Baptism Time!

I was baptized at St. Luke's United Methodist Church on Sunday, February 28th. That's where I go to school! I was very good that day - I didn't cry or spit up on the minister. I also didn't sit still for many photos.

Here I am plotting my escape while Uncle Dan, Mema, Mom, Grando, Aunt Samantha, and Dad smile lovingly for the camera.

Such an angel.

If they aren't going to feed me I will just eat my hands.

Look Daddy, it's a bow!

Mom trying to show off my pretty dress.  I just want to crawl. It's hard being this photogenic.

In honor of the Oscars, it's movie time!

Mommy has been playing with her new video camera. Let's just say that there is no fear of her receiving an Oscar any time soon. However, her subject is definitely best actress material. Mommy can't figure out how to rotate the videos so I apologize in advance for any neck pain. As soon as I can read I will teach her how to these things. It's amazing she has made it this long without me.

Christmas

I am sorry that this is late but I have just been super busy since Christmas.  I got alot of new toys and it's so hard to find the time to play with them all.  I know, life is tough. 

Daddy and me at my first Christmas party.  Bon Jovi, whoever they are, played but we didn't get to see them.  Mom pouted about that. 

The Christmas party at my daycare.  So many parties, so many outfits.

These presents better be for me...

This is so going to require therapy. 

This is just embarassing.

Christmas at Aunt Amy's house!  Are these all for me?  Well, they should be.

Sharing my new toy with Blake. Okay, that's enough, my turn.

Grando, Blake and Uncle Eric - we are ready for presents!

So many presents! 

Christmas Eve at Granny and Granddaddy's - worn out after church.

Opening presents is so tiring.

6 months update

It's hard to believe but I turn 6 months old tomorrow.  I think I look pretty good for my age.  I am getting a little heavy in the belly so I am considering adding some sit ups - got to keep that girly figure.  In honor of the occasion I thought I would list a few of my favorite things:

 Favorite Hobby:  Reading the newspaper with Dad in bed on Sundays - see photo below.  Dad recently had back surgery, so in Mom's words he is useless.  But he can sit in bed with me and read the paper!
Favorite Food: Are you kidding me?  I don't eat food yet.  I start that tomorrow.  Will get back to you on that experience.  Not sure who is dreading it more, me or mom. 
Best Friend: Gracie of course.  I just wish that she would sit still so that I could grab her tail.  We are going to have lots of fun together once I can actually move on my own.
Favorite Activity:  It was playing in my exersaucer - see photo below - but now it's sitting up on my own - also see photo below.  I do not like laying on my back.  Laying down is what babies do and I am a big girl now.
Second Favorite Activity: Putting anything and everything into my mouth.  Stuff just needs to be chewed on. 
Favorite Color: Is there any question???  Pink, of course.  Mema, keep the cute outfits coming.

Well, I have to jet - need to finish my Christmas shopping.  Merry Christmas everyone!  As you can see by the photo below I am the best present under the tree.  But there better be some presents under there for me!

 

More Halloween Photos

In case you couldn't get enough of me before!

Halloween Preview

I know it's not Halloween yet but I thought I would give all of my fans a sneak peak. Mema went a little crazy and sent me 3 costumes. So of course Mom and I had to have a fashion show to decide which one to wear. That will be a surprise! So check back Sunday to see who won.

We also went to the pumkin patch on Saturday so there are some photos below of that outing as well.

- Riley









That's a keeper.












This one's for you Mema.























Costume option number 1. How did my feet get so big? And more importantly how do I get them into my mouth???











Guess my hand will have to do. No way I am eating that carrot.














Costume option number 2. I make a pretty ferocious little bee.




Costume option number 3. It's only fitting, I am a sweet little flower.

4 Months!

I turn 4 months today. It has been a very busy 4 months. I have gotten so big. I would tell you how big but it's not polite to ask a lady her size.

I am now going to daycare and making lots of friends. I am a very social baby - the more the merrier! My favorite things are my flower toy (see below), sticking my fingers - or anything handy - into my mouth, "talking", and playing with the animals on my activity mat. I am now starting to enjoy time in my exersaucer. All of this playing leaves me pretty tired so I sleep at least 6 hours at a time. This development made Mommy and Daddy very excited. What - they don't like hanging out at 2 am??? I have even started rolling myself onto my tummy from my back. I have to admit that this sometimes scares the beejesus out of me! You are on your back, minding your own business, and then suddenly you are face down on your activity mat - it's freaky stuff people. Mommy and Daddy say this is normal but I am skeptical.

Yesterday was my first Texas-ou game. Learned lots of very colorful 4-letter words from Mommy. I am not supposed to repeat those. Go Horns! I love watching football. And playing with the remote.

Looking forward to my first Halloween. I promise to post lots of cute photos.

Okay, I have some playing to do.

Riley


I am getting so strong!


Watching my first Texas-ou game. Was not happy the first half. But a win is a win. Hook 'em!


Some people say we look alike.

Hanging out with Daddy.

Hello, gorgeous.

Lounging on my bunny after a tiring day at school. Learning is hard work.


Being fed by Grando. He doesn't do diapers but he is a good feeder.














My first day of daycare. I am by far the best dressed in the class. Is it bragging if it's true???











Playing with my favorite toy. The toy is for 6 months and up. What can I say - I am advanced for my age. And very musical - must get that from Mommy.