Rubber Ducky

I like swimming in the public pool by my house. Grandma gave me this rubber ducky to help me, but it made me capsize instead. I don't think I'm ready for it. I do know though how to climb out of the baby pool all by myself. I don't think Mama and Daddy are ready for that!

Playgroup First Birthday - Practice Run

We had a playgroup 1st birthday party for us at Caitlyn's house. It was fun seeing all my friends again.

We are all lined up waiting for our cupcakes. I was hungry through and started to eat my party hat.

I'm intrigued by this orange thing that Mama is trying to give to me. Hmm, wonder what it is?

I don't know, but I don't like it on my hands! You'll notice that not one piece of cake made it into my mouth. I wonder if I will cooperate on my real birthday.

I like playing house with my friends. William is even giving me a hand!

It's getting harder and harder for the mamas to take group pictures of us now that we are all on the move. L to R: Luca, me, Kirsten, Caitlyn, William, Jack

Introducing Sadie Leigh

I wanted to introduce my new cousin, Sadie Leigh. She was born on 6/12/08 at 2:55 AM. She weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces (the same as me!) and is 20 inches long.

Mama was with Aunt Julie throughout her induction and c-section. She wasn't able to meet my cousin though until later that day, during visiting hours. I can't wait to meet her!

Cuddle Time

Mama let me sit on her lap while we watched a Baby Einstein DVD. She is so cuddly and comfortable! She also let me snack on some goldfish, which is my favorite snack.


Aunt Julie stayed the weekend with us because it was so hot and she doesn't have A/C at home. She was waiting for my cousin to come so she cuddled with me instead.

Sunbathing

My kitty Chessie loves to sunbathe by the back door. I decided to spend a little quality time with her in the sun. At least I can feel the air conditioning coming out of the vent to cool my feet!

Public Pool

Mama and Daddy joined the local pool association so that I can keep up my swimming skills. This pool is a lot shallower than the pool I'm used to. This one only comes up to my belly! The water was cold the day we went, but I still had a good time. The lifeguard said that he has never seen a baby as young as me be so comfortable in the water. Kudos to me!

Outdoors

At first, I wasn't sure I liked the grass. It was rough on my feet.

But once I figured out that I could eat it, I liked it a lot better!

Especially when I sit on Daddy's lap. He is fun to play with outside.

This is my first time in a sand box. My neighbor's grandchildren let me play with their sand toys, but I really just wanted to taste the toys and the sand!