Future Boyfriend?

My good friend Desi came to visit us from Seattle last week and brought her adorable little boy Liam. He was so cute around Jenna. 

At first he was unsure of her but soon he was asking to hold her and kiss her (her first kiss...and her last until she is much older). I remember when Desi was pregnant telling her that I hope that I have a little girl someday so Liam could have a girlfriend. It might be tough competition for my little girl because Liam has several ladies in his life already :)

It was so good to see them and we look forward to many more play dates in the future.

Great Grandparents are the Best

Jenna is so lucky to four great grandparents (not very many people can say that)! 

A few weeks ago when we were up north Jenna got to spend a few hours with her G.G. (Great Grandma Arlene) at the Camano Island beach cabin. While Jeff, Grandma Myrene and Glenn worked in the yard; Jenna and G.G. enjoyed the sunshine on the deck.

Last weekend we were able to visit G.G. again! She was very interested in what G.G. had to say.

Before we traveled back home we were able to see Great Grandpa Armey. Jenna has not seen him since she was a few weeks old and as I look back at the old photos she has changed so much! Grandpa is such a tough looking guy but when you put Jenna in his arms he melts :)

Jenna at 1 week old

 

We are really looking forward to seeing Great Grandpa and Great Grandma Carlson in a few weeks when they are up visiting from Arizona. 

From our trip to AZ in April

Jenna is truly blessed to have these wonderful people in her life!

You expect me to eat this?

The time has come for Jenna to begin to eat real food (or so we thought). She has been acting interested the last few weeks...watching us intently as we eat, opening her mouth when I put food into mine and lunging towards food when it comes near. So last week we decided to introduce rice cereal. 

 We really thought she would be eager to try it, but it did not go as planned. As soon as the spoon entered her mouth and the first drop of food landed on her tongue she gave me the "are you kidding me look?" which then turned into tears.

I tried again the next day in hopes of success. She liked the taste a little more, but just as the camera came out the tears welled up again. One of the many parenting books I have (thanks Papa) says to go ahead and stop feeding her solid food for a few days and then start again.

Picture captured right before the melt down

Over the weekend I was eating corn on the cob at my parents house and Jenna once again was lunging towards my corn and it was suggested for me to let her put into her mouth. I think she thought it was a toy with some flavor.

This put a thought into my head that maybe she is ready for more flavorful solid foods, rather than that bland rice cereal (I tried it and I too would be crying). So today she tried rice cereal mixed with some carrots. There was a worried look at one point but no tears and I even got a smile!

 Maybe we are on to something and food isn't so bad after all.

Mmmmmmmmm

I love sharing mom's corn on the cob




- Love Jeffrey, Jillian & Jenna

Who Does Jenna Look Like?

We always seem to get the question, "Who do you think Jenna looks like?" Well I think it is fairly obvious that she looks like a Moller...especially her daddy!

Jeff & Larry

I think there was a little bit of me in her at one point...

Jill

I think she looks like Jenna...with very strong Moller genes!

 

California Adventure

We traveled to Visalia, California last week to visit Uncle Brian, Auntie Krissa and Cousin Kailey. Grandma Myrene came with us too! We spent the week relaxing outside in the sun, eating great meals made by Brian, celebrating Jeff & Krissa's birthdays and going to the beach!

 Jenna did so good on the plane and only cried for a few minutes. I feel so blessed that I have a good baby. I am hoping she will stay this good for our two flights to Hawaii this fall (fingers crossed).

It was so great to be around family and see the two girls interact. I know they will be great friends just like the older Moller cousins. 

Kailey loved to "help" when Jenna cried. She would bring her a blanket, pacifier or toy in hopes that Jenna would stop crying. She would tell us, "Jenna crying?" It was the cutest thing. She loved to give her kisses and hugs. She also loved to pet Jenna on the head :)

 As Jenna turned 5 months this past week, we noticed some changes in her. She now smiles and giggles a lot more than she used to. It is so exciting to see what kind of person she is turning out to be.

 She tends to grab everything in sight and puts into her mouth...

Future Starbucks drinker?

Including her thumb!

Jenna doesn't want to roll over (only when mad), but she loves to stand!

Jenna loved the beach and the sand between her toes

It was a great trip and I look forward to many more trips in the future!

I Love My Grandma