Sunday, June 28, 2009

New Food, New Friends, New Pool!


Howdy folks! Well, it's been a zoo around here. Daddy's been gone for quite a while now, and I have no idea where he went! I hope he gets back before I'm in high school... Meanwhile, mommy's been running around like a crazy person. She must be working late into the night because she always looks so sleepy when she comes to get me in the morning, even though I am smiling and laughing and on my very best behavior! She's lucky I'm sleeping through the night.

Luckily, Nana and Grammy come over to play with me and take me on long walks and sing silly songs to me. We have so much fun!

There's been a lot of new experiences in my life lately. And my favorite is food! I finally graduated from rice cereal and now have had sweet potatoes and carrots. Mommy says I can try fruit soon too!


Not exactly sure what this is...

Aren't I big enough to do this myself?
Fingers still taste the best.

I got to meet a good family friend - Becki!

Then it was time to get ready to go to the pool. Mom - is this really necessary? I can't wait until I can dress myself so I stop looking like a fool.

The elusive Uncle Brent returned home from adventures abroad. I can't stop staring at him or that hairy thing on his face.

Hangin' out at the pool.

I'm pretty cute, huh?

At first, I didn't like the water. Not nearly as warm as my bath!

Still skeptical.
Uncle Brent saved me.

Loungin'

Back on dry land, hanging out under the umbrella.

Are we really going to try this again?

Hey, this isn't so bad. I can kick just like I do in the bath.

Actually, this is fun!

Safe and warm. That's all folks!


Saturday, June 20, 2009

Go Navy, My Buddies, and More!


Last weekend was so much fun! I got to go visit Annapolis where Daddy went to school, and hang out with my buddies! Daddy's trying to teach me to say "Go Navy!" instead of "Wahoo-wah."



It's so beautiful there. Maybe I'll go to school there, although Daddy says they make you wear uniforms, march and call people "sir." So, maybe not.




It was such a beautiful day.


We went with mommy and daddy's friends from Shanghai. Everyone - except me - ate crabs by the water. It looked like fun, but I think I'll stick with milk for now.


I wore my Navy blue and gold.




This is where Daddy lived when he was in school.
Hanging out with Emily and Mommy. There was a wedding in the chapel. So beautiful.
On Sunday, we went to a barbeque with my baby friends!

My buddy Bennett.

All of us hanging out. They're all boys - except me!

Too many boys. I needed my space.


Apparently boys like tummy time. What is wrong with them? Don't they know tummy time is the worst! Check out Henry's "Pirate Booty." Cute, huh?

Hanging out before church.

Grammy brought back this shirt for me from Greece! Adorable!

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Ella says...


Visitors, visitors, visitors!

Recently Ella has met more family and friends!

Great Aunt Rosie

First cousin, once removed Rachel

First cousin, once removed Jack

Meredith has two peas in her pod!

Expectant father of twins, Ben, gets practice holding one

Great Aunt Barb

Eating at the grandparents house

Emily visits all the way from Shanghai!

Who's coming next?