Standing

Today I taught myself to stand. I was playing in my pack and play and my mommy wanted to pick me up. But I threw a fit because I was on a mission to teach myself to stand. I kept scooting up the side to a standing position and then I would fall down. So, I'd try again and again until I finally figured it out. It took me about an hour and a half and now I'm a pro. I'll be walking soon. Watch out world...here I come!

Erika

Hi everyone,

I just wanted you to meet Erika, aka, RED. She used to watch me while mommy worked. She recently moved to Boston to go to college. I can't imagine why she would want to go there instead of play with me all day but you know..we all have our priorities! RED you know I am just kidding. We all miss you very much!

Lilly

Hi everyone,

Lilly is almost 8 months old! So, I figured it was time we shared some photos. We have been having such a wonderful time with her that I don't think we have sent any pictures out since the day she was born. So I'm going to try and catch you up, month by month, on how quickly she has been growing. Better late than never, right?

Love,

Tamara & John Paul

First Meal

My mom finally let me try my first "real meal" on August 3rd (8 months). I had rice cereal and at first it was AWEFUL!!! But, once I realized that it "felt good in my tummy" I really enjoyed it.

Bean Bean

Today I went to visit my Bean Bean in College Station. My mommy and Mimi had some of the BEST Italian food in the world while I sipped on some milk. I can't wait until they let me try some of that cannelloni and cheesecake. It sure looked good.

July 2008

Kisses kisses from my great-grandma.

New clothes for me...yeah!!!!!

My first trip to the beach (7/22/08, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida).

Excited about my first trip with my BFF Avery!

Havin fun in the pool with my daddy in Florida.

My first plane ride.

Check out this leg. Is that a chunky monkey or what?

Avery's baptism.

My first parade at Market Street with Alex and Layla.

A visit with John McCauley from Las Vegas...

...and the McCauley girls

June 2008

Thanks Mr. Masa for my kimono.

I'm 6 months old, feed me!!!!!!!

Presents for me....it's my 6 month birthday!

My first swim lesson (4 days shy of 6 months).

Yeah!!! I love riding my horsey. Thank you Aunt MC & Cousin Matt.

Uncle Tommy, Grandma, Mommy, Mimi & Uncle Kevin...my cheerleaders at my swim lesson.

Uncle Sam & Aunt Hildy and Cousins Layla, Alex and Abe were there to cheer me on too!

My first Father's Day. Someday soon I'm going to take my daddy golfing.

First time in my big girl stroller (6/13/08). The kids in Stroller Fit are going to be so proud of me.

This exercaucer is AMAZING...HA HA HA HA!!!

Cool breeze and her friend Avery chilin' in the car.

2nd play date with Avery. We really have got to get that Peacock.

So loved by my Mimi & Uncle Kevy.

May 2008

Layla's Birthday!!

My first party.

FOUR GENERATIONS

Tamara, Lilly, Grandma & Mimi

Enjoying the lake with K Fed & Buzz.

Having some sushi at Masas with Mommy, Debbie & Mimi.

Future Longhorn working on her tan.

Learning to crawl 5 months 4 days.

Helping Kelly get ready for Annemarie & Katie's shower.

STORYTIME...DOGS is my favorite book. Well that and Goodnight Moon.

Daddy's been shopping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Developing quite a mischevious personality.

Thanks Layla for this cute outfit.

March/April 2008

My first boat ride.

Uncle Kevy

Mimi, Daddy, Mommy & Lilly on our way home from Austin.

We stayed at the Stephen F. Austin hotel for my first trip away from home. Mommy & Daddy went to Kirsten's wedding while Mimi took me to the Capital.

Mimi gave me the spa treatment at the hotel.

Enjoying some tummy time at home.

My first slubmer party with my friend Avery. How about those night suits? They have purple footies.

Ready for bed in my "heartbreaker" nightsuit and cap.

My first Easter.

Couch potato and excited about it too!

Drinking from a bottle on my own for the first time. (April 17, 2008)