We've been busy!

We've been buzz, buzz, busy bees. Exploring different sensations, trips to the park, visits with friends, and getting to know dear friend Catrick better- like which foods he would like to sample. 

Cat does not like Peanut-butter-banana pitas but he does like cheese!

Emma played in a pot of dry rice for a while, testing the different sounds it made falling back into the grains, on the blanket, the floor, or in a Tupperware. She explored the texture and how some grains would stick to her hands after she released the handful. 

I probably should have removed her from the grass shoots but those baby feet on the baby grass look so sweet! And Emma seemed excited about the gentle prickling of grass on her bare feet. With that I knew we needed a trip to the park to run around in the field. 

"Bzzzzzzzzzzz!"

Emma met a Bristly Yellow Bee(there are two in the above photo!), like in her Alphabet sensory book by Matthew Van Fleet. She was very interested in what this bee was up to, humming as it danced along the clovers. 

On Friday we had two mom and baby pairs over for a play date and snacks. The Sweet Potato and Apple muffins were a hit and Catrick even put on his social face and joined the babies for some petting. "Gentle" pets, by baby definition. 

(Recipe found here: http://www.babble.com/best-recipes/sweet-potato-morning-glory-muffins/)

Cat with Emma and Millie

The days are full and flying by, and I can't believe that my little baby will be one year old next month. She's so different than the fragile, helpless little person who came home with us from the hospital. It's been 345 days of getting to know you and watch you grow, Emma, and it has been a pleasure.