The scrapbook

My very first scrapbook, EVER!

I know, this sounds crazy, but I have never scrapbooked in my life. My pictures are stored away either in lame picture books, photo envelopes or files on my computer. I went to a party for Heritage Makers on Saturday, and loved it. I know I have tried things in the past, that didn't work out so well, but I really do want the opportunity to try this one out. I am sure most of you have heard of them, but I am still a little bit in the 20th century, trying to catch up. So, here is my very first scrapbook for you all to see, and for you all to comment on, hopefully. Let me know what you think, and hopefully I can talk Bryce into letting me do the consultant part of it. It seems awesome, and much easier that what I have tried to consult for in the past.

Jordan and a visit to Diva

My poor baby was diagnosed with a bladder infection last Wednesday. But thank goodness we figured out what the problem was, and are treating it. Although because she is under a year old, Dr Montgomerie wants to have an ultrasound of her kidneys done. So, on March 11th, Bryce and I will be off to PCMC to have the ultrasound done. I am hoping they can give her something to at least "calm" her down a little before they get to all the nasty stuff. She has a 3rd tooth coming through, and it looks to me like another one on the way. She has started to eat the graduates yogurt melts, and little crunchies, and she absolutely loves them. Anything that doesn't seem like baby food, she is totally into trying. The weekend of Valentines, we were doggie sitting for the in-laws. So, we had 4 dogs. It was a lot of fun. I tried to get a picture of all the dogs sitting together, but there was always one who wanted nothing to do with it. Also, Bryce put up all the cute things I had bought and painted for Jordan's room as a Valentines gift to me. Honestly, I cried a little, I love it. And, biggest news of all, I got my BRACES OFF. Yeah. I am so happy with it. Love love love it. For the most part, Jordan is in either 9 month or 12 month clothes. I can't believe how big she is getting. She has also started to crawl up on her hands and knees, rather than the "army crawl" as we have named it. We went to see the cute baby, Brandon, of our friends Patrick and Trisha, he was 5 weeks early, and still so tiny at 3 weeks old. But, it almost makes me want another baby. I said ALMOST! We went to visit Diva after not seeing her for a few weeks. I can't believe how big she has gotten. Luckily Jordan still isn't afraid of the puppies, like the kitten incident. She is now 5 weeks old, so it won't be very long, and she will be coming to her new home.

It's FINAL.....

at least I think. We have pretty much decided to take the puppy, and I have even been to visit her twice. We are going to name her Diva, but I still haven't really picked out the rest of her name for her registration. If anyone has a cute suggestion that would go with Diva, let me know, please. Jordan seems to be ok with the puppy. She didn't completely melt down like she did with the kitten at my parents house, so at least I know she can get used to it. She acted like she wanted to pick her up like a toy and play with her. Also, I know it is naughty, but Jordan had her first taste of Ice Cream today. (At least to my knowledge, you never know what Bryce has let her try when I am working and he is watching her.) She LOVED it. She got very angry and screamed at Ariane when she took it away so I could pick her up to put her down for her nap. Jordan is learning new things everyday. Her newest is sticking out her tongue, all the time. I am assuming it has something to do with teething, but who knows. It is hard to believe that she is already 7 months old. I can't believe how fast time has gone, and how much she has grown. I am grateful for having her everyday, and I love her more than I ever could have imagined.

Jordan's Walker and maybe a new puppy

We bought a walker for Jordan last week, and she has already figured out how to cruise. I think she loves being on the same level as the dogs. She just squeals, and tries to chase them around. When I put Jordan on the floor to play, Kasha will walk right on over, and lay down on the blanket next to her. I think she really does love Jordan, and is becoming protective of her. I took Jordan over to Grandma and Grandpa Ashcrafts house on Thursday, and they have a kitten. Not really sure of her name, some call her Boots, some call her Socks and some call her Mittens, but Jordan is scared to death of that cat. It blows me away, that she just loves Mousse and Kasha, 2 80 pound dogs, and she is so terrified of a little kitten, that weighs 4 pounds, tops. I was contemplating taking the kitten home, because as much as I know my mom reallly wants to keep her, she keeps trying to give her away to Misty or I, until I saw how scared Jordan is of her. No cats for me, at least for now. Also, the puppies were born yesterday. Misty used her miniature Schnauzer as a stud for her sister-in-laws mini Schnauzer. So, she gets pick of the litter as payment. Bryce and I have been contemplating taking the puppy. We even have a name picked out for her, Diva. If we do take one, I already have decided which one I want. Hailee had 3 puppies, all females. 2 black and 1 black and tan. With a name like Diva, she has to have cool hair, so the black and tan is the choice. Jordan can now say Lalalala as well as Dadada. As hard as I have been working on getting her to say Mama, it just isn't happening yet. Hopefully soon. She is so much fun, that I am actually kind of grateful my hours have been cut back at work, I get to spend all that much more time with her.

6 Month appointment

Here are the details, she is currently 16 lbs 5 oz and 27 inches long. 90% for height, 69% for weight and 66% for head size. She is tall! Wonder where she gets it from? She will probably be taller than I am by the time she is 12. He said she is healthy, and she got her first book. Dr. Montgomerie told me starting when they are 6 months, they get books with every vaccination. She got the routine 6 month vaccinations, as well as a flu shot, and we have to go back in a month for the booster. She took the shots pretty well, cried for about 10 seconds, and then I was able to distract her, and she was fine. Like the earlier video shows, she can now do the Army Crawl, sit unassisted but not sit herself up, and Bryce thinks she can say Dada. She will start babbling, saying dadadadadada, and apparently, that equals Dada. She is getting so much personality that I can hardly stand how cute she is. I really feel like I was blessed with such a good tempered, healthy, happy baby. Even with the cold she has had for the past week, she is still as happy as can be. When Ariane babysits her, she plays dress up, and takes pictures with my camera. She has gotten some cute pictures. I bought her some pajama's that have my work logo on them. Cute little BCI pajama's with a badge. Probably my favorite thing she has to wear right now.

Quick little Video

Here is a video of Jordan doing her newest trick. The Army Crawl. She can sit unassissted but she can't even sit herself up yet, and she is already on the move. I am taking her to her 6 month Dr appointment this afternoon, and I will post more pictures and make a good update after the appointment.