She's a wiggly one!

She's movin' and groovin' folks. Soon enough she'll be crawling... AHHH!

BIG NEWS

no... I'm not pregnant again. I'm not even thinking about that for a long time.

This is bigger than that.

I'm walking in graduation this year! It only took me 5.5 years to finally graduate and 6.5 years to walk across that stage. But dang it... it is happening. I'm finally going to walk across a stage with a cap and gown. For the first time in my LIFE.

So, if you are in Lynchburg May 10, 2008... feel free to come and hear Chuck Norris speak and then watch me walk. It'll be the best day of your life. Ok maybe not, but it'll be a fun time. Maybe we'll have a cookout that night.

(If you don't know the whole story... I never graduated high school, nor did I get a GED. Graduating college is a BIG DEAL for me. I've never worn a cap and gown - not even for pictures.)

2 things...

First things first...

For those that have little girls and for those that know little girls... you KNOW that they need bows for their hair! Check out my etsy shop and order some! The more you order... the more I can buy for Riley and that means more pictures for you to see!

A little glimpse of the styles I currently have (I have PLENTY of other ribbon colors)...
Now... next. While we were visiting my parents, Riley took a nosedive. A nosedive right in to my dads ice cream. Disclaimer: No, she did NOT eat all of it. My dad was helping her. He's a better person than me... I don't think I'd eat after that slobbery mess got a hold of my ice cream!

Another nice day in Suckburg.

By the way... before I get going - is there anyone who would like to tell me how to link blogs on the side of my page? I'm clueless.

Riley and I enjoyed a nice little playgroup at the indoor playground this morning... she loves other kids. She just cracks up at them. I like it because I get to talk to other grown ups. WOO.

This after noon we got to go enjoy the beautiful weather. I'm LOVING it.

So is Riley. You can tell by her smiles and deep thoughts.

Finally a GOOD picture of her sweet smile!

Ah gee. Let me think about that one mom.

all of this cuteness wears a girl out.

We have a 6 month old!

Boy oh boy has it been a crazy week! We left last Wednesday to head up to No. VA for my good friends wedding. I was in it, so we needed to be up there early for the festivities!

Thursday Riley had a play date with 2 little boys from my message board. They're twins and about 9-10 days older than her.

Saturday was the wedding... it was very beautiful! It was kinda nice having some baby-free time Friday/Saturday. Riley has decided she will at least tolerate the sippy cup. But it comes out fast and she gets frustrated. So we have to take our time. She'll somewhat take the "breastflow" bottles. Better than any of the others we tried! Poor thing has horrible allergies, though. So at the wedding she was so snotty!Please ignore Ryan's lack of smile... he refuses to smile normally for pictures

Yesterday was the big day! Riley turned 6 months old!! I can hardly believe she is getting so old! She is still dealing with allergy issues... so the dr told us to try benadryl. If it works, then we can give her zyrtec. Part of me was hoping it was a cold because the thought of already having to give her a daily medicine makes me a little bit sad. But I'd rather her not have a snot crusted face every day. It really takes away from the cuteness.

The nurses all had to come and see her... they thought she was so cute with her little hairbow and sippy cup!

Now... for the stats... ready for it? She is quite the heifer these days! (please note the sarcasm)... 13lbs 4.6oz and 24.25 inches. She is in the 10th %ile for both. She's just a wee little thing! We've got the go ahead to start little finger foods whenever she gets that pincher ability. We'll see!

I'm 6 months old!
What did you say, Mom? I'm HOW old!?
I guess I am the cutest 6 month old!

Caption this picture

it's from Sunday and it might be my new favorite... cracks me up!
Leave a comment with what you think the caption should be...

Last week and some fun in the sun!

So last week it was so beautiful! It was sunny AND warm! Hallelujah - I needed to get out of this house! I like being able to play outside and go for walks! I am in a much better mood on the days I get outside.

Soaking up the rays

Look mom! I can sit by myself! (She decided to play with my pants when I snapped the picture)

Oh hi!

She was so excited to be outside that she puked!

We had a great weekend! Pretty relaxing... woo hoo! Riley is really starting to sit on her own. I love it. She moved to the older kids room at church because she is too active in the little room. By older kids... I mean the 6-7+ months. Most of those kids are already crawling... but I think she did better in there yesterday than she was doing in the baby baby room! They didn't say anything about her fussing, which is TERRIFIC! This week will be loads of fun... Wednesday night, we head north again. My good friend, Katy, is getting married. I have the privilege of being a bridesmaid in the wedding... this will be the first wedding that Riley gets to attend!