Cereal

Today Leah is 5 months old, and we felt it was time to introduce her to some rice cereal.

Waiting in anticipation


Trying to decide if she likes it or not


She prefers drinking it in a bottle and holding the spoon


She made a few funny faces, but liked it overall.

We hope the tablespoon of cereal helps her sleep better at night. For the last few days, she's been waking up at 1 am, 3 am, 4 am, 5 am, and then at 6 am she's ready to get up and play. I'm, of course, exhausted and ready for bed!

NCMEC Softball

David has played recreational softball ever since I've known him.

Sometimes he plays in both spring and fall seasons. I absolutely love watching the games. The weather is normally gorgeous, and it's good to see my old co-workers. Well, this year most of the softball games have been canceled, because of all the rain--pretty much tropical storms--here.

Last week, the rain held out and didn't start until 9 pm. So, Leah was able to experience her first game. She loved it.

David running in the outfield.


Leah learning how to keep score in the dug out.


Enjoying the fresh air


Talking to the trees...her favorite outdoor pastime

Grant's Baby Blessing

The happy family of four. Leah fits right in between these two adorable boys. Grant is just 4 months younger than her.

I love their facial expressions in this picture


Relaxing before heading over to the church


Two beautiful ladies

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to hold little Grant, because I was sick. Poor me.

Manassas Train Festival

Last weekend we went to the Manassas Train Festival

There were model trains of all different sizes and varieties.


This lego train was by far the most popular.

The real train station. Old Town Manassas is quite quaint.

Enjoying funnel cake. Yum.

Leah talking to the trees wishing she could be eating funnel cake.

Common Cold

It's her first one. Poor baby. She's been sniffling and snorting for the last couple of days. She also has been doing this funny little cough. I can't tell if its real or not, because she always smiles as soon as I say, "Poor baby, are you sick?"

On Friday she woke up with serious crib head. Since she wasn't feeling well, and I thought it was hilarious, I left it.

Happy Birthday Emily!

Emily has always been the life of the party. She has an infectious laugh, loves to plan big events (including our wedding), is the hardest worker ever, and always does so much for her friends and family. We love you, Em! Have a wonderful day!

I love this picture of her from her 5th birthday. I remember it so clearly. There were tons of people there. We had a fishing pond, and I was so excited to give her the lip gloss she's holding.

4 1/2 Months

Leah was so happy to see her friends Penny, Alex, & Annie today.

I was very excited to get some more of Penny's beautiful pictures.







At 4 1/2 months Leah loves:

• Standing up, all the time
• Being outside staring at the trees
• People watching
• Food, mainly watching us eat ours
• Sucking her hands
• Staring at her feet
• Music, she loves when anyone sings to her
• Singing, or rather letting out a high-pitched squeal followed by a low rumble and a huge smile
• Rolling around in her crib
• Sleeping on her side with her hands clasped in front of her
• Ceiling fans
• Smiling at herself in the mirror