Lauren is growing and developing by leaps and bounds! She seems to be paying attention to us and sometimes mimics things that we do over and over. She can now wave (it looks like a "queen" wave because she holds her hand up, palm facing out, and sways it back and forth) after we practiced in the mirror for a few days. Sometimes it's on command when I say "hi" but it is beginning to be on her own when she sees someone. She can also give "poppers" or kisses in the air. This is so cute to us. And when Eric is here, she will look at him and try to get his attention by doing it. When he turns towards her, she gives the biggest smile.
This week, I started moving the basket of toys near her to see what she would do. Now, it's a fun game for her to peer over the side and pull toys our herself. This is such a big girl thing to do, don't you think? :-)
Putting on my lipstick!
All ready for my road trip to Chipley. This is part of her warm attire that will come in handy on our Colorado trip in a few weeks! It has really been cold here lately, and so any trip out of the house is a welcome one. She and I both get cooped up quickly!
We had a surprise visit with Holly, Jackson, Valerie, and Aunt Madalene during our day in Chipley. Jackson and Lauren actually played along side each other for the first time and it was fun to watch them. Lauren gets REALLY excited to see other children and she scared Jackson to death with all of her hugging, squealing, and feet kicking maneuvers. He didn't know what to think of this silly cousin!!
Look how big we are Mama's!!
Jackson has started eating Yogurt Bites and Puffs so we gave Lauren a taste. Boy, did she ever like them!! She was probably thinking to herself "Mama! Why have you not given these to me before!" Aunt Madalene starting giving each of them one at a time but Lauren became forceful with wanting more so we just sat the baggy down inbetween them. It was so funny and the bag was empty before we knew it!
Proud Great-Grandparents
Lauren and I then to the basketball gym to watch Isaac and Austin play. They did really good and Lauren loved playing with Ethan while watching all the boys run by. We even got to see Pa!
I want to document my frozen supply of homemade baby food. I've done sweet potatoes, field peas, mashed potatoes, and cream corn. "Tricia Homemaker", huh! Ha!
We have advanced from the infant bather to the big tub. She is not a huge fan of rinsing the soap out of her hair sitting straight up in the tub but we are trying different techniques and hopefully ALL of bath time will be fun soon.
Now that she is becoming stronger with her legs, thanks to the exersaucer, she loves being in the doorway bouncer. Eric likes playing with her in it and swings her back and forth sometimes. He thinks she will be a cheerleader with all of her jumping.
Lauren entertaining herself while mommy buys daddy a Valentine's Day gift. Mirrors can be so fun...and can be good entertainment for a long time!
Here she is in the car seat after falling asleep while sucking on her blanket. She has started to develop a bond with her bunny (Thanks Sue Shockley!) and will suck on the bunny's ears in order to fall asleep for naps and at night. If we don't have the bunny, like on errands during the day, she will suck on the blanket that I usually have on top of her. It's kinda gross but plenty of blanket laundry never hurt anyone, right? Right, until "Bunny" is taking a "bath" and it's time for nap time and she really wants bunny. Oh goodness, I guess she could have worse habits.
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