GRAMMY- Part 2

Levi & Riley didn't waste any time getting Grammy to come play with them:

I think she was glad to oblige:

Craig & his mom could talk "garden" for days- so he was counting down the days till she arrived so they could spend some time painting, potting, planting, and working in the garden together.

Levi felt like his help was also necessary ;)

We tried to capture some "sibling" photos for Grammy.

Well.... you can see how well that turned out:

(hehe)

Looks like they are shaping up to be the best of pals, right?

More of Grammy time to come...

GRAMMY- Part 1

July and August were a bit sweeter this year... 

because we got to have GRAMMY stay with us!!!!

That's right- 5 irreplaceable and FUN filled weeks.

At the end, we looked at each other and said "Whoa, what happened to all the time?"

However, looking back through pictures, I realized we crammed LOTS of precious memories in that little chunk of time.

So let's reminisce, shall we?

Levi got to cuddle with Grammy and have her read him books:

Some also made it memorable by getting their first black eye :)

While Craig traveled, we had movie night:

Some of us didn't make it very long ;)

We thoroughly enjoyed the piles of goodies she toted over in her suitcase for us:

(Don't be misled by Levi's crazy face here- he really LOVED it all. haha)

Let's not forget, this was Riley's very FIRST time to meet her Grammy.

So they squeezed in lots of cuddle and play time.

Levi got to "help" Grammy make some chocolate chip cookies:

We LOVE us some Grammy time!

These two looked adorable in their new PJ's and hair bows from Grammy:

Levi had someone else to "beg" to help him turn on a show to watch ;)

(Look at those eyes- he totally knows how to work it, doesn't he?)

Riley realized VERY quickly how fun Grammy was, and enjoyed every second of being in her arms:

More reminiscing to come....

Riley Jo's First Bite of Cereal :)

We decided not to wait until 6 months to start "solids" this time around,

 

so Riley has been enjoying some yummy "rice" cereal since 4 1/2 months old.

 She didn't necessarily LOVE it, but now that we are introducing new flavors into the mix- it has become her favorite.

:)

This little missy decided half way through that she was big enough to even feed herself, and just took that spoon right out of my hand.

So proud of you, Little Girl!

:: Serenaded by Papa ::

A little tribute to Papa for his birthday

There are many reasons why we love Papa...

But one thing is for sure- This little girl ADORES him when he plays the guitar for her!

Whenever she gets unsoothable, Papa pulls out the guitar and works his magic...

Her little heart just calms so quickly and remains still as she watches her Papa and listens intently.

*Mesmerized*

"So THANK YOU Papa, for loving me so well"

-Riley Jo

Again... There are MANY reasons why we LOVE YOU and are GRATEFUL for you...

This is just ONE!

:: Coffee with Papa ::

 Levi LOVES pretending to serve coffee to Papa:

(Ya can't tell, can ya?)

AND he especially loves to kick back and join him :)

Sweet Moments

...:::* Riley Joanna : 6 MONTHS OLD *:::...

 . August 27, 2013 .

Yep- it has officially been 6 months of experiencing the pleasure of sharing life with our Riley Jo
and she is quite thrilled about it too :

 

(I know it's a little fuzzy, but it was too cute to not include :))

Memories & Milestones:

MONTH 6 ( July 27-Aug 27):

- getting up on hands and knees

- rocking back and forth

- love looking at yourself in the mirror

- rubbing gums on toys by rocking head side to side. Too funny!

- babble babble

- August 7- first crawl/shimmy along the bed to get Mamas cold coffee (of COURSE I didn't share... but one day :) ) and Grammy's Avon shopping books. You are our kind of girl!

- grab grab grab/ such a great grip! Handle your toys so well. 

- giggle fest with you and Levi together especially when he does his spin flips in the air. Precious!

- bringing your leg up underneath you and trying so hard to sit up :)

- weigh almost 13 lbs. 

- straighten your legs and stick your butt straight up in the air :) 

- still adored by your brother and you all have a blast giggling together. So much fun!

-always swinging your right arm when excited.

You are always just inches away from/ behind your big brother.

He is a GREAT little teacher

(for the most part- of course ;) )

Riley Jo... Our Baby Girl,

You have really grown in so many ways this month.
And my favorite thing to watch has been your persistence and determination.
When you want to do something, there isn't any hesitation, you just set your mind to it and keep on trying.
Makes us so proud!
It is amazing how our Creator just puts these instincts in you to naturally desire to move, and try to crawl, to grab at things, to giggle, etc... (and of course we love that He gave you a brother to help you, too)

Our prayer this month is that your life would continue to be marked by this
same PERSISTENCE and DETERMINATION.... always.
And we look forward to watching the incredible ways that the Lord continues to mold you
and shape you, in His perfect timing, and through His perfect design.

Counting it ALL JOY to care for, love, and adore you, sweet girl.

~All Our Love~
Mama & Papa