Rather than catch up....

Rather than try to catch up on all the things that have happened lately, I'm just going to start new. They are 9 1/2 months now and looking back the time has really flown by. Bella took her first steps, to Daddy of course, on Tuesday night, June 17. She took about 3 then sat down and then a little later took 3 more and went down on her hands and knees to crawl the rest. She walks while only holding on to us with one hand now so her balance is getting exponentially better. Since then she has taken several steps and gets so excited at her accomplishments! Emma loves watching her walk and I'm sure she will be following suit soon.


The walker has been given two new roles in their entertainment vault as well. We didn't know it but Bella is a NASCAR fan and loves to go around and around the kitchen. Are we safe and protective parents or what??

And it also has become an HOV walker. Of course it was only meant to be a one-person walker but the inventor of this toy didn't know our girls. Emma won't drive with Bella on back but she has no problem hitching a ride of her own.

Emma has gotten so good at playing peek-a-boo. She can't pass up seeing a blanket without putting it over her head and laughing hysterically. Her hair is finally laying down, which is oddly disappointing to me. I thought it was cute when it was all crazy but that phase has passed. On the upside, I can get bows in her hair and they actually stay for a while before she notices them.


Fathers Day was spent picnic-ing on the James River with the girls. They love being outside and love being with daddy, so it was a great day overall. Then we went to the new Jamestown museum which was pretty impressive. The boat replicas were there for you to board and tour as well as several artifacts. They even had "real" indian girls outside making beaded necklaces and showing visitors the indian lifestyle. It was pretty cool- definitely recommended to anyone who comes to visit this summer.