October 25, 2009
Cole Allen Otte's Birth Story
January 22, 2009
Been Awhile..
Enjoying a moment with Daddy...
Getting ready to slide on down!
Crawling through the tunnel-so much fun!
Some serious bedhead...
Sleeping with her friends....
December 18, 2008
November 15, 2008
Rachel's First Birthday Party!!
It all went very well and I hope a good time was had by all....Rachel was such a little princess in her pink tutu...
All for me-yippie!!!
So proud of our beautiful one year old!
Rachel's friends who helped her celebrate!
Cake face!!
November 2, 2008
Doodlebug's First Halloween!
Prior to the actual day of Halloween though, I dressed her up in cute, Halloween-ish clothes all week.....it was so much fun! Thank you to Grandma Otte and our good, good, friend, Jean for the cute clothes!
Another fun shirt!
Hangin' in the stroller before boot camp....looking too cute in her costume! Cori was also VERY cute as a little bee!!
Playing with Cori at the end of class....
October 28, 2008
It's The Great Pumpkin Rachel Ann
October 23, 2008
Just Around the Corner...
And of course, some pics of our doodlebug...until next time...
"Mommy, what would you and Daddy like for dinner tonight?"
Nothing more precious than a sleeping baby....
Would you like a piece of bread Daddy?
September 22, 2008
Race for the Cure
For me, the most moving and inspiring part of the experience came at the end of the race. They had a special "path" for all the survivors to walk down. Everyone else veered towards the right-all the survivors went to the left and walked / ran down this single lane right next to all the people on the sidelines. It was such a great way to honor all the survivors participating and it was so incredibly inspiring to see all of them trek down their path.
We had to wait around for a while before our walk started and of course Rachel became antsy. But not too bad and once we got started walking, she conked out and slept for about the first half. Before I knew it, we were done walking and it was time to go home!
We had a great time and it was fun to catch up with some friends I hadn't seen in a while. But the best part was seeing so many people there supporting such a wonderful cause! I definitely plan to participate next year-but my goal will be to run the 5K!
Here are a few pics from the race:
Me along with a few other team members just before the walk started.
And here are just some cute, random shots of Doodlebug:
Playing peek-a-boo during bathtime with Daddy
Her cute, toothy smile!
Doodle talking with Montgomery....
Until next time...
September 10, 2008
10 Months Old
Look Ma, one hand!
Proof that baby proofing works!
Beautiful blue eyes
Until next time...
August 29, 2008
Let the Birthday Countdown Begin!
Eating beets for the first time-yummy yummy for my tummy but scary scary for my face!!
August 14, 2008
Doodlebug is 9 Months Old
Here is a picture taken on her actual 9 month birthday.
It is so much fun watching her crawl all over the house and explore everything. We have converted our upstairs hallway into a loft area for her to play in. While it doesn't appear to be a big space, I think it works great for her. I can be in one of the rooms up there and let her play in the "loft" area...gives her freedom to crawl all around where its completely safe. Good idea Daddy and thanks for putting up the baby gate-only 3 more to go!
We are trying lots of new foods these days. The latest is baby yogurt. She made her yuck face when I first gave it to her (like she does with every new food she tries) but she has started to like it. I think next I am going to try some pasta-mommy's favorite!
Grandma Patty comes into town this weekend so it should be a fun-filled weekend of Doodlebug being spoiled!
Until next time....
August 6, 2008
Can We Say "Mama"???
Her top right tooth is coming in. So far she hasn't seemed too bothered by it so I hope it stays that way. Last week, I started offering biter biscuits so she can start practicing to feed herself. I think she really likes them but man they are messy. She gets them everywhere on her!! I also tried eggs but she wasn't too interested so we'll wait a while on those.
Just today she started showing the first inclinations of wanting to pull herself up on things. She can't quite do it yet but I don't think it will be too much longer.
In just a few short days, she will be 9 months. I can't believe it. She is really leaving the baby stage and sometimes its just so sad. But more than that, I am excited about watching her grow and develop-her personality just comes out more and more each day. She is such a firecracker!
As for me, I am almost done with my 3rd week of Baby Boot Camp. I have been going 3 days per week and have really been enjoying it. It kicks my butt and I am exhausted afterwards but it is such a good workout. In addition to myself getting exercise, I am also exposing Rachel to exercise and a way to be healthy. I hope this can be a good start to setting healthy lifestyle examples for her. Plus at the end of each class, all the babies can get out of their strollers and crawl around.
We are finally having some nice days here and it's feeling like summer. We try to enjoy the weather as much as possible.
Can you see my two bottom teeth???
The oddest things seem to entertain her...
Rachel vs. The Carrots....who you think won??
For some reason, certain things Brent says just cracks her up. If I say them, it's just not quite as funny. In this instance, Brent was changing her and asks "can you pull up your pants?" This was the funniest thing ever to her...you can also hear her gurgling..she loves doing that also!
July 20, 2008
Some fun Videos
I call this synchronized rolling....
Daddy taught Rachel how to play peek-a-boo...its so funny. You can't see her face very well in this clip but you get the idea....
8 Months Old-Holy Cow!
July 18, 2008
Our Trip To Washington
Enjoying her first dip in the pool
The Bathing Beauty
Enjoying a tall cold one with Grandma after swimmingLooking too cute in her 4th of July outfit I love this picture with her Daddy...and its a good shot of the surrounding land at my mom's house
On another note, we decided to buy a jogging stroller. Mommy needs to get her butt in shape and I am hoping this will help. This is a shot of Rachel in the new stroller getting ready to go on a walk in Washington...