Spring Break 2012

This week is Spring Break for our local community. We have seen a big increase in the amount of people here at the condo, mostly friendly families. Lydia celebrated her first Spring Break with her buddy Garrett on the beach. They watched the waves, played and napped for over three hours--a successful day at the beach! Megan

Lydia Hearts Daddy

This is a head-shot of John I took several weeks ago. I thought it turned out quite professional-looking for such an amateur photographer. I am actually going to take my first photography class tomorrow evening, a basics course, and I look forward to sharing more pictures on the blog. But back to the point, I posted this photo because today was the first time Lydia cried when John left for work. She didn't want to see her daddy leave. I'm not taking it personally--I don't like to see him go either. Megan

Giggles and More Giggles

Click on the link below to hear Lydia's laugh, my favorite sound. Megan
http://youtu.be/INYG6VrPpmA

Pass the Cheetos Please

Everyday Lydia enjoys some finger foods, usually Cheerios. Her ability to pick up the little o's and then actually release them into her mouth has significantly improved over the past few weeks. Recently, we added some Gerber Graduate foods to Lydia's highchair tray. She is a big fan of the Cheeto-like cheddar puff. Megan

On Your Mark, Get Set....Take a Break.

John and I anticipate that any day now Lydia will figure out crawling. Her newest movement is something similar to a calf stretch, which I'm pretty sure takes more muscular control than what is needed to crawl. Understandably, Lydia does become frustrated. Keep it up Lydia, any day now. Megan

Standing On Her Own Two Feet

If she had it her way, Lydia would stand all day long. The difficulty is that she needs a spotter as she is not completely steady yet. I spent much of the day yesterday starring at the back of my daughter's head. Lydia makes sure I am paying attention by purposely falling back from time-to-time, followed by giggles. Megan

Let's Have Some Fun

Lydia has always been fun to hang-out with but now she is also fun to play with. Popping bubbles, rolling the soccer ball back and forth (while shrieking in excitement) and swimming in the pool--this parenting thing is pretty fun. Megan