Coloring Easter Eggs

It was 70 degrees and beautiful here on Saturday! We went over to Grambo and Big Poppy's to color Easter eggs. Big Poppy had a surprise for Rilee when she got there, a new swing! Rilee had a blast swinging and walking around the backyard. We then all went in and colored Easter eggs. Rilee enjoyed watching and even got to drop an egg into the coloring!

Walking Like Crazy

Rilee has mastered the art of walking and literally NEVER wants to stop! We all went to a wedding shower for Mom's cousins on Friday. Rilee walked all around the hall! Aunt Ashlee and Rilee saw every corner and hallway within the hall. All of us had a great time! Mom and Dad couldn't believe that Rilee stayed happy for so long since we didn't get home until way after her bedtime!

Playing Outside

Last Sunday it was almost 85 degrees here! Mom opened the windows and door. Rilee and Brutus loved to watch the people walking in the neighborhood. Dad got off work a little early so that we could go to the park. Rilee went down a slide for the very first time! She seemed to enjoy it, but didn't want Mom or Dad to let go! She then tried out swinging. She liked this a lot better and could do it all by herself! When we got home from the park we went on a long walk. After the walk Rilee touched grass with her bare toes for the first time. She didn't know what to do, and would not loosen her grip on Mom's fingers!

"Helping" Mom Clean

Mom has been on spring break the past week, so her and Rilee have been able to hang out all week! Unfortuntaly, Grambo and Aunt Ashlee had different spring breaks this year so all the girls couldn't do anything together. The weather was pretty bad too, so Mom and Rilee couldn't even go for a walk. So, instead of being able to enjoy being outside Rilee and Mom found things to keep them busy around the house. The last thing on Mom's list was to clean the house, so yesterday Rilee "helped" Mom with the cleaning.
The first picture shows what Rilee was up to in her room while Mom cleaned out the hall closet. Then Rilee helped Mom dust the living room and put the pictures back on the end tables. While Mom moved into the next room Rilee decided she needed some paper towels! Finally, Rilee and Mom moved to the kitchen. Rilee sat in her high chair and snacked on some cheerios and carrot wheels. Mom turned for just a second and when she turned back Rilee had decided to take a nap right in her high chair. I guess all of that cleaning really wore her out!







Rilee is now 11 months old! She took her first steps about 2 weeks ago and is now able to walk across the living room! She gets more stable and goes farther everyday. Rilee is also getting her ninth tooth! She can clap her hands and loves to "read" her books! Mom and Dad can't believe that in less than a month our little baby girl will be 1 year old!

Friends

Rilee had a very busy Friday! First, she started out hanging out with Dad and Brutus. Rilee loves to walk along the furniture and eat cheerios! Rilee has now realized that she can feed her best friend Brutus too. So, Rilee eats a cheerio and then Brutus gets one! Then, Friday evening Mom and Dad had their friends over and they brought their son Shane. Rilee was very excited to have someone her age to play with. They got along great and played for a couple of hours. Rilee really enjoyed having Shane over and can't wait for him to come again!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Rilee was the cutest little leprechaun on St. Patrick's Day! She enjoyed hanging out at home for most of the day. It was almost 70 degrees out so when Mom got home from school Grambo and Aunt Ashlee met at our house and we all went for a long walk. I'm not sure who enjoyed it more Rilee or Brutus! When Dad got home from work we then went out to dinner with Grambo and Big Poppy.
Rilee is getting very close to taking her first steps. She stands alone and walks behind her walker.

Hats Off to Great Aunt Kristie!

Last week Rilee got a surprise gift in the mail from Great Aunt Kristie, who lives in Missouri. When she opened it she was very excited to see two handmade knitted hats! Not only were these hats made with love, but they matched two of Rilee's favorite outfits perfectly! She was very excited to show them off!
Rilee and mom are feeling much better this week! They both had a bad cough and stuffy nose. Now that Rilee is back to her old self she has started to walk behind a walker. She thinks she is a real big shot when she does it and laughs the whole time! Mom and dad can't believe how fast she is growing up!