Swimming in My Pool

One of my favorite things this summer is swimming in my pool! I absolutely love it. Now, yes, you may have heard that the first couple of times, I wasn't so thrilled but I think that was because the water wasn't as warm as I like it. Once Mom got the temperature thing down and put my bath toys in the pool, I was having a ball. I figured out that I can splash Mom, crawl in the pool, and even stand if I wanted to. I am really loving it now. We even went to Dad's friend house to swim in a really big pool and that was a blast too! I think the pictures will speak for themselves!

Lots of Updates . . .

Well, where oh where shall I start . . .

Oh yes, I am standing on my own now. Yes, on my own! I am getting pretty good but I still get nervous that's why I always hold my hands out to make sure I can balance. It is pretty cool because everytime I stand, I get so excited and squeal really, really loud. I still need a finger to hold on to in order to walk though but Mom and Dad are thinking that it is on its way!



Another update . . . still no teeth! Can you believe it? I am 10 months old with no teeth! I can feel them though because I always rub my lips on them, it feels wierd! I have been teething for some time but the Doctor says not to worry! It is becoming challenging to eat more table foods with no teeth! I still eat my baby food, oatmeal, Puffs, bananas, and sometimes soft things Mom and Dad let me try. I am getting a little impatient though truthfully because their food always looks so much better!



On a more positive note, I love my wagon rides. If the weather is permitting, Mom and Dad try to take me every evening. I think that I am a Queen when I ride in my wagon and I just chill back and enjoy the ride. It is really a treat when we walk to get ice cream and Dad lets me try "just a little". Then on the way back, I can't help but think about when I can have my own.



Since the weather has gotten nicer, I have been able to enjoy my pool. I am still not so sure about it though because even though Mom brings my bath toys, the water isn't bath water! It is lukewarm and that's not going to do it! I need WARM water or else! Mom is going to try to warm it more than the past two days and hope I enjoy it even more. Today, my friend came over for a playdate and we got in the pool. It was alright but I had more fun watching him play! Once we came back inside, we ate a snack, and played some more. What a day! Don't tell but literally 10 minutes after he left, I fell asleep and took a long evening nap, unheard of in my house! I cannot wait until next week!



Now that I am able to get around so well, I am into everything! I like to crawl over to my toys and dump them out! ALL OF THEM! It just isn't fun to not be able to have them all out! Wow, what was Mom and Dad thinking by only giving me a few at a time? Geez! Now that I can get them on my own, I want them all. Who cares if I only play with two or three? I just like having them! I am coming a long way and Mom and Dad better be prepared!

10 Months Old

On Saturday, I turned 10 months old and Mom and Dad cannot believe how things are changing. To sum it up, I am into everything!

We had a very busy weekend with family in town for my cousins' birthday party. It was a lot of fun! They got lots of presents and I got to try cake, mostly icing but it was still enjoyable. It is kind of hard to try a lot of new foods because I still haven't gotten any teeth. Yes, 10 months old, and no teeth! Mamaw said that Mom was walking before she got hers and well, since I am about to do that, we all sure hope they pop through soon. Check out some of my 10 month favorites and milestones. . .



FAVORITES:
*My musical center that my friend Connor gave me
*Standing up
*Jumping
*Squealing as loud and as high as I can
*My baths
*Baby dolls
*Macaroni and cheese, chicken noodle dinners
*Oatmeal
*Music and dancing
*Being outside

MILESTONES:
*Eating more food and less bottles
*Sitting up like a pro
*Pulling myself up to stand
*Standing on my own (I am still a bit wobbly but getting better)
*Scooting myself to where I want to go (Still not interested in crawling too much)
*Feeding myself finger foods
*Sitting back up when I fall over

It is such an adventure and I am quite adventurous. Mom and Dad are working on their response techniques so that I continue to try new things. I have freaked them out quite a few times already by trying to dive off of the couch and putting things in my mouth that do not belong. Everyone warned Mom and Dad to enjoy me while I was little and now I think they see why. Do not turn your head or you just don't know what I might do!

Pulling Up

This week I have really begun to get serious about trying to walk. I am pulling up on everything. Even when I sit with someone, I am climbing all over them just to try to pull up and stand. I love standing. When Mom or Dad has me sit down, I do not like it at all and sometimes even whine. Earlier in the week, Mom was working in the living room while I was playing with the music center. In only a couple of minutes, she looked up to see me standing and holding on to to the top of it. Last night, Mom was determined to catch me in the act. She did - take a look! I have a whole routine: 1. Sit and play for a minute 2. Push the center away 3. Post up on my knees 4. Stand almost 5. Stand and squeal

A Day of Rememberance on Memorial Day

Yesterday, we all took a chance to remember those you have given their lives for us. It was a day in which my Mom told me about both of her grandfathers who had fought in wars and have since passed, as well as my FriendDaddy who is still living in Alabama. I was fortunate enough to go to two Memorial Day parades and even had an outfit to show my support. I enjoyed waving my flag and showing my support at the parades. The band was my favorite part of both parades, I enjoyed hearing them play because as you all know, I love music. All in all, it was a wonderful day to spend with family and remember those from my family.

Swinging . . .

Since the weather has been so nice lately, Dad got up this morning and put my new pink swing up in the backyard. I love swinging . . . anytime we go to the park, I just love it. I laugh and have a good time. Today, I was so excited to ride in my new swing and I am not sure if Mom and Dad know what they have gotten themselves into; I am going to want to swing everyday!

Happy (Belated) Mother's Day!

We are a little late for wishing you a Happy Mother's Day, but we hope you had a wonderful one nonetheless! My mom had a great day and I believe that I had a major part of that.

We spent the weekend as a family and with family to celebrate Mom's very first Mother's Day. On Friday, since it was so nice outside, we took my godbrother with us and headed to the zoo. It was a beautiful day outside and we had a wonderful time. (As you can tell from the pictures)