Isabel with her dad

After a busy day of shopping and then dinner at the local sushi joint, Isabel stretched out with dad to relax. She showed off her strong neck muscles. This has been the highest she has lifted her head yet. She appeared to like this new found strength, as she looked all around from this view point. Luckily, we got out the old camera to capture some new pictures. We still don't have the new one repaired yet.

Strong neck muscles

Isabel goes to the babysitters

Isabel went to her first official babysitters house. Amy took care of Isabel for about 1.5 hours while I ran some errands in town. Amy stated Isabel was good. Isabel kept Amy busy during their time together with 3 diaper and one outfit change. Buying some stock in Pampers may be a good idea with this little pooper.

Isabel and Amy

2 month MD appt

Isabel had her 2 month check up. She is now weighing in at a heavy 11.7lbs and 22 3/4 inches long. At her 2 week appointment she was in the 50% for weight and height compared to all other kids her age. Now she is in the 75th percentile. Wow, she really is growing fast. She got her first round of shots which lead to a slight fever and a fussy baby during the day. But she tolerated it very well over all. The MD also is not concerned about her green poo and Isabel even happened to have a "movement" so the MD could see just how green her poo has become. All in all, we have one healthy, growing girl.

One more picture!

New Isabel update

We had a good weekend here. I am putting a lot of new pictures on the blog because I may not be able to update the blog for a little while. I had a photoshoot with Isabel today and we got lots of wonderful pictures. She is really into smiling and I captured some of her great smiles in the pictures. However, I then broke Adam's new camera. Hopefully we will be able to get it repaired soon. Have a great week!

Isabel

Isabel and the flowers

Isabel smiles!

Isabel really started to smile and coo this weekend. She continues to grunt, but it is so cute to hear these coo sounds coming from her now. Her hair is slowly coming in on her receding hairline, but the rest of her hair is getting quite long.
She definately has enough hair to wear her fashionable barrettes!

Isabel smiles!

Isabel and her hat

Most females have a shoe collection, Isabel has a summer hat collection. Here she is posing with one of her various hats. She was into smiling this weekend.

Isabel and her hat

Isabel and mom

Here is a picture of Isabel and I. We were hanging out all day today, taking lots of pictures until we broke daddy's new camera. Opps, we feel bad!

Isabel and mom

Isabel and her tree

Isabel checked out her giant redwood tree. It is nearing shearing time and she may have to work on cutting back the new growth. She is toying with the idea of being a tree farmer like her Uncle Greg. She is willing to help him out during the Christmas season but with her tree farm experience she would expect a high hourly rate, plus over time, benefits, and stock options!

Tree Farmer

Friendly Fridays

Isabel has started to hang out with her good friends, Hannah age 9 months and Ryan age 5 weeks, on Friday afternoons. This Friday's visit involved a power walk in the strollers, lunch, numerous dirty diapers, and lots of good conversation (a little crying here and there too). We hope other friends get "busy" and join our club soon too!

Hannah, Isabel, & Ryan

Isabel and her dog

Isabel really likes to workout at her gym. She spends a lot of time playing with the all the toys. This is also Zinni'z favorite time because Isabel is down low on her level and Zinni manages to get a couple of licks. Isabel doesn't even seem to notice the licks. She just likes to hang out with the music, lights and toys. What a workout. She is going to be a strong little girl!

Zinni and Isabel

Working out at the gym

4th of July

Isabel went to her first 4th of July BBQ. Her "Auntie" Cheryl hosted a BBQ for a bunch of friends. We had a great time. Isabel decided to sleep for most of the festivities. But the British hosts threw a fine party for the American guests with margaritas, hamburgers, kabobs, and a festive flag cake. We also had the famous english bunt cake!

4th of July picture with mom

Isabel celebrates 4th of July

Isabel sits up!

Isabel discovered that she likes to sit up and look around. She likes to act like a big girl. We have to admit that she can not sit up on her own, she needs pillows to prop herself up, but she can hold her head up by herself now. Great neck control. Good thing since her head seems to be growing rapidly!

Big Girl

Isabel and her new friend

Isabel had a fun day visiting with her new friend, Ryan. Ryan is 2 weeks younger than Isabel. Although he is a very long baby, he looks much smaller than Isabel. It is amazing what a difference 2 weeks can make. It was great to meet Ryan for the first time and catch up with his mom.

Isabel and her friend Ryan