Grayson Turns 1!

My cousin Grayson turned 1 and we had a big party to celebrate it! As you can see, he is so big and had no problem eating his baseball cake. It was such a hot, sunny day, so me and a bunch of my cousins jumped in the (baby) pool. I love the water and watching all the other big kids play. The whole birthday party thing was so much fun, can't wait to do it again next month, when my cousin Maggie turns 1.

Yummy socks

Need I say more? I think if Gerber made a pureed blend of socks, it would be Lexie's favorite.

A big girl swing

The other day we found a park that has a baby swing....our little girl loved it! I am sure it will be a favorite summer activity of hers.

1st Mother's Day

Daddy and I spoiled mommy first thing in the morning with gift. I did not give mommy the gift of sleeping through the night this year (I blame it on the teething) but I promise to have it figured out by next year. Next, we headed off to church, I was so happy in the nursery that the teachers nicknamed me "sunshine girl." After a nice snooze in my carseat on the drive down to Olympia, I arrived at Pops and Grandma Neicey's house. I got some much needed attention from all the family down there and even got a taste of ice cream cake. It was a perfect day!

Her "new thing"

I have learned when most babies learn a "new thing" it usually turns in to an obsession, that then they must always be practicing. Well this week, Lexie's new thing is to take blankets and wrap herself up in it, and roll around like a little pig in a blanket. Very entertaining!

Jumping Time

Unwrapping the fun (Christmas 2007)


So proud of her present! (She was almost 3 months in this pic)

I would have to say, one of the best baby investments we made, was purchasing Lexie's Fisher-Price Jump-a-roo. We bought it for her as a Christmas present, never knowing that jumping would soon become a favorite passtime of hers. We think she may have a future as a Irish Dancer, the way she prances around in there. It is the perfect activity for a hyper baby....they can jump, spin, play music, look at flashing lights, shake rattles, drool, and wear themselves out for mom and dad.


Our little crazy jumper today!

She's great, great!

While we were in Olympia we swung by to visit Lexie's Great-Great Grandma Thompson (yes, that's right Great-Great!) She is 88 years young and still peppy! Lexie loved spending time with her. When we first arrived, Grandma Thompson went and got a toy for her to play with, she is so thoughtful. Grandma Thompson has so many grandkids, great-grandkis, and even great-great grandkids...yet she still remembers everyone's birthday. She is amazing.