Update on Ivy

I know it has been awhile since I've put something on the blog but it seems like there just hasn't been anything new going on! I did feel an update is long overdue so here is a start.

Our Ivykins. Currently known as "The Baby Monster!" She certainly has her moments when she is monsterlike but the name actually comes from a game that Jack and Uncle Sam play with her (sort of - they run and hide and she crawls after them, wanting to join in the fun, and when she finally makes it to them, they run and hide in a different location and call her a baby monster. It's actually kind of sad). Anyhow, she is a sweet girl and we are lucky to have her. She knows how to get her way by screaming and squealing, she draws everyone's attention with her beautiful smile and engaging eyes, she is getting so many teeth all at once all at different paces and so is often referred to as Smeigl. She is an expert walk-all-over-the-place-as-long-as-I'm-touching-something-or-in-launching-distance, and often has bruises and bumps because she is such a speedy crawler. She has finally taken to a bottle which is very convenient and helpful but still is my snuggler 2 or 3 times through the night. I've gotten used to it and think I will miss it since it will be over soon. She does funny things like scrunches her face and sniffs her nose and really keeps us entertained around the dinner table with her antics. We love our sweet Ivy and are so happy she is ours.