I will post some pictures at the end of this entry but wanted to update with what we have been up to this summer and more specifically Penelope. Penelope recently started watching tv and only really like Sesame Street, and mostly only "Elmo's world". She calls it "She Sheet" but we all know what she means! ;)
This summer we had many weddings for family and friends and the rush of weddings continues into the Fall with the marriage of our friends Alex and Matt in September and Ryan's cousins in October. This summer we spent a lot of time with Grandma and Grandpa Connors. Penelope stopped daycare in order to spend more time with them on days that I worked. We also had a couple of visits from Grandma and Grandpa Lymangrover. G&G Lymangrover stayed with us for a weekend in April while Ryan had a Bachelor party in Vegas and again earlier this month (Grandma) stayed with us for a couple days to watch Penelope while I worked. We haven't gone out of WA on vacation but are planning to go to Ocean Shores the first week of September. Penelope and I went to Friday Harbor in San Juans and stayed with our friends Amanda (Molly & Madelyn) a couple of times and Ryan, Penny & I also went on a day trip to Vashon Island. While on Vashon we played on the beach, went out to lunch, visited a distillery and took a drive to see Ryan's grandparent's house. They died many years ago and it is now owned by his uncle, who was not in town at the time. It was a fun day!
During the week, Penelope and I have been spending our days checking out the local parks in our new neighborhood, visiting public markets and play dates with friends. The Summer has flown by but I really am excited for Fall! It is my favorite season...all the smells and pretty colors changing on the leaves. Below are some pictures of what we have been up to.
Penelope's 18 month doctor appointment was after my last post so here are her stats:
Weight: 28lbs. 95%
Height: 95%
Head circ: 50%
Her next doctor appointment will be in November or December and we may be changing to a physician closer to our new house, so I will post updates then!
Penelope's 1st ice cream cone!
The "Beer cake" I made for Ryan's Surprise 30 & 1/2 birthday party in June
Cousin Annie & I at her wedding
A solemn moment at the park
We had a great time at Remlinger Farms for my birthday
Penelope LOVES watermelon
Penny & Molly having fun in the sun at Roche pool
Madelyn's beautiful baby blues!
We had so much fun visiting with cousins Kisty & Michaela during their visit from Austin
Baby Camden
Penelope and Grandpa Lymangrover at the Schmidt family reunion
Cousin Kyler - the oldest girl cousin & youngest girl cousin :)
Picking berries!
We had SO much fun at cousins' Dani & Bob's wedding
On Vashon, sitting on the bench Jane donated in remembrance of her parents
This park is directly next to Ryan's Grandparent's old house, you can see it in the background. I just love this stream of light looking down on Penelope. I think it is her Grandma "Mama Mary" and Grandpa "Dom" looking down on her
This girl LOVES "She Sheet"
