Vacation in May

We traveled to the Outer Banks (Duck) North Carolina the first week of May. It was Delaney's second trip on a plane and her 6th state visited outside of Missouri. We had a good time. Mostly relaxed - which Greg and I needed desperately - and hung out in a rented beach house with baby and Grandma Joan.

We took a trip to the Virginia Aquarium. They had some great exhibits and we really enjoyed it. We drove to the lighthouse at Hatteras on a rainy, dreary day. We also hung out on the beach. Delaney was a regular beach bum even eating the sand and pointing out the birds. Water was too cold for swimming but the weather was great. Warm enough to relax on the beach.

April Visit

My mom, sister, and brother-in-law came for a visit in March. We went out to eat, hung out with Delaney, and visited the Missouri Botanical Garden. Great visit!!

Delaney and Uncle Dave

Delaney and Grandma Joan

Chillin' at the Botanical Gardens

Delaney at 9 months

My friend Kate does photography in her spare time. Over a couple of sessions, she captured Delaney just as we see her. Listen as you play the video to hear the inspiration behind Delaney's name.

http://kgauthierphotography.myshowit.com/delaney9months/index.html

Spring has Sprung!

Happy Spring Everyone!!!

We have all come out of hibernation to greet the beautiful spring. Today, Delaney is 9 months old. She has her doctor checkup tomorrow and I am confident that he will find her healthy as she is definitely happy. Lately, her favorite activities include talking, standing, and looking in the mirror. On the talking - so far we have "ma-ma", "da-da", and what we think could be "cat." She loves the command and perspective she has while standing. She will do it as long as you let her. Below is video on the last favorite activity. This was taken in February.

Another short lived favorite was sticking out her tongue. Here she is demonstating this talent.

Clicks and Nods

The cold months of the new year have turned us into near hermits but Delaney keeps it fun and interesting in the house. We are trying our best to capture the more interesting moments. The first video below is of her showing off her newly discovered clicks and nods. In addition to making movies, she likes to stand, talk, go to music class and play with her toys.





The second video showcases the return of the furrowed brow. Look back on earlier pictures to remind yourself how Delaney had quite the unhappy look. Then, she turned into Ms. Smiley with a happy grin for everyone. Lately, if you ask her a question she is not ready for or take her off guard, or even just peak her curiousity, that unhappy brow reveals itself.

Can't Help But Laugh

Delaney is having a good time experimenting with her sounds. As you can see and hear, mom and dad can't help but laugh.

New Year

Happy New Year! I don't really have any resolutions but if I did - one would be to post more pictures and movies. Delaney had a great Christmas and partied hard at her first New Year's party. Today, she took her first bath without the support of the "netting" and sat up all on her own. She splashed and played and seemed to love it so we grabbed the camera and got this video. Notice her great use of the prop and the song in the background. I think she might have a future in movies.

Halloween

Delaney's first Halloween! I found this great costume that was perfect for her since she is our little Bird. She wore it to daycare on Friday the 30th and the evening of the 31st. She enjoyed seeing all the people out trick or treating and they seemed to enjoy her too.

On October 28th she had her 4 month check-up. She is 13.5 pounds (60%) and nearly 26 inches long (90%). Once again, she was a super trooper with her 4 shots. They didn't even notice any signs of pain at day care that day.

The end of October also brought visits from family. She got to see both Grandmas and her Great Aunt Sue and Uncle Bob. They all really enjoyed her smiles and squawks. She is a "chatty Kathy" lately.