And Baby Makes Three

I know...I'm so late posting this! Our printer/scanner wasn't connected to the computer and I just didn't want to crawl around trying to connect it. :)

We just had Alivia's 9 month pix taken on the 20th so hopefully, I'll be a little more diligent getting those posted! We'll get the pix in a couple weeks.

Take care everyone!

Happy Birthday Auntie Bren

It was my Godmother's bday on Monday!! Mama didn't have time to post anything for her so I'm doing it now (yes, I'm very smart!)

I hope you had a wonderful birthday Auntie Bren. I love you! Your birthday dinner was fun and yummy and Tuesday was a blast! Thank you for playing with me all day! I can't wait to see you and Jack again!

I Do Have Some Mama In Me!

I sure look like my Daddy, but I have Mama in me too!
Here I am talking on the phone just like my Mama! I'm already have my calculator ready for my math and science homework!! I just love the kitchen! I can't wait to help Mama cook!
Mama just likes this picture. She says I look all grown up with my sippy cup! We had the exact same thing for dinner this night! YUM! I love real food!

They're Playing Our Song

I just love Mr. Bear!!! He's so much fun to sing and dance with. You can't see much of him because he's break dancing under the camera's view (he learned that from Daddy!)

Just A Couple Pix From Everyday Life With Alivia

Alivia Can Get Daddy To Swim!

Well, I think since I've lived here, Craig has been to the pool with me less than what I could count on two hands. He's been there 3-4 times already with Alivia! It's so much fun watching them play together; fills my heart with joy, love and pride that I believe only a parent knows. How amazing being a Mama is....nothing compares!

Alivia just LOVES the pool. Here she is in her Beach Bums shirt from Grandma and Grandpa clapping in anticipation of playing with Dada!

Can you see her adorable bikini from Grandma's friend? Thank you Julie P!

All bundled up and ready to go home for a nice warm bath!

Alivia Meets More Family

In July, Alivia got to meet her Great Aunt Paula and Uncle Bob and cousin Jamie (with boyfriend Kale or Cal...whichever!). It's been a long time since we've seen them; it was so nice to be able to visit for a while!
It was an absolutely beautiful day! Everyone enjoyed themselves I think; the Brauns, Castos, Ruffinis, Balls, Hesses (minus Therron) and the Leaches. Good company and good eats! Jamie and Aunt Paula with Alivia. Jamie has grown up so much...a beautiful young woman!

Aunt Lori, Alivia, Taylor, Jamie and Aunt Paula. Doesn't look like Alivia was ready for this picture!
Alivia and Jada sharing so nicely. It will be so much fun growing up with Jada (6 months older than Alivia). She's such a cutie
Alivia, Nana, Taylor, Aunt Paula and Gabby.
Taylor giving Livvy some cousin lovin! Alivia had fun with all her cousins. They all grow up so fast...I can't believe how much they have changed since their move to IN.
Livvy and Aunt Lolo eating Cheerios together.

I don't know when we'll all be back together again but I do hope it's sooner rather than later. We may have to make an annual trip to the Cardinals/Royals game to see the Ruffinis more often!

Times They Are A Changin'

Wow! Have our BBQs gotten alot different in the last few years. Here is a picture of most of the crowd at Chrissy and Jim Clauser's BBQ this weekend.

It was so much fun to see everyone! It's hard for us to all get together now. Kari, Larry and their kids, Parker and Lincoln, were even in town. Poor Parker just had surgery on his elbow and then fell down the steps...that's why he's not in the picture. Poor little guy. He's a trooper though! He was playing before the night was over!

I personally love the changes. It will be so much fun to see all of our kids grow up together. What a great group of friends!