The Russum House Weekend Gettaway

We had the opportunity to sneak away to CC and PawPaw's new camp/home/land near Port Gibson, MS.  The Russum house dates back to the 1800's and is plantation style along with apx. 150 acres of land, woods, pond, and pool.  We had a wonderful time relaxing, swimming, riding around the property, collecting flowers, picking fruit, swinging, and eating.  But the best part of the weekend other that resting was teaching Isabel to hold her breath.  This has been a difficult concept for Isabel and up until now she has been fearful to get water up her nose, in her ears, and in her mouth.  But after about a 2 hour swim lesson from daddy.....she turned into a fish!  She is now swimming half the lenth of the shallow end, can jump in and swim to you, and go under to get a pool stick (provided that she is wearing her googles).  We had such a fun weekend and we will be back soon! 

UNTIL NEXT TIME!!!

Grandparent CAMP!

Isabel spent some time in Lake Charles the last week of June.  She spent a few nights with CC and PawPaw and a few nights with Mia and Bops.  She was such a big girl to stay away from mom and dad for a week.  She had the most wonderful time.  I will be adding pictures from my camera that family sent while she was gone!  Thanks Grandparent camp!

Happy Birthday Bops!

We celebrated Bops birthday on July 1st in Lake Charles.  It was so nice have a short visit with the fam!

Pajama Time

The girls right before bedtime playing on the floor.  

Global Wildlife Safari

We went to the Global Wildlife Center in June with the Reed Family.  It was AMAZING!  I really felt like I was in Africa.  The Giraffe were by far my favorite.  We had a wonderful time and will definitely be going back. 

Caroline 5 months

I can sit unsupported for 7-10 seconds.  I am cooing, laughing, and smiling.  I sleep in my crib from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.  I am breastfeeding morning and night only and take similac throughout the day. I started eating brown rice, squash, and bananas on June 1st.  I can roll front to back.  I love my toes! I love riding in the car! I love music! I love bath time!  I love my thumb! My next appointment is June 14...stats to follow.

Weight: 16 lbs 4 oz

Height: 25 1/2 inches

Head: 16 1/8

Rice and squash

I began to experiment with rice on Friday June 1, 2012.  Took a break Saturday-Monday due to her ear infections.  And then fed her rice and squash today June 5, 2012.

SHE LOVED IT!!!!  I did not know if she was ready but the pediatrician gave me the go ahead and she has been reaching for my plate and starring at our food at the table recently.