Shark Attack at Navarre Beach

Just kidding!!! This 6 foot, 130 pound shark was caught off the Navarre Pier over the weekend by local fishermen. You would think this sort of thing would deter people from swimming in the Gulf. However, John and I did go for a quick dip on Sunday afternoon while Grandma Carole was watching Lydia. Megan

A Week with Grandma Carole

What a difference a week can make! After landing in Pensacola, Grandma Carole jumped into the back seat of our car to find a frightened baby. It took a day or two for Lydia to get over her stranger anxiety but from then on Grandma and Lydia were great buds, sharing lots of time playing on the floor. Grandma Carole also introduced Lydia to yogurt, which is now one of her favorite foods. Megan

Lydia at Nine Months

So what is Lydia up to at nine months? She has not quite mastered the traditional method of crawling forward though she certainly finds a way to get around. At night, she has started crawling backwards to the base of her crib. Lydia also has trouble staying still during diaper changes. We are hoping Grandma Carole will help us better baby-proof the house this week during her visit for these reasons. Additionally, Lydia has started to imitate head movements and vocal play sounds. Yesterday during her favorite Sesame Street music video, she sang along with a ba-ba-ba sound. Just in the past week, she has shown a greater appetite for various purees. When Lydia sees other children at the grocery store or beach, she often reacts by shrieking in excitement. She loves to swim in the pool and enthusiastically kicks her feet and splashes her hands. My favorite new development is that her hair is now long enough for a little ponytail in front. Megan

Dinner Al Fresco

We bought this patio set the first week we moved into the condo, anticipating eating many meals on the balcony. In reality, there are only a few months a year where the temperature is neither too cold or hot for dining al fresco. Luckily, this is one of those wonderful times and we took advantage last night. A great view makes even the simplest pizza feel special. Megan

A Budding Basketball Fan

John was in Jacksonville for work this weekend so Lydia and I were on our own. We went back to the beach and watched several basketball games. The games, unlike most other shows I watch, actually held Lydia's attention. Go Jayhawks! Megan

Dolphins!

I took this photo while in manual mode. Thank you very much Pensacola Photo School! Megan

Motown Mix

Often during the day Lydia and I put on music from Pandora to liven the mood. Our favorite is oldies, particularly a Motown mix. At the risk of being cheesy, this is one song that makes me think of Lydia, as if it was written for her. Megan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbX66Ddxtow