Instagram 3.30 & 3.31.12

My friend Rebekah reminded me about the free app called Instagram.  I had been meaning to install it on my iPhone, but kept forgetting.  Now it's becoming one of my favorite ways to capture life!  Here are a few photos from the last couple of days.  Maybe I'll do a post each week with my favorites.

This was a fruit smoothie I ate after lunch one day.

Jeralyn was hungry and upset in this photo.  Notice the pout.

A beautiful view on our evening walk.

Sweet Sunshine 3.27.12

Here's that box again...

I also wanted to mention that she had her ["6 month"] check-up this day (we were late for the 4th month), and the doctor was just amazed at how much Jeralyn interacted with her.  The doctor just sat there in awe.  She said she's never seen a 7 month old do that.  Quent has always said Jeralyn is the extrovert of the family; I guess he wasn't kidding!  The doctor suggested finding a play group because she would really enjoy it.  I agree.  When leaving the doctor's office I asked Jeralyn if she was going to make her mama be social...I think that's the plan.

She's a few ounces away from 19 pounds.  She's in the 75th percentile for head circumference, weight, and length.

This was a test...testing... 3.26.12

The "test" was adjusting the blogger template.  I was tired of having small pictures!  So hopefully we can now post the larger photos and the videos won't be cut off anymore.  And it looks like I may need to create a new header (in my spare time...cough).

In the meantime, Jeralyn just cannot get enough of this box.

Tigger 3.26.12

Tigger is a pretty brave kitty to get so close to Jeralyn, but I think there are times when he's desparate enough for attention to get up close and personal with the baby.  And when she pulls his tail or fur, I tell him he had it coming with getting so close to her.  I do take every opportunity that presents itself to teach Jeralyn to be gentle with the cats and I show her how to pet them.  But it's still a bit of a temptation (because she doesn't know any better) to pull that soft fur!  And that tail is oh so tempting when it swishes back and forth in front of her.  (It's tempting to me, too, and I do know better!)  All in all, the cats have been great with her.  Shadow still keeps as far away from her as she can, but I know she'll come around.

Goggles 3.26.12

Boxes are even cooler when you have awesome ski goggles on!

We went on a walk after she explored the box, and then when we came home Quent said something about how her look would be complete with some pilot goggles.  And what's better that pilot goggles?  Ski goggles!  He had fun dressing her up and taking pictures of her!  And she thought the goggles were pretty cool!

Boxes are cool! 3.26.12

It's so true!  Kids and cardboard boxes are the best of friends!  Quent set her inside the box and she thought it was the best thing ever!

Tigger is in the background coming to check out the fun.

Giggles 3.28.12

Click on the video for a bigger "screen".

If this doesn't brighten your day and make you smile, I don't know what will.  Who knew that tossing and catching a plastic cup was so hysterical?

So Cute (and she knows it!) 3.25.12

Here she is at 7 months (plus a day!)!!  She now has 2 teeth (bottom front). Here she was pushing herself backward, strengthening her future crawling abilities...and being cute while spitting out drool.

During one lunch time meal Tigger jumped up onto the chair next to the high chair.  She thought it was the coolest thing!  She smiled at Tigger and spit the food in her mouth toward him in excitment.  He didn't know what to think of it!

Kissing Daddy 3.23.12

Jeralyn loves to give those open-mouthed, slobbery baby kisses!  And then she likes to move her face back and forth to rub the slobber around even more.  And if you are really lucky she'll suck on your cheek or chin! 

(Are some of your wondering, "Where are the pictures of mountains and snow?  Is Alaska all about babies?" Well, yes!  Haha!  I feel sorry for those who come to this blog expecting to see Alaska in it's finest.  I think we all need to leave some encouraging comments to motivate Quent to post those Alaskan pictures.  *hint hint*)

And she gets a few kisses too!

On the Move 3.21.12

She may not be officially crawling yet, but she's definitely on the move.  She no longer stays in one place.  Sometimes we wonder how she got from Point A to Point B.  I think her rain forest floor mat is losing it's pizazz.  She's on to more adventurous things, like cardboard boxes.

Slobbery Kisses 3.24.12

Hope this puts a smile on your face!  She turned 7 months this day!

Practicing Finger Foods 3.23.12

I tried to share this in high definition, but my iPhone didn't want to be helpful.

Preparing to Crawl 3.22.12

She's getting close!  Real close!  And as I type this 4 days later she's even closer!!

You are my sunshine VIDEO March 2012

I made a video of me singing to Jeralyn when she was about 2 months old, but I don't think I ever posted it.  Here I am singing to her again.

Grandma Love 3.19.12

This was our last evening together with my mom before she left to fly back to Michigan.  We took her out to our 2nd favorite Ketchikan restaurant (Ocean View) and had a very sad goodbye the next morning.  I'm so thankful she was able to come and help me!  Thank you, Mama!

Family 3.19.12

It's an interesting experience taking a family photo with a youngster.  And a wonderful one!  Quent set up the tripod on the deck and my mom stood behind the camera to get Jeralyn's attention.  I won't post the 'out-takes'.  Haha! Oh, I should mention too that we are all wearing the clothes Quent's sister Natasha got us for Christmas (except you can't see my shirt with my jacket on).  Thanks Tash!

Monkey 3.18.12

I'm so glad I was able to catch this on camera!  There is a yellow monkey hanging from Jeralyn's Jumperoo who has its head tilted.  We have caught her several times looking at the monkey with her head tilted too.  It's adorable!  And see her holding onto her blue frog?  She's proud of the fact that she can reach the frog and bird now.  And she doesn't want to let go!

 

Kiss Me, I'm Irish 3.17.12

Everyone except for Quent wore green for St. Patrick's Day...can you guess who got pinched?  Hee, hee!  Although, no one in these photos is wearing green.  My mom's green isn't showing in these pics (covered by sweatshirt) and Jeralyn's original green outfit had to be changed.  But she always shows up with her kissable cheeks!

 

 

 

 

Jeralyn was having a harder day with teething and you can see her cheeks are a little rosy in these pictures. 

When she gets really excited about something she kicks her legs and moves her arms.  It's really cute! 

Tea Time 3.16.12

I had some friends over for tea and pie in the afternoon so they could meet my mom.  Jamie came with her baby boy Jake, along with Joyce, and Valerie with her daughter Emma.  It was a sweet time together!  Of course cherry chocolate mousse pie helps with that!  I didn't take too many pics, but here are some:


Jamie with Jake. 

Emma showing Jeralyn and Jake a toy. 

Jeralyn loves to observe (just like her mama).