Last chance for swinging

We threw together a quick trip to the park before it got dark on Saturday. We had Josie swinging again. She wasn't quite as excited as last time but daddy got to see and we couldn't resist when it was SOOO NICE OUTSIDE. Global warming must be legit because this is the best weather I remember experiencing so close to Christmas. No complaints here!

We also had Josie's first experience with sliding on the playground slide but again, she was a little overwhelmed and not so into it. I don't blame her. With that ridiculously huge snowsuit (love it though, how could you not?), boots, hat, and mittens, it's overwhelming just to get ready. She's a trooper, making her mamma proud!

Spider monkey

This morning, when I got up, Josie was doing her usual chatting thing that she's started doing in the morning. I turned the lights on so she wouldn't start crying (she must feel neglected in the dark) and went back to finish getting ready. When I came back to check on her, this is what I found.

She really is a spider monkey. It will be no time at all before she is climbing out of that crib. Since that's not an option currently, eating her way out will have to work.

Gotta love her creativity!

Five Months

In my head, I always skipped over five months and went straight to six. All of the books have so many milestones happening at six months. 

But here's the thing. Five months is AWESOME.

She's all over the place. I love it! Crazy hair, chubby legs and cheeks, big beautiful blue eyes. She's got my heart 100%. 

Happy five months little lady!

Weekend Update

We got to spend half of the weekend at the new lake place this weekend. I'm already completely in love with this place. Its homey and lovely. My parents got some serious Josie time in and I was smart enough to document some of it.

 

 I tried to get some cute shots of Josie just hanging out next to a Christmasy stuffed bear but she was more interested in the block (made by my grandma for me when I was a kid).

 
 

We spent some quality time with my grandma and grandpa and Josie was on her best behavior showing off all of her tricks like sitting, standing, getting in her crawl position. ITS TRUE she's getting so close to crawling.

It was a great first half to the weekend!