Who Needs Hair Products?

When you have mango, banana, yams, and raisins. Dang, Dylan might be on to something, as it seems to hold your hair in place like concrete, and smells good too!

Ummmm, Good!

Only a face a mother (and father) could love!

Somewhere Dylan picked up this creative way to eat and take a nap all at the same time.

Nice try D! We'll give you one for being creative but you are still getting a nap!

D, M, & G Reunited

The other day we had a great time with Miles and Gia. It's been MONTHS since the kids have all gotten together due to different nap schedules. Shannon and I finally finagled away to make it work. So reunited we all were!!! It's amazing to see how much they've all changed since last they saw each other back in November. They all loved hanging out and playing. Miles and Gia are great at sharing their toys and lunch, for that matter.

Gia, Dylan, & Miles ~ bird watching.

The kids just hanging out having lunch together.

"Look at me, I'm eating cardboard... yum!"

Gia kisses Dylan ~ such a sweet friend.

Following Miles & Gia through the tube tunnel. They have the best toys.

Making music ~ Dylan's favorite.

Hellllloooo down there.

Thanks for a fun day M & G! Let's do it again soon. Photos complements of Shannon.

60mph Plus

It's been fun to watch Dylan's crawl progress. She's now at top speeds. My radar gun is down at the moment but I believe she's up to 60mph 'cause she can get from one room to another in no time flat. The other day we (Dylan, Maggie, and I) were all playing in the living room. Matt came home and whistled - Dylan and Maggie's ear perked up and wham, they were on the move towards the back door. It's really cute to watch. Matt can whistle from anywhere in the house and Dylan (and Maggie) will be on the move to find him.

Here's a little video I shot this morning of Dylan crawling at tops speeds. If you listen closely you can here her little hand slap the ground, which cracks me up, as she's flying into the kitchen for her sippy cup. I also caught some advanced furniture climbing skills. Go Dylan!

On The Move ~ Preparing To Walk

Little missy is just seconds away from walking! She's walking great with some help of her little red wagon.

Avery's 1st Birthday

A couple of weeks ago our little friend Avery Williams turned one. His mom and dad had a great birthday party for him at their house and let me tell you, some amazingly fabulous food (nice work Fon!). Our friend, Nacime, got some great shots of the kiddo's playing and having fun. At one point Dylan locked onto Avery and wasn't going to let go, it was pretty darn funny AND Avery was a good sport about it. Dylan later got busy dancing and clapping for all of Avery's Aunties whom all kept saying "awe yeah, shake it girl", which only made her "shake it" more.

Setting her sights...

Making some eye contact as she locks on. Poor Avery didn't even see it coming.

Making nice nice with Fon (Avery's mom).

Oh no still not letting go.

Nothing better than dad!

It's funny, people always ask me who I think Dylan looks like. I honestly think she looks like Dylan. I do see a lot of Matt in her and then time to time I see an expression or the way she cracks herself up, which feels so familiar. There is a few of those expressions in these next shots.

Thanks for a great party Avery - Happy 1st! And thanks Nacime for some great shots.

Almost One

Can't believe our little monkey is almost one. Here's some shots from a photo session we had at our friend Joann's house.







The little dress Dylan is wearing was G-ma Montana's when she was a baby - the rattle was hers as well.


These little booties I've had tucked away in my 'hope chest' for years and years. They are very old and special! So cute to see Dylan wearing them.





This little outfit I got years and years ago when I went to India. I've had it tucked away for just this moment.


Just wanted to say thanks to Joann for letting us take over her house. Matt got some great shots!