Baby Smiles

"One day when your hair grows out you can wear a big purple bow like me."


Picking blueberries

Big smiles!





I told Maddie that I was going to put Caitlyn to sleep and I'd get her breakfast when I came back downstairs. I guess she couldn't wait.



"Mom, I'm not so sure about this tummy time!"


"Much better!"

A future tennis star.

Jeff's wedding weekend

Jon's brother Jeff got married last weekend in Chicago. We drove up, stopping in Cincinnati for a couple of nights along the way. It was a great way to split up the drive, plus we got to see Gramma and Pappy.

"What mom? I don't know how my dog got into the swing!"


Hanging out on my parent's great front porch.

Our hotel was a block away from the American Doll Girl Place. I couldn't resist taking Maddie there on our one free morning in Chicago. She loved it and I look forward to taking both girls when they're older. We came away with a new baby doll and a red wagon.

The rehearsal dinner was very difficult for me. Caitlyn was upset for a lot of it and Maddie was acting out because she was so tired. We ended up leaving the dinner around 8:30 or so to get the kids to bed.

This little girl, Sophia, was precious. Luckily her mom came prepared and entertained Maddie for a while.

Hanging out in the hotel room the next morning. We all shared a room. It worked out better than I expected.

Maddie was a flower girl at the wedding. She did great and walked down the aisle. I thought she'd be too scared with everyone staring at her. It took her a while but she made it down to me at the front (except she forgot to drop petals). I really meant to take more pictures of her but getting her ready and juggling two kids kept me busy.

The wedding and church were beautiful. I'm so happy for Jeff and Cindy and hope they have a great time on their honeymoon.





The hairdo. I'm so glad I found a kid's salon near the church.






Caitlyn back in the hotel room after the reception. I don't have any pictures of the reception because we left our camera at the church. Luckily the photographer found it for us.


We stopped to see my grandfather on the way back to Cincinnati. It was a short visit but I really enjoyed visiting with him, plus he met Caitlyn for the first time.

This is his sister, Marian.





Caitlyn slept the entire trip.

Maddie traveled well too. She watch a DVD for the majority of the car ride.


Pappy has the magic touch to put babies to sleep.

I think she's relaxed.

Maybe she'll become an oatmeal lover like her Gramma.

The Schneiders meet Caitlyn.

Uncle Jeff playing piano with Maddie.

The red wagon was a big hit.

What a sweet friend.


Maddie helped feed Caitlyn her first bottle.





Uncle Jeff swimming with Maddie.

I fastened Caitlyn into her seat and then went in the kitchen for a minute. I heard her fuss and when I checked it out this is what I found. Apparently Maddie thought there was enough room in the car seat for her babies too.

Getting her flower girl dress altered. Jeff's wedding is next weekend so I guarantee you'll see lots more pictures of our little flower girl, as well as the bride and groom :)


Helping Jeff cook.

Nana finally meets Caitlyn.

I guess I eat and drink a lot while driving. That's the first thing Maddie wanted to do in her new car.

Off to the pool with Daddy and Grandpa...don't worry, the boots came off.


One month old!



Washing JoJo