9 Months

-standing on own for a few seconds -pushing her walking toys -still not sleeping through night -still loves bath, loves to splash with brother and sister -tries to climb slide -little legs and feet go crazy when she hears music -so curious -has a paper fetish

Happy New Year

Goodbye 2011, hello 2012! We went to the Pop Shop with Nana tonight. We marched in a string band parade, counted down and then through confetti! It was so neat Daddy. Then we went home and had a little party of our own with our favorite snacks. We can't wait to see you in the New Year Daddy! We love you.

Christmas

On my first Christmas, I ate lots of paper and bows and tried to grab all of my brother and sister's new toys. I am getting close to walking because I have been pulling myself up on everything. I even pulled down RJ's pants today when I tried to use his legs to stand up. It was so fun seeing everyone in our family. We have so much to be thankful for. We were also able to talk to Daddy again today.

Christmas Eve

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve at Nana and Coach's house. Mom Mom and Pop Pop came to visit us too. We ran all over the place with our cousins, well, I mostly sat and watched, but it was still fun. The best part of the day was getting to talk to Daddy in the morning.

Christmas Dinners

This weekend we were very busy. We had cookie baking on Friday night and then Saturday night we had a sushi dinner with Robert and family. We opened our Christmas presents and I ate all of the paper of course! RJ was in love with his Eagles uniform. He wore it home and then also the next day. On Sunday, we had Nan's birthday dinner. Of course, there were more presents and our Christmas pajamas! What a fun weekend!

Cookie Baking

Mmmm more food! We went to Mom Mom's tonight to decorate cookies. It was fun seeing all of my cousins and watching them run around like crazy kids. I will be joining them soon I am sure.

Light Show and Santa

We went to the Macy's light show today in the pouring rain. I loved looking at all the lights and the characters in Dicken's Village. I was not too fond of Santa, and neither was RJ or Lucy. We did enjoy playing on the big eagle in the middle of the store. Afterwards, we met Aunt Kyle at Friendly's for dinner. I think I sampled everyone's dinner. I kept pulling the baskets of food closer to me. It was sooooooo good!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a nice Thanksgiving today. I had fun playing with all of my cousins. Lucy, RJ, and Deano hunted for animals all afternoon. I even ate some yummy food, I think the mashed potatoes were my favorite. We missed you like crazy today Daddy!

8 Months

1. Starting to pull self up on everything 2. Standing with support 3. Loves chasing after RJ and Lucy and rolling around with them on the floor 4. Favorite foods: mac and cheese, pretzel sticks, applesauce, sherbert 5. Loves Yo Gabba Gabba 6. Dances now to all music, favorite is Sexy and I Know It 7. Says Dada

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Halloween!

Well my first Halloween was a lot of fun. In the morning, we played a candy find game and bobbed for apples. I took a LONG nap that day, I think I was tired from our Halloween party last night at Nana's. Miss Tara dropped some things off for us for Halloween. We got gift cards to use at Dunkey Donuts to count down for when you come home. Mom Mom and Pop Pop came to see us and then Mommy took us out around the neighborhood. We made it around 2 blocks and then came home to hand out candy. I think that was everyone's favorite part. We miss you Daddy and wish you were here to celebrate with us.

7 Months

* eating solid foods now, loves sandwiches and pasta, starting to feed herself too, loves her puffs! * starting to wean from breast feeding * got a new crib * crawling all over the place now * gets sad when RJ and Lucy are not around * pushes back to sit and sits independently * loves dancing with Mommy and talking with Daddy (I think she knows his voice)

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Trunk or Treat

We had so much fun at Trunk or Treat Daddy. We went from trunk to trunk playing games and getting lots of candy. RJ's favorite game was the Jedi Training game, you had to shoot at the star wars figures and knock them over. Lucy liked the Monkey fishing game. Elliot liked watching all the kids dressed up. I think we got our practice in for the real deal next week. We cannot wait for Halloween. We also tested eating the candy tonight too!

Pumpkin Picking

Today we went to Creamy Acres Farm. Nana came with us and we went on a hayride through the cornfields. Then we stopped and picked a BIG pumpkin. We also fed and pet all of the farm animals. I think RJ and Lucy loved the cows the best. They were silly cows though, they kept licking RJ and Lucy's jackets. It is almost Halloween Daddy and your birthday is next week. The big 3-0! We miss you so much and cannot wait to spend all of these special days with you next year. But, each holiday we get through now, means we are one step closer to seeing you. We can't wait!

Cute Shots

RJ Bike

Halloween Cookies!

Yum, yum, yum! We made Hallowwen cookies today with Mom Mom, Liam, and Jack.

Mama

6 Months

-waving -started to eat beans and meat -up on all fours, rocking -says mama -loves looking at, touching, and eating all food -shakes head no -gives eskimo kisses -15 pounds even

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!!

Well, we won our first game, we hope you got to watch some football Daddy. The super bowl means that you are not too far away. We love you so much for all that you do and are so proud of you. Thank you for keeping our family and country safe.

Cohanzick Zoo

We went to the zoo today Daddy, do you like my pigtails? It was a really nice day, not too hot and it was very shady there. RJ loved the white tiger, but Lucy was very afraid of him when he got up and started walking. She ran right for Mommy. Then we saw this silly bear that was sitting in a tub just staring at us. Elliot liked him too. There were lots of birds there Daddy, even some chickens, hmmmmm chicken???? How was that chicken by the way? Nana also took us down to the water to throw rocks. I think RJ could do that all day.

5 Months

-has had cereal, sweet potatoes, melon, peas, pears and apples, LOVES the fruit!
-can spin herself around on her tummy
-still really into all of her toys, gets so excited to get one, her face is so funny
-loves interacting with people now, will yell at you if you are not paying attention
-starting to sit, can sit unattended for a few seconds, then falls forward
-loves tv
-does well playing by herself
-loves bathtime, she loves watching her brother and sister get bathed first and then when it is her turn she goes nuts
-loves talking with Daddy on the computer