We're going to the zoo

Eva, dada, and I went to the Como Zoo yesterday with Cassy, Mackenzie, Abby, Bella and Grandma Judy. It was a beautiful day to spend outside. We started with a picnic, then went to Como Town where the girls went one some rides.

Fire Captain Abby driving the truck

After that we walked through the zoo. Eva's favorite place was the aquarium where she watched the sea lions swim round and round. Next summer, we'll have to get there for the sea lion show. The orangutans had a baby. It was the cutest little fuzz ball ever.

Runner-up of cutest baby contest (Eva, of course, won)
Eva eating a rose in the sunken garden with Grandma Judy

New videos of Eva

We've posted a couple new videos of our little angel. Enjoy.

Eva really loves her bath time. She splashes a whole bunch. Her favorite part is when we rinse her off and she get to drink the water.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wziP6fRSJ_g

At six-months old, Eva has found a way to move around the house that is a little different than most. Watch and you'll see why.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDTHWc7pnQ8

Labor Day Weekend

Eva's daycare was shut down for the Republican National Convention. I guess they figured babies within the security zone wouldn't mix well (it is a half block away from the Xcel Center). My work was right across the street from the security perimeter. If you see shots of the protesters breaking store front windows my building is in the background. Needless to say, it was a wise choice to take the week off work and head up to the cabin.

At the cabin we went for a boat ride to the big island where Eva got to play in the sand. Her cousin Ava made her a "hot tub" to sit in on the beach. Eating sand and seeweed was super fun. Eva sat in a kiddie pool for the first time as well. It was a relaxing weekend with the family.

See me play in the sand.

Click here to see Eva laughing at her cousin Ava dancing (click on watch in high quality).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjUhod2Y6vc

Eva gets so excited around her cousins. She loves big kids! At her daycare they take her into the Infant II room so she can watch the bigger babies run and play. She finds the bigger babies much more interesting than little ones.

Just call me Captain

Just call me Captain Eva Marie

Eva started eating solid foods about a month ago (yes - mom has been a bad blogger as of late). She really has taken to rice ceral and vegatables well. As of now, no fruit for her.

Look at me! All done with my ceral.

She is growing like a weed. Such a big girl now. Eva now sits up completely by herself. She started this about a month ago for a few seconds. Now she can sit up for minutes. Mom and dad are so proud of our little girl.

We've spent several weekends up at the family cabin. Eva loves being out by the water. Grandmpa & Grandma Reisinger bought the family a new toy last weekend. Eva was excited because she got to drive the new pontoon! Look out Cross Lake Pribyls - here come the sea legs!

She went in the lake for the very first time last weekend. All was well until she started to eat sand. Even better - the sand spit-up that came later.

Here Eva is in her cute two-piece suit (thanks to Auntie Jane).

I love putting things in my mouth

Fun little toes go in Eva's mouth. This is now her favorite activity best done in her birthday suit or with a diaper on. Eva is mesmerized by her feet. It is so fun to watch her gain more control over her hands.

Once propped up, Eva is able to sit for a few seconds. So fun! She doesn't even get that mad when she falls over after. It is such a blessing to watch her grow every day. We even started to feed her rice cereal.

Eva's Baptism & 4-Month Checkup

Eva had her baptism on Sunday. She was welcomed into the Christian family by her godmother, Cassandra, and her godfather, Jeremy. She was well behaved when Father pour water over her head. It was a simple Catholic ceremony performed by the priest who married Jamie and I. She wore a baptism gown that was worn by one of Cassy's twin daughters. It was a special day!

Jeremy, Eva and Cassandra at Eva's baptism

Eva also had her 4-month checkup today. She got her second round of shots, which she did very well during. Only cried for a little bit. She is progressing well and hitting all the key milestones.

Vitals:

Height - 25 inches (91 percentile)

Weight - 15 lbs, 13 ounces (88 percentile)

Eva's 4 months old!

Wow how time flies. Our little girl is already four months old. Eva celebrated her 1st Independance day. She was all decked out in red, white and blue.

Happy 4th of July!

Eva is talking all the time. She has also discovered that she can make noises with her lips. It is super funny to her. She laughs at herself when she does it. Also somewhat new is she is really good at rolling over from her back to her tummy.

Eva's feet provide her a constant source of fasicanation. She even has started sucking her toes. Too funny. Speaking of sucking, there is no more thumb sucking. She now sucks her index and middle finger together at the same time.

I leave tonight for Toronto. This is my first trip out of town since she's been born. Jamie will definitely have his hands full. Let's hope it all goes well.