Four Generations

 This is a four generations pictures that was taken when I was 1 year old.  Left to right: My Grandma Mary Lou, my mom, me, and my Gigi (Great-Grandma Ruth)

Here is the newest four generations picture.  Left to right: Finley's Great Grandma Mary Lou, Finley's Nonni, myself and Finley.

Happy First Birthday, Faith!!!

 Part of the birthday girl's special outfit that I made for her.

 Faith is kissing her cousin Finley :)

 The theme of her party was 'Sunshine'. 

 Here's my sweet niece all dolled up for her big day!

 She was able to crawl all over the place with her little tutu :)

 She'll be walking before we know it!

 She was clapping and dancing in her high chair while we sang 'You are my Sunshine' and 'Happy Birthday'

 Daddy helped her blow out her candle!

 She didn't know what to do at first without a spoon... so she just ate it without her fingers first.

 Then picked up the entire piece!

 Could she be any cuter?!

 Opening her gifts

Admiring her new toothpaste and hanging out with her daddy.  He loves her SOOOO much!

We had such a wonderful time celebrating Faith's first birthday.  She is loved by so many.  We love you sweet girl!

Finley's First I Do's

 Me and my girl all dolled up!

 The day of swimming, playing, and a wedding wiped her out!

 Couldn't resist taking a photo of her little feet with her patent leather shoes :) Thanks, Jayda!

 I just love my family!

 Our peanut is starting to ham it up for the camera!

 This is another new trick that she enjoys... sticking her tongue out!  Cute now, not so cute when she gets older!

 Her wedding 'get-up'

Our place card with Finley's name too :)

Swimming in the Northwoods

 Umpa has been working at a resort/lodge this summer and he asked his boss if we could use the in-ground, outdoor pool there for the day!  It was a little odd to swim in a pool up north (we always just swam in the lakes), but it was heated which meant the girls could come in the water and really enjoy themselves!

  Faith loved the water!  She mostly hung out with Umpa the whole time!

 She was kicking like crazy!

 Finley was too... With the help of her mommy and daddy :)

 Daddy kept dropping water on her head to get her used to the water.

 Me with my two favorite girls!

 Umpa with his pride and joy!

 Swimming wore little peanut and daddy out!

Takin' a lazy day snooze poolside.

Kissin' Cousins

 The first attempt at a picture with an 11 week old and a 1 year old... not so easy or successful!

Success!  The pride and joy of Umpa and Nonni!  Finley and Faith are going to be great friends!

Lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my!

 We were invited to go to the Milwaukee County Zoo with Cory's sister Becci, her fiance Lee, and Finley's cousins Loki and Oliver.  It was an absolutely BEAUTIFUL day and Finley was such a good girl.  We had such a good time.  Next time we have to bring Daddy with!

 The first of many comparison pics to the gorilla statue :)

 Apparently the flash on the camera is startling to her as this is what she does after a photo! LOL

 Finley and her cousin, Oliver.  Oliver is 3 days older than Finley!

 This is our nephew, Loki.  He is 6 years old and he was AWESOME at the zoo.  We had a blast together :)

 Finley wanted to get out to see some animals!

 The tigers were really active today!

The zoo wore us out!

10 weeks

  Hi everyone!  I am 10 weeks old already!  Can you believe it?!  Mommy and daddy sure can't!

I like Sophie the teething giraffe.  I like to 'chew' on it when mommy holds it.  I can't wait until I can hold it by myself.

 That is a really bright flash mommy!

Ready for a nap!!!!