July 28, 2009

My first documented roll over from back to front!
(Now this is actually from July 25th or 26th)

Here we go, After an unsuccessful morning, our mid morning workout was much more photogenic!

And this is just a sampling of how hungry I get and how I am able to recognize food when I see it...Get in my Belly!

Quick roll over today 28th. Actually just catching what was recorded because she rolled over so fast before the recording man was ready!

And another, but a much a much more conclusive demonstration!

And now I was so tuckered out from all the attempts as 1:00pm approached (designated 2nd nap time), I could only look cute as I only half attempted to reach at some shiny and jingling things on the carpet.

After 5 unwitnessed, and today 2 witnessed (yet undocumented) "back to front" roll-overs, and about 2 hours of attempted video, and multiple incentives and coerced attempts... we finally have documented proof to the relatives she is physically developing and learning new milestones, and two very proud parents as well! Yeah! (From the 24th into the 25th)

Unfortunately the video is not loading doe the last two days so we will continue with documentation efforts. Sorry folks! Hopefully something soon, 28th?

July 23, 2009

It's rough when you have the hiccups, are intent on eating your own feet, and tired all at once!

July 23, 2009

The poor dear caught working out! Just before flipping over.

An in between shot where Melanie has been scooting up on her backside

And finally a good healthy smile while working out!

July 20, 2009

Like my outfit? We got it from a nurse that Daddy used to work with. Thanks Diane!

July 18, 2009

What we (I) do when Mom is gone!

We sit patiently...
and pose for pictures...
with our adopted brother...
to save the best pose for last!

July 14, 2009

Dad working out! Makes Melanie laugh!

July 13, 2009

Pretty happy in grandpa Jim's arms!
Grandma Thering watched me today. Grandpa had to pick her up.

I discovered I can get my big piggy toe in my mouth this week!

July 11, 2009

I loved this pillow game. Mom bounced the pillow on top of me and I thought it was hilarious.

July 16, 2009

I really don't mind leaning over like this, really, as long as I get a picture out of it.

July 15-16, 2009

Watching Pepper fairly pleasantly.

And laughing too!

A content little girl!

July 10, 2009, 5 months old!

Today I am 5 months old! I got to spend the day with Grandma and Grandpa Thering, because daddy had to sleep today and this was a a rare Friday that mommy had to work. Grandpa learned how to change my diaper and he did it all by himself, even a poopy one! He also learned how to put me down for a nap. We also took two walks.

My favorite thing to do these days is make this face.... My tongue must be too big for my mouth because it is never in there! I also like to suck on my hands and things are getting much more funny and I laugh a lot easier now. I can stay up for way over 2 hours straight now without getting cranky. I also can sit up really well by myself if I am leaning forward in a tripod position.

July 8, 2009

Today I am wearing my "my Godmother love's me" onsie that I got from my godmother and aunt Katie for my baptism (of course!) Have to post it so she can sees what it looks like on me. It probably won't fit me anymore by the next time she sees me next month! I have been growing so much lately!

July 5, 2009

Finally found something else that is worth a good chuckle. Mom didn't over-do it this time, so it is still funny.

July 5, 2009

We had a good day today. We went to church, and we were a very good girl, looking at all the little kids running around the cry room. Then we took a good nap, ate, and went to the store and again was a very good girl and was up for 2 1/2 hours straight with no whining!

Melanie and Mom

July 5, 2009

We are not sure if Melanie is teething, but she sure isn't sleeping like she used to at night and she is always gnawing down on her hands. She sure did love chewing on this frozen wash rag though. She chewed on it for about 20 minutes straight like this!

whoops, no flash

July 4th, 2009

Some rare pictures with just Melanie and Mom on the 4th. We got to spend a lot of time together the last few days because Dad had his first day back at work from paternity leave this weekend and dad slept all day to be ready for work at night. His second night back, he already got called off at 11:30 pm and he took it and came home! Even though Melanie was up from 4:00 a.m. - 5:30 a.m. the next morning... Must have wanted to play with daddy.

My first 4th of July

I am really starting to love my new Jumper that I got for my baptism from Uncle Darren and Aunt Lindsay. I am starting to learn how to push the buttons to make the music play. I still don't understand that I can jump up and down yet though.

And I love to gnaw down on it too!

July 2, 2009

Just some more pictures...hanging out.