Georgie Girl: 5 Months

Five months. FIVE months! It's been 5 months since our sweet Georgie Girl arrived. I can't believe how quickly time is passing or how quickly she is learning and moving. Besides starting to 'army crawl' herself across the house this month she's also started getting up on all fours and rocking. It appears that she is going to be crawling in no time! Jake better watch out, she's already eyeing his toys and sippy cups. It's going to be a whole new adventure with two kids on the move.

Georgia has such a sweet personality. She is a very happy little girl who loves her Daddy. She'll have a scowl for everyone else, but when Daddy is near she's all smiles. She's already got him wrapped around her little finger, actually she's got Jake too. It's fun watching her interact with Jake. He adores her and she is absolutely in love with him.

This month not only did she start moving, but she starting eating oatmeal too. For weeks we watched her lick her lips and drool as we ate so we decided we'd see what would happen if we offered her oatmeal. She ate it right up with no problems at all. She couldn't get enough. We've only given it to her twice, but soon enough she'll be at the table eating right along with the rest of us.

Georgie's had a bit of a cold this month as well. Its made for a few pretty miserable days... and nights. I think her bottom two teeth are coming in too. I feel so bad for her, she must feel awful. But, for the most part, she's been her happy-go-lucky little self -- runny nose and all.

ABC & 123... Eat With Me

Georgie's lovin' this oatmeal stuff.

Jacob loves the alphabet and counting. He runs around {and around and around} our kitchen singing the abc's and 123's, he calls it dancing. It's cute but exhausting to watch.

This one's for you~

Fun With Family

We've had lots of fun lately visiting with Dawn and her girls, Miranda & Mariah. Jake thinks he needs to provide the entertainment 100% of the time and Georgia's lovin' all the attention. These girls won't even let her make one little peep before they run over and pick her up! It actually reminds me a little of when the girls were little and I was the one being entertained and giving all the attention! I seriously could not get enough of them.
Jake has been chasing this ball all over the yard. When he catches up to it he jumps on and goes for a ride. The girls just laugh at him and he's loves their attention!

Mariah

Georgie & Miranda
(yep, she's totally my mom's mini-me!)

This afternoon we went down and visited G'Gma. It was a good visit, she was happy that we were all there together. We took a picture of all of us together, but it's on Dawn's camera so when I get a copy I'll add it here. Stay tuned...

Birthday BBQ

Tonight we had a birthday BBQ for John at Mom's house. He would've rather had his birthday go unnoticed, but I couldn't let that happen. You only turn 35 once. He's such an amazing husband and friend -- and overall person-- I thought it would be fun to recognize him on this special day.

I invited just a few friends for some incredibly tastey pulled pork sandwiches. Mom and I found a recipe in one of her Southern BBQ cookbooks and it did not disappoint. Everyone commented on just how good it was.

It was a fun, relaxing evening. The weather was perfect so we were able to chat the evening away in the back yard under the stars and party lights. Thanks to our friends (the Wilde's, Jones', Reagan's, Foxy, Bird, Jim & Marissa) for coming and celebrating John's birthday with us.

Shout Hooray!

Happy Birthday Daddy

We love you!!

A lot has happened in the last year of your life. It's all pretty amazing. Here's to another year of new adventures. Thanks for being the best of the best.

We love you,
Kelsi, Jake & Georgie

Happy Birthday to Aunt Megan also.
We love you too.

I'm Hungry!!

For the past month or so Georgie has been eyeing our plates during meals, licking her lips, and drooling. She's also been trying to grab our plate and snatch up some food for herself. And poor Jake, if he isn't quick enough or paying attention, she'll steal his sippy cup right out from under him and gnaw on it! He gets a little upset with her, but she's just trying to be like him and drink from a 'big kid' cup. :)

Due to her apparent want/need for food we've finally decided to let her have a try. We started with oatmeal tonight and she really seemed to like it. We couldn't shovel it fast enough! It still seems too soon for me, but... if she's ready... here we go.

"Here Daddy, I can do that myself." "Yummm, that was good. More, more, more, PLEASE!"

And for your viewing enjoyment. She's cute, that sweet baby girl of mine!

Week In Review

How'd it get to be Thursday already? Seriously. Where does the time go?? Since I've neglected the blog for a week, here's a quick re-cap of the last week:

Friday- sat next to Jake ALL. DAY. LONG. we're in full potty training mode. Norah came over for a little while. Those two were cute together, they get along so well.

