July Adventures

A New Post? What?

I have been neglecting this blog for months (not particularly on purpose). This seemingly began about the time I got a Facebook account--frankly, it's MUCH easier to upload pictures on their site (hint, hint, blogger.com). However, it has occurred to me that some of you do not have Facebook accounts and therefore have been unable to keep up with Meredith the last few months. If this had caused anyone mental anguish or any undue stress, let me be the first to apologize. In the future, I shall try to be more faithful to my first love, the blog. See recent pictures of Meredith below.

Meredith attends a birthday party for her friend Grace.

Getting herself some milk.

Benjamin came to stay with us one day and arrived before Meredith woke up. She was so happy to see him, so we let them play awhile in the crib.

March Madness

Meredith gets more fun and has more fun every day. She continues to make new and funnier faces. She now loves to give kisses, swing on the swings, and be tossed in the air.

"Are you taking my picture again?"

A smooch for you

"Am I supposed to find this swinging thing fun?"

I LOVE Coke (or at least the 2 liter bottle).

2 goofballs

Telling Daddy about her day's adventures.

Kisses

More kisses

Practicing her cheerleading moves.

Does anyone else think I look like Madison, here?

Not Much

Eating crackers with post-pigtail hair

Trying to get up on the piano bench

Balancing in Daddy's soft cast boot

California girl--out in the sun in March

Funny hair. Funny face.

Ponytail bed head

Sit still? No way!

Well, mobility has officially entered our home. And we wonder why we wished it upon ourselves. Sunday afternoon, we heard Meredith crying during her nap and entered her room to find this...


Now not only does she crawl around, but she pulls up on everything--fun for her but kind of stressful for Mom.

Now if I could just get her to fold it.

Reading with Grandma.

Fashionista

One fun thing about little girls is the fun moms get to have dressing them up. Meredith's hair is now long enough to style, too, so we have lots of fun (or I do). In the tradition of Aunt Carolyn and Emma, we are trying pigtails.

Although, I try to dress Meredith nicely and fashionably, sometimes she alters her own outfits to conform to her particular fashion sense. The strawberry nightgown does look more dramatic!

When not fixing hair or clothes, Meredith has been perfecting the use of the sippy cup. I thought she might struggle with this concept, as she still doesn't understand she has to tip her bottle to get the milk. But, water...hey that's a no brainer, I guess.

After a long day of fashion and sippy cups, a girl just has to relax and spend some time with her grandpa.

January Fun

Meredith has tried eating crackers in the past, but each instance ended with gagging and choking. We decided to give it another try, however, and this attempt was a success!

Meredith has cracker eating well in hand.

Has anyone seen my cracker?