Sweet Taters and Peas

I was not very successful at breast feeding bug.  I breast fed for two weeks and then pumped for seven.  It is really hard to keep up something that is not easy and so time demanding on your body when you know in the back of your head that all it takes is one call from Daddy and the magical Enfamil fairy will come to your door with free formula to feed your baby. Oh the perks of having a husband who works for Mead Johnson.  So when I switched over to formula of course Lanie being the awesome baby she is didn't care at all she sucked it down like a champ.  I don't what it is and how many people tell you that you shouldn't feel guilty I still did and felt like I needed to make up for it some how.  So I decided when it came time for Lanie to start eating solids I would make her baby food.  One of my best friends Mallory did it for her son and she gave me lots of good tips so I thought hey I can do this!  Well I made my first batch of sweet taters and peas the other night and I have to say it was a lot of fun.  It really didn't take long at all and it is way cheaper.  I made 16 meals of sweet taters and 16 meals of peas and it only cost me $1.53.  So I learned from my pediatrician that I should feed her the same thing one meal a day for three days to make sure there is no allergy.  So Lanie started off with the taters!

I am not sure if you can tell by the pictures, but she was not a huge fan.  She loves her cereal and woofs that down with no problem.  So Mark and I were trying to figure out if it is the new texture or if she does not like the taste.  She did eat her meal it was just slow and very forced.  By the third meal she was eating better so that is good!  I am not a health foodie or anything, but Mark and I do try to eat balanced meals so we want Lanie to have good eating habits too.

AND THEN CAME THE PEAS!!!!

Nice and clean



This smile is not for the peas she just loves her Daddy and he had just walked down stairs.

So hopefully the same thing happens with the peas that happened with the taters because she did not take to them very well.  It was a very messy, slow, and forced meal again. I am very interested in how next week will go because she is going to get a fruit and I have a feeling it won't be as much of a battle!

Tired eyes



Christmas in July

I have always heard the saying Chrismtas in July, but never really got it until I became a Wade! Between the Maxheimer's and Wade's we celebrate 9 birthdays! Plus Mark and I have several friends who have birthdays in July so here we go Happy Birthday to Steve, Sydney, Jeff, Ty, Gena, Dad, Zach, Cooper, Kasey, Norah, Mallory, Me, and Matt. I think that is it, but if I forgot you Happy Birthday to you :) Last saturday we went up to Christi and Steve's to celebrate all the July Birthdays. We swam, ate pizza, and had some yummy ice cream cake. Lanie was loving the pool until she got so tired she was falling asleep in her float so Grandma Sandy took her inside for a snooze.

Can't wait for Nicole to get down to USI to babysit our children only 5 more years!!!

This is what Lanies Grandpa looks like excited ;)

Love that face

Mike is still deciding if he likes Lanie

Lanie the fish :)

I have always loved to swim ...not saying that I am a good swimmer I just love to swim.  So when the warm weather came I couldn't wait to see if Lanie would be a fish.  The first several times I tired she didn't want anything to do with it, but when our friends Crystal and Andrew had us out to swim and cook out Daddy gave it a try and now Lanie loves the water.  We realize that actually going to the public pools this summer is a waste of time and money since she only likes it for about 45 min tops so we either go over to friends houses or our amazing pool in our back yard (the blow up pools from wal-mart).  On Wednesday Lanie, Mommy, and Daddy took a dip in that wonderful pool and had so much fun.  I posted a video from the swimming adventure at our friends house. ENJOY!!!!

Baby Norah AKA Lanie's best friend

NORAH IS HERE!!!!!!!

This past Wednesday 7-6-11 sweet baby Norah Kate Dierlam was born.  We have been waiting on this sweet girl and Lanie has been so very excited to meet her.  Lanie is 4 1/2 months older than Norah so she has alot to teach her. 



So tiny ...Lanie felt like a beast after holding Norah.





Let's switch daughters I am sure no one will notice!



