Summer 2012

This past month has been busy with lots of celebrating.  Memorial day came and went and we had a busy long weekend both in remembrance and celebration of those who are in our lives. We celebrated the opening of all of the pools in the area and we swam all weekend.  Brianna is absolutely loving the water.  Now that our neighbor is watching Brianna she isn't around other kids very much which she really misses. She loved being around all of her little cousins. I learned very quickly how hard it is to take pictures these days.  With Brianna running around and playing in water the last thing on my mind is my camera.  There are so many moments that I wish I captured in pictures but the fact that I don't have those pictures is proof that I truly enjoyed every moment with my baby girl... and I'm proud of that!

Brianna started swim lessons on Saturday and she was the all-star of class.  No, I'm not just saying that because I'm her mother :)  She was so relaxed and smiling and giggling the whole time.  The instructor would try to take the other babies to demonstrate something and they would scream.  Brianna would happily be held by the instructor and provide perfect examples of the activities.  She is so secure and easy going!

Brianna is now 15 1/2 months old.  She weighs 26 pounds and while I'm not sure how tall she is, I know that she is tall.  She is in 18 months clothes and wears size 4 diapers.  She was wearing size 4 shoes but my mom and I took her shoe shopping last weekend and when they measured her they suggested size 6.  We purchased the size 6 shoes and they are way too big so I'm thinking she should be in size 5.  Baby shoes are so complicated to me.

My brother Adam and his wife, Katie, are expecting their first baby in January and I am so thrilled!!!  I have been trying to contain my excitement because I don't want to drive Katie insane but I can't wait to spoil this little baby and watch Brianna grow up close to her cousins!

In other news, I'm officially making my first Pinterest recipe for dinner tonight... I will have to post a picture if it goes well.  Now I need to go finish cleaning before Brianna wakes from her nap!  I hope everyone is enjoying summer as much as we are!