Weekend Fun

This past weekend we celebrated Mom and Dad's 2 year anniversary!! We kept it pretty low-key - since we just got home from Tennessee on Sunday we were okay with staying close to home. On Saturday we went to church and then ate at Olive Garden. Mom and Dad had no problem taking me with them on their date since I'm good in public and especially good if food's involved.

Here are some random shots from this past weekend.

These make for some good teething rings!!!
I love when Daddy pulls me and my toys around the house!! Can you see that I'm holding blocks and even a sandal?!My favorite time with Dad.

Mommy is about 31 weeks here.

Saturday morning I helped Dad water the lawn. I thought it was funny when the sprinkler got me.
Sure thing Dad, I'll get you more hose!!

No big deal.... just WALKING down the sidewalk!!

Reading books....

I was concentrating so hard that I didn't even notice when Mom took this picture.

This box is my garage for "lion." Not for long though... Mommy has been moving this box closer and closer to the door and looks like its next stop is the trash!!

I like to hold the phone up to my ear and say "bah bah bah bah."

When I heard the word "Chheeeesse" I break out this cheesy smile.

Cheeeeese!!

This morning Mommy discovered that my second top tooth has broke through!! She was so surprised because I slept 13.5 hours last night!! Usually when a tooth breaks through I'll wake up once but, I guess I'm getting the hang of this whole "teething" thing!

I hope you all had a great weekend!

Puppy Mask

Grandma Connie sent this funny mask last week. We have been having so much fun with it... usually Mom wears it and crawls around saying "woof woof" but, Saturday Daddy and I had some fun of our own. See for yourself
Giving the puppy "kisseys"I THOUGHT that was you Daddy!"woof woof"

Monumental August 4th!

This past month has been so incredible for our family but, August 4th was extra special. First of all, I am now WALKING! That's right folks, slow but steady I make my way all over the house! I started taking little baby steps here and there about a couple weeks ago but, now I have the confidence to walk... and even carry toys in the process! It has been exactly 3 months since I started crawling! This is my funny scrunched up face smile. We have no idea where I got it but, Mom and Dad love it because it gives them a good look at my gums up top!!
I was even carrying Mom's Bible around... but, needed a quick break.

Second, Mom has finished nursing me!!! We had been working for the past month on weaning me so Mom has a little break before my little brother comes. I was down to nursing once a day(before bedtime) and, yesterday Mommy fed me some yogurt when I would've normally nursed and I was fine with that!! She had prayed throughout the day that I wouldn't cry or insist on nursing and I didn't. Thank you Jesus!

August 4th also marked 30 weeks of pregnancy for Mom and little brother!! Mom's feeling great and baby's growing....and growing...and growing. He's measuring a little big(2-3 weeks ahead) and they say his head is already down! He's probably trying to speed up this whole "womb" process so he can come out and play with me. He must hear me laughing and playing and feel me sitting on Mom's "belly." I have been such a good girl too when I've went with Mommy to her doctor's appointments. I usually sit in my stroller and eat string cheese or some kind of snack. There's usually music playing so I bob my head and smile at all the nice ladies that work at the office. We will now start going every two weeks.

Mom at 30 weeks! Please excuse the quality of the picture! It may not look like it but, that is one comfy belly. I like to plant myself right on top and lay my head on Mommy's shoulder.

Lake Tansi, TN

This year marked my second annual trip to Lake Tansi, TN. I had so much fun playing with all my cousins! We left on Wednesday and came back on Sunday. We did a ton of swimming and playing outside. Good Morning!!! It's 6 am and I'm ready to start my vacation!!!
WHOA! Look how high Gunnar is swinging!
Our first morning there, all the cousins went and played over at the playground. It sure was nice of Gavin to push me on this swing!
Getting ready to go swimming at the beach.

Being silly while Daddy got me dressed for the day. I just love when he doesn't have to work and we can play all day!!Grandma Brenda bought everyone these shirts when we were in Tennessee in April. We all put them on and took some family pictures. Hopefully I can get my hands on some pictures of the entire family and post them.

Daddy and I with our rosey cheeks.
This was my very first time on a boat!! I enjoyed every part of it except for the life jacket. I cried when we were stopped but as soon as we'd start going I'd forget about the life jacket and I'd be fine. I was happy to get to see Daddy waterski.

Just visiting with Grandpa and Grandma.

Cousin Keith and I watching Gavin open some birthday presents. I feel so cool wearing Mommy's sunglasses.

AWWW the end to another great day at the lake!!

Stay tuned for a couple more pictures from our trip.

I Can Do It!!

This week has been one of those weeks where Mommy and Daddy spend most of their time watching me in complete amazement. I showed them how I can crawl up the stairs, I proved that I can stand very still while they marked my height on the wall, and I even showed them how well I "obey." If Mommy or Daddy puts their hand out, I know they want what I have in my hand.... or my mouth so; I kindly hand it over and then I start clapping because I know I've done well.

It's been very hot and humid in Illinois lately so, we've been spending lots of time in my pool... sometimes Mommy doesn't even make me wear my suit!!
This stuffed bear named "William" was Mommy's when she was little and now it's been passed down to me. I guess I was curious what his mittens taste like!!
Let me help you get that note right, Daddy.

See how nicely I stood while Daddy marked my height?
Are you sure that's right???Mommy's double-checking Dad's work....

Look at how good I am at crawling up the steps!! I almost made it all the way to the top!! Still need a little help getting down though...
I'm now sporting three teeth instead of just my two bottom ones!!! Last night I woke up once crying because my gummies were bugging me. A couple teething tablets later I was fast asleep. This morning Mommy looked and sure enough, there was my top left tooth!!

I'm still pushing my lion all over the house. This last weekend I preferred shuffling beside it though instead of walking behind it. I even gave my lamb a couple rides!! I took a couple (baby) steps this past weekend and that really made Daddy's ears perk up. Now he wants me to "practice" walking. Sorry Daddy, but I don't even know what "practice" means!!