Rolling Rylee

I can't believe our baby is almost 6 months old! Time goes by so fast. She changes so quickly these days. Every week is a new milestone. Coulee is still doing great with Rylee. She lets her tug on her ears and joules without a peep. The hardest part is keeping her from licking Rylee's face... she loves it!

Rylee has started rolling over! She rolled over for the first time last week, and has been doing it more and more ever since! She can roll over in about 2 seconds these days. I can't wait for her to start crawling. So exciting!

She is also liking to be on her stomach more and more. She used to cry after about 2 minutes, now she will even play on her stomach!

She discovered grass for the first time yesterday. She loved touching and playing with the slippery green grass! I can't wait for the summer to come so she can play out side more. So much for her to see and feel!

We have been walking a lot since the weather has been so nice. She loves to walk both in her stroller and front pack. She loves looking at all of the trees and flowers. She usually lasts about a half to three quarters of the walk before falling asleep.

Jack and Rylee

Here is another pic from this weekend. Jack (Rylee's cousin) just adores her. He calls her "my baby Rylee," and always wants to hold her hand. So sweet.

A weekend of wedding adventures

Rylee's first swing

Lance's Uncle Stuart got married this weekend, so we spent the weekend traveling to and from Monroe to partake in the wedding activities. Friday night was the rehearsal dinner, Saturday was the wedding, and Sunday was brunch and a tour of his new home in Bellevue. It was a beautiful ceremony and Stuart's bride is amazing!

It was fun spending the whole weekend with family. The cousin's got to play together and the adults got to chit chat and catch up. Rylee was a little angel all weekend. She was such a trooper letting every one hold her and snuggle her.

A beautiful weekend.

What a beautiful weekend. We enjoyed the sun by taking many walks to the lake (both Lake Tapps and Lake Bonney). Rylee loves taking walks, both in her stroller and in her front pack. She usually lasts about half the walk before falling asleep!

Thursday our day care provider came down with pneumonia and couldn't watch Rylee. We had to quickly scramble to find someone to watch her, or call in sick... again! We called on Rylee's favorite babysitters- Janice (aka Ma Thomas) and Nory. Luckily they were available. Rick even stopped by to keep Coulee company. We are so fortunate to have such great friends that will drop things at a moments notice for us. (It helps that they are retired). Thank you so much guys! Rylee loves you both so much. They have already taught her to hold a ski rope, dance, and play cards! =)

We are again having day care issues. I have come to believe that it is never ending. The assistant that our day care provider hired is no longer working there. So... we are back to having to pick up Rylee at 5:30. Lance is able to get off work early this month, but who knows about next month. We have called pretty much every day care provider in this area. Lance thinks every thing will work itself out, so I am trying not to worry about it.

Happy 5 months Rylee!

Happy 5 month birthday Rylee!

I just can't believe my sweet little baby will be 5 months old tomorrow! Where has the time gone? I can remember like it was yesterday the day we brought her home from the hospital. We were so excited and nervous about what was to come. Now it seems like she's always been here. This little angel has blessed our lives in so many ways. She has changed our lives forever. No more late nights, no more "alone" time, no more spontaneous vacations with just the two of us. But I wouldn't have it any other way. My life feels more complete; my heart feels more full. I feel so lucky to have her.

We have so many friends that are having trouble getting pregnant (or can't). Sometimes I wonder why God chose us to be parents over them. They are all wonderful, strong, loving people who would make a child so happy. It just isn't fair. I just hope that Lance and I can be the kind of parents that our friends would be if they had the chance.


Rylee is doing really well with her cereal. She has figured out how to control her tongue and actually swallow the cereal (instead of spitting it all over her face). She enjoys eating it and we enjoy her sleeping through the night with a full belly!

Bath time

I am a firm believer in "everything happens for a reason." Yesterday Dee from our current day care called and said that she hired a new assistant and would now be able to watch Rylee until 6:30 at no extra charge. This is amazing news! Rylee really enjoys going to day care and playing with all the kids there, and Dee really does love her a lot. So our day care troubles are over for now. Phew! I feel like a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders!

The above pic is of Rylee in the bath yesterday. She loves bath time!! Usually she takes a shower with her dad, so it's a special treat when she actually gets to sit in her whale tub and play. Look at that belly!

Back to the beginning... again!

Rylee loves reading. She loves touching each page and looking at all the bright colors. She recently discovered her toes!

We were all set to start with the nanny in March. The details were set, and we told the current day care we were leaving. Today, I received an email from the nanny. Apparently her husband's hours are being cut back at work and now she has to go back to work full time. So we are back to the beginning. Trying to find a day care... again. I am so frustrated. We have pretty much called every day care in the area and for one reason or another they won't work. Luckily, Lance's boss said he can get off an hour early for the next month so we can stay at our current day care for now. I just don't know what to do! I might need to look into changing my schedule or something. Rrrrrrr.... what a way to ruin my day.


On another sad note, last night at work a relatively healthy 16 year old girl died. It was a very sad night for every one. It makes me realize that even when I think I have stress and problems, I have nothing compared to what her family is going through. Life is waaaaay too short. We all need to cherish every single moment and memory, because you never know what the future holds for us. As I sit here holding my baby girl in my arms, I can only hope that God's plan for her includes a long, healthy life full of love and happiness. I love you Rylee! And I pray for the family of that beautiful girl, may you find comfort in each other.