Despite overcast skies and a little bit of rain (more in some areas than others), we spent a delightful Sunday afternoon at Sandy Cove. And although Russ thought that the water was a little too cold, Makenna didn't seem to mind...everytime you tried to take her out, she wanted to go back in.

The kid is fearless of water! She spent so much time in her floaties that her feet looked like little prunes...so impressive for such a little tyke.

Thank you Greg for all of the great pictures...next time we should remember our camera!

Makenna enjoyed her first wagon ride today thanks to Papa. I think she wanted to go faster, but she couldn't find the accelerator.

Happy 4th of July!

Although Makenna's first Independence Day brought lots of rain and unseasonably cool weather, she often sports the colors of this great nation. God Bless everyone, especially those who serve and protect (past, present, and future) our home, the USA!


As for her milestones, once she got going she doesn't want to stop.

• May 22 -- (one week before her 9 mo. appointment with Dr. Rao) two bottom teeth emerged


• Jun 16 -- (day before Father's Day) and she's off...she's mastered crawling and won't let anything stand in her way (ok, so we were wrong about her skipping the crawling phase)


• July 2 -- now that she's found how quickly she can get around, Makenna's beginning to pull herself up on her feet (I can't imagine how tired Russ will be when she starts walking...he thinks she moves too fast now!)

Makenna scored excellent marks at her May 29 appointment with Dr. Rao. She is currently weighing in at 18 lbs. 3.2 oz. and is a lenghty 27 inches.

Makenna, lovingly nicknamed "Pickle" (resulting from the independent, I want that and I want it now personality that she is developing), is the light of our lives; she always has a smile on hand, ready to brighten your day. Although she may be a "mommy's girl" most of the time, she certainly has a place in her daddy's heart (and arms).

We can't wait to see everyone for the wedding festivities in September and will save some time to hold a family first birthday celebration for our princess.