5 Months

Every month I find myself saying the same thing - "already?!" Gosh, this is going fast. She's rolling over from belly to back occasionally, though she prefers to just stay on her belly and just wind herself in circles. Before I know it, this will lead to scooting herself across the floor and then crawling. And, I just went up to her crib, where she's taking her afternoon nap, to put her pacifier back in and found her on her belly which means she rolled over from back to belly! She's getting very strong. Here are the monthly pics of her in her 12 month attire and next to Freddie, along with some others -- you can tell she loves to stand!

She was such a Daddy's girl this day. Very happy and content to be with Dad no matter what he was doing.

Look at me! I'm standing!!

Timber!

Nora was a such a delight this day. Full of smiles.

still a toothless grin

Nora gets SO excited and happy whenever Rusty comes by her. I swear he gets the biggest smiles of everyone.

Garden Fresh

Our garden is in full swing. We had a great meal on Saturday night (I love summer eating) with many of the ingredients straight from Guenther Farms. Dan mentioned all we need is to raise a couple of chickens. "We don't have to let them roam free in the back yard. We'd build a chicken coop." He thought that was a great idea until I told him I wasn't going to be the one cleaning it out. He didn't think about that minor detail... The dinner was delicious! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. Compliments to Dan for preparing it all -right down to the home-made salad dressing... mmmm..... Here are a few pics to get your palette watering.

And in case you're wondering...

2 tablespoons minced rosemary

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 chicken breasts

Whisk rosemary, lemon juice, oil, garlic, and salt. Pour into a shallow dish or a ziplock bag. Add chicken, turning to coat both sides. Cover and let marinate 15 minutes. Grill the chicken over medium-hot heat for 5-6 minutes per side.

Enjoy!

Summer Solstice

Just some "artsy" pictures of summer.

sugar snap peas climbing

pea pods

Father's Day Celebration

It was a perfect day for Dan's first Father's Day. Gorgeous weather, delicious food, time with family... and a new fountain.

Greg, Jeff, and Dan

Nora's Father's Day gift to her Daddy. Somehow she just knew exactly what he wanted.

Daughter and Daddy back inside after lots of sunshine.

Two of the best daddios ever!

Nora with Grandpa and Gunner.

This Dad got a fancy new watch from all of his kids and kids-in-law

He finally got his fountain. Now we'll have that relaxing water trickle when sitting out on the patio during those great summer nights.

Gotta Have Friends!

Perfect!!

Lindsay and her daughter, Mallory, came to visit for a while after we went walking this morning. It's so funny to see them together. They're just a month apart and when you stand them facing each other they smile and talk together. Nora even leaned out and gave Mal a hug!!

Thanks for spending the morning with us Mal! (and Lindsay)

Doomed

"Socializes too much during class". That was the comment I got on every report card when I was in school. When Dan was in 3rd grade, he got a good call home three-quarters of the way into the school year. "This was the first day Dan didn't get his name on the board for talking," his teacher said. Nora is doomed.... and it's already starting!!

4 Months

Getting much bigger!

No more chicken legs!