life according to the diaz's: 5 months Old!

Our baby Elena turned 5 months old on April 30th. She was not all that interested in having her picture taken, so this bright-eyed one is the best I got!! These months just seem to fly by faster and faster. For now, I'm not complaining because summer is on the way. However, in a few months when it will be time to go back to school, I won't be singing these praises of time moving quickly. I am forever thankful that I love my job so it doesn't make returning that horrible. ;)
We had a big weekend this past week in that Elena spent her first night away from us! She stayed with her grandma and grandpa in St. Louis on Saturday night. She did a great job sleeping and not keeping grandma up all night long. I was so happy to hear that. We were able to celebrate my grandma's birthday during the day and Elena stayed and enjoyed all the company for the evening. Mom and dad brought her back to us on Sunday morning since dad had a few projects here at our house he wanted to complete for us...including a new screen for the sliding door...THANK YOU!!! Now Homer and Mittens can't get out when we want to have the door open!
Elena is also using her new high chair to eat her delicious cereal in. She sits up so great and she even loves to play with her toys while I get food ready to eat. I have a feeling we will be spending lots of time in the high chair very soon!!
One other milestone that has occurred is that Elena is starting to say my name! Yes, it may only happen when she's upset, but nonetheless, I'm starting to hear mmmaama sounds! Kinda cool...now to get going on those "dada" sounds too!
Well, since today was my last day off until summer, and Elena just woke up from her nap this afternoon, I need to go see what she's up to now. We had a long morning out shopping for Mother's Day. Elena was so good, so I am glad she slept for awhile this afternoon. We'll catch you up again soon!!