A busy busy day

Today we partied! We went to a pool party, where I got to say hi to all my buddies and dangle my feet in the pool (brrr!) and there was morris dancing!! Gosh, that was neat. They had bells and pretty ribbons and music and they jumped up and down. (That's my friend Chloe. Hi, Chloe!)


It was so exciting I conked out in my best pal Joanna's arms. (Hi, Joanna!)


And then we went to meet some of Mommy's family: cousin Amber, Aunt Laura, and Uncle Jeff. We saw cousin Nicole on the TV at the Phillies ballgame! Well, that's what everyone said. I was busy smiling at Aunt Laura.

My friend Cathryn

Mommy and Daddy took me to a dance on Sunday (a garden party, which is why I'm wearing the nifty veggie dress Mommy got me). My friend Cathryn was there, so we got to play together. I liked seeing her!!

The Amazing Growing Baby

I don't know what Mom's been feeding me, but wow!

First swim!

Today I went for my first swim! I was a little unsure at first, but then I remembered I could splash the water. I got all wet. So much fun! But I didn't much like how the water tasted, ick. I splashed Nana Sue and Daddy!

Nana Sue and Papa!

Hooray, Nana Sue and Papa are here to visit! Today we went to Longwood Gardens. I liked the water fountains and the orchids the best.And then Nana Sue and Papa bought me happy fun toys, yay! And then I thought I should help Daddy drive everyone home. I had such a great day, but whew! did it wear me out.

Change of tune

Guess what I learned to do? I can change the tune on my mobile with my feet! How cool is that?

I am Five (months)

I was actually five months a couple days ago, but Mommy's just now getting around to writing this! Silly Mommy.
Today Mommy and Daddy did yard work, and I helped by sitting and playing. I helped trim the grass. Sitting up by myself and playing is something I can do now! Here are some other things I do now:

• rolling over from back to tummy a lot,
• sucking my thumb,
  
• playing with everything and exploring things with my mouth,
• coughing on purpose (Mommy and Daddy were a little worried until they figured out I was faking!),
• shrieking like a steam whistle when I get really mad,
• anticipating familiar things like my sling and jumpy seat,
  
• lunging for things (like the doorjamb -- ouch!) in my jumpy seat.

I can't crawl yet, but I really, really, really, really want to!!!! I try very hard but I haven't quite got it. Mommy and Daddy had better watch out when I do. Because there is a world full of wonderful STUFF out there!

Got haggis?

Wow, what a day! Mommy and Daddy got me up early to go to the Fair Hill Highland Games down in Maryland. Daddy and my other #1 Fan Club were dancing there. There were people, people, people! And lots of lovely sun, and MUSIC! Whee, highland pipes! Mommy said I slept through the massed bands, which was too bad, because I probably would have liked it. One of my favorite parts was when I got to sit on my pal Kelsey and play with her hair.

Visiting Great-granddad

Today we visited Great-granddaddy. He was happy to see me, and I smiled at him a lot. We sat outside in the sun and I showed him how I could sit up and play with toys.

Happy Birthday, Granddad!

Maybe next year I'll come visit, and Grammy and Mommy and me can bake a cake, and I can help you blow out the candles! Mommy says you might need help, because there will be lots and lots of candles.
Love, your grandbabies
p.s. -- Grammy, I'm not eating my veggies yet, but I can wear them! Thanks for the cute shirt.

Out visiting

Today we visited Aunt Barbara and Uncle Steve. Aunt Barbara is nice, because she lets me gnaw on her and roll around on her floor naked! Also, she has more pretty azaleas in her garden and cats. It was so very exciting!

I love my dog!

Nellie is my bestest bestest pal. She makes me smile and shriek. I want to hug her and kiss her all the time. And she likes to kiss me!

Lovin' the MOOSE!

Mommy has been having lots and lots of fun finding me really cute clothes off of Ebay, whatever that is. This is one of my new outfits. It coordinates really good with the MOOSE that my best pal Joanna gave me!

Playtime!

I spent almost ten minutes sitting up and playing with my toys on the bed! It was very exciting! I drooled a lot.

Trip to Morris Arboretum

Today me and Mommy and our friend J went to the Morris Arboretum. It was a beautiful day, and we had lots of fun! I rolled around on the grass and touched lots of plants. My favorite was the bright pink azalea! I could have looked at it all afternoon! I wanted to eat it, too, but J wouldn't let me.








It was so much fun that I was very, very tired by the end of the afternoon.

Couch potato (hangin' with Dad)

'Nuff said.

Having a ball

I spent some time this evening practicing sitting up all by myself -- Mommy says I'm really good at it and can do it for a long time, but I was too busy playing with my dingly Taggies ball. It makes noise and is soft and squishy! Thanks, Aunt Marian!

Hi, #1 Fan Club!

My #1 Fan Club is the Germantown Country Dancers! Mommy and I go dance with them almost every Wednesday, and everyone there is always so happy to see me. And I love to watch the dancing! The nice lady holding me is Melissa, and the crazy lady is Ronnie. I like her. She's funny.