Bye Bye July

I can't believe that July is almost over! The past few months have been flying by, I think it is because we have been so busy at work and Jared has been underway. We welcome August though and maybe some cooler weather.... who knows.

Clean Face

Julia is just the right height for Abby to lick her, she thinks it is so funny too. Can't wait to see what the dogs will think when she starts crawling.

Baking Powder Substitute

Take 2 Tablespoons of Cream of Tarter, 1 Tablespoon of Baking Soda, and 1 Tablespoon of Cornstarch. Combine together and enjoy... well don't eat it plain.

Today I decided to make some banana muffins since bananas seem to get ripe faster down here and I had about 9 black bananas in my freezer. Julia and I stopped at the grocery store on the way home and got some flour and Crisco. I thought that I had everything that I needed.... guess not. The Muffins are beautiful and rose to perfect little domes. Thanks google! Thanks Mom!

Julia Cooks?

Julia is learning early to cook by watching food network! She just sits there and watches while they make the dishes, she gets so relaxed. She also likes to sit in the kitchen and watch me and Jared cook too.

The Latest Arrival A Bow Holder

Jared made Julia a place to keep all her bows that her Grammie made for her, if you buy one it is pretty outrageous!

Julia Grace's Bedroom

We had so much fun making Julia's room look like a little girl belonged there, PINK was pretty much the theme... Jared painted my old dressers and I painted the knobs. Now we just have to convince her to sleep longer then only a few hours in her crib at night.

Julia's New Favorite Past Time

Julia really loves her little saucer toy, her daycare actually has the same one and that is why we decided to put her in it. There is so much to do on it and she stays busy for a good while.

We Made It!

Well we made it a week in daycare.... well 3 days anyway since she didn't go till Wednesday. I think that Julia doesn't really mind it and she loves Miss Candy! Only a few more YEARS left!

Julia's First Day

Julia had a really good day at daycare today, thank you for all the thoughts and prayers. She didn't get much rest with all the new excitement, so on the way home she slept and then she woke up when we got to the house. She smiled at me for a bit and giggled and then I went to wash bottles and she passed out... and still is.

Last Day At Home....

Julia starts daycare tomorrow morning... hope she has lots of fun and is a happy baby for them like she is for everyone so far.

Julia's Beach Dress And Pretty Shoes

Julia gets to wear so many new outfits because she is growing so fast and I want her to wear all her cute little outfits that everyone got her. She will be starting daycare on wednesday and I think she will be the best dressed there.

Julia's Baby Doll

Julia got a baby doll from my Mom, she thought it looked a lot like her too. You might notice that the baby looks wet, Julia likes to lick it's head for some reason.

Skinny Dipping

Julia was the first skinny dipper in our pool, or was she......

Happy 60th Birthday Dad

Happy Birthday Dad!!!! Wish we could have been there to celebrate with you, I got you a puppy so it is on it's way in the mail... I hope there are no delays... Have a great day and weekend you only turn 60 once! I love you! - Joe

Summer

Julia really likes her new swim shirt and her big hat! She had to support Wisconsin by wearing her Wisconsin outfit while her Nana was here.

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July to everyone! We enjoyed a nice breakfast at home and then a day of fun in the pool, Jared worked out in the garage on a shelf for Julia's room. We are having brats and potato salad that my Mom made. We are also having fruit salad and some chips.