So Much To Say

Riley is starting to get very vocal. Here is one of our conversations.

I love reading this blog!

Fun with Cousins!

Skylar + Evie + Kelley + Riley = FUN!.......

Can't wait for Baby Dimm to join the pack!

Happy Half-Birthday Riley!

Wow... 6 months already! It seems so long ago when I was pregnant and anxiously waiting the arrival of what we thought was gonna be our baby boy. Little did we know that we would be blessed with the sweetest and most lovable baby girl! She has changed so much over the last 6 months and I couldn't be more in love with my sweet Riley.

Mmmmm.....

We went to the doctor on Friday for Riley's 6 month check-up. Riley is now 14 pounds and 12 ounces and 25 inches long. She is growing so fast! Her doctor gave us the green light to start her on baby food, too. So our first attempt was this morning. We were not very successful but she looks cute with cereal on her face!

Sleepy Head

Some mornings, Riley and I both wish we could sleep in! Here she she is snug in her bed. But she sure looks cute when she's waking up!

wild child

Pink Ladies

Saturday night, we went to a surprise party for my Aunt Cindy's 50th birthday. The theme was pink and black so Skylar and Riley wore their prettiest pink dresses. They were the hit of the party looking as cute as ever. Happy Birthday Aunt Cindy!

Be Happy

It's been a trying week. I can't help but feel a little selfish thinking about all the trivial things in my life. Complaining that I'm tired or the house is a mess or that the dishes are piled up in the sink.... All those things mean nothing as I think about my co-worker who was diagnosed with advanced brain cancer and given a short time to live. Who cares about the dishes? This awful news reminds me how fragile life is and that we must take time to appreciate whats around us. I'm sure that probably sounds cheesy and a little cliche, but it's the truth. When it comes down to it, all I really need is to be happy..... and I am! I am happy and thankful for my family-- especially my hubby and my girls, my friends, and all of the experiences I have been lucky enough to have in my 29 years (still a few more months until 30!). So for all those who are part of my life, thanks.
Hope these pics make you smile. Riley is definetly a happy girl! Here she is enjoying some play time outside. Enjoy the simple things.

Fun with friends

We had a really fun weekend. Riley and I took a trip to Baton Rouge to visit some of our favorite people. We first got to hang out with Nanny, Uncle Toby, Evie and Kelley. Then, we went with Nanny and Evie to the hot air balloon festival! We met up with Uncle Donny, Aunt Kendra, and Lila. It was really hot, but we still had a great time. We love all our Baton Rouge friends!!!

This is one hAt mama!

Kelley

Today, my nephew, Kelley, had surgery. He was born with a hernia and he had to have it repaired. He made it it through his surgery just fine and was going home this afternoon. Love and prayers go out to him, his sister, and his mom and dad for his quick and speedy recovery. Auntie loves her little Kelley!

Toothie McGee

Riley is getting her 1st tooth! She has been chewing everything in sight and on Sunday, we spotted her first tooth coming through in the front on the bottom.