Lilly Mae is 6 months

So Little Miss Lilly Mae is 6 months now!! We have started her on foods. She is interested, but still loves breastfeeding.

Here are a few of her new things:

Can sit up now unassisted

Loves toes (except Mimis)

Loves to see Daddy come home

New expressions: excitement, coy

Has 5 teeth broken through, 3 on their way

Gets distracted during feeding

Tried Butternut Squash, Peas, and Sweet Potato

Still not a fan of being on her belly

Rolls

Sleeping longer, back to a regular naptime too

Recognizes faces

Laughs

Loves to be sung to

Still loves the stroller and jogs with mommy.

 

 

Making Baby Food

Seriously, what would I do without my Vitamix?

We've began feeding little miss puréed foods. She first began with butternut squash. She seemed to enjoy it.

Next we have tried peas. These ate so tricky because of the skins. I steamed the peas and the puréed them for About 20 minutes on setting 4.

She wasn't too thrilled about the skins.

Do/Did you make baby food? Any tips?

Living a Biblical Life as a Woman

I'm not sure if anyone caught the Today show a few weeks ago. I actually didn't, but my friend told me about it. Rachel Heidi Evans spent a year living the Bible
literally as a biblical woman.

At first I must say I was being to prepare my rant. How can you live life literally when there are several different cultures involved in the Bible?! Of course, it's ridiculous.

But I held my tongue and LISTENED to what Evans was really saying.

She was trying to show others that the Bible shouldn't be used to silence women or make others feel inferior based on some verse taken out of context.

But I think that to others this message may be lost.

It's almost like an inside joke. Unless you've read the Bible and understand it you can see her point.

To some it may come off as, "what is the point?" "Why follow a 'book' that is outdated?"

That's where I get frustrated. As a Christian, I feel that what we do is a representation to everyone about Christianity.

I never want to misrepresent and show others that being a Christian is being judgmental, mean, narrow minded, or the opposite, being a doormat, a pushover.

I guess this video just made me take a good look at my life and think about how as a Christian am I representing God?

What are your thoughts?

WBWW-Neon colors

Lilly got some sweet clothes from my MIL. They are so stinkin' cute! I love that they match her neon Adidas!!'

 

 

Pink Bear Hat: Posh Punkins

Shirt: Target

Leggings: Target

Shoes: Adidas Neon Running Shoes Size 4k

 

Have a wonderful Wednesday!!!

 

Coffee Date

ON this coffee date, I would tell you that I had a great first halloween with Lilly. She was a candy fairy with her cousin. We started the day by going to a playgroup, then Mother Goose on the Losse at the library, then another playgroup. Lilly took a little nap, then on to sushi and trick or treating with the family. She got quite a bit of candy. I think it was because they though she was undernourished (hehe).

Then yesterday, Thursday, was my birthday!!! I really didn't expect anything because we have Lilly now, so I don't care as much about gifts for me as I do for buying things for her. :) The mommy in me is taking over.
But I celebrated last Sunday with my hubby's family...and I got a CRICUT!!! YAHOO!
I'm so excited about making Lilly a banner and decorations for her first birthday.
+I guess I'm planning a little early+

On Halloween, Hubby surprised me with a New iPHONE!
THen yesterday, my grandparents came over to see Lilly.
I got my cup of coffee.
Went to the mall with a friend.
Bought a tough case for the phone (So it won't shatter when I'm running with the stroller)
Then came home. Hubby made me dinner (which was a not only a treat, but he made the BEST FISH TACOS I HAVE EVER HAD. it actually might be the best meal I have ever had. These suckers were good).

We watched 'What to Expect When Expecting' and it made me cry and laugh.
So over all I had a great week.
I was reminded how truly blessed i am.
It was fun getting birthday wishes all day. Its the little things that make you special Like getting Facebook messages from people you don't always talk to. Or spending the days with friends. I truly enjoy my days with family and am glad to have family that support me.
I can't wait for Lilly to experience birthdays. I hope to make her feel special and blessed but also feel loved.

WBWW-Costume Edition

Well...here she is.

Little Candy Fairy

 She won 'Most Colorful Costume!'

Playing with scarves at Mother Goose

 Reading a good book

 Playing with our friend

Thank you Hobby Lobby for making this outfit a success!

I used tulle, an stained onesie, borrowed tights, elastic, hot glue, and felt for the candies!!

We had a great day!!