5 Months

Our Lily Bug is 5 months old today. We are so crazy about her!! This month it seemed like she discovered something new each day....

*grabbing her toes and putting them in her mouth

*giggling when we tickle her - her laugh is so funny

*grabbing and putting everything in her mouth

*gooing and gooing - she is a very vocal little girl

Fall!

I LOVE fall. I love everything about it! It is funny how every time fall comes around, I feel like being a "domestic diva". I always want to cook, and make my house cozy for my little family. So, in honor of fall...here are some of my favorite things.

The most DELICIOUS candle! I am telling you, this one is a good one.


Last night we made caramel apples. Yummy!!


We went up the canyon on Sunday after church. The colors are just starting to change. It is so beautiful up there.


I always love when fall rolls around, because that means I can eat soup again! I love Butternut Squash Soup.


And, of course...Halloween! I LOVE Halloween! We are trying to find the perfect costume for Lily. Any suggestions?

California

We just got back from a week long vacation in Newport Beach. So Much Fun!! We went with my whole family and had such a great time. We hung out on the beach, stayed in the most beautiful hotel, girls went shopping, guys went golfing, we went down to San Diego, went to Disneyland, played games....it was a blast. It was so fun to take Lily to the beach. Anton grew up in La Jolla, so he was right at home on the beach, and couldn't wait to take Lily. She hated it when we dipped her toes in though...it was too cold. Disneyland was a blast!! Lily surprisingly liked the rides...I think all the bright colors and sounds were fun for her. It had been a long time since Anton had gone to Disneyland, so it was fun to go with him...we both had so much fun!! Lily was such a great traveler, I couldn't have asked for a better baby. Thanks Mom and Dad for such a fun trip - we had an absolute blast!!

Ramblings

Things I am loving right now....

*I am in love with this weather. Especially today. The over cast sky reminds me of my amazing trips to England. I wish I was there...what a fun memory.
* I LOVE that our dear friends Dustin & Jamie Tate became parents this past week. She is a darling little bundle, and is so lucky to have them as her parents. Adoption is simply amazing. I couldn't be happier for them!
*I love my new hobby of baking & decorating cakes. I made a cute one this past weekend...I was very proud. I can't wait for a reason to bake another one.

A few things that Lily is loving right now....
* She had discovered her voice. We no longer watch TV in silence....She is always singing along, letting us know she is there.
*She has also discovered that she has hair....and she has learned she can pull on it. The more she pulls, the more upset she gets...therefore, the tighter her fists get. Good thing she has her mom to rescue her! I am a terrible mother - I think it is so funny.
*Turns out she likes you to blow in her face. She thinks that is really funny. I am glad I have a child that is easily entertained.

St. George

We just got back from a fun visit to St. George. Anton had to be down there for work on Thursday, so we decided to make a whole weekend of it, and stayed through Monday. It was so fun to be with Antons family. It was the first time Lily had been down to St. George - and she was such a trooper. She was so good on the drive down, she slept well at night (although she didn't nap very good) and was so happy and mellow the whole time. We went swimming, played tennis, made cookies, went out to dinner...it was so fun. I even saw my first scorpion and black widow...so creepy! It was such a fun trip!

Lily in her new favorite chair. She loves it!

Swimming...she actually really likes the water. She kicks and kicks.

With her Aunt Nicole

Reading with her grandma and Prentice. Yes, that is a Rolling Stones onesie...

Making cookies!