Giggle Box

If this doesn't make you smile...then nothing will!

Baby Steps!

Riley has been working hard to show off at her first birthday party...here's a little preview!

Riley Is 11 Months Old!

We are sorry for being late with Riley's 11 month pictures. There has been several things working against us...she had yet another ear infection (we will being going to the ENT specialist next week), then ended up with a head to toe polka dot rash (doesn't make for cute pictures!), we had professional pictures done last weekend, and are having some work done on the house...all leading to not getting our picture done!

What Am I Up To?

Telling everyone and everything "Bye, Bye"

Clapping my hands...especially to "When You Are Happy and You Know It"

Blowing kisses

Crawling up the stairs (yikes!)

Taking toys not only out of the basket, but putting them back in (yeah!)

Testing our limits

Eating more finger foods

Favorite new foods: yogurt and tofu

Hated new foods: pasta (what?!...we are working on this one!)

Little Stinker

While getting ready to go to a 4th of July party, Gary thought Kim was watching Riley and Kim thought Gary had Riley. This lasted about 1 minute...Riley saw the window of opportunity and decided to have a little fun! :)

4th of July

Our year of firsts rolls on! We had a pretty low key 4th of July and attended our annual party at the Robbins home. This party is always fun and lots to do, see, and eat! Riley was a hit in her Red, White, and Blue. She enjoyed watching the kids in the "lazy river" (which she might be up for next year...Mom and Dad might not be!), crawling around under the pool table, loved watching the tricks of the magician, climbing all over Uncle Sam on the front porch, and visiting with folks who hadn't seen her yet. She was exhausted at the end, but we all had a great time! Next year...maybe we can stay up late enough for the fireworks!

Gary's First Father's Day

Riley gave Daddy a tie and poem she made at school and a gift certificate for a little pampering. She, of course, had know idea it was Daddy's big day, but still showed him he was her #1! We had a fun day playing together, shopping at the Guitar Center, and going out for a little Mexican food at Pappasito's!

Riley Is 10 Months Old!

What Am I Up To These Days?

pulling up on everything

cruising around the furniture

saying "Mama"

clapping my hands (especially when I am told "Good Job Riley")

wearing shoes

eating meals in my highchair

graduated to the next class at school

drinking from a cup with a straw

pulling all the Tupperware out of the cabinet