Happy Independence Day!

On this Independence Day, it seems more appropriate than ever to remember how we got to be the great country that we have become and to strive to do all that we can to keep it that way. Please, inform yourselves daily about the goings-on in Washington and do all that you can to get involved and let your congressmen and women know that we do not like the direction that we're headed. We want our children and grandchildren to grow up with the same principles and values and freedoms as Americans that we have grown up knowing. To display our love of country, Ellie and I drew a little flag on the driveway - well, not that little! Have a great 4th of July!

9 Months Already?!

This precious girl is nine months old today! It's hard to believe that time has flown by so quickly. We are enjoying her more and more each day - as is her sister. We're not sure Aubrey enjoys all of the big sister affection all the time; but we keep letting Ellie 'have at her'! Here are nine things to know about Aubrey:
1- She's eating all kinds of finger foods now as well as yogurt and cottage cheese.
2- She's starting to get up on all fours and rock - just a little.
3- She has two teeth!
4- She still doesn't quite belly laugh; but her smiles are abundant - especially with those dimples.
5- She's fairly flexible with when she goes to sleep; but she must be on a flat surface so she can turn over - no sleeping in car seats or strollers!
6- She loves the water; especially lounging in her little baby boat!
7- She loves to swing - no surprise there!
8- She likes to pull Samson's hair - we keep this to a minimum though because...
9- Everything goes in her mouth!