April 2011 - Cate's first Easter

A few new adventures

It is a bit hard to tell in this photo, but Chaz bought Cate a new bubble machine for the bath tub. It attaches to the bathtub wall and blows bubbles at her while she bathes. She loves it. Bubbles make every bath better.

Here you can see the bubble machine better. This is also Cate giving us a "seriously, stop washing my hair" look.

 It has been a typical Nebraska spring here - some days cold and rainy, other days 50 and sunny. We take every opportunity to get outside for family walks at night. Thankfully, last night was one of those nice nights, so we headed out. It was really bright, and Cate refused to wear either a sun bonnet or her sun glasses. But, she actually wanted to wear Dad's hat. She wore it for 10 min, until we turned the corner and the sun was blocked by her stroller's sun visor. I find this photo hilarious. 

Final update (with out a picture) - Cate's food selection has increased dramatically in the last few weeks to include a fair amount of "adult food". She now eats spaghetti, grilled cheese sandwiches, cooked beans and guacamole in addition to her normal foods. I can't believe how fast she is growing! Just under a month and a half until she is 1!

March 23-24: Spring Break

Cate and I went to Iowa to see my college Roomate Anna. For the millionth time, I did a terrible job taking pictures, but she got a couple of cute ones of Cate playing with (and sleeping near) her puppy. Thank you Anna for your wonderful hospitality!

March 18th: Spring Picnic

It was actually beautiful on March 18th, and we took the opportunity to have an outdoor picnic. Chaz grilled steaks, and Cate and I played on a blanket in the grass while he made dinner. We look a bit wind blown, but we had so much fun!

March 10-11: Grandma Jill and Grandpa Mick Visit

Grandma Jill and Grandpa Mick came to visit on their way to a wedding in Saint Louis. Cate LOVES playing with her Grandparents, and was so glad that she got to laugh, smile and play high five with everyone. We can't wait to see them again soon!

Oh yeah, and we had fun messing with Cate by taking pictures of her sleeping.  She loves to sleep with the pacifier right next to her face (not actually in her mouth like normal babies). Too funny.

February 26 - Zach's Wrestling Match

Okay, This is a LONG overdue update, but a few weeks (okay, a month ago), we went to watch Cate's cousin Zach wrestle. He took first place!!, and Cate had fun seeing a bunch of family. We took a few pictures (especially a couple of funny ones of her hanging out on the mat). We're headed out again this weekend to see Zach in Kearney, so I'll work on taking better photos this next time. 

9 Month Check Up

Just a quick update because Grandpa Mick and Grandma Jill are coming to visit in the morning, so tonight requires a little (read: a lot of) house cleaning.

But, today was Cate's 9 month check up. She is 18lbs 1.5oz and 26.5 inches tall! So, she continues to be my "petite" child, but she is still following her growth curves (which is all the doc cares about).

Based on a bit of sickness the past two weeks, the doc thinks there is a small chance Cate is allergic to wheat. So, we have put a hiatus on wheat products. We will re-introduce them in a few weeks and see if she gets sick again. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that she just had a weird tummy virus and that she remains allergy free. But, other than that small possibility, she is doing great and she passed her check up with flying colors.

She is fast asleep and I'm off to mop the kitchen floor! I'll add pictures of our visitors with Cate over the next few days.