In October Dans cousin got married in Ohio so we took a trip to Columbus. It was Jennas first flight and she did great. She slept both flights and Claire kept the flight attendants entertained. She actually entertained the whole plane while we were boarding and she yelled really loudly - but Daddy the lady in front of me won't move! But that was better than when she asked a woman at the wedding if she had a baby in her belly...Anyways, Claire and her cousin Gretchen were flower girls and, besides looking beautiful, they did great!
Gretchen and Claire took different roles walking down the aisle. They both walked but Gretchen made it rather quickly and Claire took her time stopping at about every pew to hand out flowers. Dan eventually came behind to hurry things along, but at least they both made it down the aisle and no one freaked out. Jenna behaved herself and enjoyed her first time with a babysitter while we took Claire to the reception.
Meet the Snider grandchildren - Jenna, Claire, Gretchen (4), Benjamin (1.5 months), and Savannah (1.5 years)
While most people who read this blog spent Halloween trying to stay warm without power, Claire and Jenna got dressed up and enjoyed trick or treating. We went to a friends condo building and walked the halls which was nice because we stayed warm. Both girls had parties at school and got to wear their costumes there too - Claire is Belle and Jenna is a cupcake. 
Jenna is getting bigger and bigger everyday. Not sure where the time is going, but she is growing up before our eyes. Developmentally, she is grabbing at things and rolling over from side to side. She doesn't like to play with any one thing for too long and she goes between her exersaucer, the bumbo, and playing on the floor. She has started making a lot more sounds and is generally a happy baby. She is taking (4) 6 oz bottles and sometimes a 4 oz bottle somewhere in the middle. The time change messed her up for a few days and I think she working through her tired period and caught her second wind once it was bedtime. We had a few nights where she didn't go down until after 9. Her normal bedtime is 8PM and she sleeps until I wake her up to feed her at 6 and then goes back down until Dan wakes her up around 7. Her napping is all over the place and she tends to take quick cat naps with the exception of one longer nap late in the morning. And while I'm rambling I'll add in that I believe Jenna will have Mommy's hazel eyes. Time will tell
One of my favorite things is watching Claire and Jenna interact. Claire listens to everything we say while tending to Jenna. She repeats it all in context and takes excellent care of her sister. Jenna watches every move Claire makes. She stares at her and just giggles and laughs. No one can make Jenna laugh like Claire can :-) 
Daddy took Jenna for her 6 month appointment and she weighed in at 12 lb 10oz (below 5th %) and 24.5 inches (5-10%) She is very close to sitting up on her own - right now she stays upright for a bit before falling over - she is way ahead of Claire on this milestone. And can you tell Jenna loves the bath?
At 6 months the doctor gave us the OK to start rice cereal - Jenna is not so sure about it, but in the 3 times she has had she has gotten much better each time. 
Now we are looking forward to heading to Massachusetts for Thanksgiving. Please join us on Saturday, November 26th for Jennas Baptism. The baptism will take place at St. Thomas church at noon followed by lunch at my parents. We're looking forward to seeing everyone soon!
