The last few weeks..........

have been a bit hectic, it being the end of summer and all (it went by too fast again).  Maelin also started teething, which proved to be a true test of parenting for us. We have a very sensitive baby on our hands and the weeks leading up to those "teeth cutting" through the gums were hell.  In addition to the non-stop diarrhea, diaper rash, screaming and a few sleepless nights, Maelin was just GRUMPY and nothing made her comfortable. I never put much thought into the teething process but I had assumed it only lasted a few days.......NOPE, try a few weeks!  Anyways, we all somehow made it through and finally we have our normal Maelin back......at least until round 2 of teeth.

This past weekend Maelin turned 6 months.  She is getting so large!!!!  Below is a shot of her at one month and her now at 6 months.  I can't believe how many rolls she acquired within that short of a time period.  She is a healthy one!

 One Month

Six Months

Even though Maelin is only six months old, we have already arranged her marriage to Henry Fuchs.  Henry's mom Kristin, is one of my very good friends so we figured they just HAVE to get married so we can plan their wedding and spend all our holidays together.  We introduced the love birds a few weeks ago..........this picture will be played in the wedding slideshow in about 25-30 years.  NOTE: Kristin has Maelin and I am holding Henry, what a cute baby couple.  

 Arranged Marriage

In addition to reaching the 6 month mark and being put in an arranged marriage, Maelin has also been pretty busy at school.  Last week was spirit week and each day the kids participated in the "theme" for that day.  One of the days was favorite sports team, so we of course decked Maelin out in badger gear.  This outfit lasted only one hour until she had yet another blow out (thanks teeth). 

 Ready for the day

 Brett and I took too long to get ourselves ready and she fell asleep waiting

Aside from the petty chaotic weeks and weekends, there is always down time in our house.  Brett and Maelin were hanging out reading one afternoon before dinner......Brett with the Nordstrom Mens fall fashion catalog and Maelin with her Sophie book.....too cute!