Professional Pictures from Daycare

The daycare had a professional photographer come in to take these pictures. Rachel's were so cute that I had to buy 3 different poses. Mommy is a sucker! But do you blame me?

Wedding Weekend

We went visiting in Versailles this weekend & went to cousin Katie & Brian's wedding.

Mommy & me were getting ready to leave for the wedding.

Who says you have to wear shoes... I prefer to eat them.

I felt like a princess in my pretty gown.

Daddy gives me kisses.

Aunt Shnee and I are hanging out at the reception.

Grandpa B introduced me to several new things this weekend.

My first Mountain Dew (cold can to ease my aching gums).

My first piece of toast.... YUM!

My first swing ride.

I tried to swing by myself and didn't like it much at first.

Then I got the hang of it and it was fun.

After a busy weekend it's nice to sit back and let Gramma B feed me.

Sitting on my own

Look no hands. I can sit by myself now like a big girl!

Sitting on the island while mom & dad stare at me making sure I don't fall.

I'm cute in my pretty pink dress.

It's just work, work, work around here.

I like to eat my toys.

Look at all this fun stuff around me.

Playing peek-a-boo with the blanket.

Football season has begun and I'm an official OSU fan!

Visiting Taya & Muncy

Rachel wasn't sure if she was going to like the airplane but she did really well for her first flight.

Rachel was giving Aunt Taya some love.

She fit perfectly in the sink at bathtime. :)

Playing with the activity gym Taya bought for Rachel to play with.

Swing, swing.

Funny how a napkin can provide so much entertainment.

Mommy and Rachel laying around.

Rachel enjoyed her visit to see Taya & Muncy.

Relaxing at Lake Lure

We stayed in a villa overlooking a golf course in Lake Lure. It was very quiet and relaxing.

We saw deer almost every morning from our balcony.

Rachel was looking at Daddy over the couch.

She got good at standing up and looking out the window.

Mommy, Daddy and Rachel spent a day at the pool where Rachel got in all the way for the first time.
Daddy was teaching her how to swim.
Warming up in the sun after getting out of the pool.
This cute towel was a gift from Taya and Muncy. Isn't she precious?

Daddy and Rachel looking at the scenery.
Playing around on the bed.

Playing with her new favorite book before bed.
Enjoying an afternoon nap. Life is rough.

Visiting with Aunt GiGi & Uncle Matt.
Chillin with Daddy.

Biltmore Estate

We took a tour of Biltmore Estate on our vacation.

Biltmore house ... Big enough?

Mommy was sporting the latest fashions... wearing Rachel as an accessory.
Look how big that leaf is!

Daddy and Rachel with a view of the gardens behind them.

Rachel was out walking through the tunnels.

Daddy and Rachel resting in the conservatory.

Me and a Spoon

We've begun the adventure of solid foods. Here is Rachel's first time with cereal and a spoon.

Here I am getting ready to eat.

I'm not so sure I like this.

OK, I really don't think I like this.

Let me work this thing on my own.

OK, its not that bad I guess.

Finished product. :)