July 4th

Michael's first July 4th was great. We spent the day on the boards with MiMi and Pop and we all watched the fireworks on the beach. Michael seemed to enjoy his first fireworks. He wasn't afraid. He was really happy during the finale when I put him up on my shoulders...riding on Mommy's shoulders was the real highlight for him!!

Ocean City, N.J.

This week on vacation, we had such an awesome time with Michael. We couldn't wait to take him to the beach to let him experience the sand and water. He was a little unsure about the water, but he LOVED the sand. He was completely covered from head to toe by the time we would take him back home. By the end of the week he was getting more daring and would crawl up to the water. We also took him on many rides on the boards. We took him down the super slide and on the antique cars and train. He also rode on the flying elephants with Mommy and Daddy!

Michael learned to clap this week! It is so cute...he gets so excited while clapping that sometimes he will topple right over!

First Bike Ride

June 29

We took Michael for his first bike ride today. We were at the beach for vacation and we rode up and down the boardwalk. It was fabulous and a little crazy with all those bikers...it gets really busy out there! Michael loved it. He enjoyed watching all the other people and we stopped to look at the ocean. By the end of the ride, he actually fell asleep.

June 27

Today, Michael was helping unload the dishwasher. This is something we do together almost everyday. I usually give him a spoon or spatula and he will tap it on the dishwasher or put it back in the silverware holder. I had turned my back for a minute to put the glasses away and when I turned around this is what Michael was doing and he was clearly very pleased with himself!!! I was totally shocked and, of course, ran to get my camera!!

11 Months Old

Daddy's Birthday

June 22

This is the first year we decided to celebrate Dad's birthday. We all went to Mom's house to enjoy his favortie foods. Michael did something very sweet for the first time on Dad's birthday and I think it was a little message sent from heaven. While in Mom and Dad's family room he leaned over and gave Nolan a kiss on the forehead!! It was very touching.

This is a picture of Nolan in Dad's old Penn State hat!!

Learning Tricks from Clover

June 18

This is something that Michael has been doing for a while. I think he learned this from Clover. He takes a toy and puts it in his mouth and proceeds to crawl all over the house and play with other things. Every once in a while he will take it out give it a good chew and either toss it or put it right back in his mouth!! Funny!! Ashlynne took these pictures while Michael was at her house. She thought it was so riot.