(Here we are all gussied up for Kenley's 1st wedding.)
It made for a busy, but exciting summer. I love that Kenley is flexible enough to sleep in different cribs and pack n' plays all across the country. Along with all of our travels, things at work have been very busy which doesn't leave me much time for "extra curriculars" such as blogging. This past week I worked close to 55 hours (most at home, thankfully) without any childcare (just Matt and I). I feel so blessed, though, because in the midst of everything Kenley is just a very happy baby. I am usually greeted with a huge smile that makes me seem to forget all the craziness from the day, which is a great welcome home after a long day of work. I don't expect many more weeks like this past week, so I should be able to get back to keeping you all updated with the latest in Kenley's world.
The past 3 weeks have been fun with Kenley because she is learning and trying so many new things. She can now say "ba ba ba" and "da da da". I love watching her work so hard to form "words". I tried really hard to get this on video, but every time Kenley saw the camera she stopped talking and just stared at the camera instead. Kenley has also become a pro at sitting on her own. This makes things both easier and harder for me because while Kenley can now play with more toys, she also has the potential of face planting onto the floor.
The past 3 weeks have been fun with Kenley because she is learning and trying so many new things. She can now say "ba ba ba" and "da da da". I love watching her work so hard to form "words". I tried really hard to get this on video, but every time Kenley saw the camera she stopped talking and just stared at the camera instead. Kenley has also become a pro at sitting on her own. This makes things both easier and harder for me because while Kenley can now play with more toys, she also has the potential of face planting onto the floor.
Kenley decided a couple weeks ago she no longer likes being swaddled and really likes sleeping on her tummy. Between sitting and sleeping on her tummy, her bald spot it finally growing hair (much to her daddy's delight)! In addition to sitting really well, Kenley has begun pulling herself up on things and likes to stand as well. Standing she's no so great at yet, so I'm usually close at hand to catch Kenley when her leg finally give out or she loses her balance. When she turned 6 months, Kenley started eating vegetables. She tolerates green beans pretty well, hates peas, but loves sweet potatoes, carrots and butternut squash. I am trying to avoid giving her to many veggies with beta carotene, though, so I don't turn Kenley orange. We are avoiding giving her fruit for a while so she doesn't become a picky eater. Maybe we'll introduce fruit next month. Tonight Kenley is going to her first Rockies game (I know, I can't believe it's only her first game either) and will be sporting official Rockies gear! I'll make sure to post pictures of our family in purple and grey. I'll also add some more pictures of Kenley to this post when I get them from various family members, so keep an eye out for those as well as a rocking video of Kenley dancing to "Single Ladies" by Beyonce.
