Janie is TEN MONTHS!!!

This VIDEO shows Janie's first attempts at speech. She'll only attempt to say words that begin with "B", and every attempt sounds the same - a raspberry. It's so cute, I can't stand it! She's really trying.

The "Duck Park"

It was such a pretty morning, though very windy. The grass was wet, so she couldn't explore, but she had a blast watching the ducks, geese, pigeons, various swamp birds, sparrows, blackbirds, etc. all around her. Her new kick is to point out birds, usually flying, so this was a little slice of heaven to her. It is so much fun to watch her world get bigger and bigger. (Thanks for going with us, Gammy!)

I Love My Daddy

Our First Week - Summer 09

We went to Aunt Jenny's for a visit, and Jenny, Abby, Jane, and I walked to a neighborhood park. She wasn't sure of the swing at first, but it grew on her. She was swinging pretty high! She also got to slide for the first time. Thanks for the pictures, Jenny!




Gammy came over Friday morning and made us pancakes and played for a couple of hours. She had a blast, and she loved the pancakes!








One of her favorite pastimes is to point to every bird and air plane she sees and scream with delight and a little frustration that she can't touch them. So cute!


Mimi came over Friday afternoon and took Janie to Chuck E. Cheese for the first time. There was so much to see and do that she LOVED it! I was surprised she wasn't afraid of the dancing, singing mouse. On the contrary, she couldn't get enough of him. She had a blast!







She had so much to point at

Janie earned these tickets by pressing a button and "catching" fish.

We have had a wonderful week! She is so much fun to hang out with. I'm such a lucky mom. I confess, it is very tiring to be a full-time mommy, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I thank God I'm able to be home with her. She has 2 new teeth, her canines (our cute little Vampire) She's been saying hi for months now, but now she is saying bobo - as in, "Janie, sit still, I have to clean your bobo!" Not my choice for one of her first words, but there you have it! So cute!

Summer with My Baby Sweetie

I love all 101 of her expressions!


She is really into music. She LOVES to dance in her jumper or hanging onto it! I need to catch it on video.




She is eating like a champ. She loved her scrambled eggs this morning - and cereal - and fruit - and part of a bottle. For Janie, that's a lot!

A Trip to Aunt Ashley's

Janie got to wish Granndad a happy birthday.

Janie loves being at Ashley's house, and LOVES Sammy and Charlie!