Saturday- John walked the neighborhood in support of Prop. 8 and we met some friends at the Dodgers game. It was a fun evening, even if the Dodgers lost we still saw fantastic fireworks at the end. Thanks to Gramma for being on Potty Patrol and watching Jake. (I forgot my camera, duh!)

Sunday- church in the morning and then an evening visit with G'Gma.

Monday- We met a few friends at the pool for a little 'welcome back' party for Mandy, Maggie & Ryleigh. They were in town visiting for the week. It was great to chat with friends and catch up on each others lives. Jake still won't swim, but he and Kyle had a great time chasing each other and then playing at the playground with Maggie & Ryleigh.

Heather, Me & Georgie, Heather, & Mandy

Back- Jake & Kyle,
Front- Bella, Ian, Ella, Maggie & Ryleigh

That evening, at Gram's, Georgia decided to pull herself across the room. I don't think that was her intention but the little duck kept getting away from her and before she realized it she was clear across the room. Unfortunately it wasn't a fluke thing, now she's dragging herself across our house as well. Great.

Tuesday- we drove to the airport and picked up my cousin Dawn. She's visiting my mom for a few weeks.

Wednesday- my other cousin Dawn (from my Dad's side) stopped by so her little boy Zach and Jake could play together. They had a great time, as did I catching up with Dawn. It's been far too long!! (And, I'm a totally lamer and forgot to take pictures. What kind of blogger am I?!?!?)

And then last night I was able to go to Book Club for the first time in a long time. We read one of my favorite books, Warriors Don't Cry by Melba Patillo Beals. I wasn't the one who chose the book, Tiffany did, but I suggested she read it over 2 years ago. I'm glad she liked it and wanted to share it with others.

It's been a great week. We're looking forward to see what the rest of the week brings!!

**Update on the Potty Front- its going really well, unless he's busy with friends *sigh!*. Last night he woke up three times to go. We are so proud of him!! Now if he can just take a little time out of running around with friends... I'd be able to say we're finished training...

Welcome Ashton!

We just got the news that our new little nephew has arrived! We are so excited for Scott & Gretchen, Sterling, Abi, and Miles.

Welcome Ashton Scott, born at 8:53pm, measuring 21.5 inches in length and weighing 9 lbs, 8.4 oz. (another late baby by 6 days!)

We can't wait to see pictures of "Junior"! We love you.

PS- Happy Anniversary guys... what a gift.

Another Attempt... {for real this time}

Our kids/guest bathroom... can you tell what's going on around here?!

This time we're totally prepared. Our calendar is wide open and there are no vacations in the near future... it's time to get serious. This morning Jake & I made a 'potty chart' for the bathroom, now we're ready to go. And... he's had a fabulous day! He only wet three pair of shorts {he's refusing to wear underwear} and the third pair were while he was sleeping. He's lovin' the whole -flush the toilet, wash your hands, put your sticker on the chart- game, thank goodness! Tonight he went to bed in jammies and undies. I know we'll be waking up to a wet bed but if we're doin' this, we're doing it all the way. He seems ready.

Today was good, totally unexpected. Here's hoping tomorrow is the same. {But, I'm sure it'll be a nightmare since today went so well... isn't that the way things go?!?!}

And just for kicks and giggles, here's Jake & Georgie playing trains tonight in their room.

Train Adventures

Jake loves trains. Whenever he sees a train track he asks over and over again where the train is... and if a train is actually there-- he's the happiest boy around so we decided today was as good a day as any to take Jake on a train ride. We caught it at our local station and headed into downtown.


Jake was is heaven.

Once we got to Union Station we walked over to Olvera Street for lunch, listened to some music, and then caught the train back. It was a fun day and Jake enjoyed the ride.

Tonight we went over to the Reagan's and played "Ticket To Ride". It was a day-o-trains.

Olympics

Here we are at 8.8.08 and the Beijing Olympics have arrived. I love, love, love the Olympics and as much as I disagree with China's policies, I have to watch. I am inspired by the athletes. They truly are amazing... and I'm a total sap when it comes to those vignettes about their lives.

And what about Bob Costas? Who can forget "another Russian has fallen off the beam. I repeat, another Russian has fallen off the beam"? It's going to be a great two weeks, I can feel it.

Sitting?! Already!!!???

Look who sat alone today. She just sat there and played with that toy for a good five minutes. Isn't this too soon? It sure feels that way. She's seriously growing up too quickly! Where's my baby? :)