Playing Catch-up

It has been a l-o-n-g time since we last shared some pictures so pardon the "photo purge" on this post. Since the last post, Luna has started to branch out from breast milk, we visited Uncle Pat & Aunt Emily, she caught her first cold, Brian and I went away for a "parent only" weekend (thanks Mom & Dad for babystitting) and Luna continues to grow like crazy. At her 6 month check up Friday afternoon, Luna weighed in at 18 pounds 6 oz (90th percentile for those of you keeping score) and 27 1/2" long (95th percentile; she definately takes after her Auntie Emily!). Our little girl ain't so little any more...

Here's what you all come here for anyway: photos of the babe.

Even being sick couldn't keep that smile away!

The first "real" feeding

We decided she should eat in the buff, easier to clean up

The bowl tasted just as good as the cereal

Play time with Daddy

Luna laughing at pictures of herself

Luna loves her Uncle Pat

...and Aunt Emily!

Can't get enought of those kisses

Luna couldn't keep her eyes off Uncle Pat

Being sick isn't very fun

Everything eventually ends up in the mouth

Future lunch lady or nun?

Messing around with Dad on the changing table

Daddy's so funny!

Luna's new nickname around our house is Chubs

Feeding is so much easier with our sweet new spoon

(hey all you mommies out there, we love this spoon!)

Luna loves it too!

Luna's new favorite body part is her feet, which finally made it into her mouth yesterday

Happy Birthday Mommy!

Dear Mommy,

Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear mommy,
Happy Birthday to you!

with love from Lunaaaaaa (and daddy)

Daddy tells me you really like cards. Well, I got you one of those, but I thought I would write you a little something on the blog, too. Um, I have never known any other mommies before, but I think you are a pretty good one. I am so glad you are MY mommy. Thanks for everything you have done for me. You feed me ANY time I am hungry, even when you don't look so awake. You sing funny songs to me (that one about daddy - "fee fi fo fatty" - cracks me up! You read me books. You're even trying to teach me sign language. Wow, it's tough, but I think I'll get it sooner or later. The thing I love most about you is that you take such good care of me. I feel so safe and loved when I am with you. Thank you, mommy.

Happy Birthday. I am glad you were born.

Love,
Luna

We have roll over!!!

Brian went to get Luna up the other morning and this is what he found.....

...one happy baby that had completely rolled over (no little arm tucked below her belly)! Way to go girl:)

Happy President's Day, eh?

In celebration of President's Day we decided to leave the country and head up to Canada for a few hours. It was Luna's second trip north of the boarder and we had a great time hanging out on Granville Island. It was a gloriously sunny day (cold, but clear) and we enjoyed eating lunch from the public market and just taking in the sights and sounds.

Lynnelle & Luna
Checking out the fresh produce

Girl needs some shades! Burrard Street bridge

Lovely peaks from Granville Island

Mmmmm...fresh strawberries

Mom on a mission

Children's Market

Daddy's little girl

5 Months Old Today

Dadddy is home sick again today. Even though I feel like crap, it's great being home with my little girl. I'm still amazed by her. I still think "Wow, WE made her. She is SO beautiful, so HAPPY." She gets the biggest smile on her face and waves her arms and shakes her body when we go in to get her in the morning. She greets us the same way after naps and at the end of the day after work. She really loves us. It's wonderful. And we love her, too. Oh, do we love our sweet, little Luna Clare. It brings me to tears writing this. I am so lucky to have Luna and her mommy in my life. So lucky. I wish I could blame the drugs on me being a blubbering idiot, but those of you who know me...

Enough of daddy's blubbering. Here's some of what you came for.

Teething may be beginning. Drooling sure has.

Eeeww! Girl cooties!

Marcus enjoying some cookies and ice cream.

I love this kid. How cute is he?

Uhhh. You think you're funnny, daddy?

Can a girl get a little help here, please?

Mmm. Plastic. What should I try next?

Big cheese. Just like her daddy.

My girls. I love you.

Back to Work

This week I started back to work. We are so lucky to have two great "daycare" situations for Luna: two days a week with her Oma and Grandpa and three days with our friend Susan and Norah. Nonetheless, it will be an adjustment for all of us. Luna has rolled with the changes (although she has started waking up at night again), and seems to be happy no matter what. We are so lucky! She continues to amaze me daily and bring me endless joy. Here's some of the fun we have been up to this week.

Luna (and her new best friend, Gus) testing out her new BIG GIRL car seat

Luna still can't roll over, but she somehow gets sideways in her crib
This week's moon

All bundled up for a walk with Daddy

One word: Cheeks

Sunset at Semi-ah-moo

Out for a walk before dinner