360 Degrees

Of course as a new mom I think everything Blake does is amazing, but this I have to share! Blake was playing on her jungle playmat a little while ago, I placed her face up with her head in the middle of the mat. I guess she wanted to be sure she saw everything hanging above because she scooted her body using her feet and legs all the way around the mat. Her head never left it's spot directly in the center, but her feet and body wiggled themselves around in a complete circle! It took her about 10-15 minutes, but she eventually moved herself back to the spot I put her in. Too funny!

Field Day

Blake and I went up to Milam's 2nd and 3rd grade Field Day today. It was a really nice morning, with a cool breeze and temps in the 70s. Blake did very well and slept for some of the time and just contentedly looked around at everything and everybody who held her. All the teachers and parents said she looks like Tim, and even some of the kids said she didn't look like me! My kiddos were so excited to see Blake and just about every student ran up to hug me. It's amazing how much they like you when you don't teach them everyday! They dedicated their Tug-of-War victory to "Mrs. Trevino's baby!" It was alot of fun to go see them all. It makes me feel good to know that everybody realizes now that I didn't have the perfect class of perfect, well-behaved kids while they didn't, but that we worked really hard and my strictness (if that's a word) made my kiddos behave! I so much appreciate my wonderful sub who is allowing me to stay home while she teaches for me!! Thanks Wendy!

This is just a picture of Blake relaxing with Tim on the couch. It was just a cute, content look so I had to include it. Definitely lookin' like her Daddy! Good thing I like the way he looks!!!

First Lake Trip

We spent Memorial Day weekend at Lake Buchanan at my parents' lakehouse. It was a fun get-together of the McLane side of the family. Katie, Hector, and Santiago and Travis all came from the Houston area, so we had a full house! Alot of the weekend was overcast and chilly, so we didn't get in the water, but Blake showed off her swimsuit and shades!

Here is Blake with her cousin Santi, who is 5 weeks older. We were hanging out on the dock Saturday afternoon when all of the sudden the storm blew in and it started pouring! We had to race back up to the house with towels over the babies!

Aren't they cool cats?

Two monkeys monkeying around! Santiago and Blake played on their matching monkey mats!

Blake loved this swing on the back porch! We had a relaxing weekend if you couldn't tell already.

Our little peanut loves her daddy!

I took more pictures, not near as many as Katie!!, but this gives a good showing of our weekend! This last picture is Blake during her first boat ride! Tim calls this a diva pose.... she's really sleeping under those shades too! I guess you would say she enjoyed the ride, since she basically slept the whole time. Pappaw drove the boat slowly for the babies, but I bet when they get older they'll want him to go really fast. The lake is going to be so much fun with two little ones keeping us busy!

Playdate

We went to our friends Tori and Greg's house last night for dinner. They are our new friends who live just down the street that intersects with our street. Tori and I have been taking walks together, and Tim and Greg like to play golf together. Their daughter Geneva is 2 weeks old, and is Blake's first friend (outside of family members of course!) Here is their first picture together.
Blake and Geneva's birth weights and heights were almost identical, within 1 ounce and .25 inch of each other! They are going to be great buddies! We were joking last night wondering who would be the instigator between the two - I'm sure they'll think of lots to get into together. Last night they even fussed at the same times, it was kind of funny. After a yummy meal and a rushed dessert due to Blake needing to get home, Blake immediately fell asleep on the quick trip home.
Hopefully we didn't wear out our welcome!! Wouldn't you know that Blake didn't fuss anymore once we stepped out of their house to get home.

A Little Playtime

Here is my 2 feet of sunshine playing this morning on her jungle playmat. She wasn't smiling as big as she usually does, but any smile is wonderful!! She is also really starting to talk - coo, and make noises - but again, not as much in this video as she can. But you get the picture!! Enjoy.

No Big News

I am trying to blog more often, but I don't have much more new to report!

Blake is getting stronger and bigger everyday. Her smiles are so big they make me so happy, and I can't wait to hear her laugh. She is still rolling over from tummy to back, just don't expect her to perform if you haven't seen it yet, then she won't do it. She sleeps for 6 hours at night, which is great, then it's back to every 3 to 4 hours from there.

Blake is going to the lake for the first time this weekend, so I will post pictures of her at Lake Buchanan when we return!

Hard Day - maybe again?

Well a couple hours after yesterday's post, the day definitely turned around. Blake seemed fine, I had given her the doctor's recommended dose of Tylenol to help just in case the shots made her fussy. Well did they ever! Around 2:00 yesterday, Blake started screaming crying! She was so fussy, and that little girl can be quite loud when she wants to be. Tim and I took turns trying to calm her down, trying every trick we knew of. Finally she calmed down and fell asleep by rocking in the recliner. She then slept until I was able to give her another dose of Tylenol. The only problem was she would only stay quiet and asleep laying on my chest. My day was spent laying on the couch with Blake on my chest because that was the only way she was calm!

She seemed to be back to her normal self last night. After her bathtime and getting ready for bed, I even got a smile out of her, so that made me feel better! We read a book and cuddled til bedtime. She slept well and seems to be back to happy Blake today!

Maybe I spoke too soon for today.... Blake is still a little fussy! I'll let you know later how this day turns out. Thank goodness she won't receive any more shots for 2 more months.