Ellie's 1st Cereal

Brady reallly wants Ellie to eat 'real food'.   We decided to give to try cereal for the first time this weekend.  I wouldn't say she loved it, but she didn't totally hate it.

Florida & Disney Cruise

We had lots of fun on our vacation.  We started off by spending a couple of days in the Cocoa beach area.  We keep it low key and spent some time on the beach behind the hotel and visited a local zoo. 

We thought about going to the Kennedy Space Center until we released it was going to set us back a couple hundred and it was at least a half day activity.  Instead we opted for viewing the shuttle from the street and stopping at the outside of the Astronaut Hall of Fame.

We also hit up a mini golf course.  Saying it was run down is probably an understatement, but Brady thought it was fun.

Aww, sometimes I can get them to look at the camera at the same time.  Don't look too closely or you'll see Brady's messy face.

After a few days in Cocoa Beach we met up with Cory's family to go on a Disney Cruise. We were celebrating birthdays and engagements.  This was our first Disney cruise and it was a great experience.  Brady loved the kids club and even insisted on eating dinner their two nights. 

Ellie - 5 Months

Ellie is 5 months!

Unofficial Stats:

Weight: 14 pounds 8 ounces

Height: 24.5 inches

Other highlights from the past month:

• Sleeping -  She's been going to bed around 8:30pm.  She will sometimes sleep until around 6am, but still wants to eat early in the morning (between 2 - 4am) at least 3 nights a week.
• Favorite activities - Ellie likes rolling around on the floor.  Chewing on toys and her feet.  She enjoys playing peek a boo and having funny faces made at her.
• Dislikes - Taking medicine.  We've had some bad luck with ear infections the past month and Ellie has become a pro at finding ways to not let the medicine go down her throat.
• Notable accomplishments - She rolled over from her back to belly at 4 months 1 day.  She also spins in circles when on her tummy.
•  Eating - She still enjoys milk.  Nothing new on the eating front.
• Other notable activities - Ellie celebrated Halloween and went on her first plane ride.  She also rode in the umbrella stroller for the first time.

Here are some new pics!

KSU vs. OSU

Brady had lots of fun at his first K-State game.   It was a great game and felt much closer than the score.  Brady had lots of fun yelling when OSU had the ball.  He was a great K-State fan until the 4th quarter when he started yelling "Let's go Cowboys"!  Of course he waited till it was quiet and thought it was hilarious!  Thanks to Grandma Barb for watching Ellie!  Yes, it should be me in the photo rather than Cory, but when he saw Willy he grabbed him and ran down to make sure we didn't miss him.

Halloween 2012

We had the chance to participate in numerous fall festivities this year

Brady's school had a festival with games, activities and treats.  I enjoyed the cotton candy.  Brady refused to taste it.  He has no idea what he's missing. 

We also meet up with friends for a hayride and hot dog and marshmallow roast.

Brady and Cory carved pumpkins.  Brady wanted nothing to do with the insides of the pumpkin.  He did not want to get his hands messy.

 

On Halloween evening Brady joined some friends for some treak or treating.  Ellie and I stayed behind and handed out candy.