The Beach

We returned from Lily's first trip to the beach about a week ago, but have not had time to post the pictures. Sorry for the delay.

Lily loved the beach, especially eating the sand and playing in the salt water. We were also lucky to have Grammy Cookie, Grandma Harriet and Grandpa Steve with us at the beach. Lily loved spending time with her grandparents playing on the beach and in the house.

"Why doesn't everyone have a pool like this?"

"Those look like big waves dad"

"Can I come to the beach with you again Grandma?"

"Yummy Fishy"

"Can I put ALL the sand in my pool?"

"I love my Mommy"

Lily grabbed Grandpa's nose after we de-sanded her with corn starch.

"Can I order anything I want off the menu?"

"Grammy, I love it when you sit and play with me"

The Amazing Ketchup Bottle

We are back from the beach, and have a bunch of pictures to post. But first, we wanted to share this video of Lily and a Ketchup bottle from dinner our first night at Nalu, a new Hawaiian Bar and Grill. We're not sure if she was so enamored with the bottle, the color, or the combination, but it was hilarious!

Lily is 7 months old!

For those of you who think I am crazy for taking a monthly picture - We have a "My First Year" frame with a spot of a picture for each month.

Playdates

This summer Lily has had a few play dates with her "boyfriends." We have played with Ryan, Caleb, and Eli. (Pictures with Eli will come later. They are still on his mommy's camera.)

"Ryan is my buddy."

"Mom, Ryan's touching me!"

"Caleb and I went to the park together."

"I like your hat, Caleb. My daddy has an orange hat too. Can I see your's?"

A Week in the 'Burgh

Whew! What a week. I know you've all been waiting very patiently for some new pictures of Lily, so here are a ton from our trip to Pittsburgh.

Lily really liked the sparkles on Gail's shirt.

Lily and cousin Shayna.

Lily and cousin Dena.

All the girls.

Lily and Aunt Denise.

"Jerry, I'm too little for shoes. Maybe the next time I come to Pittsburgh."

"Aunt Rachel taught me how to wiggle!" (Sort of. Almost every time Rachel would sing and shake Lily would imitate her.)

Grammy Cookie is loving me up once again!

Playing on the floor before dinner.

Another photo op!

"Uncle Steve, why did you let Aunt Rachel put this kippah on my head??"

All the Elbling girls.

"Mom, I don't want to go to bed. Dena and I are having too much fun."

"I'm playing with the paper at Uncle Sam's Subs. See how I sit at the table like a big girl?"

"Uncle Irving, can I grab your nose?"

"Let me show you how this toy works cousin Beth."

Another photo op.

"Mommy, your toes are so tasty!!"

"I like when Aunt Rachel reads to me."

"Papa J has to get one more loving in before we get back in the car to go home."

Swimming in the little pool

Before we get to swimming, it should be noted that Lily really likes holding the spoon while she eats. Sometimes, I have to give her the spoon I'm feeding her with and then get a second spoon to actually feed her with. Here's what it looks like when that happens:

"This spoon is almost as tasty as my lunch. But why does Mommy keep trying to turn it around?"

Then it was time to go swimming. Yes, we did clean her up first before we went into the pool. We had filled the pool up earlier so it wouldn't be too cold, but by the time we went swimming it was too hot. So we added a little more water. Lily really liked playing with the water as it came out of the hose.

"How can I get this cup to rain?"

"Thanks Mommy! That's neat-o."

Meeting New Friends

Last night, we went to visit Tim, Bonnie, and Katie; and Kim, Tom, and Brayden at Tim's mom and dad's house. We had a great time eating pizza and catching up.

Tim and Katie

The Whole Gang

Lily also enjoyed rolling around on the floor, and liked looking out from under the table.