Playing with Bandit

Jillian enjoys playing with Bandit and she often squeals in delight when he runs by her. Occasionally Bandit will sit long enough for Jillian to be able to try to pet him. It is a good thing that Bandit doesn't have long hair because she sure tries to pull it. I can't say he has much luck with the ears though - she pulls them all the time. Bandit is really good with her - as you can see he doesn't care at all that she is pulling on him. He is content with chewing on his own foot - I know he is weird.

Beach Trip

Every year we make a trip to Port Aransas with the Whited Family. We were of course really looking forward to this year's trip with Jillian and were anxious to see how she would do. We survived the car ride pretty well even though we got off to a rocky start.
Madison and Marissa loved playing with Jillian and I was able to get several great pictures with all three girls together. They liked imitating what Jillian was doing so whichever way she rolled they would lay also.

We went for a short trip to the beach on Saturday morning and Jillian loved it! She definately likes being outside no matter where she is. She spent some time with Grandma on the beach.

She played in the water - she wasn't even scared - no frog legs!

Sat and stood in the sand/mud

And as you can see even got a big handfull that of course went straight in her mouth. I'm sure it won't be the last time she eats sand at the beach. It was quite entertaining - she was very fast!

Jillian also enjoyed the pool - which was more like a hot tub because of the heat. She is now starting to splash in the water and is smiling much more in the pool. I guess she has figured out that it isn't so bad! Her new float also helps because it keeps her higher off the water so she doesn't drink so much.

We went out to eat on Saturday night to celebrate Chris and Christie turning the big 30! I'm so glad they are older than me but I guess I don't have much longer to go myself.

Tammy & Christie

Bradley, Chris, & Jennifer

Family photo opt

We ventured back to the beach on Sunday morning and this time mommy and daddy were smart enough to put swimsuits on.

Jillian laughing at Marissa

Chilling with Papa

We had a great time and it was so much fun to watch Jillian's reactions to all of these new experiences. We look forward to the trip again next year!

Look What I Can Do

Jillian is Sitting! She started sitting by herself last week. She was very wobbly at first and only lasted a few seconds but now she can sit for 5 - 10 minutes without falling. I think she has a new perspective for toys now and is enjoying playing with toys she hasn't been able to play with yet.

Here she is sitting waiting for the fireworks to start in Shiner. She didn't even get scared when they started but we were pretty far away. It took her awhile to notice and look at the actual fireworks though.

We also introduced cereal a few weeks ago. She really had no interest but the pictures sure were cute. She has gotten better and ate her cereal really well last night.