Trip to Snyder & Beyond

Last weekend we took a short trip to Snyder. We flew into Lubbock on Friday night and tried to quickly drive to Snyder dodging lightening and rain the whole way. This is the 2nd time we've been home and the 2nd time its rained when we've been there. We see enough of it up here. Raelye need some 90 degree sunbathing weather! We had a great time seeing Ranran & Memaw, Uncle Kurt, and Nanny & Daddy Bill. We weighed at Nanny's house at Raelye is up to a whopping 15 lb 14 oz dressed. So I would assume she's about 15 lb 10 oz. She loved to play with everyone. Ranran would kiss her neck and his whiskers tickled her so bad she'd laugh, squeal, and curl up into a ball. Memaw cooked dinner and Christina, Mark, & Foster came to play. Raelye liked watching Foster run around all over the place.
Sunday we had Raelye's pictures done and some family ones as well by Miller Nunley Collections (formerly Spotted Lime). We are all awaiting anxiously to see them! They have to be precious as she was a ham the whole time Nikki & Carla were taking them. We took them all around Nanny & Daddy Bill's land & house. Raelye had her own little fashion shoot; we started out in a sunsuit, then naked (she begged to stay that way), a pink onesie with a cross on it (thanks to Uncle Colt & Aunt Teddy) and denim shorts, and finally a beautiful white cotton dress with eyelets on the ruffles and sleeves.
Ranran barbecued some ribs and Memaw & I fixed the sides. Everyone came out and she watched the boys play anxious to join them. Our flight out was early the next morning so we crashed early. We flew back on Monday morning and was back home by 1:30. We've decided she travels better when we travel in the mornings, might be a little rougher on us but its worth it.

Raelye has started using rolling over as a means of transportation. She rolls all around her mat and quilt in the den. She has also started teething and putting everything in her mouth. Yesterday I was finishing grabbing a bite to eat and putting the dishes up while she played on her mat. I could hear her rattles moving almost constantly. I finished what I was doing and stepped in the den to get her. She rolled all the way almost to the coffee table (a good 3 full rolls minimum) and had Lucy's cat toy in her mouth!!! I took it away laughing very hard and reminding Raelye she has tons of toys & Lucy only has one. We had to call Daddy & tell him what happened.
We went for a walk with a girl I met up here who's expecting. She brought her two Border Collies and I loaded Raelye up in her stroller. There is an amazing trail in Orting that runs along the river and gives you amazing views of the Mountain. She loved it as much as I did.
She just woke up, gotta run. Keep an eye out for pictures over the next few days: www.spottedlimephotos.com

Raelye trying hard to crawl! She's going backwards!!!

Couple of things I forgot to mention in the milestones: she loves to put mine & Daddy's faces in her hands (one hand on each cheek) and sqeeze! She opens her mouth and makes funny faces when she does it. Raelye is also grabbing things with one hand instead of both. She switches items back and forth between hands.

Last Thursday, Raelye and I went to Babies R Us in Tacoma. When we were in the mother's room, another lady & her 4 month old came in and sat on the couch next to us. Raelye and the other baby were sooooo excited to see each other. They were both jumping, playing, squealing, and grabbing for each other. It was sooo sweet! Raelye loves to look in the mirror and this time it was 3D!

Sunday was my first Mother's Day with Raelye actually here. I was almost 2 months pregnant last year during it. Raelye & her Daddy made me an awesome card with her handprint on it. We went to Emerald Downs to watch the horses race and she couldn't have been any better! We didn't win any money but we all had fun!

Milestones (4 months 2 weeks)

Just a quick update on a few new things Raelye is improving on & mastering:

She's squealing when she's happy about something, laughing more, & talking constantly. She loves her Rainforest jumper Becca & Tom loaned us. She can spin in it, jump up and down, and play with all the toys on it. Raelye is getting really close to crawling. She's getting her legs up underneath her and her arms moving like she's swimming. I can pick up her belly and she'll move easier. Her sleep is going good but still varies quite a bit. We have a pretty good routine going but sometimes she'll sleep for 30 minutes and sometimes its 5 hours. She went with me to get a haircut (finally its been since Feb) and was really pretty good the whole time. She ate some squash when we got home & drank almost 3 oz from the bottle!!!!!! Going to try to put her to nap with just the bottle in a minute!

Go Horsie Go!

Raelye in her Kentucky Derby gear! Go Horsie Go!

Faster! Faster!

If only Daddy would have bet that $2 superfecta with my Pink horse, Mama & Daddy could have that ranch and me all the horsies I need! (Just FYI: $2 superfecta paid $557,000!)

Gonna get that bird!!!

Raelye loved watching the Derby. She was napping right up until and made it downstairs just in time. We were suppose to head to Texas this week but have decide to move our trip til May 15-18 due to the flu going around. We will be in Snyder for the weekend & Raelye will hopefully be getting her picture made!

Raelye has been doing awesome with solids. She likes squash, peaches, & bananas. The applesauce & carrots were ok. She still chews on her sippy cup, getting a little water from it. I am going to start making her baby food here shortly. I wanted to start her on Gerber then transition her to our own mix. Aaron bought me a new Cuisinart chopper to make it with.

Raelye took a bottle yesterday morning (about 2 oz worth)! When she was going down for a nap, I was able to nurse her for just a moment then switch her to the bottle. She drank a few sips then closed her eyes and went on to sleep! That spells FREEDOM for Mama!!!