More time with Daddy

This is the view from where Daddy lives most of the time right now; can you tell where it is? And Mommy and I get to hang out here more and more too, when we're not busy at our house.

I'm having lots of fun learning about a new place and seeing more of my Daddy!

My 1st Birthday - October 13, 2007

We finally got to see Daddy, which I was really excited about and evidently everyone else was too because we had a party. Grandma & Grandpa Hess and Aunt Ali came to the party too.

I had my first parent-intended consumption of processed sugar in my birthday cake, but honestly, I don't think it's as great as people make it out to be.

Where did it go?

Alright... presents!

Thank you Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Ali!

It got late... (check out my new PJs from Great Grandma and Grandpa Hess)

Daddy and Grandpa were tired, too. They've been working hard.

Thankful for friends and playmates

Daddy hasn't been around home as much and Mommy is always busy working on the house. Her friend Genny came over to help for awhile (but I think she really came to play with me!). Our friends Dan, Jennifer and Dulcy came to help too. But my favorite part has been that my friends who live right down the road - Twila, Nathan, Benjamin and Micah - have come down to play with me just about every afternoon. They are so much fun!

What kind of party?

From the left, these are my friends Ali, Grace and Livy. Their parents are all a part of Mommy and Daddy's old small group. A few weeks ago, Livy's parents, Dan and Jennifer had a party and invited lots of our friends from church. Evidently we won't be seeing them as much in the future, which makes me sad (and Mommy and Daddy too) - aren't we a cute group of gals! I'll keep you posted about what's going on as I try to figure out more.

Work it, work it.

Nice face, Mim.

I can't believe how much fun this is, daddy.

Co-Homecoming Queens

Shoreline Classic

The Shoreline Classic was the weekend after
the Chicago Half-Marathon but this one was only a 15K. The day started out a little rainy
but ended up being a great morning for a run. In my opinion, this is the best race of the year. Nice scenery, rolling hills, crisp air, great post race party and you don't really have to train. Perfect.

I'm winning!

#1 fan

Weekend in Chicago

Hi Daddy! You're doing great!!!

Doesn't my Daddy look awesome for just having run 13.1 miles?

Aunt Shanna helped me cheer for Daddy and the other runners.

And I had lots of fun playing with Uncle Marcus.

I bet you can't do this with your nose!

"Whoa... I think Mommy may have misread the dosage instructions on the cold medicine."

Fish Story

Daddy caught a 20 pounder!

Saint Louis Zoo

Two thumbs up for the Saint Louis Zoo

Visit to the dairy

Uncle Marcus, Aunt Shanna, and me in the outfit they gave me

"I get to drink your milk in a couple months"

"And if YOU fail to breed there is a good chance I will be eating you someday"

"No pressure"

Victoria Vacation

We stayed near Victoria, BC on Vancouver Island. This is the view from our house across the Strait of Juan de Fuca of the Olympic Mountains in Washington.











Mount Baker - Another mountain in
Washington to the east of Victoria

The water was quite cold - but it splashed just as well!

Cousin Naomi & I had lots of fun

hanging out & learning from each other.

This trip, my old man agreed to drag the pack 'n play along. However sleeping in a closet is only a slight upgrade to the suitcase.

Hey, don't forget about me back here!

I love cousin Isaiah; he's fun and a good sharer!

I took this picture (aren't they cute!).

Say cheese!

Mommy noticed my first tooth about a month ago, around July 23rd, and the second one came not too long after. I'm working on my third tooth now - on the top this time - but it can't be caught on camera just yet.

Hanging out with my cousin

Naomi: Mim, I don't think you're supposed to eat the grass.












Miriam: What's your problem, Nomi? Eat a little grass; it makes everything better.