Mini Reunion

Last week one of my dear college friends came in town from TN with her adorable boys (and husband) and we were able to get a mini reunion going with another college friend that has recently moved to Atlanta with her also adorable baby boy.

It's so fun to catch up on life and see everyone's little ones in person. Our conversations may have changed in the last 12 years since we first met (gasp... has it really been 12 years!?!?) We now cover topics on spit up and toddler antics, but always feel like we can pick up conversations right where we left off the last time we got together.

Lydia was having a blast playing with all these little boys. Can't believe she's the only girl with all these boys... So excited Betsy is having a girl soon to help even things out for future reunions!

We tried to get a few pictures of all the babies and mamas. Think we got a few good ones of most everyone looking at the camera. (Oh how my definition of a good picture has changed)

 Sweet Asher!

 Take 1 with Lydia not looking

Take 2 on the move

One with the mamas (and 1 papa)

Mama's and their babies

Might be our winner!

18 months and counting

How in the world has it been 18 months already? I cannot believe we are six short months from TWO! We went to the doctor last week to get the official weigh in and last shot until she's 4 (isn't that crazy?)

Our little peanut is growing up and moving up on the growth chart. I've even been told a few times that she's tall!!

Stats:
- 21lbs 13 oz (15%)
- 31in tall (31%)
- 18.25in head circumference (45%)

Our little girl is still our little social butterfly, greeting everyone with a wave and "Hey" whether it be someone she knows or a complete stranger. She's recently learned to blow kisses and just melts my heart to get a sweet kiss.

She's talking more and more and I just love her sweet voice. I tried to make a list for the doctor and came up with about 15 words, but now that list is no where to be found. But going to try and record the ones I remember here so I can remember.

- Baby (Her FAV)            - Nana (Banana)
- Sadie                              - Papa
- Dada                              - Onnie
- Mama                            - Duh (Done)
- Nose                              - Nigh Nigh
- Ball                                - No no no
- Blay (Blake)                   - Ey-ee (Ellie)
- Hi & Hey                       - Yay Yay!

I also feel like we are starting to have a true toddler on our hands complete with a few cries when things don't go her way, busy busy girl always on the go - climbing stairs, on the fire place hearth, walking and getting into EVERYTHING. Kyle just asked me the other day if this is normal! HAHA!

We are just loving having a little girl and watching her personality emerge more. She loves to pat and kiss on her baby dolls, feed them a bottle (which she samples as well) and requests they come with her to bed and asked for them again first thing in the morning.

Can't wait to see what the next 18 months bring! Happy year and a half birthday baby girl!!

Summer activities

Summer is suppose to be full of relaxing and taking it easy, but ours has been quite and adventure. I can't believe its almost September and I haven't blogged about our summer yet.

But I have a good excuse... and no I'm not pregnant! Kyle and I have been hard at work behind the scenes to open our own optometry practice this fall. We are getting so close to our GO date and its getting real.

In between meals, naps and playing with Lydia I've been helping with the LONG list of to do items to get our business opened up. So now that the cat's out of the bag, I'm going to blame my lack of blogging on this. It's sort of like having a job, but without the nice paycheck to go with it.... maybe one day!

But enough about work... here's a few summer highlights from our vacations and summer fun...

 Lydia's Baby Dedication in May

Father's Day

Swimming!

Beach trip to Perdido Key

 Loving cousin time at the beach

Annual family pictures at the beach

 Little golfing with Daddy