We're Back

To be totally honest, we have kinda forgotten about the blog. Oops. With everything that has been going on lately, we hope that our lack of posts is understandable. It seems like the days are only 10 hours long, and the week is only four days long. It is hard to believe that tomorrow is March 1. Even crazier to think that our not so little girl will be five months old very soon. 

It feels so good to see smiles every morning.

Gwen's congested nose has finally cleared up, what a mess that was. As a result, she has been sleeping so much better. Gwen has developed a great nightly routine. Bath at 7:30, last bottle at 8:00, and down for bed at 8:45ish. She did put up a fight at first when we would lay her down to sleep. But, throughout the last few weeks, she lays down and falls right asleep. What a relief for a couple of tired parents. 

Blueberry candy cane.

Last week we started to introduce Gwen to semi-solid foods. Basically, rice cereal mixed with pear juice. It looks a lot like oatmeal, but unfortunately, smells nothing like it. Our doctor recommended pear juice because of how Gwen digests her food. We have been very proud of Gwen and her eating skills. A dab of the cereal on the end of the spoon, and Gwen went right for it. This week we have started giving Gwen green bean baby food too. Again, Gwen went right for it. The resulting green spit-up is not so pretty.

Chomping down on some cereal.

By now we are sure most of you have seen the picture below. We just want to clarify that the truck was parked. A couple of weeks ago we decided to check out the Salina Home Show at the Bi-Centennial Center. We would love to tell you about how great the home show was, however, it was a complete waste of time. Gwen had a good time being pushed around in her stroller, but that was about it. Before we left the parking lot Gwen let us know she wanted to eat, the picture below is a happy, full-bellied Gwen.

Super excited about driving with dad. 

Lastly, Tamie and I have been busy preparing to move, mostly buying new things for our new home. On top of that, home inspections on both our current home and new home have been completed. Our anticipation for moving could not get any higher, and we still have three weeks to go. We will do our best in the mean time to keep everyone updated, until next time...

Looking confused about Valentines Day.

Let's Play Catch Up

Ok. So, it has been a while since we've last said 'hello'. But, for good reason! Our last legit post left you all with a message of Gwen rolling over. What an exciting time for mom and dad. Gwen continues to roll and roll. It never gets old seeing what position Gwen is in when we wake up in the morning. 

Trying to get Gwen to burp after her bottle.

Big eyes, early in the morning.

Today Gwen went to the doctor for her four month check up (it was supposed to be yesterday, but doc got busy). Gwen checked in at 13lbs 3ozs, and 24inches long! The doctor was happy with Gwen's progress, both physically and mentally. Physically, Gwen has great head control and she can nearly sit up on her own. Mentally, Gwen is catching on to who she knows and doesn't know. We're obviously quite proud of our little one and how she is progressing!

Future Cubs fan.

Gwen doing a Zoolander impression. Blue Steel.

Not everything has been peachy with Gwen. We have been struggling getting Gwen past her recent cold. Her runny nose just won't quit. Lucky for mom and dad Gwen is still sleeping thru the night, despite the runny nose. Tamie and I are constantly sucking those boogers out. Gwen did fight with us at first while trying to get the boogies out. But now she smiles and almost laughs. She thinks the sucking noise is funny. 

Big girl sitting in her pink rocking chair at Grandpa and Grandma Priebs. 

Another Zoolander pose. Blue Steel 2. 

Speaking of funny. We have recently gotten a preview of what Gwen's laugh will be like. She gives the biggest giggles at night, right before bed, of course. It seems like all of Gwen's biggest smiles and giggles come right before bed. She really knows how to work her mom and dad. Of course, we hold her a little longer hoping to see more smiles and hear more laughing. 

Sitting up in her Bumbo chair.

More Bumbo time. 

A quick update on Gwen's mom and dad. We are very happy to share that on January 31 we sold our house! Unfortunately, the contract we had on a house ran out January 27 and the sellers took the house off of the market. This sent us on a house shopping spree. Amazingly, on February 8 we found another house and the sellers accepted our offer. The current owners had the house in perfect condition, ready to move right in and sit right down. Tamie and I couldn't be more excited about moving. We will be moving March 21. See you all again soon...

4 Month Picture

We decided to go a different route and count by months instead of weeks. We are going to the doctor on Thursday for a check up. Hopefully we will be able to give a lengthy update on Gwen and how our lives are soon about to change again!