Mal and Jeff are now parents to two amazing kiddos Norah and Will and Mark and I think they are pretty awesome too! I can only imagine the wild adverntures that Lanie and Norah are going to have as they grow up together let's just hope they are a little smarter than Mallory and I were.  As I was holding Norah in the hospital all I could see was play dates, slumber parties, cheerleader car washes, and Norah and Lanie driving their moms crazy!!! I have heard from people that raising a daughter is like a roller coaster lots of dips, dives, twist, and turns I just glad that I have one of my best friends to share the ride with :)

Family fun at the Zoo :)

I love zoo's! Mark and I have visited many together before we had Lanie. I just love watching animals I think they are so interesting.  Once summer and the warm weather hit Evansville I noticed my friends with kids asking me if I wanted to go to the Zoo so after paying the $7.50 admission two times Mark and I decided we would just get a couples membership since Lanie is free until she is two and save a little money.  I have lived in Evansville most of my life and I have gone to the zoo more times in the past two months than all the years that I have lived there.  It is fantastic because it gets us out of the house in the morning which makes Lanie Bug very sleepy for her afternoon nap and the added bonus is there are TONS of hills which makes for an amazing cardio workout :)  Saturday Mark's sister Gena our brother in-law Ty and our niece and nephew Kasey and Rex came to visit.  We spent about three hours at the Zoo because there was tons of activities for family fun day plus it was Donna the Hippos 60th birthday(wow that's old for a hippo). 



Almost made it through the whole zoo fell asleep at the very end!




I love this picture...two gals just hanging out after a long day.



After a fun filled day at the Zoo Gena and Ty went to a wedding and we watched the kiddos.  I love getting to spend time with them because they don't live in Evansville.  Lanie took a nap when we got back and the four of us played outside in the back yard.  It was such a fun saturday and Lanie loves getting to spend time with her cousins.  We could have done without Rex falling off our bed when he was sleeping poor little guy, but he was alright I promise :)

4th of July

 Monday was the 4th of July.  I love the 4th of July because its just a great time to spend with friends and family. As much as I love Christmas, Thanksgiving, and other holidays they always seem rushed and busy.  The 4th just seems to be more relaxed maybe because its in the summer who knows! Every year we have a small lunch cook out at my parents and then venture up to Reitz Hill for the Dierlams (Jeff's) parents party.  There is tons of food, fun, washers tournament, corn hole, and an amazing show of fire works put on by David a westsider.  His show beats the downtown show every year hands down.  Lanie was a trooper with very little naps and even stayed up for the fireworks show that didn't start until 9:00 :O Tuesday was a different story Lanie was not her normal happy self and I think she was letting Mom and Dad know that keeping her out so late should not be a habit to start.  I am happy to report as I am updating her blog that sweet girl is napping downstairs in her crib fingers crossed that this is a more normal day.





Lanie's best friend is being born today!!!!!!

Great Grandpa Roy

On Thursday Lanie, Grandma, and Mommy went to IL for a very long day trip to meet Great Grandpa Roy for the first time.  After watching Baby Einstein to keep Lanie happy in the car for 3 hours we were there and ready to visit.  Grandpa Roy lives at Mason Point (assisted living home) and he was so excited to show us off. 



4 generations




Checking him out



Ready to go home

After the camping trip Lanie, Daddy, and Mommy rushed home to get ready for Kaite's baby shower.  Lanie is very excited for Aunt Kott to have baby Landon so they can play together.  The shower was wonderful and Landon is so lucky to have such wonderful parents.  He will be here early August and we are all so very excited.  Lanie is super pumped for her best friend to finally make her appearance in just a couple days July 6th baby girl Dierlam will be here we are so excited :)



Katie will be having Landon and Mal is having baby girl  (name is still being decided!)



4 month shots :( and Ramsey Camping :)

Lanie is 4 months old holy cow where is the time going.  Yesterday I packed up all her newborn clothes, swaddles, 4 oz bottles, and some blankets.  It was a little sad, but at the same time it is so fun to watch her grow and learn new things everyday.  Last week was her 4 month doctor appointment and she is a rock star.  Lanie now is weighing in at 13 lbs 10 oz and is 25 in long. So she is still long and skinny another Wade feature. She only had to get two shots this time, but it was so sad because before she even got the shot she saw it and her big lip came out and the crying started.  Other than a little pain from the shot the Dr. Marx said Lanie is doing amazing. 

This past weekend was the big Ramsey family camping trip we do every year at the end of June. I think this year was the 7th or 8th year we have been doing it for a long time.  It is jam packed family time, swimming, cooking, a talent show (yes I have video I will get it up when Mark helps me), and just loads of fun.  It was so great to have Lanie with us this year.  I am not going to lie I was a little nervous with bringing her camping and being off her routine and not sleeping in her crib, but she proves us wrong once again.  Lanie was a born camper and was so good.  She didn't do much swimming though because she was a little fussy and her Great Aunt Peg sang her to sleep and she slept for 3 hours on the beach(side note Lanie is not a napper). 

Getting ready for the games

Beach Baby



These cousins are about 2 months apart!



private beach was so great



Ramsey Family 2011