Happy Memorial Day

This weekend Harry, Alaina, and I headed to Wilmington to visit my parents for Memorial weekend. We spent our time relaxing at the house, going to the beach, and eating seafood. It was wonderful.

 Alaina waited a whole 15 seconds before eating her first fistful of sand.

 It was a little windy so Alaina felt the need to hang on to the umbrella. 

 One sandcastle, destroyed!

 Sitting in the water with Harry.

 She loved the ocean here... not so much as we went further out.

 Sleepy eyes.

 She was so tired she put her head down on the beach chair.

 Hanging with grandma getting a bottle. 

Looking very innocent.

Mowing

Today, Harry mowed the lawn and Alaina loved watching him through the glass door. 

(Make sure your volume is turned up, her little excited noises are too cute.)

A Trip to Pinky's

Today, Harry, Alaina, and I made a trip to Pinky's Westside Grill downtown. This is one of our favorite restaurants (for those of you familiar with Charlotte, Pinky's is owned and operated by the former head chef of the Penguin Drive-In). While we were there, Alaina had her first ever french fry... she LOVED it. It was a sweet potato fry so I don't feel too guilty; hey, a girl has to splurge every now and then.

Taste-Testing

Yep, she liked it!

First Timer

Today, Harry and I took Alaina to Jetton Park for a walk and for her first ride in a real swing. She had a blast!

Here we are by the water... she was taking an awesome nap. 

Her face says it all!

8 Months Old!

Today, our little Alaina turned 8 months old! She is getting so big and growing up SO fast!

Current Likes:

crawling!!!, standing (especially in the crib and at the coffee table), pulling up on anything that stands still long enough, peek-a-boo, toast, crunchy snacks, her kitties, remote controls, phones, cameras, bath time, and her pacifier

Current Dislikes:

her car seat (I don't know what that thing did to her), getting out to the tub, being tired, cutting new teeth (she currently has 4)

This picture was taken today as she was crawling all over the living room. She is all over the place and I can tell she is going to get into everything. We love her so much... happy 8 month birthday, sweet baby!

Our Little Jumping Bean

I'm pretty sure this wasn't the intended use for the exersaucer, but it makes Alaina happy so who are we to stop her.

Crawling and Standing!!

A Weekend of Weddings

This weekend, Alaina participated in not one, but two weddings! Of course, we watched the royal wedding on Friday; however, she went to her first wedding on Saturday to watch our friends Katie and Kevin get married. Harry was a groomsman, so Alaina and I were in the audience flying solo. She was on her best behavior and didn't make a peep during the ceremony. She then stole the show after the wedding by simply playing her the grass outside the chapel. 

I know I'm biased, but this is the CUTEST baby ever!