Little Helper

Eva likes to help prepare the bathtub for her bathtime. I used to line her toys up on the ledge and she would push them in. Then she discovered that she could grab them and put them in the tub herself. Now anytime she is in the bathroom, she drops her toys in the tub. She is a fast learner!

Road to Independence

Last night Eva decided that she wanted to help out with her feeding. The past few weeks she has been very insistent on picking up food and feeding herself. But last night was the first time that she actually grabbed for her spoon (and didn't just drop it on the floor). She made a huge mess, but I am just happy that she ate! We also tried milk last night in her sippy cup. She seemed to like it. Baby steps...

9 Month Dr. Visit at 10 Months

We were a little delayed in taking Eva to her 9 month visit. Everything went well - she is now 18 lbs (45th percentile) and 28.5 inches (80th percentile). So she is still tall and skinny:) Her development is right on track, so I can stop freaking out because she isn't talking yet! Eva really doesn't like strangers, but Dr. Wheeler is the exception!

Picnic in the Park

This afternoon Eva and I met the Cissells at Community Park for a picnic. Eva loved seeing all the kids and went down the slide a few times. She was still too timid to get down and play - maybe next time. She also liked throwing bread to the ducks.

Sophia going down the big slide.

Making a silly face.

"Drinking" from a cup.

Sophia feeding the ducks.

Quack!!

Spring has Arrived

We took a walk this afternoon and enjoyed the beautiful weather.

Our Little Walker

Eva has been walking more and more lately. Gilbert captured her on film this afternoon. She is not wearing pants because they get in her way. If she had a choice in the matter, she would be naked all day:)

Hanging Pictures

We have friends coming over tomorrow for lunch - which was a perfect excuse to get Gilbert to hang some pictures for me! I am really happy with how everything turned out - and Eva loved looking at pictures of herself!

A collage of baby and wedding pictures on the hall wall right by the front door.

Gilbert's 49ers corner of the room.

My impressive credentials:) Too bad they still can't land me a job....