The end of September

We had a busy September! Since the weather was nice we have been to the park a few times, and to a concert in Keller park. I took Tinsley and Sofia to the aquarium at Grapevine Mills mall and had a lot of fun! We took Tinsley to another Rangers game, and we have been doing lots of shopping since Halloween is coming up. I always decorate but since I have been reading pinterest I am doing more handmade crafts. (and I am loving it!!) We made a Boo sign, a wreath and I have started Tinsley's Cookie Monster costume. I have also made a Fall wreath for the front door. I still have a few more things I would like to make if I can get Ethan to cut some wood for me I will be in business.

Here are some pictures of Tinsley crawling thru the coffee table, and behind the couch to escape my "baby jail" aka the living room. She is also eating almost everything we are eating. She loves chicken, macaroni and cheese and spaghetti! I hope this means she will not be a picky eater!

9 Mo

I have got to start updating this blog and stop spending so much time on Pinterest!

Tinsley is getting very mobile these days, she is crawling around very quickly and it almost seems like she is running from me. She is pulling up on the table, chair, pretty much anything she can! Recently I have been having to tell her "no" a lot so she has started shaking her head no back at me. It makes me smile when I am trying to be serious and make sure she understands me, she is just so stinking cute! I am trying to update as much as I can so I can make Tinsley a book from the blog.
Since our last post we have been to 2 pool parties, met Tinsley's new friend Shelby attended 2 Rangers games with out Tinsley, birthday parties and church.
In September we have:
Sept 2nd we went to my old office to sign the papers to Refi our house and Tinsley was a hit with all the Ladies. They are almost all grandmothers and all of them are suckers for babies! I sure do miss them sometimes!!
Sept 3rd I went to a bachelorette party for a friend and had a lot of fun!
On Sept 5th (Labor Day) we went to the zoo along with everyone else in DFW and saw the monkeys, zebras, birds, elephants, and fish... however I am disappointed with the new aquarium. The fish are Tinsley's favorite part and maybe it was because of the crowds we missed a lot of stuff, but it seems so much smaller.
Sept 7th Ethan took off work early because the weather was so nice and we went to the park for a walk and so Tinsley could swing.
Sept 9th we went to the Rangers game and it was nice enough to take Tinsley with us again. She sat in the chair between Ethan and I and played with her toys, and smiled at the couple behind us. From what I can tell she had a really good time!
Sept 10th we went to a church class, and then went to our friends the Hanson's welcome back to Texas party!! (glad they are back)
Sept 12th was her 9 mo check up and she got the first half of her flu shot. I watched our friends little girl and we went to the Aquarium in Grapevine Mills Mall. It was a little overpriced but the girls enjoyed it!
Today I did not feel like getting out so we did Laundry, cleaned and messed up the living room and did dishes!
Here are some pictures from August and September.

Getting Crafty

So I have started an Etsy store so I can see if anyone is interested in my crafts. So far i have had two orders and a lot of looks. I have made bags, blankets, burp rags, onesies, bows, bow holders. You want it I will try and make it! Here are some of the things I have made.

Stay-cation part 2

We road the train in the stockyards that goes over the trinity river and down past 7th street and Trinity park then back. We did upgrade to a cart with AC since is was 100 that day, and Tinsley still has to wear her 'crown'.



We also did a little shopping while we were down in the stock yards! I love it down there it is so fun and timeless.

Here are some pictures from her First 4th of July. We went with Ethan's mom and sister and her family to the Trinity River festival and there were a ton of people!!




We also went to NRH20, here is a picture of her and her cute swimsuit! She was ok with the water but did not love it. Hopefully next year she will enjoy the swimming pool more.

Stay-cation

Ethan took a week off of work so we could have a little family vacation. We had a few things planned but it was so hot... and still is! We went to the children's aquarium, NRH2O, the Texas Discovery Gardens, we road the train in the stock yards, and walked around Grapevine Mills Mall.

She loved the aquarium!! Since we went with Daddy, we have been back with aunt Alesia and the boys. I have also taken her to Cabela's to look at the fish there. I think it is safe to say she loves fish!! Here is a picture of her with the aligator snapping turtle that is about 60 years old.


There is an area where you can feed the stingrays and Ethan took her down to see them, I think they thought it was eating time again because they were swimming right up to the glass and splashing around. She thought that was great and smiled and laughed at them. Maybe when she is older I will let her feed them. Here is their picture with the stingrays.


Since we were in Dallas we went across the way to the Texas Discovery Gardens to see the butterfly exhibit. There were a ton of butterflys!! She did not seem to excited about them but it was also really warm and humid in there.

Quick 7 mo update

Tinsley is now 7 months old and growing like a weed!! I can not believe how big she is getting!! She is now 22lbs and I can totally tell my arms are getting stronger! She is eating two 'meals' a day and still getting her formula. We had a mini stay-cation since she is to little to travel and enjoy things. Next year we plan to go to the beach and then Disney! I can not wait!!

More to come as soon as I get an extra 5 minutes! lol

1/2 or .5

Where has the time gone? It seems like just yesterday I was checking into the hospital eagerly awaiting the arrival of our little princess... That was 6 months ago! WOW!!

Tinsley has done so much in her short little life. She has attended 2 Rangers games, the Colonial, Church, Concerts in the Gardens, NRH20, she has been on channel 5, participated in the March of Dimes, witnessed the Mavs win a championship, attempted to swim in the pool, shopped till she dropped on many weekends and has had play dates with her new friends. Recently she was sick and had her first trip the the urgent care clinic, thankfully she had a speedy recovery! I am sure I am forgetting some things, but she has had some fun in her 6 months of life and I can only imagine the things we have to look forward to. I am so happy we get to experience life again thru her eyes, she lights up at the simple things and smiles at nothing. She makes my days so much brighter and my nights longer.

Since our last post she has gotten her "crown" to help correct the flat spot on the back of her head. It bothered her the first few nights but she is now used to it and could care less about it being on or off. Here are some pictures of our latest outings.