A Dolly For Lizzie

Lizzie kept trying to steal little baby dolls from Emma and Abby while they were playing house in the living room. Since the older girls were distressed by the idea of great gobs of baby drool all over their "children," we decided it was time for Lizzie to have her own doll. Emma dubbed the new friend, quite appropriately, "Pretty Baby." Lizzie uses her doll to talk to, squeeze, chew on, drool on, wave around, sleep with, snuggle with, nurse with, go to church with, ride in the car with, whack it, kick it and all around LOVE it. We are amazed at how quickly she has gotten attached to her new best friend since she is not yet 6 months old. Lizzie is growing up so fast!! Did we mention she's trying to grow a molar as her first tooth? Quite advanced now, isn't she?

What's So Funny?

Lizzie is laughing

at her silly sisters

Emma and Abby love to make Lizzie laugh. It makes for good entertainment, watching the antics the girls come up with. Lizzie enjoys the attention and lets the girls know she appreciates them with plenty of giggles, smiles, hugs and wet kisses.

Our Ninth Anniversary: Probably Not What You Expected

We went mini-golfing with the girls to celebrate our ninth anniversary on July 16. We enjoyed the nice weather and had a good time teaching Emma and Abigail how to putt. Dates are overrated anyway, aren't they? Maybe next year on our tenth when there are no nursing babies.....

The Little People at the Softball Game

The kids always play so well together during the softball games. I got them all to pose for a picture together before we went home. Pictured are (from l to r) Jaden and Tyler White, Abigail, Hannah Hamm, Gabe and Emma.

What Lizzie was Doing...

Lizzie was a good girl as usual. She enjoyed being held by friends from church and playing with toys in her stroller.