Tuesday, May 5, 2009

A week of firsts...




This past week my brother, his wife Elise and my nephew Thomas were in town. We had a great time (post and pics on that later!). Since we wanted to spend time with them, Isabelle ended up having a few firsts that week. She went to the pool, went to the beach, and even started solids on her 6 month birthday!! Despite the layers of SPF 50 sunblock we put on her, I was still so scared she would get burnt on her fresh white skin. Fortunately, she didn't get burnt at all, and I think she actually enjoyed it. We've been trying to tell Isabelle that she leaves at the beach so she needs to get used to it!! I think the more we take her to the pool and the beach the more she'll like it, especially as she gets older.
We dabbled with rice cereal about a month ago, but stopped after a week when she really didn't seem interested it and we thought she might not be ready. However, when she hit her 6 month birthday we knew it was time to start. Her first food was organic sweet potatoes. She definitely made a face with the first bite, but did well after that. She wasn't gobbling it up like I had hoped, but I think in time she'll get the hang of it. All in all, it was quite a week for our little Isabelle!

3 comments:

Sara said...

Amber I am so jealous that you are back in a bikini! Isabelle is 3 months younger than Marisa is and I am no where near a bikini body. Good for you! I am working on getting there some day. I am just kidding about the jealous part...you look awesome!

bowse216 said...

Just keep up with the food, she will get it, Promise! I suggest mixing the cereal in with the veggies, that way she gets the iron too!!! Good Luck! She is getting sooooo big, cant wait to meet her!
Love
PJ,Jenn and Lilly!

Heather said...

haha...I thought the same thing as Sara! I will definitely be rocking a VERY loose sun dress while in OBX! You really do look GREAT! I need your secrets for getting back in bikini shape so fast:)
p.s. Isabelle is SOOOO cute in her little bikini!