Mommy Plays Photographer

Mommy had to sew some ribbons onto this hat so she could tie it around my chin because I kept pulling it off. It's a nice cotton hat that is just right for a sun shiney day.
It seems like all I have to do is bat my eyes and Mommy is taking pictures again. Well, at least my childhood will be well chronicled!

Popcicles

I love to "suck" on popcicles. I don't ever get to taste them though. I just suck on them in the plastic wrappers. It's a nice cold toy on a hot day and when it melts Mommy and Daddy put it back in the freezer for more fun another time. I'm so glad Grampa forgot to take them with him last time he was here! Thanks Grampa!

1860's Base Ball

Bay City has an 1860's Base Ball team called the Bay City Independents. They play other 1860's teams around the state. In August they have the World Series of Historical Base Ball at Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford. This past Saturday Daddy took me and Mommy to see them at Carroll Park. They were playing the team from Port Huron. In a few weeks we're going to go again. Last time they played the Grand Rapids Kents. The rules for Historical Base Ball are a bit different than those of baseball as we know it today. It's almost like a completely different game. It was a good fun free thing that we got to do together!

Morning Hair & I've Learned to Pull Up

This is my crazy morning hair!
I'm still not quite all the way awake yet. Which way to the dairy bar?
Look at this! I've learned to pull myself up! Mommy and Daddy have video of me doing it too. I also got new sandles from Daddy that I'm wearing in this pic.

Upside Down

The world looks very different from upside down. I have discovered that everything truly does belong right side up. Though I know that will not stop be from dumping cups of water upside down or other things. I giggle a lot when Daddy holds me upside down. Someday, Mommy says I can hang upside down from monkey bars when I play at the park.

Nana Gave Me A Sunhat

Nana gave me this sunhat and matching outfit.

My Bonnet

Bubbles
Someone at church said I look like an American Girl doll in this bonnet.

Me and my daddy!

I'm so happy to be a princess!

Cousin Malachi Has A Birthday

This is the quietest I've ever seen Jacob!
Take me for a ride, Daddy!
Daddy's cousins Andy and Shawn and my cousin Noah are showing me all about the tractor.
Mornings come too early these days

Cousin Jake can dribble!
Cousin Noah
Cousin Malachi (the birthday boy) is learning to drive a tractor...He drove into a LOT of poles and trash cans that day! LOOK OUT! It's a good thing he won't get his license for 14 more years!
Noah: "I think we'd better make a run for it, Ainsley!"

Ainsley: "I would if I knew how to run! This guy is nuts!"

Jake: "Come on everybody, let's smoosh!"

A Girl & Her Fish

This fish is a regular morning treat for me. I usually eat it on Mommy's bed...
It is a rainbow trout, I think.
My eye lashes are getting very long...My fish does not have eye lashes.
It got away...I guess I'll eat it again tomorrow...
Feet are the next fun morning tradition...

Containment

Ainsley has been learning how to get around by scootching so we have had to contain her... The Pack N Play is now a regular part of our dining room decor. It is an ideal spot as from that vantage point she can see into both the living room and kitchen...making it much easier for Mommy to get laundry folded and dinner made.

I Like Ice Cubes!

Today I will get a special treat!
I get to lick an ice cube with Mommy's help. Where'd that ice cube go???
I have it!!!
Don't even think about coming to take this away!