Bathing Beauty

I bought Tessa a bathing suit at babyGap today for our trip to Florida in April...maybe it will fit, maybe it won't...

Dr Appt Update

Yesterday Tessa had her very late 4 month appt. This was rescheduled since we were in MA when she turned 4 months.

Weight: 17 lbs 7 oz (above 75th percentile) ... 18 lbs is a LOT to carry around!!

Height: 25.5 in (between 50th and 75th percentile)

The doctor was impressed that Tessa could sit so well! And said I could lay off trying to feed her solid food for a few more weeks. This was good news as its not a lot of fun force feeding her and then having her gag it back up.

Not much else happened at the appt. We have to go back in 6 weeks so we can catch Tessa up on her immunizations. Hopefully by then she is eating solid foods, and sleeping through the night (yeah right...wishful thinking on my part).

Here's a cute picture of Tessa from her baptism:

Tessa is getting good at rolling belly -> back! And today rolled back -> belly, and then tried to take a nap on her mat...however Lou was way too hyper and she couldn't close her little eyes. I was really hoping she would take a nap there as it would have made for a cute picture. Oh well, she ended up with an hour and a half nap in her crib!!

More pictures soon.

Tessa is Growing Up

Some cute 9 month pjs that Tessa got for Christmas...these are much needed as the 6 month pjs are way too short!
We put Tessa's highchair together today, and she actually swallowed some food (and didn't then gag it back up). So progress is being made. Here she's eating some oatmeal and bananas. She also had sweet potatoes and pears today!

Look at the CHUBBY CHEEKS!

She still loves to play on her mat! Tessa is getting much better at sitting up, she still tips over often but we're working on it!

And after a long day of playing, who wouldn't be a little tired!

Tessa's Baptism

She was such a cute baby!!! (I know I'm biased) Unfortunately I was not a good mom and took very few pictures (and none at the church). I have gotten some from people and I know others have more, so hopefully they'll send them to me soon so I can post them.
Here are a few:

Tessa is 5 Months Old!

I can't believe it! I tell her daily that she needs to slow down and stop growing up so fast!!

She still loves Louie! He is still not that impressed with her...maybe someday he will love her too!

Not a whole lot has changed. She doesn't sleep through the night, or eat any food. Obviously I would love if these things would change, but I've resigned myself to the fact that they will happen at some point. I often think, everyone learns to eat...right? Yes even Tessa will have to learn to swallow food!

This week we don't have much going on, and I vow to not leave the house again until the temperatures rise above freezing!

Tim got me the Wii Fit for my birthday so we've been having fun doing all kinds of different exercises. Tessa likes the lady on there and can often be heard talking back to the lady.

The thing that has probably changed the most in the last few days/weeks is the amount of sounds/noises that Tessa makes. When she wakes up from a nap we can hear her cooing over the monitor, and making all kinds of interesting humming sounds. Very cute!

And now for the pictures...

T's New Rocking Chair

For Christmas Mimi and Pop got Tessa this adorable chair...

It's Been a While

Tessa is growing up fast! She loves her jumper and is starting to learn to turn the seat by herself.
Some very generous people got me a sewing machine...my first big project is to make a dress/bonnet/bloomers for Tessa. I'm hoping it will be for Easter...we'll see how quickly I can sew. Here's the fabric I picked.

Before I start the dress I am going to make Tessa a quilt for her doll bed. I figure this is a good "small" project to refresh the little memory I have of sewing.

On Friday, Tessa and I are driving to CT. Tim will meet us there as he's in Portland, OR for work. Hopefully the drive up isn't too terrible...I'm not sure how she'll do, there could be lots of stopping if she's wailing.

Sunday is Tessa baptism, the reason for the drive north, and we can't wait to see our families again (even though its only been two weeks)!

In other news, Tim and I are starting to get our house ready to put it on the market in March or so. Hopefully it won't take too long to get ready or sell (wishful thinking I know). The plan is to move back up to MA/CT if/when the townhouse sells.

Wow Is Louie Funny

Tessa's First Christmas (Part One)

maybe I'll go back and add details but for now this will have to do...

Tessa's First Christmas (Part Two)

On Christmas Day we went to Mimi and Pop's for Christmas dinner. Tessa got lots of nice presents!

Tessa is learning to sit up, however here it looks like she's trying to eat her feet!

Tessa with Uncle Kevin, doesn't she look tiny!

Tessa enjoyed trying to eat Uncle Dan's nose.

Dan and Tessa hanging out.

Uncle Cole and Tessa watching Baby Van Gogh

Nana holding Tessa while she chews on a spoon

The day after Christmas Grandpa came to visit Tessa.

On our drive home we stopped in Connecticut and Tessa got to meet her Great Uncle Chris!

More Pictures from Milford

Pictures from Nana's House

What a Cutie!

A Fun-Snowy Weekend

This past weekend, my girlfriend from Mines came to visit! Lisa and I had a good time catching up and Tessa was a great baby.
Tessa loves to hold things, and can apparently hold her own bottle now...not reliably of course.
Lisa and Tessa playing on the couch

I had hoped to show Lisa some fun/cool stuff in Boston but the foot of snow and 20 degree weather made that sound very unattractive. We were however able to meet Jen and Dave for a great dinner in Boston.

Tessa LOVES Louie! I'm pretty sure when she starts crawling we'll find her IN his bed, as opposed to next to it.

Lisa and I

Not much is new...

Tessa is starting to roll over from belly -> back more often. And is reaching for everything in her sight, and can't wait to get whatever it is in her mouth. We went and got her some teething rings, because she's been really drooly and chomping on everything. Guess we won't know if she's teething till one actually pops out. Tessa is sleeping great at night...naps are still hit or miss.

Tim came up to Milford for the weekend, and we are all sad that he had to go back to MD for work. Louie is of course devastated!

Lisa comes this weekend for a visit and I can't wait! It's been too long since we've seen each other.

And here's a few pictures of Tessa since she's been in Milford (I've been really bad about taking pictures, and need to get better!)