Life has been a little crazy recently – my dad passed away on the 20th. We were so glad he got to spend time with Ember before he left. He always used to tell me that being a father was the best thing he ever did and he hoped I would get to know the joy of having my own child one day.  We miss you already, Ted. 

Ember has had a big week. She’s doing a great job at daycare with the other kids – she laughs and plays (although she doesn’t do much napping lately) and this week she’s been EATING everything. 

Her Aunt Lindsay came up this weekend to visit and we’ve been having a blast.

Since she’s 5 1/2 months old, we decided it might be time to try some food for the first time. My kitchen prep paid off as she “ate” some peas tonight. 

Although she was not originally a big fan, by the end, I think she was pretty happy with it.

Or just glad to be done!

She had a big time at the visitation last Sunday with new people and spent lots of time with her Aunt Kathryn – she even borrowed her glasses.

Overall, Ember continues to be the happiest of babies, even at 4 am.