Dear Long Forgotten Blog...

Dear Neglected blog,
I am sorry but I am tired. One day I will actually take the time to update you on my wonderful little Brinley. I will tell you all the cute things she does, like walk all over the basement (she only walks when she knows it won't hurt when she falls) I will tell you how she goes up to the TV when So You Think You Can Dance is on and shakes her little booty. I will tell you how she leans in to give you a kiss on your nose and bites it (with all three of her teeth). I have a million things to update. I would love to tell you about singing and story time at the library which she loves, the zoo which she also loved, and the fun birthday party we went to, once again she loved it. However, Brinley has an ear infection right now and I am back to 7 On so I am tired and a real update with pictures and all will have to wait...Yawn...

She Walks...

Just a quick post to tell you all some amazing news. Brinley took 5 steps all by herself today. She is amazing. I couldn't be prouder.

That is all for tonight. I am two days in to my 7 on and I am tired. The 7 off makes it worth it. As soon as I can figure it out I will post video of Brinley!

And so it begins

Today is the first day of my new 7 on 7 off schedule. Lucky me I get the 7 off first. I am so excited. I get to spend the next 7 days with this little one.

Which means she will appear in more pictures like this:

Notice the clothes and the bow.

I am so excited to spend more time with her and Aaron. We have some big plans. Most of all I want to be more active. I am hoping to take her on lots of hikes and walks. We are also going to attend some story times at the library. Anyone who is a stay at home mom who reads my blog, lets get together! I am excited for my new shift and the fun things it will entail!

More pictures

Daddy's girl

Check out these pearly whites!

Practicing standing like a big girl

See ya later! I'm going for a walk.

I know, I know, its been forever!

We have been pretty busy lately. I keep meaning to update the blog but it never happens. I just got home from work and Brinley is asleep so I will try to give an update.

Brinley is now 7 months old! I can't believe how quickly the time has gone. She is growing and changing every day. She can now climb up the stairs by herself. She figured that one out on her own. She can crawl super fast and she can stand up on her own! She practices all the time. She finds something to pull herself up on and then pushes away from it to see how long she can balance. She can walk along the furniture or the wall or anything else that will stay stable for her. She really wants to walk and actually tries. She can take 3 little steps before she falls. She is such a funny girl.

She has become rather shy lately. She takes quite a while to warm up to people she hasn't seen in a while. She doesn't really let many people hold her. She actually doesn't slow down long enough to be held anyway. She is a sweet kid, she gives kisses and hugs and has a smile for everyone. She loves animals. She loves our dogs, the neighbors cats, the horses down the way. She reaches for all animals and shows no fear.

She is still having fun staying home with Daddy during the day. I start my 7 on 7 off on September 1st! I get to be off for the first rotation. I am so excited! I almost forgot, Brinley now has 2 teeth and one on the way. She is such a big girl!

Here are some mostly random pictures of the last while.

Hey Mom, what ya doin'?

Play, play, play

We borrowed this table from our friends Doug and Tiffany and she loves it! And yes she does occasionally wear clothes just not in most of these pictures.

At the aquarium with cousin Kennady. How do you get a 7 month old and a 16 month old to hold still for a picture at the same time?

Yummy, sweet potatoes!

I have many more pictures to add but my computer keeps freezing when I try to add them.

Too big for her britches

Our little Brinley started crawling on Monday. She is a bit wobbly but getting faster and better every day. I can't believe she will be 6 months old in just a few short days. She is learning new things every day. She is now pulling her self up to stand on just about anything she deems stable which doesn't always mean things are stable. She is finally eating solid foods, she likes sweet potatoes and tolerates rice cereal. Carrots make her dry heave. She really loves her teething thing filled with ice. Her teeth are giving her fits, they keep popping through and then going back in. I wish there was more we could do for her. Here are a bunch of pictures from what we have been up to lately.

My sister and her family came down and Aaron took Brinley with them to the zoo. Sadly I didn't get to go. My schedule switches to 7 on 7 off on September 1st and then we will be having some fun!

My friend Deepika got married. Isn't she a beautiful bride!

Brinley eating some rice cereal.

Yummy

This was on the 3rd of July. This little thing filled with crushed ice is a life saver!

Hanging out with daddy on the 4th.

She is an old pro at sitting up by herself these days.

Crawling machine!

And for my next trick I am going to attempt to walk.

Happy 4th of July

We just wanted to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July! A special happy 4th to Ryan who is in basic training right now. We miss ya Ry!