Finley Sleeping

So my father noted that all we seem to post is pictures of Finley eating, which after a weekend here, he discovers she does often -- and with gusto. Babies mostly do two other things frequently, too, sleep and poop (not that he touched a diaper this weekend).

I went over to see Fin at lunch today and she was in the pose below when I got there -- knees tucked under, ankles crossed, and only one shoe and sock on. This picture is from just 30 minutes ago.
The picture below is from last week when she was home sick in her crib -- note the nearly exact positioning. She makes us laugh everyday.

Cinco de Mayo & Grandpa's Visit

Last week, Finley came down with another ear infection, which required us to keep her home from school on Tuesday, which happened to be Cinco de Mayo. As Mexican is one of Finley's favorite foods (we're not sure what are her least favorite, frankly), we went to Chipotle for lunch, as you'll see below. Her dish is the cheese quesadilla and a cup of the mild tomato salsa.

Before she dives in:
While she's eating -- notice the fork in her right hand; it is only for show.

We met up with our friend Mike Mercure that night down in the city. Finley wanted to pop her collar like all the cool kids do.

Grandpa Joel came into town Thursday -- his hair is not a side effect from any medicine, but rather an actual haircut. On Saturday we went to Noodles and Co., were Finley got the Mac and Cheese with grilled chicken, which her grandfather shamelessly picked out of her bowl.

On Saturday, Finley was preparing to cheer the Cubs on over the Brewers, as well as enjoy a break in the weather. No matter the temp., she LOVES to be outside. Alas, the weather got crummy again AND the Cubs blew the game. No, Mom, she still is not going to be a Cardinal's fan.

Random Pictures

Not much going on lately -- Finley is out of school today with another ear infection. She is going to walk any day now -- she stands a lot and is walking very fast when she has her hand on something. Just a couple of pictures from Sunday's bath and her nap today.

Finley Stands . . . and eats sushi

I love the picture of Finley reaching for the sushi at the restaurant last weekend -- she loves food and is pretty fearless when it comes to trying new things. Verdict -- she liked the rice, thought the salmon was good, and the egg sushi was OK. Really likes the boiled soybeans.


As a follow-up to the video of her walking with her hand on the chair last week, here is one of her standing from earlier this week -- she is very excited, as you will see. Enjoy.

Finley Walks -- Sort of

Finley has been walking up a storm, as we've told you, but only with her hand on something. We've never had a camera handy to show you guys, but this time I had the, admittedly poor, video camera on my Blackberry. Take a look -- she's getting very close to walking on her own; we have another video I'll post later of her standing up on her own.

Eat on the Fly

As you know, Finley is terribly fond of eating -- everything and often. Whenever Shelley or I start to eat, the dog line up to beg for our food. Recently, Finley has joined them; she stands next to us and reaches for whatever we are eating.

Today at Target, we were grocery shopping and she became very cranky. An employee stocking the produce area handed Fin a banana to eat, which you can see from the picture she happily did. Just so you don't believe we are neglecting her, she had part of her own sub sandwich an hour before we got to the store.


At Rammy's Sub Contractor sandwich shop only 60 minutes earlier (Go Cubs -- Beat the Cards).

American Girl Store

It is has been a couple of weeks since our last post -- I apologize. There really haven't been much going on, which has been part of the delay. Nevertheless, last week Nana Pat and her cousin Lauren came to Chicago to celebrate Easter. While they were here we went to the Rainforest Cafe on Friday night, where Lauren and Finley LOVED the fish tanks. However, the highlight was Lauren's birthday lunch at the American Girl store at Watertower Place downtown. It seems Finley is VERY fond of the peppermint ice cream.

Lauren with the elephants at the Rainforest Cafe.

Finley asking for 1 more piece of cake.

The tea room at the American Girl store.

Finley was SO tired after a long day on Michigan Avenue.

Lauren quickly mastered the art of the spoon on the nose at brunch Easter Sunday before the Hannah Montana movie.