Ready for an update?

Sorry... but life has been busy. Riley's getting closer and closer to crawling and that means I am having to spend her whole awake time chasing her. Plus, the power cord died and I only had computer access in the evenings when Ryan brought the other power cord home.

This weekend we're going to my parents. WOOOOOOOOOO! I couldn't be more excited! Get to see some of the nieces and nephew. Also going to hit up the Occoquan Craft Show. I'm excited!! That is if we find the car key that a certain male that lives in my house has misplaced.

The Rooster is finally feeling better. We thought she might be teething after she was sick because I swear I saw slits in her bums. But so far, nothing. Whatever. She was just being grouchy and now she is over it. Sleeping like a champ!

This is while she was sick. She started crying as soon as we got inside.

That night... passed out in the swing

Last Friday w/ no computer and no car... I attempted to paint her toe nails

This was Monday... someone asked me at Michaels if she was a boy or girl. I'm sorry, but I'd NEVER dress my son like this. Besides the hair clip, the outfit screams girl. I'd be pretty much dooming my son in an outfit like this. Morons.

Reading a bed time story with Daddy. The Blue Day Book. Guess he was having a blue day.

Her new favorite thing to do while she is playing. Pop her thumb in her mouth.

You're going to laugh!

Again I wrote an entire update and then messed it up. Fan-freaking-tastic.

Our weekend - EXCELLENT! 3 day weekends are even more fun now that we have a little one! Sunday we had some friends over and got to utilize the grill! LOVE IT! Monday, Riley and I met a friend (who is expecting a little one in July) for lunch at Ledo's. It was great! Great hanging out and great food. Riley is such a charmer. She smiled SO big at the waiter everytime he came by the table. Flirtatious already. And dang cute! Monday evening we went to a cookout for ConVerge. We had to leave early - like usual - because Riley got too tired - like usual. 8:30 is late for the Rooster.

Some other info... last Thursday, took the Rooster to get weighed. 14lbs even. Today she had to go to the dr (I'll explain further) and she was 14 lbs 2 oz. Good job little Roo! As for why we were at the dr... she has these spots. I couldn't tell if it was eczema (which I know how to treat) or Ring Worm. Turns out it is eczema. Terrific - wasted a trip. BUT... yesterday she started being super sneezy and congested. She slept in 20 minute increments last night... was up every hour and a half (up for 15 minutes, eat, up for another xx minutes, sleep for 20, rinse and repeat). That's just a virus. Hopefully it passes soon. She's asleep right now... hopefully she'll be in a better mood when she gets up!

Well... lots of bow orders this week, so I should go! And if anybody reading this was going to get some, free shipping this week!

"what!? I'm 7 months old!? This is so great!"

"official" 7 months picture

Just enjoying some grass
"oh hey mom. I'm just playin w/ some toys. And yes, I like my collar popped. I'm cool."

Happy Memorial Day!
If you ever wanted to know what she would look like fat...

(photoshop is fun! thanks Mollie!)

I have a 7 month old. Holy crap.

Ok... before I start... I NEED THIS c.d. It is not a want or a desire, it is an absolute necessity. Listen to the song "I'm Not a Marsupial"... I promise, you will fall over laughing. I have it as my song on myspace and I crack up the entire time. I will be getting it. Good, wholesome music for the Rooster.

Now. Let's see. She's rotten as ever and I love it. Last Saturday she got up from her nap in a foul mood. I mean, I didn't know that a baby could be that mean. She was giving dirty looks, even. But then Ryan set her on the floor so he could go get a diaper and that just threw her over the edge. She had her butt up in the air (like in the below picture) and put her face in her hands and just SCREAMED. Hello temper tantrum. It was the funniest thing I've ever seen. I just walked away because I can't be giving her attention for that sort of behavior. But, I won't lie... I totally laughed. I have a feeling I will NOT be laughing when she is still doing this in a few years.
She's still trying her very hardest to crawl. Yesterday she did move her hands and THEN face planted. She's good at rocking on her hands and knees, but usually it just throws her on to her face. Still trying to pull up on things, but hasn't quite gotten the hang of it completely. She is still surprised whenever she pulls herself all the way up to her knees. Yesterday she had the whole top half of her body inside of her little box of toys we keep in the living room (it was laying on the floor) trying to get a ball out. Who cares that she had 5 other balls that were identical to it on the floor. Oh and her fake coughing... it's getting excessive.

As for us... nothing really new. I start working again in a few weeks. Babysitting again. I'll be honest - I'm looking forward to going to the pool a LOT this summer. It will be heavenly. I'm NOT looking forward to wearing a bathing suit. No sir'ree, Bob. Ryan finally got his internship paperwork turned in. He will FINALLY be done this fall. We're definitely praying about where God wants us to go after that. We will see!

There will be 7 month pictures and stats later on today... but for now, look at the pictures below. They are sure to make you smile.

So tired...

but I must get these pictures up... they are great! Well... they are not quality great, but they are great moments captured!

In the morning, I'll post an actual blog/update. But right now... I'm tired! And Riley will be 7 months old tomorrow! AHHH (actually it is technically today, but I don't switch days until I wake up)!

nothing much

just a little video to make you laugh. Riley has discovered herself in the mirror on the exersaucer and is beyond fascinated... she is also really in to fake coughing! Enjoy!

Who wants to ride the crazy train?

because Riley is drivin' it!

I'm starting the engine, who's coming??

Slow drivers... get out of my way!

Oh I give up. I'm just gonna chew on this little gel thing.

...or make out with the dog?

(Please note the dog's tongue on Riley's face.)
"Oh Ella. I love you, too."

"Mom! Do you see how funny this pup is??"

"Thanks, pup. Mom forgot to get those peaches off of my head."

We've had an uneventful few days. We did not get to go out of town last weekend. So no zoo for us. BOOOOOO! No spending my dad's b-day with him. No going to Addy's b-day party. Can you tell I was disappointed? I hate these stupid gas prices. HATE them.

On the up side... we didn't have to ride in the car with a (almost) 7 month old and dog. Didn't have to rush around... just stayed home and relaxed. It was pretty nice. Sunday night we went to ConVerge and it was a bonfire. Yes, Riley DID attend her first bonfire. She was SO good. It was WAY past her bed time. She likes being the only kid... she gets lots of attention.

Lynchburg is nice and quiet now... LU has gone home for the summer. I'm not disappointed about that. It's so much less chaotic when school is out.

P.S.... about those pictures of Riley and Ella... I most certainly caught Riley sticking her tongue out when the dog licked her face. I put an end to THAT one. There will be no making out w/ animals in this house. No sir.

Oh... and her new trick

This is a little bit deceiving... I actually stood her up for this picture. However, for the nap before, we found her pulled up on the end of the crib on her knees.

God, help me. Nothing is safe anymore. NOTHING.

"ummm Mom. Do you like this new trick I've been working on?" (Please excuse the box of clothes... those are ready for the attic.)