So much going on...Playing Catch up

The last couple weeks have busy. Lots going on, and many new things to blog about. If only I can remember everything, and in the right order.
We found tooth #5. She now has 3 teeth on top, and just the 2 on bottom. Her one top tooth is still longer than the others, so, its pretty amusing to see her smile. It really is amazing to see how different teeth can make a baby look! I was getting used to her toothless smile, then I was getting used to one tooth, two teeth, three teeth, NOW 5. Next thing I know, she'll have a whole mouth full and will be eating steak off the grill with us!
Speaking of the grill...its almost grilling season! The weather this past week has been WONDERFUL! We've been trying to get out for walks & fresh air as much as we can. Which, is kind of a challange (minor challenge) being 1st of all, Elizabeth refuses to wear shoes. You put them on her, she takes them off. You put them BACK ON, she takes them BACK OFF. We never win! So, we don't put shoes on her. Its not worth losing a shoe over! So, every where she goes, she is wearing socks...kind of...until she takes those off and drops them where ever she finds convenient! I am constantly doing a double take at her feet when we are out shopping or walking in town. Never fails, I usually have to back track to find one of the missing socks! And the backseat of my Trailblazer is usually a good place to look for missing socks. Elizabeth CAN NOT make even the shortest trip without pulling off her socks and trying to suck on her toes. I don't know why she insists on sucking her toes, her feet stink horribley bad! Anyways...
Last night we went for a walk around town. There was a gentle breeze and at one point in our walk, I noticed Elizabeth was trying to "grab" the wind. It was so cute. She could feel something blowing on her skin, so she just stuck her hand out and started squeezing, as if the wind were something she could get her little pudgy hands onto! She looked to see where the chirping was coming from. Noticed the cars/kids that went by, and was just very observant to EVERYTHING! She was so alert and was just taking in all of the new scenery! And what a great day to do it! We are all ready for spring!
We went out on the swing set earlier this week as well. We were able to swing, but there was mud surrounding the slide, so,we didnt attempt that! I am ready for green grass, and solid ground. I can only imagine how much fun E will have crawling/walking around in the grass. I am sure the grass will feel weird at 1st, but, she'll eventually get used to it! As there are many things in life that are "weird" at first, but, you get used to it!
One of Elizabeth's favorite toys to play with is a beach ball that my boss gave me to give to her. He gave it to me (I am sure he just got it in the mail from a vendor trying to sell him crap) when Elizabeth was only weeks old. I couldnt figure out what a newborn was supposed to do with a beach ball! NOW, I know! She pushes it and punches it all around the house. Simialar to what a cat does with a ball of yarn. We had a blast throwing the beach ball around last night in the living room. E gets so into it. Sometimes, too into it that she will pounce after the ball and mis-calculate the distance and wipe out on the floor. She gets over it! We all laugh it off and keep on playing catch/push/shove, whatever it is we are doing with the beach ball. So, there was a purpose to this beachball, and I am glad I kept it around! I will add it to the list of cheap entertainment!