A Tisket a Tasket...

I swear she did it to herself rolling around on the floor! I just had to take a picture before I helped her out of it.

Fluff 'n' Fold

The girls "helped" with the laundry yesterday.

Cushy Tushie

You might ask, "how is it possible to make a baby as chubby as Evelyn any more squeezable?"
Simple, my friends. Put a soft cloth diaper on her tush!






Awww, I've got to go pinch her now.

Relaxation

When they weren't swimming, baking, or going on walks, there was plenty of time for the girls to just relax and hang out with grandma and grandpa.

Evelyn is such a little snuggler!


That's Matilda in her red coat enjoying the view.

Bathing Beauties

Evelyn went swimming for the first time on our vacation. Isn't she cute in her polka dot suit?



Matilda got in on the swimming and the polka dots as well

Vacation

Well, taxes are done, spring is here, and we had our first family vacation of the year up in Wisconsin.

I'll share some of the highlights over the next few days.

Here is Matilda making cookies with Grandma (oatmeal raisin!)

Mona!

Mona came out to visit and meet Evelyn.
She brought some funny gifts:


And lots of hugs and giggles.


It's been wonderful to see her and the girls have been having a great time too.
We'll miss her when she goes home.

Spring Dresses

Easter Morning

Random Silliness

I've been a bit under the weather and lax in my photo taking responsibilities, so all I've got for you today is some random silliness from the girls.

Snug as Bugs in a Rug

Matilda likes to pretend it's nap time.

Evelyn likes to be with Matilda.

They love each-other.

First Ponytail

Matilda's hair is long enough for a ponytail now... sort of.

It was adorable and she liked it!

We're still favoring barrettes for the time being.

C is for Cookie

Our girl likes oatmeal raisin cookies. Very much.

No matter how long her pal, Laddie, follows her around...

She's not inclined to share.

Boing!

Getting big

Evelyn had her 4 month check up and vaccinations yesterday. The doctor used all the right adjectives for her--healthy, alert, strong, amazing, advanced, adorable, easy-going, pretty and perfect were some of my favorites.

She is doing everything she is supposed to be doing at this age--laughing, squealing, practicing consonant sounds. She's rolling over both ways, just starting to show a modicum of balance when sitting, interested in toys, able to grab and hold objects, and has great head control. She's also just starting to work on her first tooth; it will probably be another 4-6 weeks before it gets all the way through though.

She is big and tall--16 pounds, 6 ounces (91st percentile) and 26 1/2 inches long (98th percentile). Definitely bigger than her big sister was at that age.

Evie is a happy, playful girl.

Ed received Mr. Beer from Eric and Kim for his birthday. He carefully studied the instructions and suggestions and went about sterilizing the equipment and making his first batch of beer.

Several weeks later, the beer was poured into bottles to carbonate.

Then, last weekend, it was time to test the brew.

It looks like beer. It smells like beer...

It is beer! A nice little pale ale. Not very hoppy and a bit on the sweet side, so I think it's great. The brewmaster is planning to go hoppier next time.

Tea for Two

Matilda got her first tea set the other day. It's made of felt, unbreakable, washable and adorable!

She had a fun time checking out all the parts, little cups, saucers, tea bags, and the lid even comes off the tea pot!

She shared some tea with Evelyn,
And even likes sharing it with me and Laddie.
I found it when a mommy blogger I read posted it on her site (Adventures in Babywearing) and purchased it from this Etsy shop that is just full of awwwww-worthy felt toys and foods.

4 Months

Evelyn is 4 months old now.

It doesn't seem that long ago that Matilda was 4 months old.

Evelyn can roll over both ways, is cooing, smiling, laughing, squealing and otherwise exploring with her voice. She's also starting to play with toys, and gets more adorable every day.

They sure look like sisters to me!

We visit the pediatrician on Monday, I'll update her stats then.

If she can sleep like this...

why can't she nap in her crib?