Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We were so fortunate to have Blythe's Grammy Marilyn, Grandpa Tracy, Aunt Brook and Cousin Sala join us for a feast of all feasts. A great time was had by all, and we are so thankful for the wonderful family we have. Blythe was thankful for family as well, but she also had her own little reason for joy and thanks - her first experience with sweet potatoes! We have been giving her rice cereal for a while, but this was her first foray with a solid food. She seemed to really enjoy them. She even leaned into the spoon after the first or second spoonfuls. What a pro! I will also say that her appetizer to the "main course" was a little french vanilla cool whip - thank goodness for grammies!

4 Months!

We can hardly believe that our Little Missy is already 4 months old! She has changed so much since birth, and every day she seems older. Blythe had her routine check-up today, and she registered in the 75th percentile for everything which is a great sign in terms of her progression and growth. (Matt says "Of Course! Anything less than that would be un-Fain like.") She is now 14 lbs 7 oz and is 25 inches long! The doctor also showed me her lower gums, and there are two little white ridges that can just barely be seen. She should be sporting some shiny new white teeth soon. The doctor also said that she can start eating "solid" food. Mmm.. smashed peas. He also said that she needs to be spending time everyday in her stand up bouncy toy thing. She was plugging along and then decided to shove her hands down the leg holes - too funny not to take a picture!



Every once in a while I get a glimpse of the toddler to come. It's all happening too fast!

"B. Advanced"

"B. Advanced" is the nickname so appropriately given to Blythe by her Grandpa Tracy because she is advanced, you know. Oodles and oodles of fun was had by Blythe while spending quality time with her Grandpa Tracy. Her first trek to the cabin (not to mention Montana!) was a roaring success. She was a fabulous litte traveler, and we will surely do it again. Thanks for having us, Grandpa Tracy!

This is a tree house - literally - that is on some property in Lincoln. How fun would that be?!

Won't You Meet Me in Montana?

(Note: This post was originally intended for 11/3/06, but this site wasn't working so it isn't getting posted until now. Montana pictures to come soon!)

We are so excited! This weekend we are traveling to Lincoln, MT to introduce Blythe to Big Sky Country as well as spend some quality time with Grandpa Tracy at the cabin. It can be quite chilly in Lincoln, so we purchased a down-filled coat for her to keep her warm. We bought a 6-12m coat for her to grow in to, and by the looks of it she has a lot of growing to do!


Blythe is such a happy little person, and we just love the dickens out of her! Here she is having some cuddle time with mommy.

Baby's Got a Brand New Toy

Blythe has gotten to the point where she loves to "stand" any time she can. Our good friends Jessie and Rob let us borrow this bouncy seat, and I thought it would be fun to see how our girl did with it for the first time. I love the close up shot of her sweet little face - such determination and wonder!