Shots and Sitting Up

Lainy went to the Dr. on Friday for her 6 month checkup - she was 14 lb. 9 oz/25 1/2 inches. She is doing great and back in three months for her 9 month checkup and flu shot. She was a show off at her appointment sitting up like a champ - as if she never falls over or sways then waving to the Dr. when she was leaving the room. She is chatty, chatty and now likes to "fake cough" to get your attention then laughs like it's the funniest thing ever. Lainy and I have been keeping each other company as Eric is working out of town for the next several weeks and home on the weekends. Our first week alone was hard with the Doctor appointment and then I came down with an allergic reaction to something. I broke out into hives and had to be put on steriods for several days. Mom helped out with Lainy so I could get some sleep, the medicine kept me up several nights. Hopefully this upcoming week will be better for us.

Adventures of the Traveling Baby

I'm not sure where to begin!? We left on Thursday, 31st for vacation but before we left Lainy wondered, where are we going?

We left early Thursday morning for Morgantown and made our first stop at the bookstore so Lainy and Eric could get some WVU outfits. Lainy got a cheerleading uniform, against my better judgment, ha ha. We then went to visit my old coworkers when we lived in Morgantown who we had not seen for 8 years! It was great to see them and introduce them to Lainy. We then headed on up the interstate to check into the hotel, where Lainy made herself at home on the bed for a small pit stop and off to Cabela's we went for a three hour tour...Eric was in heaven and Lainy liked looking at all the animals. She ended up with a stuffed deer of her own by the end which she held onto along with her blanket and Rae rabbit the rest of the trip. Lainy slept great and was worn out from all the traveling.

Friday, the 1st - Eric and I shared cards for our 10 year anniversary, it's hard to believe it's been 10 years. Then we all got ready and headed to Pittsburgh to the Zoo and Aquarium. We were there for hours and Lainy loved looking at the animals. The zoo was great and we had a awesome time. She ate and slept when she needed to and was along for the ride. We then checked into our hotel and tried to decide what to do for the evening. We ended up going to an outdoor shopping area and had a nice dinner at the Cheesecake Factory listening to music and watching kids play in the water. We then strolled around down town and Lainy put her toes in the local fountain for good luck. Again Lainy slept great and was out for the night.

Saturday - Next day we headed to Deep Creek Maryland and went to the Lake and the little craft/antique shops in the area. Lainy loved the lake water and was excited to put her feet in. It was so much fun and nice to wonder and look around at things. Lainy fell asleep while we were looking in the shops. That night Lainy took to the mirror behind the bed and couldn't stop looking at the baby in the mirror, so much she didn't want to go to sleep until we made her.

Sunday - Lainy slept in and we were running late but still took pictures that morning for her 6 month birthday!! We again we were on the road and went to visit friends - the Hensleys. We hung out by the pool and cooked out. Lainy loved interacting with the kids and refused to nap because there was so much going on.

Monday - we headed home. But first did some more visiting with our coworkers when we lived in Warrenton - we miss everyone so much and remember that when we have the chance to see them. Our window would not roll up on the way home, so we had to stop in Blackburg at the Jeep dealership where the part has to be ordered and I am back there in the morning to get it fixed.

Weehee....I wanted to get this down as soon as I could so I could remember everything. We took tons of pictures, it was hard to pick the ones to post. To sum it up we had a great time - 10 years married and 6 months old - time is flying by.....

This weekend was mostly spent either at the pool, washing clothes, starting to pack or cleaning the house - I'll let you guess which was more fun! Eric has found the best way to get Lainy to take a nap is by swinging her on the porch swing but we still haven't found a recipe to make it a long nap!

West Virginia Weekend

We went to WV this weekend for Eric's family reunion. Lainy did great and was a hit with everyone. She had to adjust to sleeping in the pack and play the first night but did great the second night. She met lots of family for the first time and had lots of pictures taken. On Sunday she had her first sink bath, affectionately called "the WV bath." She started the bath sitting up but wanted to lay back and kick a little bit at the end. She was so worn out from the trip that she went to bed early tonight.

Good Times!

Lainy had a big extended member/guest weekend. It was her second member/guest but last time she was quite small. First we had dinner at Jon and Susan's on Thursday evening and visited with family and friends. The sugar high from Susan's goodies gave us enough energy on Friday to go to Diane's pool with Ryane, Rae and Rikki and really enjoy ourselves swimming and sitting by the pool while Eric played golf. Friday evening Lainy stayed with her grandparents Sharp while Eric and I went to member/guest dance. We had a blast and got in late. I think I am still trying to catch up. Saturday we went to the CC pool for another day by the water then went to dinner which was yummy. Today we are recooperating and watching the storms pass by. Lainy had great fun and continues to be the social butterfly.

Happy July 4th

Lainy had a big 4th of July holiday. First we went to a cookout on the 4th at my grandmother's house were she was loved and passed around. We then headed to Salem to see friends and went out to eat. As you can see below Lainy didn't have the money to pay for her meal and had to do a "table dance" at Applebees for tips. On Saturday, we went to a cookout at Chris and Gina's house followed by another get together at Brian and Nikki's house. Lainy didn't get into bed until about 11:oo or so last night and slept in until 8:30 this morning. She had fun playing with all the babies at Brian and Nikki's house and wasn't about to go to sleep to miss anything. Along with all the holiday excitement she tried eating squash and loved it - so she is through all the veggies and so far no allergies, yeah!!!!!

Five Months Old

Lainy is five months old today - it's so hard to believe. She is rolling over, laughing, eating veggies and getting frustrated because she can't crawl to what she wants. She seems like she changes a little more each day. She is definitely a social butterfly (takes after Eric) and loves to be around people, noises and where the action is. She loves being outside (Eric again) and will calm down if you walk outside with her or swing on the porch. We couldn't ask for a better sleeper. She sleeps 9 to 11 hours a night!! I can't remember what life was like without her or what I did with all my time.