ADVENTURES OF BABY Q: July 2013

Being that Quinn will be 6 months old tomorrow, I've practically missed her 5 month update! We've got a lot to talk about people, so let's get started!

Since my last post about Memorial Day weekend, we've celebrated Father's Day AND the 4th of July! It was Daddy's first Father's Day, one that he's been longing to have for many years, so it was an EXTRA special day for the whole family! I made him a breakfast pizza to start the day off right and then we made our way to Dave and Busters in San Antonio (what a great father-daughter activity). Quinn was mesmerized by all the lights and noises, she could of stayed there forever I imagine, which would probably also be fine with Daddy. It was overall a GREAT day, especially for my hubby, I'm so happy he gets to finally celebrate Father's Day now!

Quinn's Father's Day present to Daddy! Got the idea from Pinterest!

At D&B. She is waving around the napkin rose Daddy made for her!

A few weeks after Father's Day, Quinn and I made our way to Lampasas/Dublin to celebrate Lyla's 7th birthday!! (And to see family too, but let's face it, we went for Lyla!). It was a whirlwind weekend that I think I'm still recovering from! I know I say this ALL the time, but we're SERIOUSLY LUCKY to have such an awesome baby who SLEEPS when traveling a long way. We do have to make more stops for feedings and changings, but other then that our trips are just as smooth as her little skin (fingers crossed they stay this was as she gets older!). We met Grams for lunch in Lampasas at my new favorite restaurant Alfredo's! It's SO GOOD! Quinn was SO excited at the restaurant, I think partly because she was happy to be out of her car seat and partly because she LOVES new places! Grams could barley keep her from jumping out of her lap!

At Alfredo's!

Lyla's party was Friday in Granbury. It was a sleep over/pool party and man can those girls party! I stayed to help with all the kiddos and I'm pretty sure I was the first one asleep! Nee Nee, Papaw and Cousin Natalie brought Quinn back to Dublin so it was the first night we were a part! I didn't think I would miss her as much as I did in just ONE night! During the party Quinn swam and she loved it! She wasn't too sure at first (the water was COLD!) but after she got used to it, she splashed and kicked around! All the kids had a good time, and Lyla even got her pretty little face SMASHED in her cake! (NO, it wasn't me!) I was so glad Quinn liked the pool! Swimming is so much fun!

At Lyla's Party!

In Nee Nee and Papaw's hot tub! Wasn't too sure at first!

Bottom tier of L's cake

Swimming pool on top with L and Q!

While we were in Dublin, we had to go and visit Nana and Papaw Ken! While we were there Papaw Ken fed Quinn her first taste of solids, homemade whipping cream (thanks Papaw!). She wasn't too sure how to eat it, so she just stuck her tongue out and Papaw would scrap the spoon across leaving the whipped cream behind. I don't think I've ever seen him laugh so hard, it was so funny! I wish we had a picture or video of it, but I will remember it forever! MEMORIES! Quinn laughed so much while we were down there, Nee Nee has it on video, I'll get it and post it for you guys! That's probably my most favorite sound in the world, her little belly laugh!

As I've already said, Quinn is officially on solids now, (and not just whipping cream)! We've started her on bananas, and she LOVES them. Daddy and I read an article where parents are starting to let their kids feed themselves starting at 6 months old now (CRAZY, right?!). We tried it, but she kept gagging and that freaks me out, so I can't do it. I'm feeding her for now, but trying to make the food more chunky with each feeding, so maybe she'll be able to eat my herself pretty soon (with parental supervision, of course!). I've also bought Quinn a sippy cup and all I can say about that is that I'm glad it's a no spill lid! she grabs the handles and just goes crazy throwing it up, down, up, down. She's better at feeding herself with her sippy cup rather than a bottle, but hopefully she'll really get the hang of it soon!

As for crawling and teething, the next two big milestones! She can lift herself up to where her entire upper body is off the floor, now she's just gotta get her legs involved! And while we were in Dublin, Aunt Melissa felt a bump on her upper gum! I know usually the bottom teeth come in first, but maybe she'll be special! She still drools constantly, but isn't fussier than normal so I'm not sure what's going on with her teeth! We'll see I guess!

I almost forgot to talk about the 4th! It was a pretty good day, we spent most of the day in San Antonio, shopping! Since it's July it's officially my birthday month, which means I can buy whatever I want! (Sorry Daddy!). As it turns out, however; we bought more things for Quinn than for myself, but it was a REALLY awesome deal so I couldn't turn it down! We just watched our neighbors pop fireworks outside, but Quinn was once again mesmerized by all the pretty lights and she also got her first official bruise, on her forehead too! She did a face plant in the back of Daddy's truck :( (it was my fault)! She just moves so fast I didn't even have time to react before she hit her head!! It's pretty faint so I don't think CPS will be knocking on our door. Here are some more pictures of my little cute, cuddly, and mischievous daughter! I'll try and get some pics of her 4th outfit and some videos to upload! ENJOY! B.