1st plane ride & 1st attempt at rice cereal

Looks like May is another month of new things. Lexi got to go on her 1st plane ride to Iowa. Ok- actually to Kansas City, then we drove to Iowa. But still... she did awesome!!! Mom & Dad were so pleasantly surprised! Both ways- she ate on the way up, slept for a little while, talk to herself, and had some juice on the way back down. No screaming or crying or anything. How lucky are we?!?!!!

Waiting to board

Lots to look at

Lexi missed the memo to smile!

The reason we went to Iowa was for my cousin Abby's graduation. She really isn't a cousin- she is more like my little sister! There was no chance we could miss this big day in her life.

Congrats Ab! We love you & are so proud of you!!!

Now here we are getting ready to try out rice cereal for the 1st time. We went in for Lexi's 4 month check-up on Friday. She is in the 75th percentile for length and 25th for weight. Dr. Moss said she is ready whenever, for cereal. So we decided why wait??! :)

After the 1st few bites- not really sure what to make of it.

She didn't make nearly as big of a mess as we were prepared for. By the end she was opening her mouth for the spoon. She is getting better at it every time we give it to her. So much fun!

I'm starting her young! :)

We are borrowing this bumbo chair from Lexi's friend Ava. She has no idea what to make of this either. Just like everything else though, I'm sure she'll love it soon.

So that's what we've been up to. We are heading back to Iowa in June for Mike's grandparents 50th wedding anniversary party. Lexi is very excited to spend more time with family!! Can't wait till then!