Saturday, May 14, 2011

Boater Babe!

Rhea got her first boat ride(s) this last week!! We've gone out in the evening close to her last feeding and bedtime so it's been kinda iffy for her. She likes to sit by herself like a big girl for the trip down the canal. [I turn her away from the wind once we get out on the lake] Yes, we do have a teeny life jacket for her, graciously borrowed from the neighbors. Daddy seems to think she'll ride the jet ski this summer too but mom is the kill-joy and says no way. She does like the water during bath time though, she is starting to figure out how to splash... so cute. Grammy Kay gave us a blow up ducky tub that may double for a swimming pool once she can sit up on her own. It's going to be such a fun summer!!

In her jacket from Aunt MaryJane


Saturday, May 7, 2011

And they say the time flies...

Rhea is 3 months old today!! It's just mind-boggling how awesome our God is... the wonder of creation... and how new life develops... wowzers! Rhea 'talks' quite a bit more now... I think she prefers vowels sounds at the moment. She still likes to move a lot but also spends time concentrating on stuff. She really likes to reach out and grab her various toys hanging down from places. She currently favors her left hand ; ) She likes to suck on her hands. Hasn't specifically found her thumb yet, just likes to put them in her mouth. Yum. She really loves being outside, we walk around in the yard together a lot in the evening (calms her down if she is fussy). We got a buggy for her last week so she can go for bike rides with us. She likes it, falls asleep just like the car. We are all loving the warmer weather!! Hopefully the Lord will allow us to connect with lots of family throughout the summer. Love to you all!!



Sunday, May 1, 2011

One active baby!!

Rhea has been doing so well! I cannot believe how much she is growing, we've moved into the 3-6mo clothes. She has a lot of cute summer stuff so I am anxious for it to get warmer out!!

Joe is loving the sunshine (when we have it) and has already mowed the yard once. This time of year we are really grateful for where we live and love being outside to enjoy everything!

I am keeping busy keeping up with the house and watching baby Mia a couple days a week. I am praying over watching one or two more little ones thru the summer; praying that God will bring the right kids/families if this is what He would have me do.

And I'm trying to stay active... Sat the 30th we were a little over-active = )....

We started our morning walking the Lifegate 5K here in Omaha with Loribeth and Alie then in the afternoon we found a buggy on craigslist (not sure the official name) so we went and got it so that Rhea can come with us on bike rides.....


Ready for our race

Rhea's race face (slept the entire time)

   
Taking her new buggy out for a spin
Bike riding is tough work ; )