Swim Lessons....

Bailey is becoming a good little swimmer because her parents take her for weekly lessons. Her mother is ever patient and gentle with her...

She takes her in the water and goes at a slow pace which makes Bailey happy and content.

See her kicking and enjoying it...

-and finished with the lesson, out of the water...a happy child.

Now it's dad's turn to take her for a lesson...(the walk of terror)...

-this look says it all... (I laughed so hard when I saw these...sorry, Mike!)

"Kling-on"...

"Mom, I see you taking pictures....I'm not too happy"...

"Really, I'm not"....

"MOMmmmmm.....help me!"

.....so glad when it's over...ahhhhh!

Pumpkin days...

Latest pics from Mike & Lori... I love blogging for one real reason...it's like a diary and I can watch the grandchildren get bigger. I can scroll back and look at pictures a year ago that shows their progress and it's amazing to me all over again to see how fast a child grows. Last fall they hardly had hair! Now they are little children, not even toddlers.

Playing "hide-n-seek...

Blowing a kiss....

Smiles on command....

& is proud of herself, says "please" and has quite a sense of humor!!!

Fall Apple picking...

Got these pictures from Mike & Lori...they spent an afternoon apple picking with the Cleveland grandparents and an out of town aunt. Miss Bailey looks like a little pumpkin herself, doesn't she?? (Scrumptious hat, little girl...Mommy has fun taste!!) mmmm...the apples are sooo good!

Yep, -delicious!!!

Hunting for some more....

with the stealth of a tiger....

until getting caught...by the daddy!!!

Mother Earth Makes Dinner

Last night Chelsea came over and made dinner for her tired, grateful parents. She made what we fondly refer to as "tuna surprise". It is an inspired recipe from my mother that we all like.Chelsea knew we needed a break and provided it...with a few giggles. When she has her hair up like this, she makes me laugh and I think she looks like "Mother Earth". She is a great, if somewhat tactile (check out the hands...) cook.The recipe is simple...tuna, mixed with Miracle Whip and chopped green olives, cheddar cheese, chopped hard boiled eggs and minced onion (optional). You put them all on sliced bread wrapped in foil and into the oven till warmed. The melted cheese makes it delicious and the olive gives it a little zing. I'm thinking here she is getting into the picture taking and looking a little like Nigella or Giada...huh? Like I said , -a few giggles... Anyway, it was a welcomed treat...thanks Chelsea!!! mmmmmm.......

3-D ultrasound

Today was Chelsea's scheduled 3-D ultrasound. Coincidentally her friend Kristen was there for a pre-natal check-up too. It's always fun to do things with a friend!

Unfortunately the baby didn't want to cooperate and was very snuggled deep into her womb, so they have rescheduled it for Friday to get better pictures. We did get some shots though and a little film clip on my trusty little camera that shows him opening his eyes and moving about. It's pretty awesome to watch...sometimes a little scary...you think you see an eye opening (true) and ...popping out?? (not true) Good for a few nervous giggles,.... and sighs.....

WOW!!

Octoberfest

Today we went to Cleveland to get our Bailey fix for a while. They have plans for the next couple of weekends so we needed to get in a visit while we can. She had just gotten up from her nap and was fresh as a daisy! We listened to fun new words in her ever expanding vocabulary....

and played for a while....

before heading out.

We went to lunch where she is soooo good! (but maybe a little bored??)

She ate and had it slightly over her face....

before being occupied with the crayons provided by the restaurant...

and Grandpa drew her hand.

Then she stacked her little foam pieces...

before letting us know that she was ready to go!!! This child cracks me up!! Thanks for a great day, Miss B!!!

30 weeks and counting....

Last night Chelsea was here and we decided it was time to start documenting her expanding belly. There's something very sweet about watching your children have children. This is thirty weeks with 10 more to go...keep growing in there little one!