Welcome, Baby Amy!

My cousin, Chenée, and her husband Guillaume were blessed with the arrival of a beautiful baby girl last week! On Novembr 18th, Aimée Noëlle was born. They are going to call her Amy. I'm not sure when we will get the pleasure of meeting the little love since they live in the Netherlands, but I look forward to the day when she and Amberlin get to play together!

Congratulations, Chenée and Guillaume! We are so happy for you. We know you will find parenthood to be as fulfilling and joy-filled as we have. We love you guys - even if it's from across the globe!!

9 Month Check-Up

Amberlin had her 9 month check-up today. She did great, although she was a little fussy because she was so tired! The appointment was early, so she didn't get her morning nap. Everything is on track - she weighed in at 17 lbs, 5 oz. Her height is 27.75 in. She is just above the average in height and just below the average in weight.

Amberlin is really starting to get the hang of crawling and she has started pulling herself up to stand. She is a total chatterbox! I can't imagine where she gets that from... :) She absolutely loves looking at herself in the mirror. There is no faster way to get her to smile and laugh than to take her into the bathroom and let her look in the mirror! Her other recent development is using some sign language. She has been signing "more" back to us when she is eating and she also signs "milk" sometimes - but that one is not as consistent. The next one we are working on is "please".

We are trying to enjoy every moment with Amberlin because it is passing by so quickly! Before we know it we will be planning her birthday!

Staci's Birthday

We went to Steakhouse 55 for Staci's birthday this year. A great time (and great food) was had by all!

Mike & Staci with Tanya & Brandon

Andy & Steff with Johnny & LoletaAmberlin schmoozing with the birthday girl

Amberlin with Lali & Pop
Amberlin playing with her grandpa

Staci with Mom & Dad

Staci and the girls

Playing with the river boats