Play Date

We had a play date last Wednesday - Baby Girl and Rylan liked to hang out . . .

Isn't she a cutie! 

Baby Girl was not so sure about sharing some of her stuff . . . and what is in her mouth?

See Mom, I still fit!

Look what I found!

I think they had fun together!

Day 191-197

Day 191, Sunday, July 11th
I guess after all the birthday hullabaloo, I forgot to take a picture!

Day 191, Monday, July 12th
Baby Girl's birthday!  And I thought she was getting big . . . but this picture shows just how big J is getting!

Day 193, Tuesday, July 13th

We had my nephew stay overnight.  I just love the little guys playing cars. 

Day 194, Wednesday, July 14th

I had the privilege of watching a good friend's daughter for the evening.  These two are only 5 months apart.  What fun it was to watch them interact.  I'll have to post on the the evening and how Baby Girl did!  Too funny!

Day 195, Thursday, July 15th

Baby Girl has never played with bubbles before!  How did that happen?!  Her big brothers are glad to introduce her to them - I think she likes them!

Day 196, Friday, July 16th

L and M are ready for their Kid's Triathalon on Saturday! 

Day 197, Saturday, July 17th

They did it - they completed the kid's triathalon - swim 25 yds, bike 1.5 miles, run  1/2 mile!  As L has been waiting for the chance to say, "Been there, done that, got the t-shirt" - and the medal to prove it!  I am so proud of them both.  This was a new experience and they had fun and gave it their all!  Good job boys!  (My husband filled me in later, that L really gave it his all and broke down after this pic - he pushed himself to his limit)

Just one more . . .

My father-in-law just sent this one and I had to share it!  Talk about the center of attention!  Except, I don't think she ever realized it!

A First Birthday Party

Baby Girl was surrounded by friends and family for her 1st birthday.  I don't think she quite understood what was going on!  She became shy when we all started singing (either that or we sounded really bad) and tried to hide her head in my shoulder.

  Present time!  Even the boys were excited to see what she would get!

I think she like the card a little too much!

She was not really interested in opening the presents . . .

until . . . is that a . . . baby doll?!

This little one likes her baby dolls!

We'll have to work on who gets the bottle!

Thanks to all the family and friends who helped us celebrate! 

Uncle Rodney and Aunt Jennifer (and boys)

Uncle Wendell (and Bentley)

Aunt Rachael, Hannah, Makenna and Rylan

Grandma Books

The Curtis Family!

Grandma and Grandpa Gorbics

and Nana and Papa - of whom I didn't get a picture (gasp!)!

12 months = 1 year old!

Baby Girl is 12 months old today!  She is such a blessing! 

Happy Birthday Baby Girl! 

Here is a look back through the year!

Day 185-91

Day 185, Sunday, July 4th

We didn't do much for the holiday, just hung out and relaxed.  Baby Girl loves to play in her pool . . .

until she tries to get out of it . . .Daddy thought it was funny that she ended up with a face full of grass!

Day 186, Monday, July 5th

What a long weekend is good for - getting some projects started around the house.  The plants will come this fall.  And the big patch of grasses and flowers to the right will come out sometime. 

Day 187, Tuesday, July 6th

I have Hydrangea envy!  These beauties are from my in-laws.  I planted 6 a couple of years ago and they are no longer around . . . can't help but wonder if they could have looked like this!

Day 188, Wednesday, July 7th

It's been hot around here the last couple of days - time to hit the pool! 

Day 189, Thursday, July 8th

Karate belt test for L today!  He went from blue with a white stripe to . . .

all blue!  Way to go!

Day 190, Friday, July 9th

The boys spent the afternoon and night with their cousins . . . which means somebody was missing them!

Day 191, Saturday, July 10th

Time for a birthday party!  Baby girl is turning 1!  And of course, that means cake with lots of pink icing!

Day 178-184

Day 178, Sunday, June 27th
My hubby and I got some alone time to go to a wedding of a childhood friend.  It was located on Lake Michigan at an aquatorium.  Below is the Chicago skyline from across the lake.  Afterwards we enjoyed a nice stroll along the water.

Day 179, Monday, June 28th

M's money has been burning a hole in his pocket.  Actually, J is the only saver in the bunch.  In the evening, we took a trip to Target to get ready for Baby Girl's birthday party in a couple of weeks (Aahh -I can't believe she'll be one!) and M brought his money for some Legos.  He did a great job of putting them together by himself.

Day 180, Tuesday, June 29th

A day at the beach with some friends!  Five boys and they had a blast in the water and digging holes!  What is it about boys and holes?!

Day 181, Wednesday, June 30th

We went down the Miller's Merry Manor (the nursing home where my paternal grandmother resides) to help transport some of the residents down to a local park for a picnic.  It was a beautiful day and everyone enjoyed themselves.  My Grandma Bea and Baby Girl getting better aquainted.

Day 182, Thursday, July 1st

Dad took the boys to an old car cruise in and of course, they had to pose with the Subaru!

Day 183, Friday, July 2nd

Did I mention my Baby Girl is going to turn 1?!  She started pulling herself to a standing position on Wednesday and is now getting into so much more!  But she is so proud of herself everytime she does it!  Oh, yeah, and she's figured out the stairs too! 

Day 184, Saturday, July 3rd

Oops!  No picture!  I usually just skip it all, but here I am acknowledging my failure - I guess it'll keep me humble.  Some days, it just doesn't happen!  I was probably trying to keep Baby Girl away from the stairs all day!