2012 RECAP

Parents, I need your help!

Okay parents. I need your help. Being a first time parent is tough. So far, I think we have done pretty good. Given that Lexi is a pretty good baby. Wait, let me rephrase that. Lexi can be a pretty good baby. 

This past week or so she has not been her self. I can't figure out what is wrong! It feels like I am loosing it. 

She has been extremely fussy, always wanting my attention, can't be left alone, wants to be help 24/7, always wants to eat, and always sleepy! I don't know what it is. She sleeps through the night which is amazing..and goes down rather easy, but during the day she isn't her self.

She will be 4 months on Dec.30.2012.  Here are some things I think might be wrong:

1. Is she staying full?  Maybe formula isn't doing it? Each bottle she has is usually between 5-6 ounces. At night time I add rice. Do you think its time to start feeding her some baby food/rice during the day to keep her full? It feels like I am feeding her every two hours and maybe that's why she is so fussy?

2. Is it a phase? 

3. Growth spurt? Maybe, but it doesn't explain the constant need for attention. I used to be able to lay her on the living room floor with a play mat and go do dishes..now I'm lucky if I get that done.

My house has not been clean for 2 weeks! I still have laundry in the back from over a week ago! It's driving me crazy!

I also wanted to know if any of your kids have ever been constantly sleepy. It seems the only thing that makes her happy is sleeping and eating. Maybe it is a growth spurt? I don't know. Like I said..I think we are doing well for first time parents, but these last 2 weeks or so had thrown me for a loop!

Please,throw out some ideas!

Ps: I can't believe she is going to be four months!

Philly Cheese Steaks

I love PINTREST!

I have made some awesome things off the website! Last night, I made Broc some 

Philly Cheese Stakes! Click here for the link.

It is so easy!

Get your stake and chop it thin! Along with 1/2 onion

 Heat it up!

 Add some soup once its cooked 

(Didn't get a photo of that)

Put it on a bun..add some cheese

and place it in the oven until the cheese is melted!

 This is what I am trying tonight! 

YUM!

Lexipoo Photos

 I just wanted to update and share some photos of my little girl! 

It is her first Christmas this year! We are so blessed to be able to spend it with her! 

 She is getting so big! She is in most 6 month clothes!

She will be 4 months in 10 days!

She loves her walker! 

And..

I love this guy more than anything in the world! 

Kentucky Trip -short version

Well, I finally have time to catch up on the blog and share some photos of my trip to Kentucky. Although I'm not sure how much time I will have to write this with Lexi...I just took off outfit number three for today. She is spitting up everywhere! So now she is just laying in her diaper!..Which is the cutest!  Anyways, back to our Kentucky trip! I was super nervous about flying alone with Lexi, but she was wonderful on the plane! Perfect! Here are some photos from our trip!

Lexi- just hanging out at the airport stretching out before being cooped up on a plane again!

 One of the best things about being home...

my dad always cooks breakfast!

 I love seeing some old friends!

Michelle is one of my best!

 Lexi just chilling in the tub!

 Family got to see Lexi for the first time!

 10 days was too long with out my love!

 Seeing some more old friends!

 Lindsey! I remember when she was this size!

 Courtney and I got the crazy idea to make to make a rag rug for her nursery!...

it took forever! 

 We almost got it done...

She will have to finish the rest!

She is the best! I miss her all the time!

 Lexi loved Grandma!

Of course grandma loved her!

 We went to see some more family friends..

I used to baby sit this girl Alyssa..when she was Lexi's age! 

Crazy how time flies!

 The trip shortly came to an end..

We were on the plane home before I knew it!

We landed in Vegas and reunited with Broc!

Only thing is my bag didn't show up!..

Until 5 hours later! So we had to get a hotel!

We stayed at the Excalibur! 

 It is so good to be home. 

Cinnamon Almonds

This time of year at the mall they have roasted almonds. They are a little pricey, so I decided to make some home made. I think they turned out great and are rather simple to try.

here is the link you will need