It's Grandpa Gette's birthday!!

Today is my Grandpa Gette's birthday!! I wish I could be there to celebrate with him- this last photo is my sad face when Mommy said we won't be able to wish him happy birthday in person. As you can tell, I love to be in my Grandpa's arms. I can't wait to see you in a month! Happy birthday & make sure Grandma and Aunt Leanna take good care of you. You deserve the best!

Happy belated birthday shout-out

Sunday, August 26th was my cousin Mikayla's first birthday- hope you had a great party & I can't wait to hear about your new toys!

Monday, August 27th was my Aunt Jen's birthday. Don't worry, I won't tell everyone how old you are, even though you look great for your age! Wish we could have been there to celebrate both of your special days.

More to come tomorrow...

Sittin' up...

With help for now! But just wait, I'll be doing it on my own in no time. Luckily, Mommy & Daddy make sure I don't fall with the aid of the Bumbo & multiple blankets.

Playtime with Liam Ballew

Who's this on my play mat? Welcome Liam Ballew (and your mom Christy, dad Tim & older brother Finley)!
I turned all the way around so Liam could pat me on the head.
Now, we're relaxing in our chairs. I like having friends over!

Cute family pics

Me & Great-Grandma Azile (Hugs!)
Me & Mimsi with a Krispy Kreme hat on- I'm mad b/c I can't have any donuts yet!
Me going for a walk with Uncle Andre & Aunt Heidi before work
Uncle Andre is telling me stories :)

While Mommy was sleeping...

Daddy took pictures of us!

Concord Mills... here we come!

Mommy & Daddy had never been to this outlet mall and what better way to spend a HOT summer day than inside shopping! I really wanted some of Mommy's ice cream but she just teased me with it. Mean mommy.

Mommy's old clothes

We had a fashion show the other day. Mommy put me in some of her old outfits as a baby. Don't you think I look cute?

My friend Claire

Claire is now 2 years old, but my mommy started taking care of her when she was 6 weeks old. She likes to hug & kiss me and calls me "Baby Ellie". I can't wait to smile with teeth like her.

My new talent

I'm 4 months old!

Oh my gosh, I can't believe how much time has flown by since I was born! I also don't know why I had to have a bath on my 4 month birthday, but mommy wanted me to be pretty for my photo shoot. Uncle Andre joined me so I wasn't alone. I sure do like to pose for the camera. Mommy says I go from unhappy girl to all smiles when the camera comes out. She tells Daddy that I should be a model, but Daddy doesn't think I'll have the height for it. Either way, I sure do like to smile (like my mommy). A new thing I did today was pick up my block all by myself, but mommy didn't get it on camera. I guess you'll have to take my word for it (and why wouldn't you believe a 4 month old?!) Lots of love to all my peeps :)

Me & Mommy

Mommy loves to hug me!
And kiss me too!

A great visit

Grandpa Pope was here for the weekend & I had a great time with him. We went out to eat twice and I was a perfect angel. I also slept better while he was here. Now I still have this stubborn stuffy nose & it's waking me up twice a night. It doesn't bring me down though- I'm all smiles for mommy & daddy when they peek at me in the crib!

TOGA, TOGA

Daddy, where's your toga for the party? I think the party was in my crib- I saw one other cute baby there in my mirror. Mommy apologizes for the long time since the last post- she started working (check out Cupps Cafe here!), I had a little stuffy nose, and now Mommy isn't feeling very well. Luckily, Daddy and I are taking good care of her- this morning we went to the store and got her some medicine and ice cream. Aren't we sweet?!

My first softball tournament

My hometown, Rock Hill, hosts the NSA (National Softball Association) World Series every couple of years and my mommy and daddy wanted to introduce me to it. Mommy hopes I play softball just like she did when she was younger. Daddy worries about spending our entire summer traveling to tournaments, but I think it sounds like fun. I had a good time listening to the team's cheers and watching the ball fly around in the air. Thanks for taking me mom!