Ilana is 7 months old!

Here's the update on little Ilana:

- she's a sitter and has been for about a week now. A whole new world has now opened up for her!

- She easily rolls from her back to her belly, but after that, she's stuck. We've had one night where she woke up and Mommy had to turn her back over.

- Ilana sleeps through the night about 75% of the time. If she doesn't make it, she usually wakes around 9PM for one last nursing session.

- she loves solid food and eats them at breakfast and dinner. She enjoys having Radar lick her hands clean. . . the face, not so much.

- drank from a straw on the very first try. No need to learn how to use a sippy cup! That one's checked off the list . . .

- no teeth yet. Not even close.

- a tad bit of cradle cap left, but we are nearing the end, we hope ;)

Sitting and a Roll

Today was a big day. 

Ilana sat up by herself for about one minute before falling over AND she rolled over from her back to her belly. Too bad she couldn't yet figure out what to do after that!

Ilana is six Months Old!

Half a year has already passed out for this baby girl!

She can't quite yet sit up by herself, but she does sleep through the night (6pm-6am) with just a dreamfeed around 9pm, so that counts for a lot! 

In fact, she just recently dropped down to 2 naps a day (8:30ish-10:30ish & 1:00ish-3:00ish). 

She is starting to eat solids, although it's just a little bit and not very consistent. So far, her favorite is sweet potatoes. 

She is teething a lot, but there are no chompers showing just yet.

Update at 6 months and 1 week: Ilana is eating up a storm and had her 6 month checkup.

Weight: 16 lbs. 8.7oz (50th%)

Height: 27.5 inches (95th%)

Tender moments for Radar and Ilana

Our First Trip to Florida as a Family of Four

We're off to Florida to visit Grandpa, Cindy and Teddy!

First day was all about the beach and tummy time with Grandpa.

Although it was a bit too cold to swim, we spent a lot of time in the backyard playing by the pool. Ilana chose to soak in the sun in her bumbo.

 Henry loved racing his cars.

In fact, Henry did some real racing and big kid fun at Zoomers.

Back at the house, there was a lot of sibling bonding this trip, too.

 Ilana also got tons of love from Grandpa and Cindy.

 Before bedtime, everyone got snuggle time.

 Since it is almost Hannukah, Grandpa helped Henry make menorahs for him and Ilana.

And here's the best family photo we got.

 Ah, family, sun and memories!

Thanksgiving 2014

Gobble Gobble!

So much love this holiday season . . . 

 Family traditions, family love.

Sleeping, Eating, Swinging

 Well, three new firsts happened within days of each other for Alana. First, Mommy forgot to wake up to do a dream feed with Alana, and guess what, Alana still slept through the night! Good bye nightly dream feeds! 

Second, Alana went in her outdoor swing for the first time. She loved it, of course. Hoping we get to swing once or twice more before winter weather sets in . . . .

 Lastly, she practically begged for solid food, so we fed her. Here's to a yummy first feeding!