The Beach Continued

We had a great time at the beach with Ryan's family this past week! Just like our beach trip in June, I have so many pictures to share!

It rained for the first few days. There was one time we tried to
make a go of it between showers, but we gave up quickly once
the rains started again. Check out that sky behind the kids!

David played in the rain on the porch just so he could be outside.



Finally, the sun came out and it was time to play!


David had a great time digging in the sand with Twinkle.

And Rachael loved pulling up on anything nearby.






















After all that playing, Rachael, of course, had to take a nice beach nap while David joked around with Bing.

Even little cousin, Parker, was able to get some beach time in once the skies cleared.

There was fun to be had inside too, in a fort Twinkle built in the living room.

One night we celebrated Uncle Michael and Aunt Nicole's birthdays. Of course, David was a great help at blowing out the candles and opening presents. 

                                                                 

All three cousins hanging out together.



David is taking care of both of the "babies".

He was so sweet trying to comfort Parker when he would cry and gave him several kisses too.

When we weren't at the beach, we had some fun pool time too. Rachael and I love this float!

One day Ryan and Uncle Michael went fishing and brought back some good eats. 

David and Rachael would play so hard all day that by nap time they were exhausted. I got to be in the middle of this nap sandwich; it was wonderful. I love how they are in the same position, so sweet.

My 3 sweet beach babies.

Mama and her little ones. 

Our little family on the last beach day of the trip. 

[Bogie intentionally ignores the camera when he's being made to take a picture]

On the last day, Rachael was being such a silly girl. She would be crawling on the beach and all of a sudden go flat on her belly, eat some sand, and continue crawling. It was hilarious!






Look at that little face- covered in sand and couldn't be happier.




All of the big kids with their little kids just before we said goodbye.

The Boat, The Beach, and A Wedding

What another super fun weekend we had!! On Thursday, bright and early [around 5:20am], Ryan and I scooped the kids out of their beds, put them in their car seats, and headed for the beach! We rented a house on the bay with a dock so we could use the offshore fishing boat Ryan and Rich own together.


Bogie leading the way to the boat



On Friday, we hung out on the boat. David had a great time fishing [with help from Ryan and Bogie]. And Rachael tried to take a nap amid all the excitement. 

Bogie liked fishing on the boat, but he really liked the house on the bay because the water was calm and just right for his way of "fishing".

That night we enjoyed a beautiful sunset from the porch.



And even got a family picture!



Saturday we went out on the boat again and had even MORE fun.

David did some more fishing and this time actually caught a few fish! He loved it.



Rachael had a ball crawling and pulling up all over the boat.

Look at those two teeth! They are really starting to push through now. 


After David caught all the fish he could stand, we parked the boat at a nearby uninhabited beach. 

David and Rachael played together so nicely as they worked to fill up their bucket with sand. 

Rachael thought it was funny to crawl as fast as she could toward the ocean with her Mama hot on her trail. She loved splashing in the warm water once she got there. 

We had such a fun time on this island digging, slashing, shell hunting, and just playing around together. I didn't want the day to end. It's such a special, rare time that we get to be together like this and I'm not worried at all about moving laundry, doing the dishes, or sweeping the floors. I can just enjoy my children, my husband, and my dog for at least a few hours without a care in the world.  It never lasts long enough.


That evening we attended Ryan's cousin's wedding on the same island. It was a very nice beach wedding. The weather was perfect and everything was beautiful.
[Thanks to Angie for letting me use the pictures she took at the wedding]



All of the family in attendance.



David and Rachael with some of their 2nd cousins. 

David, Ryan, Me, Rachael, Bing, Twinkle, Parker, and Aunt Nicole all enjoyed the wedding ceremony.  Uncle Michael was unable to make it. 

On Sunday, we packed everything up from our bay house and met up with everyone pictured above [including Uncle Michael] at a beach house close by for some beach time with them.  

We're moving!

I have decided to change the web address of our blog. If you want to continue to keep up with us, and of course we want you to, please copy and bookmark this address:

www.thewhitelawfamily.blogspot.com 

The change won't happen immediately. I will try to post a few more reminders before we officially make the move. 

Also, I'm toying with the idea of changing the name of our blog, so if you have ANY suggestions please feel free to share them. As you know I am not the most creative person, so I can't think of any good names. All ideas are welcome. 

10 Months, Really?

How is it possible? My baby girl is 10 months old today. I've said it a hundred times before, but it's just so true- time is flying by.

In the last month, Rachael has really blossomed into her personality. She loves to rough house, be tickled, play peek-a-boo, be scared, and give her baby dolls hugs and kisses. 

She can be silly at times, like when she blows raspberries so much that she drools all down her shirt. 

And thinks she's downright hilarious when she's tries to take off her sunglasses and I say, "No." [she's a bit stubborn, I have no idea where she gets that].

She is pulling up more and more. I often walk into her room after a nap to find this:

And she even likes to push her stroller around her room for a few steps. 

She still hasn't met a food she doesn't like. Pickles have become one of her favorites! 

Her hair is finally growing, mostly on top. But, in the back there seem to be some curls developing, at least when it gets wet from playing outside in this Summer heat. 

She is loving learning how to get up the stairs. She always pushes herself to keep up with her big brother. 

no, that's not poop on her bottom , just a little bit of residual food from her messy eating 

And I think her first word is, "Hi". She likes to pretend to talk on the phone and it sounds to me like she is saying, "Hi". What do you think? 

She also makes this same noise at the grocery store when we pass someone or when she sees David after being away from his for an extended time. 

Caught in the act...oh no!

A few more fun facts about my 10 month old little girl: 

She does a spot-on Darth Vader impression, I'm trying my best to get a video of that. 

She is still breastfeeding well.

She is sleeping good most of the time, maybe about 80%.

She often has a difficult time waking up, even after a good nap. 

She loves to snuggle with her Mama especially first thing in the morning.

She STILL fits into 3-6 month clothes, but is starting to fill out the 6-9 month size.  

Her first tooth is trying to make an appearance! It's on the top and should be visibly very soon. 

HAPPY 10 MONTHS, my Baby Girl!!