I can't keep up!!

video of Helena knocking down blocks and giggling:


Here she is with Grandpa











and a few shots of the three of us (rare!)






























and a video of Helena pulling herself up on Daddy's fingers! yay!

gratuitous cute kid shots

i KNOW the barrette is a choking hazard!! I kept my eye on it the WHOLE time!

another cutie outfit

people keep sending the BEST outfits! thank you Auntie Tosha and Uncle Dan!

There is no spoon

Helena tries her best to make the spoon bend, employing all the magic that she knows...

A day out...

We met my parents in Sheboygan- the halfway point tween our homes and theirs... A nice day out!

Safe Sleep

As I work in the field of maternal and child health, and frequently deal with 'Safe Sleep' issues, I wanted to get on my soap box for a moment and take this opportunity to point out the safety features in Helena's crib. Here's her crib:


You'll notice I use a breathable bumper- lots of holes for air flow. Traditional bumpers pose a hazard and are not recommended.


Here's the inside of her crib:

You'll notice that there's nothing in Helena's crib besides Helena and a 'safe sleep' blanket, also full of holes. Best option is no blanket at all, especially for younger babies. She's on her back, never on her tummy.

I remove any toys from the crib after she's fallen asleep. For more information on safe sleep, see:

http://www.cdc.gov/SIDS/sleepenvirnoment.htm

Helena and Violet - pics