happy Half Birthday Camryn Ilene!

Can't believe it's been six months already! Every day is full of changes and exploration. It's thrilling to sit back and watch you take in the world; learning the mechanics of your body and the spectrum of your senses. We love you, our silly little girl.

Had her six month doctor's appointment this afternoon.  Drumroll please...the nurse weighed Rynnie in at 18 pounds, 15 ounces and is 26 3/4 inches long.  Growing girl!  We didn't get those percentiles or finish the shots because unfortunately, Dr. Smart was called off on an emergency before visiting with us.  We will go back on Friday afternoon to have the actual consultation with her.  We will keep you posted!  We are off to Camryn's friend Kayleigh's first birthday party now.  All the cool girls will be there.  Can't believe the birthday parties have already started!  I'll try and take some pics. 

So, the 6 Months paper kept going straight to her mouth (of course) so I had to distract her, then throw the paper down to snap the camera.  I cut this one off, but it's the cutest.

Look how close I am to crawling!

Another week off. I know, I know, I'm sorry.

Sorry it's been awhile. Still adjusting to this work thing, but here are a few cute pics.  Special thanks to Grandma Kerry for watching the little one this week while I finished up my last week of day shift.  On another note...Ryn got her first tooth this weekend!

Pics 1 and 2: I can't believe I'm posting this, but when Kev put his UW hat on her, we both just melted (but she's still going to be a Coug girl!).

Pic 3: Ryn and her new pal Russ (senior).  It was her dad's when he was a baby!