1st Attempt

Yesterday was our first attempt at feeding Bentley solids (baby cereal). She always watched us eat with great interest. However, when it came to her turn she definitely was not interested. I couldn't get her to open her mouth. Not even for an empty spoon to play with. That was quite unusual, as Bentley puts everything in her mouth. She was more interested in examining all of the parts of the seat that she could get her hands on. It looks like we will be waiting a little longer before attempting this again. Maybe watching us eat from this perspective will generate a little more interest. I must say, her lack of interest isn't all that surprising, as she always seems to be happy with things just the way they are. That is the reason she hasn't rolled over after the first time just after Christmas, and she doesn't try to support herself when we prop her up to try sitting.

She looks cute in her seat though.

Since the Last Time

Since my last post, we have taken a quick trip to RC, had D's parents come and stay, and taken a few day trip to J's parents. We have been busy, but I don't have many pictures to show for it. I have gotten lazy when it comes to taking pictures and updating the blog.

D's parents came to RC with us so I could run some errands and D could attend a meeting. We were also able to get together with some friends for supper. It is good to see old friends. The rest of the time was spent playing at home.

Grandpa playing with Bentley, making her laugh, and Bria climbing on Grandpa's back. There was a lot of Bria's games (hide-n-seek, jumping around, coloring, etc.).

We had fun with both of our families. Part of the reason we traveled to J's parents was to see J's sister and her boyfriend who were back. While we were there they got engaged, so we want to say "Congratulations!" again. Here there was again a lot of playing, mostly Bria's games.

The grandparents and aunts and uncles love to entertain the girls, and we are so very grateful.

Wild Hair

Bentley's hair was standing up so much I thought it was quite funny. She was also very smiley. I couldn't resist the picture.

Roll Over

Instead of rolling over, Bentley just turns on her side and leans her head back as far as she can. She doesn't mind being on her tummy, she just doesn't like getting there by herself. We have tried putting a toy out of her reach, but then a helpful older sister thinks she needs to hand Bentley the toy. We will just have to wait for her to roll over in her own time.

Five Months Old

Bentley turned five months on Monday. She is really growing. According to our own measurements she is 26 inches long (95th percentile) and 15 pounds (50th percentile).
Of course, we think she is adorable and lots of fun too!

Happy girl, especially if you give her just a little attention.

Getting stronger, but still not rolling over.

She is always big eyed and watching everything.

Playing Doctor

Bria likes to take care of people. She sometimes pretends that we are sick and will make us rest and get us medicine. Today it was Bentley's turn to be taken care of. This time Bria decided she was going to be a doctor. Bentley loves it when Bria plays with her.

Bria was getting ready to "listen" to Bentley's heart.

Bria put her shirt on backwards so that she could have a mask like a doctor. Oh, the imagination.

Nothing Much

Have you been wondering where we are and what we have been up to?
It has been a long time since I have posted anything, so hopefully you haven't forgotten about us.
To answer the question above: we haven't been anywhere and haven't been doing anything.

That may be a matter of opinion, I guess. Building 2-3 tents a day in the living room, playing Mario Kart and Rock Band on our new Wii, and running to the chiropractor is doing something. It has been too cold, windy, and icy to do anything outside, so shortly after Christmas we purchased a Wii. The whole family has had plenty of fun with that. Bria enjoys Tennis and Bowling, with a high score of 154. D and I only play the Wii when the kids are in bed (unless Bria asks to play), so that we don't end up ignoring them. We really get into the games.

I have included some random pictures from the last couple of weeks.

Bentley after in bath in her cute kitty towel.

Bentley sitting, propped up by the arm of the chair. She still isn't very interested in rolling over. She rolled over one time from her stomach to her back and that was enough. If she tries rolling from her back to her stomach she doesn't let herself go all the way over (she doesn't really like being on her stomach). With Bria providing all the entertainment who needs to go anywhere?

Bria trying to sit next to Bentley. It caused Bentley to lean over toward her, so Bria had to hold Bentley up. There is a lot of love between these two.

Bria and Bentley in one of the many tents we have built recently. Both girls are still in there pajamas. I'm sure it was an early morning, since Bria has been getting up between 6:30 and 7:00 am lately. That means that Bentley is up about a half hour later. Late nights playing Rock Band and early mornings with the girls makes for a tired Mom.