Fishy!

It was a dreary day here in SoCal (there is a first time for everything!) so the Kolbery family headed to Scripps Aquarium in La Jolla. I think Madeline really enjoyed looking at all the sea life! But you only say, "Do you see the fishy?" so many times before you start to sounds like a broken record player, even to your daughter :)

Madeline, do you see the fishy? :)

It's May gray

Pointing out the fishy

This is so cool! It's a leafy sea dragon.

Arizona is Hot!!

Erik, Madeline and I just got back from a business meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. While Erik attended classes, Madeline and I relaxed and hung out by the pool. Here are a few pictures...

I'm ready for the pool, Mom.

Madeline's first time swimming.

I think I like the pool.

Woohoo! This is fun!

Hanging out with Daddy.

Happy girl :)

Having fun on a segway

7 Month Update

My little Madeline is 7 months old! Can you believe it? I can't. Seriously, it was just yesterday that she was my tiny little newborn and today she my big 7 month old girl. Madeline's personality has really come alive; she's a super happy and sweet girl. She's always smiling and laughing and loves singing songs, getting kisses from Mommy, and dancing with Daddy. Lately she has really enjoyed being around other babies and kids. Today at my mommy's group Madeline reached out and grabbed Wyatt's (5 month old little boy) hand. It was soo cute!

Madeline has really grown up in the last couple of months. She is sitting up on her own. She reaches and stretches as far as she can to grab something that catches her interest. We have to be very careful with what we leave in her reach because she will grab and knock over everything. Things like cell phones and remote controls are especially coveted. She's not crawling yet it and might still be awhile because she despises being on her tummy. But she's definitely starting to want to move so now she just needs to figure out how.

We started her on solids a couple of weeks ago and she didn't seem to like it very much the first week. I was trying to trick her into opening her mouth so I could shove some food in there. But then something switched and she has taken to solids with gusto. Madeline's favorites are oatmeal, pears, butternut squash and carrots. I've been experimenting with making her purees and its been going pretty well so far. But she's still Mommy's booby girl and she's got the thighs to prove it! I love her big fat baby legs!

Madeline also sprouted a tooth last week! I really thought she was teething and I finally felt that bottom tooth poking through her gums. I think she's working on another one too because she's been pretty cranky the last couple of days.

Madeline has really found her voice. She is ha da da ba ba da ga-ing all the time. She only makes the ma ma sounds when she gets upset even though I'm trying my darndest to get her to say ma ma. And she is getting into the screaming/squealing phase. She can be so loud with her squeals but its really so cute that you can't get too mad.

Here are a few pictures for your viewing pleasure...

Playing on the floor

Reaching for those toys

Madeline loves to swing

Too cool for school!

Mads and Dad

Madeline loves Mommy's pears.

That's good stuff

7 month picture

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all of those Mommies out there! Being a mom is the most wonderful and the hardest job in the world. I cannot imagine my life without my Madeline in it. Thank you baby girl for making me a mommy!

Opa comes to town

Last weekend my dad come in town to visit his granddaughter. Yep, his visit had nothing to do with me at all. I've come to realize that I am no longer the apple of my daddy's eye; I am the mother of the new apple :) But that's okay with me. We had a wonderful weekend playing with Madeline. We also had a nice baby-free dinner and we went paragliding! The weekend was too short but at least Opa got some good quality time with Madeline. We miss you already Dad. Come and see us again soon!

Hanging out in our pj's on Saturday morning.

Pretty Miss Madeline

Opa loves his Madeline

By the beach in La Jolla

Getting geared up for our flight

Here we go...

That's us!!!

Can you believe my dad trusted me to take him paragliding?