Four Months, Two Shots, and the Intro to Monkey Time

This past Thursday Lydia turned four months old. She had a busy week since hitting this milestone. 

The week started with a Well Visit to see Dr. Mark. Lydia was 17.4 lbs (95%), and 26 inches long (98%). She is a strong, healthy, joyful baby girl! 

Lydia had to receive two shots during her visit. I had the wonderful job of pinning down her arms as she was stabbed. Interesting fact... Notice how Matt is directly out of Lydia's line of vision. She recovered quickly with the help of a snuggle and a quickly placed wubbanub.

We got the green light to try pureed foods with Lydia. We thought she would love to eat from a spoon, but she didn't seem too interested in the mashed avocado. Maybe if we fed her a chocolate chip cookie the outcome would have been different. 

Lydia loves tummy time throughout the day. This week she successfully grabbed her wubbanub off of her play mat and put it in her mouth. High fives all around!

Lydia has been enjoying her time in the Jolly Jumper (aka Monkey Time) this week - thank you Uncle Spencer and Auntie Ali! Lydia's nickname is Monkey, Monks, or Miss Monks, hence Monkey Time! I think her monikers are cute considering Matt gave me the nickname Stueberdoodles back in the day... Don't ask! Miss Monks tends to be very vocal as she is bouncing around. I imagine she is saying, "Watch this Dad and Mom!" or "Give me a mashed banana next time!"

The picture below of Matt and Lydia was taken last week on his birthday, but didn't make it to the blog in time. It's one of my favorite photos. They look so much alike. I just love them!

Lastly, I would like to thank the editor of Smith Additive for rehiring me. My technology knowledge has grown .001% in the past three months, and I think I can really bring something special to this family blog. 

Nap

Lydia turned 16 weeks old Wednesday and will be four months old next week. She's a chatterbox and is very smiley these days. She makes us laugh a lot. She also breaks free from her swaddle blanket most nights. Jaynie calls this a Prison Break. Multiple Prison Breaks during the night usually result in a daytime family nap for the three of us. Here we are setting up. Jaynie took the photos.

Trip to SFO

Last weekend we went on a trip to San Francisco to celebrate Jaynie's Mom's birthday. All of Jaynie's siblings made the trip and Lydia was excited to see Poppa and Mimi and meet uncle Ryan, uncle Adam, uncle Andrew, and aunt Jodie.

Jack, Jaynie, and Adam on SFO's funnest mode of transportation

The weather was awesome and we went for a nice walk down to the Pier 39 area.

Pam, Ryan, Matt, Andrew, Jack, Jodie, Adam, Jaynie, Shireen, Kristen

Lydia with Poppa and Mimi

Here is a set of photos from SFO - uncle Andrew and Lydia, some Pier 23 eating, Jaynie and her dad looking out at Alcatraz, Seal Team 39, and Ryan putting on a special show.

That last one is Ryan doing 'The Rooster,' which is something I think everybody should experience at least once in their life. Experience hanging with Ryan or seeing The Rooster you ask? Both, go for both.

Our little one has become quite the seasoned traveller.

Back in Denver the weather was a lot cooler this week. Tons of snow as well - exciting stuff. Lydia was ready.

Two more of my girls.

And one of our Monkey in the sink.

And one on the couch.

Have a great week!

Friends, a Date, and a Day Trip

Last weekend Lydia and William posed for a few photos on Valentines day. They claim to be 'just friends' but we aren't so sure...

On Sunday, Jaynie and I went on a date to Union Station. We both had what we think are the best milkshakes ever. 

Sunday evening it started to snow. When we woke up Monday it was still snowing and we decided to go on a winter day trip to Evergreen. From one of her favorite books, we asked Lydia if her Momma was a Llama. She laughed, squealed, smiled, farted, and then went back to sleep.

And here are a few of us in color taken during our stop in Evergreen on our way home.