Bella's Dentist Appointment

Poor Bella had to visit Dr. Meyers yesterday. In the middle of her treatment he came out to tell me it was going to be more work than he thought. Her previous dentist had not done her earlier work correctly, and now it was costing her a tooth. She did very well, and is acting today like herself. I was happy to see her in the bathroom brushing and flossing today. Nothing like a little trip to the dentist to motivate good oral hygiene.

Lily at 6 Months

As much as I try I can not believe 6 months have passed since Lily was born. She has really been such a joy to mother. It seems like only yesterday I woke everyone up ready to go to the birth center. Now, we are all busy chasing after a very quick person with her very own personality. Just to catch everyone up Lily is now crawling, pulling up on everything, and trying her hardest to stand on her own. She cut her first tooth this weekend, and is very interested in it. She is eating breakfast and dinner now. I have found that she really likes avocados, sweet potatoes, squash, yogurt, bananas, apples and carrots. I usually just steam and mash them. It seems to work for her. She is still a big nurser, but honestly she would rather be moving most of the time. She has to be ready or she will have nothing to do with it. I think that catches everyone up on our newest addition. Everyone else in the house it great.

The Boys At The Zoo Last Week....

Ryne playing on the ropes at the zoo.

Thomas trying to climb on the whale tail.

Thomas running at the zoo.

Ryne climbing on the rocks at the zoo.

The Girls At The Zoo Last Week....

Lily at the Zoo with Me

Bella at the zoo climbing on the rocks.

Alicia at the zoo climbing on the rocks.

Bella playing on the ropes.

Alicia looking down at me at the zoo,

OOPS!!

I messed up getting those photos together with the first post. Please forgive me I have a 6 month crawling up my back to let me know it is her ninny time. I promise I will do better next time (at least I hope so).

Photos of Birth and California Trip....

Sharon holding Lily right after her birth.

View on the beach in Dana Point.



Ryne running on the beach in Dana Point.

Gammy with Alicia, Bella, Thomas and Ryne in California.

Lily and I in the tub after her birth.

Monica, mom, Alicia helping me while I was in labor.

Mom, Rae and Alicia helping me while I was in labor.

Finally!!

After several years I am finally getting this blog up and going. I will try my best to post at least every week or two. If it has been quiet around here I may stretch that out a bit.

First, a catch up. I wanted to post a few pics of Lily's birth, and our recent trip to California in September. Lily was born on the 31st of July in the water at the Fruitful Vine Midwifery Center in Jacksonville, Florida. I decided to go the birth center this last time because I am in such a small house right now. I thought it would be so much easier for everyone. It was a great experience. I could not have had a better experience. Sharon, Monica, Rae and everyone at the birthcenter was amazing.

Our trip to California was great. The kids had a ball, and it was so great to let the kids hang out with Busta's family. They really enjoyed Legoland and the beach in Dana Point. I hope we can go back soon.