Saturday Afternoon

We had brunch at Robert's house on Saturday. I ate so many yummy things, 2 plates worth! Lucy and Liam played on the carpet together. It was so nice to see everyone. I can't wait to meet my new cousin Aunt Katrina and Uncle Pat! Then we went to Philadelphia to see the Lion King. Mom Mom and Pop Pop got me tickets for Christmas. It was so much fun, I loved all the animals. My favorite was the elephant and I kept asking where he went throughout the show. Lucy enjoyed an afternoon at Mom Mom's. Finally, we headed back to Nana's for Coach's birthday. I saw Uncle Mike and he showed me his cool dance moves on the computer. I hope Uncle Mike did well at his dance competition today. I ate another yummy dinner and we sang Happy Birthday. Uncle Chris even stopped to say hello. It was such a wonderful visit home. I did not want to leave as usual. We miss everyone so much and thank you all for a fabulous visit. Happy Birthday Coach and Aunt Jacki!

Friday and Saturday Morning in Jersey

On Friday, we went to see Nan and Pop Pop. They must have known I love golf, because I got my own golf club and balls. Lucy liked to laugh with Pop Pop, it was really cute. Nan also showed me this cool number game. That night, Mommy and Daddy went out to dinner with Aunt Becca and Uncle Drew. Nana and Coach watched us. I liked playing with Aunt Kyle, even though she made that silly song up about me. I made our Easter Egg Hunt bags and put out carrots and lettuce for an early Easter Bunny visit. The next morning, Nana took me on an egg hunt. Lucy and I also got baskets from the bunny. It was so nice of him to visit us early. We hope you all have a very Happy Easter. We will miss you!

Thursday in Jersey

Daddy came for our Jersey visit this time! We arrived at Nana's house on Thursday afternoon. She took the day off and it was fun to play cars with her when I got there. Then we went to Mom Mom's house and had a parade to the park. Daddy and Pop Pop walked me to see a real train! I could not believe it! Aunt Jacki thought she could beat me on the horses, but I think I beat her! Lucy and Liam liked the swings. We went back to the house to have a nice dinner that Mom Mom cooked. The rest of the family came over for Aunt Jacki's birthday. I had fun playing hide and seek with Mom Mom, Aunt "Cake" and Aunt Michelle. Sorry I scared you Aunt "Cake!"

Mom Mom and Pop Pop's Visit

Mom Mom and Pop Pop came to visit this weekend. Mom Mom surprised me when she came to get me after my nap! We had fun playing on the porch, walking around our block and looking for "hiccup trucks!" Mommy and Daddy went to Daddy's special dinner and Mom Mom and Pop Pop watched Lucy and I. We had some yummy pizza! On Saturday, we ran down the block to catch the end of a parade. We also went to the jumping place. Finally, we had a wonderful lunch at McDonalds. It was such a great weekend. Thank you for coming to see us and letting Mommy and Daddy have a night out. We can't wait to see everyone next weekend.

My favorite thing to do with Mom Mom: "to see the parade"

My favorite thing to do with Pop Pop: "eating with him"

St. Patty's Day

Top of the mornin' to ya! The leprechaun visited our house last night. RJ and I got a new book! We also visited the hospital to deliver some yummy treats to the bake sale. RJ enjoyed a chocolate cupcake. It was so nice outside today, we went for a walk and played out front. I tried to eat some grass, not so good. We danced a jig to Irish music, well really we just followed RJ in a "parade" to Irish music. That kid is obsessed with parades! Oh and I am getting my first tooth! Do you like my new bow? Mommy's friend, Miss Ashley made it for me. We are getting so excited for Mom Mom and Pop Pop's visit, and Mommy and Daddy can't wait for their night out!

8 Months

• starting to self-feed
• takes 2 sippy cups of formula a day
• crawls like a champ (with her one leg out to the side)
• pulls herself up on everything and is even cruising a slight bit
• says "mama" "baba"
• loves watching Logan outside from the door
• loves food so much (lunchmeat, black beans, pizza, waffles, etc...)
• loves the slide, scoots herself forward to come down so i can catch her
• loves story time at the library, mostly the La La La song
• loves my hair, just like her big brother, loves to pull RJ's hair and touch Daddy's hair too
• really enjoying bath time with RJ
• loves following RJ around and playing with his toys
• loves to chase RJ
• loves dancing with mommy and daddy

Rainbow for St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day must be near because we saw a rainbow today! It was so neat! It was fun hanging out on the porch during the rain today. Best of all, Daddy was home this weekend.

Splish, Splash

We really like to take our bath at night. Well, I put up a huge fight at first of course, but then Mommy and Daddy can't get me out! Lucy is crawling all over the place. Today, I put my granola bar on my train table and walked away for a second. Mommy was in the kitchen. Lucy crawled all the way over to the table when no one was looking and pulled herself up. Mommy came in the playroom to find her with the whole granola bar sticking out of her mouth! She is all about food. She loves black beans like her cousin Reese, lunch meat, cream cheese, pasta and so much more! Mommy has replaced two of her feedings with formula so far. Lucy pulls herself up on everything and is even cruising a bit around furniture. But best of all, she finally said "mama" today, Mommy was very happy! I keep asking Mommy and Daddy when Mom Mom and Pop Pop are coming. We had fun at the train museum earlier. When we were at the museum, I said, "I want to watch the train faces with Mom Mom again."

Zoo

We had the best day at the zoo today. Miss Abigail invited us and Miss Heidi met us there as well. I had a blast running around with Colin, as we looked at all of the animals. I loved the barnyard animals, especially the BIG pig. Next we saw the snakes and monkeys. We stopped to have lunch outside, but this peacock was interested in what we were eating, so we ate quickly! Then we rode on the train and after that headed over to see the zebra, giraffe, and elephants! I saw Simba and Mufasa too! Lucy liked the zoo a lot. She did get really tired at one point and fell asleep in the stroller. What a wonderful day at the zoo! We would love to take Mom Mom and Pop Pop and Nana and Coach to the zoo when they visit, some time before we move.

Story Time

We started going to story time every week and I just love it! My favorite part is at the end when they have a parade! We march to the "Love Train" song and play instruments. Today, I marched with the parade and then when we were leaving, I thought it was another parade. So I took another lap around by myself while everyone went out the door. I also like that we have to park in the garage downtown. Every time we do I say, "Ehhh, just for Nana!" I like to hear my voice and it reminds me of when Nana used to take me to see Mommy in the hospital.

Holy Sh@!

So RJ just did his business on the potty and as he is flushing he goes, "Wow Mom, that's a holy sh@! one!"