Skyler's first Bumbo

Skyler sat in the Bumbo chair for the first time today. She has been holding her head up for a while now, as long as we've given her body a little support. We thought we'd see if she could handle the Bumbo seat yet. Thanks to cousin Ava for letting us borrow your Bumbo! 

Skyler's first day of school

Mommy had to go back to work this week... so Skyler goes to daycare. It was sad to be away from her during the day, but she did great and we know she's at a great place. Sky is going to Spokane Falls Montessori, which is an educational based daycare that assists with individualized instruction using the child's natural way of learning. We personally know 4 families that have used or currently use this same daycare. It comes highly recommended, and we've seen great developments with each of the kids. Luckily, it's also just 5 minutes from Jamie's work. She did great on her first day, and the teachers were impressed with how Skyler can sleep through any noise and that other babies crying does not effect her. She is also holding her head up pretty sturdy now, and tummy time is going very well. 

Daddy getting ready to load her in the car for her first day

Mommy taking her in the daycare on her first day. She did great and didn't have any problems being with other people. 

Skyler is 12 weeks

Skyler is 12 weeks old.

Portland trip

We took a long weekend to go to Portland before the end of Jamie's maternity leave. We visited some friends, the Brentano's and the Hood's. It was a great trip!

We started with a stop at Bruno's Pizza. It's the best pizza spot in Jamie's home town of Longview, and is run by someone she went to school with. Mounds of pepperoni and lots of cheese!

Skyler is ready for a day at the Zoo. We finally met up with the Brentano's at the right zoo this time, after the fiasco of going to opposite zoos in Seattle last month.

Brentano family - Seth, Kara, Olivia, and Abby

Skyler's first real zoo trip. Last time didn't count of course.

Skyler hanging out in the front pack carrier with mom

Jamie and Skyler with Kara, Abby and Olivia

Olivia, happy... Abby, not so much. lol.

Sweet girl just looking around

Abby and Olivia having fun

Skyler is having fun too

It was a breezy day, but at least the sun came out

Olivia and Abby monkeying around

Mommy loves her little girl!

Abby is excited that we finally made it to the Elephant Ears stand!

Yummy

Abby and Olivia posing with Sky

Daddy always checking up on his princess

Olivia and Abby getting photobombed by a cougar

Abby is a little monkey

Now they're birds I guess. lol.

Fun day, and a great way to snuggle with Skyler!

We got back to the hotel, to see some interesting things! There was an outrigger conference going on, and they had fun activities strung throughout the hotel. Here's a guy walking a tight wire.

View from a few floors up

Side by side ziplines throughout the hotel

Climbing wall in the hotel

We visited Gareth, Sheliya, and their new son Jaxon! Here's Sky with Jax.

Jaxon was due 3 weeks after Skyler. However, he was born 6 weeks early (nearly a month before Skyler was born). We finally made it to Portland to visit. It was so fun!

Skyler had fun playing with Sheliya

Jamie had fun hanging with Jaxon

Baby swap! It was nice, until Jaxon spit up all over Jamie. Hahaha...

Sheliya with the babies

Sheliya looks good with a girl. Maybe #2 won't be far away.  

Gareth enjoyed having a baby girl in his arms too

Jaxon is just a little bigger than Skyler. lol. 

Playmat buddies

Bye... Thanks for the fun visit!

Skyler visiting cousin Ava

On our way heading to Portland for a short vacation, we stopped in Yakima to see grandma and visit Uncle Chad, Aunt Jackie, and Cousin Ava!

What does Ava think of Skyler?

Ava sharing her play mat with Sky

Sweet, smiley Ava

Ava holding hands with Sky

Ava loves to ride her Disney car

Loving on Uncle Chad