Lydia's First In-and-Out Day

It's amazing that a piece of meat between two buns tastes way better than a piece of hamburger on your highchair tray.

We discovered that Lydia loves hamburgers. Really what kid doesn't. She had a great time when we took her to In and Out burger with us.

Laughter of Children

It is truly amazing how each and everytime Lydia laughs we all start to giggle along with her. Her giggle is definately contagious. It has only been a month or so since we could count on her giggling at all the funny things we do. It is surprising the things that really do make her smile and laugh.

• In this video clip she finds Riley's slow motion jogging in place a real hoot.
• Peek a boo over the back of the sofa is another big giggle factory.
• Tipping backwards off moms lap-- we call it "Down-down-Down"
• good old wisker kisses in the crack of the neck is another good one.
• sitting on top of dads shoulders
• eating her little baby piggy toes
• Tickling her sides-even saying the words "I'm Gonna tickle-tickle"will sqeek out a smile in anticipation.

FYI: Being tossed up in the air, even just a little bit DOES NOT produce a giggle but rather a face full of terror and the grip of death with her little hands.

Dish Washer Friend

Lydia feels really confident lately. Nothing is out of her reach. She can crawl quickly to anything that interests her, get to her knees , reach for something to pull up with, then shes on her toes. The Dishwasher is one of her favorite attractions. I'm sure the clanking dishes of the dishes is her cue to rush over and "help" me out. She can now unload nearly as fast as I can load the dishes in. I am afraid that one time she is going to pull out the breakable plates and bowls and throw them on the floor like she does the plastic ones faster than I can stop her. She's a determined little one. I love it when she gives me a big grin when she knows shes's been caught in the act.

"Baby's Got your Nose"

I think it is so cute how Lydia keeps her fist SOOO tight. Her little thumb gets caught in there and it totally looks like she's playing a joke on you where the person holds your nose in their hand when it really is their thumb. I think you get the idea...