10 Month Stats

Alaina went to the doctor for her (ahem) 9 month check-up today... yes, she is 10 months and 11 days old, but I had trouble getting an appointment. Anyway, here is how our little lady measured up today. 

Weight - 22 pounds and 10 ounces - 90th percentile 

Height - 29 inches - 75th percentile 

Head Circumference - 18.5 inches - over 100th percentile

This picture was on my phone from our recent trip to Hilton Head Island and I couldn't resist posting it. Alaina found her way into the bathroom of our hotel and then proceeded to shred the toilet paper. Harry and I feel foolish that we invested in a paper shredder; clearly we should just give Alaina all documents we don't want to fall into the wrong hands and she will keep our personal information safe while having the time of her life.

Hilton Head Island Vacation

Harry, Alaina, and I spent a long weekend at Hilton Head Island. It was just what we needed to relax and recharge and even escape the heat in Charlotte. Here are some pictures from our trip. 

 The walkway and entrance to Coligny Beach. It was a beautiful beach with a great park.

Alaina saw her first alligator in the swamp behind our hotel. She got a stuffed alligator to remember the occasion.

Snack time on the beach.

Playing with daddy. 

On Vacation

We are currently relaxing and chasing seagulls at Hilton Head Island. 

More pictures to follow when we return. 

10 Months Old!

Today, Alaina turned 10 months old!

 

 

Current Likes:
Cats and Dogs, Playing with other Kids, Lil' Crunchies, Climbing the Stairs, Playing Chase, Hugging her Baby Doll, Pushing Her Stroller

Current Dislikes:
Wearing a Bib, Being Told No

Here Comes the Hotstepper

Alaina was a very busy bee today. She started the day at home playing with her new car seat....

let's hope she likes it this much once it is installed. 

Then, she decided today was a great day to learn to climb the stairs all the way to the second floor!

It might be time for a baby gate at the bottom of the stairs.

Then, after a nap, it was off to the park for a picnic with Jessica and Liam.

Yes, she is stealing goldfish from Jessica.

Finally, it was over to the jungle gym for some swinging and a little driving.

 

Here, Liam is turning the wheel and making "vroom vroom" noises while Alaina danced next to him.

She should sleep very well tonight.  

Happy Independence Day!

We hope you all had a wonderful 4th. Harry had to work today so Alaina and I spent the afternoon with his family in Charlotte for the Winget family reunion. I didn't think to get pictures but I know some will show up on Facebook soon so maybe I can post some after that.

Once we were home, Alaina celebrated our nation's independence by having a little sing-along/dance party to Sesame Street. 

We then finished up the evening by visiting with friends for a cook-out (again, I didn't take pictures... I don't know what's wrong with me today). We enjoyed our day and are very thankful to all who have fought and continue to fight for the freedoms we enjoy.