10 months old

It's been way too long since I've written.  Too much has happened since I last wrote- she is ten months old now.  I can't believe that time goes by as fast as it does.  As I sit here and write, listening to her precious babbling on the monitor while she plays in her crib instead of napping, I really can't believe it.  I am so blessed.  My days are full of so much joy.  An update since I last wrote...

Talking- What is she saying?  Uh-oh seems to be the only word she uses that actually means something...but she does this Oooohhh thing that is super cute.  Her voice is amazing.  She says Dadadada when she is happy and Mamamama when she is whining...seems about right.

Walking- She's still just cruising around holding on to stuff and walking with her walker.  Some days she lets go and will stand for just a quick second, but no signs of walking just yet.

Eating- she isn't so great at the table food, but gets better everyday.  If I had it my way, she would probably eat baby food forever, little bit safer that way.  :)   At 10 months, she is still toothless...

Anniston's nine month appointment went well- no shots this time!
Weight:  17 pounds, 12 ounces, 25%
Length:  27 inches, 25%
Head:     17 1/8 inches, 25%

Of course, we couldn't leave without her sticker...

Anniston is really liking her books right now.  This one especially.  Her daddy reads to her about Huggle Buggle Bear every night...

This is Anniston playing Peekaboo....so cute.

I love to watch Anniston on the monitor.  Sometimes I think she knows I'm watching...

I got the privilege of celebrating the coming of Rosie White at Kelly's shower.  What a fun evening- I'm so excited about Anniston's new friend!

Speaking of celebrating- I took my first girls trip since I've been married this September.  I got to go to New York to celebrate with Francie at her bachelorette weekend.  It was so much fun to get to spend time with Francie and meet all of her friends.  This is the beach house we stayed at- Jessica, Francie, me, and Claire- the Oklahoma crew.

The weather was perfect.  We spent hours sitting at the beach, just relaxing and hanging out.  

Francie- I am so excited to celebrate with you at your wedding- so soon!!

Even though I was sad to leave Jake and Anniston behind, I had such a fun time...and Jake did good at sending me pics along the way.  Each morning they took a walk to Starbucks...they had some great daddy daughter time.

He even dressed her up for her first game day of the season.  

Probably my favorite thing right now about Anniston is this smile she makes.  It is so cute!

After 5 years of recommendations from the dentist, Jake was finally convinced to get his wisdom teeth out.  Unfortunately, he still hasn't gotten to the point where he is glad he did it....

We got to celebrate sweet Ella Rose today at her 4th birthday party.  I remember the day she was born when her Daddy held her up and introduced her to all of us and we were SO EXCITED she was here and that she was a girl...and here we are, 4 years later.  We love you sweet Ella!!  Ella had a rainbow party so Anniston wanted to wear her rainbow baby legs to the party.

Some more pictures of my happy baby...so full of joy...  

Summer is winding down

This summer has been awesome.  Not necessarily because of the 110 degree heat, but more because if I'm beating the heat, I get to do so with an awesome little one and the husband.  These two are pretty fantastic.

I love how happy she gets after her bath when she's all wrapped up in her towel.  So cute.

We got to go to the lake to see my family.  It was so fun to catch up with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Pops and Easton were worn out from all the fun.

We did get out for a little bit in the morning before it got hot.  Easton loves the boat.

My little one looks like such a big kid in this picture.

This is Anniston in her little hideout.  She spends a fair amount of time underneath this end table.

She is constantly on the move.  The other day she stood up in the bathroom, grabbed the toilet paper roll, and dragged it into our bedroom.  She may be mischievous but she's pretty cute.

Jake decided he wanted to bring his bookshelf from his childhood bedroom to our house.  His dad was so amazing to stain it for us.  It looks great!  Then Ginger and Harry brought it to us.  Group effort to get this bookshelf to our house, and we love it!  We are excited to fill it with bins of toys, blankets, and everything else that sits in our living room.  Thanks fam for the help!  Anniston likes it too!

As we talk about Summer winding down, that means that OU is starting again and students will start filling our town...well this year, that is extra exciting.  It means Matty, my cousin, is moving to Norman!!  I got the privilege of stopping in to the dorms and seeing her on move in day!  I am hoping for dinners, coke runs, and much more fun to come.  Welcome to Norman Matty!

That's about it for the Bauer's this week.

No Complaints Here

I don't have any big updates to make.  Life is just business as usual...going to work, playing with the babe in the evenings, time with friends, time with family...but you know what, it doesn't get much better than that.  This morning I sat in the living room with my babe listening to music and thanking the One who has given me every good and perfect gift...more moments like this please.  My cup is full.

"Mom, instead of a nap can I cuddle up next to you and watch you update your blog?"  Absolutely.

Last weekend was pretty wonderful- off to the lake with friends.  Moments of swimming, waterskiing, wakeboarding, boat riding, game playing, eating, laughing.  Combining my amazing family with my amazing friends for a few days?  Yes please.  To watch both my family and my friends love on my little one extravagantly- to watch them play with her, hold her, make her smile, kiss her goodnight...I love this.

This weekend looks different- it looks like a date night with my man, sleeping in till 8 (thanks Anniston!)- looks like updating my blog with baby girl next to me, looks like just the three of us- resting, playing, soaking up time together.  Time at home with the man that won my heart so many years ago, and with the babe that we fall more in love with everyday.  Sounds pretty great.

She's eight months old.  Eight months.  What is my eight month old like?  She's full of JOY.  No shortage of smiles here.  She's adventurous.  Dive off the couch?  Climb on the fireplace?  Try to pull herself up on the dresser?  Yep.  Her hair is getting longer, a light brown color that will surely darken over time.  She is strong and determined.  She's funny.  She's mischievous.

Family trip to Target. 

 

Anniston has her times of the day when she only wants her mom...but in the morning?  It's Dad time.  They love to cuddle in bed.  The other morning I set this smiling babe in bed with Dad while I went to get some work done... 

When I went back to in to the room, this is what I found...cartoons on, both of them sound asleep.

The Bauer family is soaking up every moment of this amazing season.  No Complaints Here!

Summer days

Anniston had her first swim of the summer last week.  At first, she was a little unsure....but it didn't take long for her to figure out how to splash, and then the fun began.

This weekend was enjoyed with friends- pizza, dessert, and a movie Friday night.  Fun conversations about the parenting days ahead.  I feel so blessed to have awesome moms to learn from.  Saturday was a lazy day where we found some time to rest...yes, he slept for 2 hours like this...whatever works I guess.

This little one wasn't wanting to rest like her daddy...she was too busy exploring.

The day ended with swimming, dinner, and games with friends....and of course, ice cream.  Ice cream every night these days...what a great summer day!

Anniston and Lita are the best of friends.  "Come on Lita, follow me!!"

                                      

I am so very thankful for weekends at home...time to get some things done and be responsible...but also time for rest and fun with family and friends!  Here's to a great weekend and great expectations for the week ahead!