Six Months and doing great!

Hello all- a little delayed but wanted to let you all know a few things. Christmas was great! Faelyn cleaned up and spent some great quality time with Gramma, Aunt Amanda, and cousin Conner. And, of course, Mom and Dad.

Faelyn has also had her six month appointment. She is now 28 inches long and weighing 18.4 lbs. Her doctor is very pleased. She is also working on two teeth, but more on that later.

As you've have already guessed we have started her on some "solid" foods. To date she has enjoyed applesauce, sweet potatoes, blueberries, and rice cereal. She has also had peas (which she has merely tolerated). We love and miss you all. enjoy the photos.

some family photos

Faelyn and Connor hanging out on the couch.

Faelyn enjoying a chewy gift.

Aunt Amanda and Conner checking out a stocking.

Thanks to all and we'll chat soon.

Yay Applesauce!

Faelyn and Sweet Potatoes

Has it really been five months? well yes it has and Faelyn has had some great adventures. She has also picked up some neat tricks too...



here we are at Thanksgiving where Daddy feeds Faelyn her first taste of mashed potatoes. She loves them and we can't wait to let her try peas...then carrots...then, perhaps, a pastrami sandwich- all whipped up in the blender, of course.




Faelyn having a great time in her bouncy chair. Showing Mommy and Daddy that she is ready to stand and run amok.




If your happy and you know it grab your feet! Faelyn loves her new found feet. feet feet feet! Yay feet!

Faelyn is learning so fast. She is currently mastering the roll from stomach to back and then back to stomach. She loves to sing...all day long.

I have just been told that she is starting to favor her left hand. YES! Daddy is proud.

More to come as Faelyn is quickly noticing the world around her. thanks to all...and we'll chat soon.

EARLY AND OFTEN.

It's the Halloween season and we had a time getting Faelyn into all of her outfits. There is also a picture of Faelyn in a high chair...with a little help from a blanket.

After a long day at being spooky!


a little blury but...it's Faelyn's first "thug life" photo. Hmmm- what is Erica looking at? that for another time!

hanging out at a restaurant.


thanks to all and we'll chat soon.

Faelyn has had Rice Cereal!

we have proof! enjoy

Happy Halloween to all!

Faelyn is now 4 months old and is 27 inches, 16 lbs. 10 oz. Yep- we are expecting her to be taller than Daddy in about a year. We have had a great fall and we cannot wait for her to experirnce the Chicago winter.

Faelyn is really enjoying tummy time now and doesn't get so frustrated about it...has yet to roll over but she is soooo close! Come on Rolly!

She has started eating some rice cereal. When I say "eating" I really mean getting it in her mouth, looking at us, looking at the spoon, letting most of the cereal ooze out onto her bib, looking back at us. Have no fear- pictures of this extravaganza coming soon.

and now...pictures.







Thanks to all and we'll chat soon.
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http://melissaandkarl.blogspot.com

Faelyn and Ainsley have finally met...

and there are pictures to prove it. Over the Columbus Day weekend Karl, Melissa, and Ainsley came to Chicago so the girls could meet. It was a short but great weekend of dressing them up and getting photos done. We cannot wait for the next time. Enjoy!
The Mom's show off their daughters
So do the Fathers.
Ainsley and Faelyn enjoying some floor time.

Thanks to all and we'll chat soon.

COMING SOON! HALLOWEEN 2006!!!


you have been duly warned.

Faelyn had pictures!!!!!

oh yeah. Sara and I were in some of them as well. We had a great time at the Sears portrait studio.

thanks to all and we'll chat soon.

Faelyn's 1st trip to Denver

was amazing. it was also her first time on an airplane- as we knew she would she was a very good baby...not even a peep. We had a great time visiting friends and famly in Denver. And if you are in the mood for photos (and I know you are) they are all below. There were so many I only chose a few. If you have a photo that you would like, just email it to erik. enjoy!


Uncle Dan and Faelyn talking it up and then taking a break with Aunt Kelli


cuddling up with Grandpa


hanging out with Uncle Mike


and with Uncle Marty


Uncle Martin and Aunt Katie


Aunt Christi...or Erin (for those others)


having a heart to heart with Grandma Nancy

hanging out with Miranda

and with Lou and Laura

hanging out at the zoo.






more time with Grandma Cheri





and after all that we had to take a long nap. Phew! It was a great trip and Faelyn enjoyed meeting everyone. We already miss you all.

thanks to all. we'll chat soon

Seven Weeks old and still growing.

Yep. It's true everybody! Went to the doctor last week for some major shots and Faelyn is 24 inches and weighing 12 lbs 6 oz.
Went to our friends Dana and Bilal's wedding (08/12/06) It was wonderful and they looked great. Plus Faelyn got to see some old friends.

Aunt Tory doing the talking

posing with Aunt Levin

hiding under the blanket

we'll talk soon

Erica and Fuzzy's wedding was this past Saturday. July 29th and it was great.
It was also the first time Faelyn had been around so many people at once.

We got all gussied up aren't my girls gorgeous


Then we had to make sure Faelyn had the proper sunshine attire.




And of course there were plenty of people to help out

Aunt Sherri & Steve and Kenzie helping out.


she did great. granted she was sleepy most of the time, but she was great.
It was a short day out as it was really hot so Faelyn decided to try on a new outfit when we
got home. It was a onesie she borrowed from her cousin Ainsley.




now I pity the fool that don't think that's cute!!


thanks to all. we'll chat soon.

Hello all.
Faelyn Erin is exactly one month old today. So I thought I would update the blog with some pictures of some more people who have come over.



An evening with Aunt Ali & visiting with Aunt Alex


We also received a crib from our friend Alex. looks great in Faelyn's room.
















We went to the Doctor today. Faelyn received number two Hep B shot. I think it was a little more traumatic for Sara and I then it was for Faelyn. Then we got home and got our new couch delivered. Faelyn has already tested it.



more to come. thanks to all. and we'll chat soon.