Fall Time!!

We tried to take advantage of the nice weather on Saturday and take a few fall pics. Bree wasn't her smiley self, I don't think she likes the feeling of the leaves. Though we were able to capture a few good ones. Bree has been busy crawling everywhere, and she is taking steps hanging onto the couch, though she is getting a little daring and is going from the couch to the end table. We had our first bout of sickness this season, Bree had a cold the last two weeks, we took her to the Dr. on Monday because it was lingering. She was put on some yummy amoxicillon, she loves that stuff. Though to be honest there isn't much that she doesn't love to eat. Well we will update after Saturday, she is a ladybug for Halloween, we are baised or anything but we think she is the cutest ladybug ever!!!

Black Hills Vacation

We returned September 21st from a great vacation with Brian's brothers and their families. It was a great time to spend with them since we aren't able to get together very often. We headed up Thursday and stayed the night in Sioux Falls. On Friday we headed across the state and drove through the Badlands and stopped at Wall Drug and had a vintage family picture taken. On Saturday we headed out early to Cosmos mystery, then Mt. Rushmore, Bear Country, and Reptile Gardens. Then we headed back to the hotel and got ready to go to a large indoor waterpark for the evening. On Sunday we headed to Hill City for a ride on the 1880 train and a nice walk around Hill City. Brian, Bree, and I headed to Custer State Park to drive around and hopefully find a geocache. Unfortunately after a very long walk it started to rain and we headed back to the vehicle empty handed. Oh well, we will try again. Monday we headed back to Kansas with a long 12 hr drive. We were pleasantly surprised that Bree enjoyed the drive home. Tuesday was a great day to recover from the vacation and for Bree to catch up with her sleep. Speaking of Bree, had we told you that she is a crawling machine. She doesn't stay in one place for very long at a time. On Tuesday she was able to pull herself up to standing by using the couch. We also have started using cloth diapers. It will take a little bit to get use to, but I think we will get the hang of it eventually.

Check out Bree's Pics!!!

I wanted to let everyone know they can check out Bree's 6 month pics online if you would like. Go to www.rockersphotography.com then click on order online at the bottom of the page, then click on shafer and the password is Bree. They were great, I have no idea how we are going to pic any out!!!

6 month Happenings!!!

I wanted to update everyone with the happenings of Bree. Last Saturday on her 6th month birthday she got her pics taken then later that day we discovered that her bottom front teeth had come in!!! We were shocked because she hadn't been fussy that day and actually was pretty chipper at the photo session.
Friday was her Dr. appointment!! Dr. Grimaldi was very happy with her growth, here are her stats:
Weight: 19 lbs 10 ounces
Height: 29 inches
She is over 100% on both things!! Dr. Grimaldi was also happy with how well she is sitting up. Next came the bad part SHOTS!!! Poor thing had to have 3 shots, one was her flu shot. I have to bring her back in a month for the 2 nd flu shot and she also has to have 2 more shots for the swine flu. She better not get the flu with 4 shots to protect her!! Brian and I will also be getting the swine flu vaccine even though we hate shots as much as Bree.
Since she is so close to 20 lbs and she is so tall we decided to change her infant carseat out for the convertible seat, she has so much more room now!!!
She is getting closer and closer to crawling. She gets up on all fours and really gets to rocking, then she will more her legs forward and fall. She hasn't quit figured out how to move her arms along with the legs yet.
She is now eating her solids a lot better. We don't have to strip her down to her diaper anymore!! She use to make a total mess when eating, but now she has started to get the eating thing down!!

Alzheimer's Memory Walk

A message to the Michael Family:
Well... Mom, Bree, Betty, and I went to church with Grandpa Michael tonight and he wanted us to spread the word that the Memory Walk is only a month and a half away and that we need to start fundraising for it!!! I think grandpa said the goal is $20,000 this year, so we have or work cut out of us. Can't wait to see ya'll on October 10th!!!

She's sitting pretty!!

Just a few pics of Bree. She has started sitting up really well!!! She is also started getting up on a fours and rocking!! We would love for her to start crawling, but the house isn't baby proofed yet!! We should probably get some gates to protect her from the stairs. We are getting her 6-month pics taken Saturday, we can't wait!!

Our Jumping Little Girl!

Bree absolutely loves jumping in her jumper. We taped her tonight to share with everyone, hope you enjoy. Bree is starting to be able to sit up by herself for a little while. We are so proud of her. Monday night we started having her eat a banana with her mesh feeder. The first night she wasn't quite sure about it, but Tuesday she devoured the banana and made an absolute mess in the process. This weekend Bree will have her first stay over at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Andrew will be there also so I am sure Grandma and Grandpa will have a blast Saturday night. Brian and I are going to the Keith Urban and Taylor Swift concert for my birthday!! I am very excited about the night out.