Teeth?

Esther is the proud owner of two new bottom baby teeth. This last weekend Esther was a little more grumpy then her usual self. I just thought she was tired and didn't think much of it. She is really a good baby but like most babies she has her days. I didn't even think to look in her mouth since she has had no sign of teeth up to this point but, then yesterday Michael discovered two bottom teeth popping through her gums. She won't open her mouth to get a good look right now but when she does I will take a picture. I can't believe she is getting so big.

Easter 2009

Sorry it took so long to post pictures of Esther and her first Easter. We had a Easter egg hunt at my parents house. Of course I looked for the eggs and Esther just wanted to put the basket in her mouth.

Conversation with Esther

Sometimes when we put Esther down for her nap she talks to herself before she falls asleep. Today she talked for about 20min and then fell asleep. Could she be more adorable?

At the park

Since the weather has been so nice this week we spent some time outside. Esther has never really been outside. She wasn't sure what to think at first. She didn't particularly like the sun on her and kept closing her eyes. She liked the grass. She found it very interesting and of course had to taste it. Every time she tried to put a handful of grass in her mouth it would poke her in the eye or the face, which she did not like. She didn't like the taste either, she stuck her tongue out until I got it out of her mouth. She just liked playing with the grass the most. We also went to the park. Esther likes the swing as you can see. She could have spent all afternoon in the swing. A couple of weeks ago we purchased a jogging stroller. We haven't really used it yet. But now that the weather is warmer I think that Esther will be Michael's new running buddy.

Enjoying outside

A couple of weeks ago we started giving Esther spoon foods and as you can see she enjoys it. She is not a big fan of green beans and peas but of course loves sweet potatoes and squash. When we first starting giving her spoon foods she would stick out her tongue a lot, which was hard to keep the food in. I talked with the occupational therapist at work and she said that the reason Esther does it is because that is how she swallows with the bottle, with her tongue. She suggested giving Esther teething biscuits or beef jerky, yes beef jerky. The idea is that Esther will learn to use the sides of her mouth and swallow with her tongue in her mouth. The beef jerky is hard enough that it won't break off either. Esther didn't want a whole lot to do with the teething biscuits at fist all she wanted was the beef jerky, go figure. But now she loves and prefers the teething biscuit and loves to make a mess. She is doing a lot better at eating and not swallowing with her tongue out of her mouth. She also has a new talent, she has learned to spit. I have to admit that it is really cute and funny until she spits up food and spits it all over everyone at church. I had to apologize a couple of times this last Sunday. I may have to get it on video so you see what I mean. She is just cute lovable Esther.

The Temple

On Saturday Feb 7th we took Esther to the Mount Timpanogos Temple to be sealed to Michael and I. I am not sure words can describe that day. I wish that every family could have this opportunity because there is just nothing more spiritual or precious. I was worried that Esther would be fussy through the ceremony but she was a perfect angel. She was so cute in her dress. Michael's mom made the dress and she did a great job, I could not have asked for anything better. The day was just perfect. The next day in church Michael blessed Esther. She was not happy before the blessing or after but was perfectly quiet during. I think she'd had enough of the bonnet. I just want to thank all of our friends and family for your love and support. Where would we be without you? We love you all.