Chillin' in the Swing

She didn't like her swing at first, but I figured out that it could un-recline, and then she loved it! She is likewise enjoying Abby's... especially because she can still watch us all as she chills in it. She's a very hungry munchkin today!! ...not so much into napping, so I'm hoping the swing with its upright position will do the trick right now!

Doomed to Be Friends

It's so fun that Val & I have daughters 5 months apart! We set them on the floor head-to-head and explained to them today that they don't have a choice about being friends. It's also funny to see how much bigger Abigail is than Eowyn; in a few years, 5 months won't matter at all, but right now it's quite significant! Abby kept wanting to eat Eowyn, which was funny (to us) but she's so good-natured that she didn't mind being thwarted! She finally caught Enna's eye, and that was really cute to have them both looking at each other. I wonder what wheels were turning in their little minds!

Ok, ok, I'll eat this spoon instead of you.

Their first fist-bump (note the size difference in hands/fingers)

In a Goldfish Bowl

After a day of traveling, we arrived in Toronto (Canada) and began to enjoy our Canadian "family," the Powells. Eowyn really liked the fish on Abby's bouncy seat! She remained entertained for most of dinner!

Upcoming...and they're Here!

So... Saturday & Sunday, our computer was in use at the times I wanted/would have been able to upload pictures... now I'm hundreds of miles away, and the pictures are on that computer hard drive... so pics for those two days will have to wait. But I WILL post them!! :)

Talkin' to Daddy

Watch out, it's the LIP! (but it was just a threat; she didn't cry)

While this looks far from comfortable, she fell asleep like this! Rather than disturb her, I let her be... and she didn't seem to mind at all. I guess she could see the mobile better...

My Daddy Goes to Southern (Seminary)

I made this shirt to tell Ryan that he was going to be a daddy. Now, 10 months later, that "gleam in my eye" is wearing it! Time flies!

...I guess we won't be sending this in to the seminary as potential advertising... unless it's to capture to "seminary widow/orphanhood" that happens every time exams roll around...

(isn't her lip just PRECIOUS!???)

I Love Mommy With ALL My Chins!

"I'll give you a hug THIS big!"

The first two shots capture her "serious face" which she wears a lot. Everyone who sees her awake (and non-screaming) comments on how alert and observant she seems to be. She's just contemplating life. We figure she'll have most things figured out by the time she's talking in complete sentences...

Our Winter Hat

Gettin' Crackin' on Packin'

Enna G & I were starting to pack for our upcoming trip to Canada!

It was a bit of a whirlwind attempt...

She got a bit stressed with all the decisions. (this is the beginnings of the famous "sad lip" that melts even the sternest of hearts).

Her Newest Trick

Yep, it's an all-out GRIN!! She's doing it more & more often these days, but it's still not totally predictable. Today she was all excited about the fan, near as I could tell. She does respond to us, though, and once you've elicited ONE smile, you want to do ANYTHING to get more!!

Found her Fist!