Future Olympian?

Lily has taken quite an interest in balls recently. Maybe Caleb peeked her interest while we were in Pittsburgh - who knows? Here is a video of Lily and I playing ball.

A Weekend in NJ

We went to NJ last weekend for Lisa's wedding. While Lily did not go to the wedding, she did attend the BBQ the night before.

Then we went to Grandma Harriet's and Grandpa Steve's house. Here is my current favorite picture of Lily. All cropped and ready for Grammy Cookie to print to fit in a 4 x 6 frame.

Of course, any road trip wouldn't be complete without visitors.

"Hi Cousin Devra!"

"I'm hanging out with my Great-Grandma Irene!"

After a full weekend of activity, Lily sat down to update her blog. :)

(Thank you to Grandpa Steve for hooking her up with her own keyboard. Pressing buttons is fun!)

The Beach

We returned from Lily's first trip to the beach about a week ago, but have not had time to post the pictures. Sorry for the delay.

Lily loved the beach, especially eating the sand and playing in the salt water. We were also lucky to have Grammy Cookie, Grandma Harriet and Grandpa Steve with us at the beach. Lily loved spending time with her grandparents playing on the beach and in the house.

"Why doesn't everyone have a pool like this?"

"Those look like big waves dad"

"Can I come to the beach with you again Grandma?"

"Yummy Fishy"

"Can I put ALL the sand in my pool?"

"I love my Mommy"

Lily grabbed Grandpa's nose after we de-sanded her with corn starch.

"Can I order anything I want off the menu?"

"Grammy, I love it when you sit and play with me"

The Amazing Ketchup Bottle

We are back from the beach, and have a bunch of pictures to post. But first, we wanted to share this video of Lily and a Ketchup bottle from dinner our first night at Nalu, a new Hawaiian Bar and Grill. We're not sure if she was so enamored with the bottle, the color, or the combination, but it was hilarious!

Lily is 7 months old!

For those of you who think I am crazy for taking a monthly picture - We have a "My First Year" frame with a spot of a picture for each month.

Playdates

This summer Lily has had a few play dates with her "boyfriends." We have played with Ryan, Caleb, and Eli. (Pictures with Eli will come later. They are still on his mommy's camera.)

"Ryan is my buddy."

"Mom, Ryan's touching me!"

"Caleb and I went to the park together."

"I like your hat, Caleb. My daddy has an orange hat too. Can I see your's?"

A Week in the 'Burgh

Whew! What a week. I know you've all been waiting very patiently for some new pictures of Lily, so here are a ton from our trip to Pittsburgh.

Lily really liked the sparkles on Gail's shirt.

Lily and cousin Shayna.

Lily and cousin Dena.

All the girls.

Lily and Aunt Denise.

"Jerry, I'm too little for shoes. Maybe the next time I come to Pittsburgh."

"Aunt Rachel taught me how to wiggle!" (Sort of. Almost every time Rachel would sing and shake Lily would imitate her.)

Grammy Cookie is loving me up once again!

Playing on the floor before dinner.

Another photo op!

"Uncle Steve, why did you let Aunt Rachel put this kippah on my head??"

All the Elbling girls.

"Mom, I don't want to go to bed. Dena and I are having too much fun."

"I'm playing with the paper at Uncle Sam's Subs. See how I sit at the table like a big girl?"

"Uncle Irving, can I grab your nose?"

"Let me show you how this toy works cousin Beth."

Another photo op.

"Mommy, your toes are so tasty!!"

"I like when Aunt Rachel reads to me."

"Papa J has to get one more loving in before we get back in the car to go home."