Nanny Came!

Fiona had such a wonderful time with her reading books, listening to nursery rhymes and learning new tricks. She can now wave bye-bye, officially says "Dada"* and makes this fabulous face...

...all the time. Seriously. It's hysterical.

And Jon and I even got to go out. :)

Thanks so much for visiting, Nanny!

* For the record, Fiona's first word was Dada. I wasn't sure she was actually saying it in reference to Jon because for weeks she would make the noise "Dadadadada" a LOT. Then when we were in Omaha we got on the webcam with Jon, and as soon as she saw him she got all excited and started kicking her feet and said (in her low growly voice), "Da-da." Too sweet. And I think she says Mama too, but it's only ever when she's whining. Not nearly as fun.

Enjoying a little snack...

I've been feeling a little bad lately that we don't have an age-appropriate high chair for Fiona. She really had no interest in eating "baby food," but now that she can pick things up and feed herself she can't get enough. This is my temporary solution:

Unfortunately, my anal ways prevent me from allowing anything but dry foods on the window-sill...which may soon cause a fruit/vegetable deficiency in her diet. Sweet potato puffs count, right?

Anyone have a brilliant idea to keep a baby from sliding out of this?

Enjoying Her New Toy

A Visit with Gram Gram

Fiona and I went to Omaha to spend some time with my mom since she had a few days off. It was so sweet to see the excitement on her face every morning we were there when she realized she still got to see Gram Gram.

She also got her first bubble bath...

...and probably her last for a while given how many bubbles were ingested...and had a wonderfully relaxing few days. (Well, it was mostly relaxing but go figure we got an offer on our house while we were away after only 7 days!!)

Fiona was sad to leave...

Okay, maybe those aren't sad faces, but she was so funny and grumpy as we were leaving I couldn't help myself...

So glad we got to spend time with you, Mom!!!

Dada's Comin' to Get You

Fiona's been having lots of fun with her dad lately...

How big is Fifi?

(Yes, I realize most babies do this with both arms. That last all of about one day. What can I say?...she's my daughter.)

Eight Months!!

I already feel a little bad for our next child. To be fair, it's been a busy month getting our house on the market (again), a trip to Omaha, selling the house and worrying about being homeless soon. But there's no excuse for not remembering to take the monthly nearly naked picture. Anyway, since this was taken February 5th, this will have to do...

Fiona, you bring us so much joy everyday I can hardly stand it!