Thursday, July 14, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
Playground Fun
We took a walk to the nearby playground the other month, while the main one was underwater. It wasn't our favorite playground, but it worked.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
18 Month Stats
Although late, Ellie is still closer to 18 months than she is 24 months... so I will still post this (notice her 15 month stats are making their first appearance on the blog today). Eleanor still has iron issues and we are going to recheck her at her 24 month check-up. Other than that she is doing great! Her development is right on track, or a little ahead. She continues to grow like a weed, and has the stats to prove it. Her weight gain relative to her peers has slowed down some, but she is still above average. Here is her record to date:
Height: 33 3/4 inches (96th percentile)
Weight: 27 pounds (64th percentile)
Head Cir.: 19 inches (90th percentile)
Height: 32 1/2 inches (96th percentile)
Weight: 25 pounds 9 ounces (86th percentile)
Head Cir.: 18 3/4 inches (91st percentile)
Height: 30 3/4 inches (93rd percentile)
Weight: 22 pounds 7 ounces (73rd percentile)
Head Cir.: 18 1/4 inches (84th percentile)
9 months
Height: 28 3/4 inches (87th percentile)
Weight: 20 pounds 6 ounces (77th percentile)
Head Cir.: 17 3/4 inches (81st percentile)
6 Months
Height: 27 1/4 inches (the nurse wrote down 94th percentile, but Nick and I thought she said 84th percentile)
Weight: 18 pounds 4 ounces (89th percentile)
Head Cir.: 17 1/4 inches (86th percentile)
Height: 27 1/4 inches (the nurse wrote down 94th percentile, but Nick and I thought she said 84th percentile)
Weight: 18 pounds 4 ounces (89th percentile)
Head Cir.: 17 1/4 inches (86th percentile)
4 Months
Height: 26 1/4 inches (99th percentile)
Weight: 16 pounds 8 ounces (96th percentile)
Head Cir.: 16 3/4 inches (68th percentile)
Height: 26 1/4 inches (99th percentile)
Weight: 16 pounds 8 ounces (96th percentile)
Head Cir.: 16 3/4 inches (68th percentile)
2 Months
Height: 23 3/4 inches (93rd percentile)
Weight: 13 pounds 6.5 ounces (99th percentile)
Head Cir.: 15 1/2 inches (68th percentile)
2 Weeks
Height: 20 1/2 inches (85th percentile)
Weight: 9 pounds 2.5 ounces (95th percentile)
Head Cir.: 14 1/2 inches (89th percentile)
At Birth
Height: 20 1/2 inches
Weight: 8 pounds 15.4 ounces
Friday, July 8, 2011
5 on Friday
I cannot believe it is Friday already! The past week went by way too fast. Now onto the update:
1. On Saturday Nick's mom and husband, Jeff, came down to help rebuild our front deck. The old one had some rotted posts, and we wanted to make it look nice and new for when we put the house on the market. Nick and Jeff accomplished a lot, and we are hoping to finish the deck up this weekend (we still need to put on the railings). Thanks to Linda for playing with Ellie (I am sure that was hard work) and Jeff for helping with the deck! I think we sent them both home pretty tired.
2. On Sunday our Boone friends came for a visit. While the weather turned out a little cooler and definitely not sunny enough for me- we still made a trip to the beach a block away. The trip to the lake didn't last long (it was a little cold), but the backyard baby/grown-up pool seemed to work out well. It was wonderful to see everyone again, and to see all 4 girls together!
3. Ellie was not so sure about all the new people in her house on Sunday when she woke up from her nap on Sunday. I don't think I have seen her so quiet in a long time. It was weird. It was super cute to see her and Lucie (who is 1 month younger than her) hug before Ellie went to bed. Awwww!
4. Monday we went to the Waukee parade with the Beltman Family. Two cute little girls sure does bring in a lot of candy and toys. I LOVED seeing their little 3 year old (I say little because Ellie is almost as tall as her and I am pretty sure Ellie weighs more than her) run to grab the candy. I cannot wait until Ellie gets to that age. It was priceless. That will probably be the last time we hand out with the Beltman Family of 3... in less than a week they will turn into a family of 4! Congrats in advance on the arrival of Baby Bubbles!!!!
5. On Wednesday Nick and I meet Mike and Megan for lunch after their Dr. appointment. Although Baby Bunky and Baby Bubbles had due dates 1 day apart, it sounds like their birth dates will not be. Megan has made a very comfy home for Bunky in her tummy, and as of now he is not ready to come out... but you never know when he will change his mind! The other big news of the week was that Nick and I are going to be Godparents to Baby Bunky!!!!! We are absolutely thrilled and cannot wait to actually meet the little guy. It is such an honor and privilege to be asked to play that role in a child's life. You may now refer to Nick as "The Godfather" (that is according to me, not Nick).
