I'm Waiting, Mom and Dad

Felicity is pulling up to stand everywhere these days. After she began crawling things have gotten pretty adventurous around here. She is keeping us pretty busy. She is not too stable yet and doesn't always pick the safest looking places to explore. The other day I walked in to her standing in her crib after her nap for the first time. I just thought she was so cute that I just had to capture it on video. This is now the routine whenever she is awake in her crib, no matter the hour morning or night. 

Felicity's Photo Shoot

We had pictures taken of Felicity last weekend. The photographer, Briony Hope Photography, did an awesome job! We couldn't be happier with how they turned out! 

Briony was offering a stellar deal on photos about a year ago and we went ahead and booked her thinking we would do newborn photos of Felicity. Then she was born and photos were the last thing on my mind.We finally just got them done at almost 8 months old and I am so excited about them! In two of the photos, the fist two below, Felicity is wearing dresses that were mine when I was a baby. My mom did a great job of being sentimental by keeping these little keepsakes! So even though she seems to only really look like her daddy, she is at least wearing my old clothes. :)

8 Months ~ Sweet Girl Learning to Crawl

Felicity is getting mobile. For all intensive purposes I would say she is crawling, she just isn't very good at it yet. It takes her a while to get somewhere and is a little clumsy still. But, my prediction is that she will get getting around pretty freely in a few weeks. The video below is her one afternoon making some strides! I love the loud breathing and little sounds she makes in the video.

This month was her first Easter as you could see from a previous post and her first trip made on an airplane to visit her Great Aunt Susan and Great Uncle Stu. They live in beautiful Beaufort,  South Carolina. We had a wonderful time getting to see them, their home and the town, as well as having them get to spend some time with our little girl.

Felicity did way better than I expected on the plane ride. We had a layover on the way out and two on the way home. Felicity slept on every single plane except one, which was only a 45 minute flight. The guy next to us on our last flight commented on how she was the best baby he had ever seen on a plane! She did so great!

Felicity with Mama and Aunt Susan.

Felicity with Papa.

Felicity looking at Uncle Stu.

I would say Felicity's cousin Reilly has officially taken my place as favorite. Auntie Calee took some cute photos of them a couple weeks ago. Felicity was LOVING having her cousin hold her. She thought it was just great. I am not sure the feelings were mutual, but Reilly was a good sport.

Felicity 's First Easter

He is Risen indeed!! What a wonderful Easter we had this year! Brady and I had fun dying a few Easter eggs using an Eastern European technique, homemade dye and leaf imprints on the eggs. We think we may have a new family tradition. This year I also found myself thinking about future Easters and how as a family we will focus on and teach our kids the true meaning of Easter. A friend wrote on her blog about how her family focussed on Christ and the sacrifice he made for us this year. I thought this was a really wonderful idea to do with Felicity when she is a bit older.  

The weather was beautiful which isn't always the case here on Easter. We went to church in the morning and then spent the rest of the day with family and friends. Felicity wore her first Easter dress which was actually my first Easter dress. My mom saved it and gave it to us a few weeks ago for Felicity to wear this year. What a little darling she was in it. I love the little bonnet. I was remembering being pregnant at this time last year and looking forward to dressing Felicity in her first Easter dress. Time really flies by! Felicity will be 8 months old next week!!  

Cousins checking out their Easter eggs.

First mother daughter Easter picture. 

Our little family!

Funny Girl!

Felicity thought I was the funny one a few weeks ago. I won't be telling or showing anyone how I got her to laugh like this. It is just between me and my daughter... way too silly. :) I apologize for the sideways video. Apparently I do not know how to hold a flip video camera. If your on  a lap top and want to watch...just turn your screen.

Brady and my favorite part is the beginning...she starts out crying and it quickly turns to laughing.

P.S. Please excuse our messy room.