Clean baby!

I love bath time!!!! I like to be in my little bath tub with the warm water. It feels good on my belly and the soap makes me smell so good! I don't play much but I have a rubber ducky who tells me if my water is too hot. Maybe Mommy will be crazy enough to get me some of those squirting fish soon...

My Uncle Bubba!

Look at my Uncle Bubba! His name is really John and he's Mommy's baby brother. He's big and strong and has this funny, scratchy thing on his chin. He finally came to visit from Florida and played with me for a whole day with Auntie Kirstie while Mommy was at work. I like his big strong arms... :)

Big Girls go to Daycare

This is me on my very first day of daycare. Mommy was chicken and made Daddy take me and drop me off. Mommy went to my daycare first with my sheets, blankets, and toys and then went to work. She cried all the way to work. Daddy dropped me off and he cried a little too when he left. My teacher's name is Ms. Laura and she feeds me my bottle, picks me up when I cry and takes us on "buggy" rides. I like The Good Samaritan Preschool, but I'm always glad to see Mommy come in the door...

My First "Food"

What are you looking at?? Yes...I'm wearing my first food...what's it to ya?? Look at me in my own big high chair...looks just like my carseat. :) I don't like the food Mommy gave me, but I didn't cry and I actually ate some anyway. I'm four and a half months old and I still have a funny tongue thrusting thing that I do, so Mommy is going to wait a little longer before really starting me on solids for good. I don't mind...rice cereal is gross.

Happy Birthday Uncle Colin!

This is me and Uncle Colin on his birthday. It was a hot day, so Mommy stripped me down and gave me a wet napkin to try and cool me down. Then I got to ride Uncle Colin's motorcycle/lap. He and Auntie Jen can't wait to take me on a real ride...but Mommy says "No". So I cried most of the evening...

Time for a 4 month check-up

Today I went to the Dr. with Mommy. My pediatrician is Dr. Margaret DeVilliers and she's got a funny accent...she's from South Africa. She and Mommy talked for a while about me and then she poked me and played with me and listened to my heart. I weigh 13lbs, 9 oz, and I'm 24.5 inches tall. I'm in the 50th percentile for everything and as Dr. DV says...I'm "beautifully healthy". Look I'm a big girl...the first picture was take on June 10th (1 day before 2 months old) and the second picture was taken August 13th (two days after 4 months old) I've got a super cute bib too, don't I? :)

Party!!!

After they dedicated me at the church, we went home and had a big party. These are two special pictures from the party. Who would have thought my two great grandmas could become such fast friends??? And look at me and my Mommy...aren't we sweet together?? I didn't get to see many other people because I was napping almost the entire time...but I'm so glad there were so many people there who love me and my Mommy and Daddy. If you want to see more pictures....you can go to http://gallery.mac.com/stephenr#100015
where you can download and print copies for yourself. :)

I belong to God.

Today at church Mommy and Daddy gave me back to Jesus (not literally) and promised to teach me all about Him and to raise me to love and honor God, because children are a gift from God. All my Grandparents were there, plus Great Grandma List, Uncle Colin and Auntie Jen, and Auntie Kirstie. Mommy and Daddy's special friends Steve and Wanda were there too and helped take these great pictures. Pastor John (the same one who married Mommy and Daddy) gave me a special Bible that Mommy and Daddy can read to me too. When we got up on the stage I gave everyone a big smile and I didn't cry once...Mommy was so proud. Maybe that was because Pastor John had on a great plaid tie that kept me occupied...

Happy Anniversary!!!

Look at my Mommy and Daddy!!! They ~actually~ went away for their 2nd anniversary and left me behind!!! (not far...just SF...not long...not even 24 hours) It was great though because I got to hang out with their good friend Candy who took super good care of me. Mommy only cried one time while they were gone...but don't they look so happy in this picture at the restaurant?? I think I'd be okay if they went away once in a while...they spoil me when they come home! ;-)

My New Friend

This is my new friend Waddles. He's a stuffed animal...a rattle...and a teether all in one special friend. He goes places with me in the car and plays with me on the floor. He gives me special kisses when Mommy is around and he even lets me suck on his hat. :) We had a rough day out on the road...so this is us taking a little nap together.

My Friend Gabby

Ohhhhhhhhh...isn't she so cute!!?? This is my new friend Gabby. Hahaha! Get it?? Abby and Gabby??? :) Her Mommy Shannon is one of Nanna's very best friends...so ~she's~ gonna be ~mine~. She was just a little smaller than I was when she was born...can you believe I was so small???

Hmmmmmm...I don't know about that...

Are you sure??? I just don't know about that. This swinging thing is comfy and all...when its NOT moving...but are you sure you want to turn it on??? Does it ~have~ to move??? Okay... I guess so. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!! :) Thanks for turning it back off again! :)