6. BONUS: Happy Birthday, Mom!!!! I hope you take time out and relax a little today!
Yes, I know there were lots of "!" in today's post. I guess that means it was a good week?
1. On Saturday Nick's mom and husband, Jeff, came down to help rebuild our front deck. The old one had some rotted posts, and we wanted to make it look nice and new for when we put the house on the market. Nick and Jeff accomplished a lot, and we are hoping to finish the deck up this weekend (we still need to put on the railings). Thanks to Linda for playing with Ellie (I am sure that was hard work) and Jeff for helping with the deck! I think we sent them both home pretty tired.
2. On Sunday our Boone friends came for a visit. While the weather turned out a little cooler and definitely not sunny enough for me- we still made a trip to the beach a block away. The trip to the lake didn't last long (it was a little cold), but the backyard baby/grown-up pool seemed to work out well. It was wonderful to see everyone again, and to see all 4 girls together!
3. Ellie was not so sure about all the new people in her house on Sunday when she woke up from her nap on Sunday. I don't think I have seen her so quiet in a long time. It was weird. It was super cute to see her and Lucie (who is 1 month younger than her) hug before Ellie went to bed. Awwww!
4. Monday we went to the Waukee parade with the Beltman Family. Two cute little girls sure does bring in a lot of candy and toys. I LOVED seeing their little 3 year old (I say little because Ellie is almost as tall as her and I am pretty sure Ellie weighs more than her) run to grab the candy. I cannot wait until Ellie gets to that age. It was priceless. That will probably be the last time we hand out with the Beltman Family of 3... in less than a week they will turn into a family of 4! Congrats in advance on the arrival of Baby Bubbles!!!!
5. On Wednesday Nick and I meet Mike and Megan for lunch after their Dr. appointment. Although Baby Bunky and Baby Bubbles had due dates 1 day apart, it sounds like their birth dates will not be. Megan has made a very comfy home for Bunky in her tummy, and as of now he is not ready to come out... but you never know when he will change his mind! The other big news of the week was that Nick and I are going to be Godparents to Baby Bunky!!!!! We are absolutely thrilled and cannot wait to actually meet the little guy. It is such an honor and privilege to be asked to play that role in a child's life. You may now refer to Nick as "The Godfather" (that is according to me, not Nick).
6. BONUS: Happy Birthday, Mom!!!! I hope you take time out and relax a little today!
Yes, I know there were lots of "!" in today's post. I guess that means it was a good week?
Friday, July 1, 2011
5 on Friday
1. Last week we celebrated my parent's 40th Wedding Anniversary in the Wisconsin Dells. We had a great time!
2. While at the Dells, Ellie spent lots of time at the water park. She loved it, and is such a fish. I think she was a little sad on Monday when she didn't get to go swimming. I say this because she was walking around the house before day-care holding as tight as she could to her swim suit and beach towel. She was not happy when she had to leave them at home.
3. She also had a great time with all of her cousins, aunts, uncles, and of course, Grandma and Grandpa. She is still saying, "bye-bye, Mi" and "all done, Mae-Mae" (for Mike and Megan, respectively). When Nick and I mentioned Grandma and Grandpa's name at the dinner table the other night, Ellie looked around to see where they were. She looked a little disappointed when they were not there.
4. Since Ellie was such a fish, we decided to enroll her in swimming lessons! They don't start until August, but Mommy is very excited. I am sure Ellie will enjoy them as well.
5. With more free time, I have started reading 'fun' books again. Right now I am reading "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." I just started, so I don't have any real opinions on it... yet.
2. While at the Dells, Ellie spent lots of time at the water park. She loved it, and is such a fish. I think she was a little sad on Monday when she didn't get to go swimming. I say this because she was walking around the house before day-care holding as tight as she could to her swim suit and beach towel. She was not happy when she had to leave them at home.
3. She also had a great time with all of her cousins, aunts, uncles, and of course, Grandma and Grandpa. She is still saying, "bye-bye, Mi" and "all done, Mae-Mae" (for Mike and Megan, respectively). When Nick and I mentioned Grandma and Grandpa's name at the dinner table the other night, Ellie looked around to see where they were. She looked a little disappointed when they were not there.
4. Since Ellie was such a fish, we decided to enroll her in swimming lessons! They don't start until August, but Mommy is very excited. I am sure Ellie will enjoy them as well.
5. With more free time, I have started reading 'fun' books again. Right now I am reading "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." I just started, so I don't have any real opinions on it... yet.
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