Lily's First Camping Trip

This weekend we looked high and low in search of a camp site that wouldn't be completely soaked for Lillian's first camping trip... Potholes was the winner. "Potholes" is located east of the mountains (always a safer bet for dry weather) about 3 hours from our home in Seattle. These bodies of water were initially carved out by glacial flood waters and now, due to the Columbia River Basin Project which raised the water levels high enough to create beautiful lakes, this area is quite popular for fishing. In our short camping trip we didn't make it out on the water or do any fishing, but we did do what we came for... hike (ok a walk) w/ Lily, campfire, Warren Stew, smores and testing tent life w/ a baby. All in all a total success. Lily slept like a champ - 12 hours straight?! Am thinking she liked the real deal nature sounds vs. her usual mp3 version we play at home. :) And mom and dad got some great date time away from home.

Brett got the new tent all set up (was time to upgrade to a 6 person "Family Size" rig)
Pothole Reservoir

Sleepy Girl ready for bed
Lily asleep, time for adult beverages and mom & dad party time

Well rested Lillian

Made it home in one piece (after we got hit w/ a pretty big rainstorm in the middle of the night - luckily it came late and didn't impact our evening one bit!)

Lily & Lucy play time after post-camping bath

And a couple I couldn't help but include from the past week even though they have nothing to do w/ the camping trip
Lillian never gets to watch TV - so look how mesmerized she is for her first viewing... the Coug Game (of course) :)

Fall Semester is Now in Session

Lillian's first day of "Fall Semester" started today with Swim Class... next on deck: ASL Signing & Spanish and Dance & Development!Lily & Eliana liked floating on their backs in the hot tub vs. sitting like the other kids
Eliana (Lillian's "school" mate for Fall Semester) & her mom Erin, Lily & me
Let's get swimmin'!
Lily's first plunge off the high dive to mom ;)
Grandma Jan snaps a pic while class gets started
Backstroke time

Off the Charts!

Just walked in the door from our 4 month check in at Ballard Pediatric and it’s no surprise Lillian is off the charts! Our “little” one is as tall your average 7 month old (26 ½ inches) and weighs as much as an average 6 month old (16 lbs. 3 oz.)! We are proud to report she’s eating (obviously) like a champ, rolling over, laughing, and playing more than ever – her eye hand coordination has already exceeded the abilities of her mother but her social skills and fun factor are right on par. ;)

Here are some pics to share some of the things we have been up to over these past 6 weeks (bad, I know) since our last post:

Teething? Maybe - she's drooling like crazy and can't keep fingers, toys, etc. out of her mouth!

Lily has become so much more interactive w/ enjoying toys and sitting up

Lounge time w/ Dad
Big Girl Bath - loving splashing in the tub
Brett's little sister Brooke got married to the fabulous Jake Ware on 8/21/10 - we were so honored to be part of the event w/ myself as MOH & Brett walking Brooke down the aisle.
Thanks to Grandpa Jim & Bubie for some babysitting at the reception - Lillian was one tired babe at the end of the night!
Out on the dance floor w/ Auntie Brooke (Lily's namekesake, godmother, etc., etc. :) )

I can hold this myself Dad
Meeting new friends - all the little girls seemed to love playing w/ Lillian on our trip to Portland for the annual Brew Fest activities...


Where did baby go?
Each year Brett's friends from college meet up (wives & kiddos included) down in Portland for the Annual Brewers Festival & Family BBQ
Story Time!
Grandma has been a huge help with Lily-sitting
Great Grampy and Grammy were able to come visit for the summer
Airplane
Hike to Twin Falls w/ our "girls" on our 4 year anniversary
Kristin & Marcus' Reception
Mimi in town for a whole week of Seattle + Leavenworth visit - HUGE help with Lillian with all the wedding festivities - thanks MOM!
Rehearsal Dinner
Pool time at Jan's... this suit is a 2T?!

Play time w/ sister

Which one is not like the others?? Someone got a little creeped out when laid down w/ all the kids at PEPS (Mom's Group)! :)