Breakfast with Santa

a few weeks ago, daycare hosted a breakfast with santa.  to this i say perfect, we got to introduce everly to the big guy without the lines and $$ of the mall.  and to our delight, she took great pictures. can't say the same for mom and dad who did not do so well in their photo.

Nap Time

Most days Everly is a great napper, today is not one of those days.  In fact I am trapped in the nursery rocking and nursing.  Even the thought of getting up induces a scream... But it allowed me to scroll through my photos on my phone and find these gems of our little one in a much happier mood! 

6 Months

Well the little turned 6 months last week, which was commemorated with her favorite, Shots!  Ok not really... but here are the new numbers:

Height: 26.5"
Weight: 14 lb 1 oz
Head Circumference: 41.5 cm
Onsie Size: 6 months, although we had to move up to 9 months in anything footed
Favorite Toys: Activity Station
                        Rain Maker
                        Soft Books
                        Butterfly is still a favorite
                        Ripping paper, whatever catalog mom is looking at

We've also started introducing solid foods, and our little girl loves to eat.  That shouldn't be a suprise as she demands big bottles too.  Her current favorites are Butternut Squash and Peas.  Turns out apples and pears are not her favorite but we will keep trying.

She continues to be vocal and likes to babble with anyone who will listen and often to herself.

Mom and Dad are also enjoying the last few weeks of a stationary baby.  She has been rolling for a few months, but a single roll.  She is now inchworming and may or may not be on her playmat if you turn your back... sitting and crawling are coming soon, we can feel it.

Speaking of soon, teeth are on the horizon, or at least as best we can tell by the waterfall of drool she produces and desire to chew on everything, mostly fingers, yours, hers, she's not picky.

5 Month Photo Shoot

4 Months! (and 3 months too)

4 months by the numbers:

weight: 11 lbs 13 oz
height: 25.5 "
head circumference: 40cm
onsie Size: too tall for 0-3 months, too skinny for 3-6 months
diaper size: 1

another month has flown by and we again shocked at what a different baby we have.  In months three and four there have been a lot of changes in the stukel home, mainly mom going back to work and everly starting school. the transition has gone really well, with a baby who likes school.  moms favorite part is the cute little art projects that come home (they mostly involve the teachers running everly's hand through paint).  she also really like sensory play, which involves sticking her hands in jello.  looks like we have a mess lover on our hands.

we started going back to musicology after mom won some free classes in a facebook giveaway.  awesome!  ps musicology is the most fun, we will take some pictures one day soon if mom can stop playing long enough.

everly now rolls over both directions consistently.  the other day she rolled to her tummy mid nap and woke up screaming... he still doesn't love tummy time.  she loves her rainmaker toy, raspberries on her belly, putting anything she can grab into her mouth.  her infamous butterfly is still the toy of choice (thanks mamas and papas... this toy is like baby crack).

she is showing her little personality more and more, and is a laid back silly little girl.  we love when she laughs this cute hearty laugh, although we still are trying to figure out what she thinks is so funny.

Airplane rides

So it's official, Everly's first vacation is on the books and just in time too as this momma is back to work.  Everly was a great traveler, slept the entire flight to Wisconsin and 75% of the flight home.  

 More vacation posting to come... As well as some overdue 3 month photos... 

Morning snuggles

This morning Everly and I are having a sweet little snuggle session before her nap. She has found her hands and is starting to use them .. Often to grab mom... By the hair! She also is trying to replace her pacifier if it falls out. 

She loves her monkey wub-a-nub!! So sweet when she hugs on!