My mom had Auntie April and her friend Jen out for a visit this week. It was fun to play with them. Jen sure is a fun girl to talk to. I’m not sure what she did to get me giggling, but I sure like it.
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My mom came across this video she took of me when I was about a week old. Dad thought it would be funny if he whistled every time I moved my lips into whistle formation. They sure get a kick out of watching this video so I figured I’d share it all with you.
Today I decided it was time to start this whole rolling over thing everyone is talking about. I’ve been relaxing on my side often, but finally made the extra effort to roll all the way over. This video shows my second successful rolling over maneuver, and I have rolled over a few more times today since that video was taken.
A lot has been happening this summer and it is flying by faster than my naps in the pack and play (my current bed). The sun has been shining and I’ve been enjoying everyday. I continue to get bigger and of course my cuteness continues to astonish mere strangers and of course my family.
A couple weeks ago I hopped in the car with my folks and drove down to Cass Lake area to go see the Dunlap side of the family and spend some quality time at the Cabin celebrating my grandma Bryson’s 60th birthday.
While we were there I go to spend some more time with my cousin Abby who is a couple months older than I am. She is showing off some pretty sweet tricks now like rolling over and putting most anything in her mouth.
While we were there we got out for a pontoon boat ride. The weather was beautiful, there was a little wind kicking up some smallish waves, but it was nice to get out on the water. I shrugged off a wave that came over the front of the boat and doused mom and me. The rest of the time I pretty much tried to get as comfortable as possible in my sweet life jacket while always trying to stay find some shade.
Back at home I’ve been able to hang out a few times with my other new cousin Libby. She sure is tiny. I can’t believe I used to be as wobbly as she currently is. Keep working on that head control girl! When we do get together we pretty much just lay around and have staring contests. There hasn’t been a definitive winner yet, but I’m sure once we are both talking its going to be nearly impossible to get a word in edge wise.
We just recently had our Wisconsin relatives come out in the Moose Caboose (Their motor home). I got to hang out with the whole crew, but only was caught by the paparazzi when I was hanging out with Amy and Isaac.
Boat rides on Vermilion are so much fun. We get to go out and cruise around the lake and let the wind blow through our hair. As you can imagine that sure is something with the head of hair I’m currently sporting.
I have also been getting out on a lot of walks and now runs. The bumpy gravel road mixed with the fact that runs always seem to coincide with nap time, I find it nearly impossible to stay away for the duration of the run. I always find myself sleeping in my car seat on the living room floor.
I also still really enjoy jamming out on my play mat. The foot piano may become my family talent if smiling on demand doesn’t make the cut. Check out this little video of me tickling the ivories with my toes…
Finally I’ll leave you with a smiling bath picture and a story. In the following video I tell you all about my favorite things about my life. I sure am going to be a great talker.
Today I got out for my first boat ride. It was a beautiful evening on Lake Vermilion with sunny skies and a light breeze touching the surface of the water.
I didn’t mind my life jacket at all. Mom did a great job of holding me so I was as comfortable as possible.
I hope I enjoy my next boat ride as much as I did this one. 🙂
The Stats & Story
6 lbs 14 oz
Pounds
18.5
Inches
Eye Color
Hair Color
My mom and dad were anxiously waiting to meet me. As my due date neared they were getting everything ready at home so I would be the happiest little girl when I got home from the hospital. Saturday April 13th was an overcast day and mom and dad knew their days as a two person family were nearing an end. Mom had been having mild contractions for over a day by now and they decided to drive to Virginia to watch a movie since I more than likely would not be up for those sorts of outings for a few years. As they pulled into town around 4:00 pm my mom gasped “OH!” from the passengers seat. She thought that her water had broke. She called Auntie Laura who was working at the hospital to get her opinion. Laura at first said that I had probably just kicked my moms bladder a bit, but after a few strong contractions she said we had better come in to the hospital.