Early Birthday Present

Someone is now standing up in her crib!  She has already found the camera and pulled it down, so we've had to change its position.

Jeff and I wanted to be able to get a few things done outside as the weather improves, so we ordered Finley an early birthday present.  She absolutely loves it!  The swing is hanging under our deck so it is nice and shady and gives us easy access to the garden.  We got right to work and Jeff planted broccoli, chard, and celery in the garden and we put lettuce and strawberries in the pots on the deck. 

We've been trying to teach Finley sign language, especially while she is eating since this is a frustrating time for all of us.  I've been using the signs for "eat", "more", and "all done."  Today I decided to teach her "milk" each time I nursed her.  I assumed that she was just taking in the signs as usual but not actually using them yet, but she surprised me when I asked her what the sign for milk was and she did it right away!  It had been several hours since I had signed it and I gave her no prompting.  Smart girl!

We are loving this nice evenings out on the deck!