Little Fish!

It has been exceptionally hot lately, and perfect swimming weather. Riley loves the bath tub, so we knew she would love it. After a few minutes to adjust to the cool water, she decided it was pretty fun...we will do this again soon! Also, she looked adorable in her polka dot bubble bathing suit! We just ate it up!

Nana and Grandpa

Gary's parents came in town from Florida for a visit. We enjoyed showing off Riley, of course! Riley learned how to show everyone she is "so big", went on a picnic, visited Riley's school, shopped at the toy store, spent time with The Schroeders, and really just spent time playing! Good times!

9 Months!

What am I up to these days?

• Crawling everywhere



• Pulling up on everything



• Dancing to music



• Getting brave with standing up with one hand



• Playing peek-a-boo



• Showing everyone I am "so big"



• Still loving my bath



• Loving to swing outside



• Saying "ba, ba"

New foods I like:

• Butternut squash



• carrots

New foods I do not like:

• Greens beans...the most hated food to date!

Creative Crawling

If you have been to our house, you know the downstairs is alot of wood floors. Riley has overcome this potentially painful route by improvising her crawling technique when on the wood floor...hilarious! She is getting pretty fast, and we fear we are in for some exciting times soon...babyproofing here we come!

Visit with Grandma and Gramps!

Last weekend, Grandma and Gramps were in for a quick weekend trip from Indiana for a visit. We had a great time with them, as well as time to see Kim's sisters and family. Festivities included, a picnic at the park complete with baby ducks!, lots of food, playing with Cousin Drew, and a rematch basketball tournament between Gary and Tyler. Riley loves all the action...the more the better! She is quite a social girl- gee, I wonder where she may have gotten that from? :)

We had to say goodbye to Grandma and Gramps most likely until August. We will miss them, but look forward to seeing them at Riley's first birthday! In the meantime, we will have to make do with Skype video phone calls.

Baby Steps

Riley is completely pre-occupied with transportion...trying to crawl or taking steps. I think we will have some updates on these skills very soon!

Where Does the Time Go? 8 Months!

Riley looks a little rough in her 8 month picture...Mom picked her up today and received a "Boo Boo Report". She has been completely consumed with trying to crawl, and evidently became off balance and hit her head. She is fine, but ended up with a shiner above her left eye. :(

What Have I Been Up To Lately?

Standing up in my crib and looking over the edge (lower the mattress!)

Sleeping on my tummy

Trying to Crawl

Taking steps while holding onto Mom and Dad's hands

Eating oatmeal, avocado, sweet potatoes

Spitting out green peas and pears (...and gagging!)

Shopping while sitting in the cart

Looking for my toys in the toy box

"Dancing" to music

Tasting the tags on all my toys