Libby Computes

Libby has lately been very interested in typing on our computer. I found her this lap top at Radio Shack on super sale. She loves "typing" and using the mouse. This picture is also demonstrating a HUGE MILESTONE. She actually now looks at the camera and smiles instead of just saying "hold it" and reaching for the camera. Sometimes.

Hip Sarah

When I was a teacher I wore hats just like this one from Old Navy almost everyday. I let Sarah wear one the other day. She loved it. (I wore them so much that a certain someone thought I was bald underneath or something!)

New Outfits

Auntie Ray Ray came to visit and so we went SHOPPING! New outfits for all the girls (mom included of course). These little capri pants are from Aunt Ray Ray and they are so cute! Sarah is sitting up on her own here. She is enduring many hugs from Libby.

Sarah EATS!

This weekend Sarah turned into a hungry hungry hippo again where I just couldn't keep up. I decided I have procrastinated enough and it was time to try solids. Libby has always been such a tough eater that I didn't even want to get started. So, I sat Sarah in the high chair last night. She ate every single bite of the rice cereal (and would have eaten more). She didn't really even make a mess. She ate her regular breastmilk, some formula, and then more milk before bed. Then she still ate at 1:30 and 6:00 am. Can you say growth spurt?

The Children's Museum

We bought a membership to the Children's Museum in Seattle. It is SO fun. Derek especially loved the Japanese section where they have a house, a store, and a Japanese vending machine. I loved the little restaurants where the kids can make and serve "food". I was so into that stuff when I was a kid. Here Libby is poking her head out of the ticket office of the "theater".

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa

It was so fun to have Grandma and Grandpa here this weekend. Libby loved having all the extra attention! She especially loved the aerobed my dad bought. She kept asking to take a "nap" so that someone would put her up on the bed. I didn't get any footage of that, but it was so cute!

Background Change...

So I know that it isn't St. Patrick's day yet, so the shamrocks could stay for another couple of days...but I am changing for a couple of reasons.
1. I ABHOR seeing holiday decorations after the fact. The only exception is that Christmas can stay up until Jan. 1 or 2nd. (Just ask my mom. I have given her lots of abuse about this.)
2. It is going to be a busy week. I am subbing 4 classes this week and I have enrichment and a primary meeting and a bodypump meeting.
3. MY PARENTS ARE COMING THIS WEEKEND! (So of course I need to prepare by cleaning my house and doing a bit of advance cooking).
4. Besides, even in a non-busy week I never know when I will update again these days. One diaper blowout can change everything :)
5. I need some flowers in my life (what could be better than purple--my favorite color) because it is once again SNOWING IN SEATTLE today. Seriously.

Rolling Rolling Rolling

Sarah is so good at rolling that I really shouldn't put her on the counter when I am getting her ready for the bath. Especially if I have to move over and check the water temp. But I put my hand up to keep her from rolling off the counter. She managed to roll the other way and into the sink. It was so cute I had to run and get the camera before I rescued her.

Sitting Sarah

This picture was supposed to demonstrate how well Sarah is learning to sit up. Instead you get a great view at how good she is at spitting up :) Oh the loads of laundry we do around here!

Those Fillmore Boys

Libby and Reid Sarah and Gideon

You may remember that as Libby was struggling to grow and gain weight, my best friend Emmi couldn't stop her "little" Reid from growing.

Well check out their #2, Gideon. He is two and a half months younger than Sarah.

I love all 4 of them to bits! (Even though Reid loves Derek best, I still love him).

Libby's Piggys

Piggy tails that is...I have given up on clips in the hair. She just pulls them out and eats them. So I bought some Libby hair size rubber bands. She actually left them in all day! So cute!

Our Family

Here is a cute pic of our little family at Derek's wrestling banquet. High school season is officially over!

Sitting Sarah

Sarah is learning to sit. She is a bit uncomfortable sitting and she starts to slide to the side, but I am looking forward to this. Our doctor said that once she starts sitting she will probably stop spitting up so much. That would be great! It will reduce my laundry load significantly! Right now I have to do a load of blankets and spit rags twice a week. Not to mention all of her clothes and my clothes :)

Sarah Grows Up!

Sarah had her 4 month appointment this week. Here are her stats:

Weight: 13 lbs. 5 oz. 40% (she has been 40% pretty much her whole life...so it is good she is staying about the same.)
Height: 25 inches! 70%! (No wonder she is outgrowing jammies like crazy!)
Head Circ: 16 3/8" 55% (Smarty :)

She learned a new skill this week. Rolling over. She just started trying on Friday, so I thought it would take her awhile to figure it out. Nope, she managed it Saturday evening. She is already trying it on the changing table. Sigh.

Libby Mows the Lawn

Derek decided it was time to mow the lawn on Friday. Libby agreed. Finally that annoying lawnmower I bought her came in handy! The two did quite a nice job.