New Favorite Food

I enjoy seeing evidences of a true "Cinco de Mayo" baby in Callie Jean.  Her favorite meal (since being able to give her some solid foods from our plate) is Mexican!  Not only does she love sour cream and guacamole but her very favorite food is tortillas.  If she sees tortillas on the table she will squirm until she is handed one.  When she finally has one in her little hands, she tries to shove the entire thing into her mouth.  It is quite a site!  Of course, she doesn't know how to chew or swallow the tortilla yet but it sure is yummy to suck on!  Here is a picture of one of Callie's recent tortilla indulgences :)

First Christmas Tree

Since Kenny and I moved to Colorado 2 1/2 years ago, we have enjoyed going to the mountains to cut down our own Christmas tree.  It is one of our favorite things about celebrating the Christmas season in Colorado.  We were very excited to include our daughter in this tradition this year.  Unfortunately for Callie, it was a cool 15 degrees yesterday when we went to cut down our tree.  She didn't seem to mind getting bundled up to head out for our little adventure!  One day I will tell her all about my hike up the mountain in the snow with her strapped to my chest... it wasn't easy but it was fun!

Getting ready for our Christmas tree cutting adventure

Callie's first Christmas tree

Thanksgiving Travels

This Thanksgiving we went to Phoenix with the Poladians.  Since Callie has become such a good traveler, we decided to throw her a few curves this time.  Our flight was 7 hours delayed out of Denver because our plane was the one plane in the entire country that was struck by lightening in Florida.  Fortunately, we have a wonderful airport and Callie enjoyed exploring it!  Then, we decided to take the bus and lightrail home from the airport.  Callie loved it!  It was like being in the car, but even better because she was able to sit on mommy's lap!

Here are some photos from our adventures!

At least after 7 hours of waiting for our flight, Callie got her own seat!

Callie's first Thanksgiving

Last leg of our trip home.  Callie loves the train!

San Antonio Trip

Last weekend we went to San Antonio to see one of Callie's great-grandmothers.  We had a great trip and enjoyed the warmer weather!

Ready to go to the airport!

Visiting with Callie's great-grandmother

Enjoying the Callie definition of Mexican food... sour cream!

Doorway swing??

Callie is a very active girl and has made it quite clear that she needs something to burn off a little energy.  We purchased a doorway jumper to help her get a little exercise, although I think we would call it a "doorway swing" for Callie.  As you can see, she really enjoys it!

We all love getting mail

We all love getting mail and Callie is no different.  She loves when things come for her.  Here is a little video of Callie reading her mail for the day.

First Snow

Today was the first snow of the year.  Callie enjoyed looking at it through the window, but wasn't as excited when I took her outside.  Next time we will bundle her up and let her play in it!

California Trip

 Callie and I took a little trip to California.  We had a great time and Callie was able to spend time with many of her new cousins!

Enjoying the flight to California

The cousins model their Halloween costumes

Enjoying some pizza at Grandma Betty and Grandpa John's 

Daddy came out to visit for the weekend!

Cutest Little Girl

Okay, I have officially become "that mother."  I think my daughter is the cutest!  I absolutely love this picture.  Callie was quite happy after her bath and massage and was enjoying hanging out in her bath robe.

Callie Goes to the Fire Station

This morning we went to our local fire station in Wash Park for the annual pancake breakfast.  We watched them land a helicopter, had yummy pancakes and got to see a cool 1953 fire truck.  Callie also enjoyed looking at the fire hoses!

First Rockies Game

Callie enjoyed her first Rockies game.  She looked great in her pink Tulowitzki jersey!  She loved looking at all the people and was very intrigued by all the cheering and yelling.  She even got a "1st Rockies game" pin!

Callie comments on her squash experience

Callie had some things to say about the squash.  We aren't exactly sure what she is saying but it was fun to hear her comments anyway!

On to solids!

Callie started eating solids last week.  The doctor suggested to start with squash instead of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

To make up for the last 4 months

I thought I would add a few extra pictures to show how Callie has changed over the last 4 months.

First day home from the hospital

1 month (if it wasn't obvious)

Hanging by the pool in mom's old bathing suit (8 weeks)

Spending time with her cousins...I think she is tired of holding up Audrey :)
(8 weeks)

You guessed it... 3 months

Now Callie is 4 months old.  At her 4 month check up, she weighed in at 12lbs 7ounces and is 24 1/8 inches long.  She has been cleared to start solid foods and we will be starting that soon! She has rolled over on to her stomach once but has not made it regular activity yet.  She loves to tell us stories and we look forward to the day when we can understand them.

Milk is for babies

Callie shows us she is ready for solid foods!  She wanted Kenny's peanut butter and jelly sandwich more than he did!

She laughs!

This is my favorite video of Callie so far.  Her laugh makes me smile every time!

Growing so fast!

Callie is now 4 months old and she is almost twice the size that she was when she was born.  I have received many requests for pictures and videos of Callie, so I thought this blog would be a way that I can share these fun things with our friends and family.  It is so fun to see how she grows and I hope you all will enjoy being a part of her growth and development.