Remi's first tooth!

Remi's first tooth has come in and I can see why she was very grumpy for a few days.  That thing is sharp!  She doesn't like to show it, so this is the best picture I could get.  Hopefully you can see the little nubbin. 

She also has learned to drink from a sippy cup, which she loves.  I think it feels good on her gums.

I just don't think she could be any cuter!

Merry Christmas!

Remi is the best Christmas present we could ever receive.  We are so blessed.

Merry Christmas!

7 months old!

Remi is 7 months old! As you can see in these pictures, there are no smiles, although she always has plenty of smiles for Daddy.  Her teeth (gums) have really been bothering her the past few days.  She won't let me look to see if there is a tooth popping through yet, but I think I felt something tonight when I rubbed my finger over her gum!  She also has been trying new foods and has decided that she isn't too sure about peas, but she really loves carrots!

Likes:
*Playing in her exersaucer
*Carrots and pears
*Cell phones and remotes
*Chewing on her fingers, or anything else she can get in her mouth
*Hearing her own voice (screeching and squealing!)
*Having people sing to her, especially "Jesus Loves Me"

Doesn't like:
*Taking naps
*Having her face washed or her nose wiped

Adventures in the water

Remi and I met Shelby, Grace, and Cooper at the Y last week for her first real dip in the pool.  I thought she would really enjoy it because she LOVES bathtime.  She wasn't so sure though.  She liked watching Grace and Cooper, and she liked the pool toys, but she didn't splash around like I thought she would.  I think she warmed up to the idea right before we left, so I have high hopes for pond and pool time this summer!

Sitting up

Remi is trying very hard to learn how to sit up by herself.  In fact, she pretty much wants to sit up all of the time, so we've been practicing.  She's so close!  Here's how it usually goes...

Sit her up,

and let go.

Steady...

Steady...

And then leans to the side with a crash into her toys if we don't catch her!

(Sorry, there's no picture of that. :) )

Lemonade out of lemons

We had quite a crazy week last week.  Not only was Remi sick, but we lost power for about 48 hours.  Not having heat, running water, or electricity for a short time is inconvenient, but not having those things for that long with a 6-month old is impossible!  Lucky for us, we had family willing to take us in.  Michael, Remi, and I spent Tuesday night at David and Stephanie's and Remi enjoyed having Dalayna read stories to her.  They live very close so it was easy to get there and thankfully they had power most of the evening, and a generator when they didn't.  We were there most of Wednesday and then Remi and I decided to head to Manchester to hang out for a while and spend the night if we needed to.  We ended up staying at Eric and Ashley's house Wednesday and Thursday night while Michael decided to stay at Dave and Steph's to be closer to work.  Uncle Eric even taught Remi how to do a high five and she spent lots of time watching Isaac!  The power finally came on at 11:00 Thursday night and we were able to come back a warm house Friday afternoon.  We had no idea how long we would be without power, so it was complete craziness trying to pack everything Remi needed, plus what I also needed for who knew how long!  We made the best of a frustrating situation and had lots of fun at Remi's first sleepovers!

Here's Isaac showing Remi how easy it is to sit up all by yourself.  And even though it looks like it, I promise he's not naked. :)

6 month check-up

Remi had her 6 month well-baby check-up last week, although she wasn't feeling her best.  She had a cold with an ear infection.  The ear infection has cleared up, but she is still congested with a runny nose, all of it being compounded by the fact that she is teething.  This is the first time she has been sick, and I feel so helpless because I can't make it all better.

Besides her cold, she is doing great and is very healthy.  She now weighs 16 lbs. 12 oz. and is 26 in. long.  She is in the 59% for her weight and 42% for height.  She does like to eat!  Pears are her new favorite solid food.  She gobbles them right up!  And she sticks her tongue out ALL the time, I think because she likes the way it feels on her sore gums.  She also got more shots at this visit, which I knew were coming, but that doesn't make it any easier.  But I was so proud of Remi; she only cried when the nurse first gave her the shots, and was fine as soon as I picked her up!  Such a big girl!