Double usage!

her infant size baby legs are now used for her arms.  I'm realizing that she doesn't have many long sleeved onesies, so we found a way to keep her warm during the cold months.

Sweet life

I don't know what's cuter???? The leggins, the "snugs" or the chunky thighs :)

My Barley Baby

So technically, BarleyLife is her first food!  BL is actually a concentrated juice from the young leaves of the barley plant--not to confuse it with barley the grain.  I've been giving it to her off and on since she was born and am just now being consistent with giving her this amazing food!  BarleyLife comes in the form of a powder, so I lick my finger, dip it in and put it in her mouth.  She doesn't mind it at all, in fact I think she enjoys it because she sucks really hard on my finger and always opens her mouth when she sees the green powder heading towards her mouth :)

Research has found that green barley juice is abundant in enzymes, essential amino acids, and is rich in antioxidant ability, anti-inflammatory activity, and immune system support!  YES Please!  Even though I take the barley at least 2 times a day and she's getting it from my milk, I wanted her to get used to it at a young age.  I think I will be starting more solids in the next couple of months. 

It will help build a healthy immune system and is also known to stimulate a healthy appetite. BarleyLife also contains molecules that enhance the release of the growth hormone. Because the immune system is enhanced it can help fight off viruses.

BarleyLife is a cell food. It is the richest most balanced source of nutrients in a single food! It contains at least 16 vitamins, including vitamin B12 and folic acid, 23 minerals, including natural iron, 18 amino acids, including all the 8 essential ones, making it a complete plant protein, and numerous “live enzymes” aiding proper absorption and utilization of all the nutrients. Wow! 

When she turns 1 until she is about 5, I will give her 1 teaspoon of the green powder a day, and if I feel she's getting sick or under the weather, I'll give her 2 teaspoons.  I LOVE my barleylife!

Take a look at the Proverbs 31 woman.  It says:  “The wife of noble character … She provides food for her family … and does not eat the bread of idleness”. So what kind of food – or nourishment do you provide for your family?

photo shoot gone crank...

Thought I would ad this part of the 5 month photo shoot......she's not always happy as a clam :)

5 month love bug

Lil' Sophia is the perfect fit to our family!  We adore her in more ways than we could have ever imagined.

Sophia Loves:

  smiling at everyone...whether it's her nana, daddy or a complete stranger.  If you look at her and smile or make a noise, she will giggle and smile back with those precious lil' dimples she has.   She loves bath/shower time. playing with her piano.  going shopping with mama and looking at all the lights and different colors.  being tickled.  when daddy throws her in the air and catches her.  kisses on the belly.  being outside.  listening to herself scream--yes, that is correct. play dates :)

Sophia doesn't so much love: 

being in her car seat while awake.  this can be hit or miss.  I try to plan out my errands right before she is going to fall asleep--this way as soon as I put her in the car, she passes out.

How I'm doing:  Still having to wear lovely nursing tanks with those lovely nursing pads at night.  I leak like a leaking sink still :(   Approximately 2 pounds away from "pre baby" weight, although I feel like I'm smaller than I was pre-baby because I believe I have lost some of my muscle:(  I realized really early on that her crying REALLY bothers me.  I'm sure no one likes the sound of a crying baby, but I honestly cannot stand it.  Other babies crying doesn't bother me one bit, just mine.

I'm just loving my new life of being a stay at home mommy--I love the life I am blessed with!