My cousin and his wife and baby came to visit us today (you remember Braden), and he said that Savannah has grown a lot even since the last time he's seen her - which was only 1 month ago! That was really nice to hear that despite our struggles w/ her reflux she is getting bigger and bigger - especially to others besides her mommy and daddy!
Savannah and I are flying to Ohio tomorrow. We are very excited to go early and have a few more days to spend time w/ everyone, but we sure will miss daddy! He is going to drive up w/ the dogs on Friday.
I can't wait to take Savannah swimming in the pool! Not to mention just hang out w/ her aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins! Grandpa is going to babysit her on Friday night for me (until Ryan gets there), b/c that is Niki's Bachelorette Party. And my sister said she'd watch Savannah so that I can go to the gym. I've been working out a lot lately ... and it's finally paying off b/c I am back in my pre-pregnancy pants! I still won't share how much I gained in my pregnancy yet, but soon ... b/c I am only 5 lbs away. :)
We probably won't be blogging much in the next 2 weeks. I am still going to try to take a few pictures w/ my dad's camera, so that I can post her 6 month pictures on July 7th (can you believe it's been almost 6 MONTHS since she has been born??), and then maybe some of her swimming in the pool. We hope everyone has a safe couple of weeks, and has a Happy 4th of July!!!
This is driving to the beach ... yes, my child is always in a "laid back" mode w/ her hands behind her head!
As soon as we got to the hotel we started unpacking everything while Savannah watched. It was actually a really nice big hotel room - thank goodness. W/ all of the baby stuff you have these days you need a room big enough!
After we settled in, we took off for dinner, and the beach right afterwards. It was the perfect weather, and definitely not very crowded. I think Savannah was in awe of the beach. She thought it was really fun to look at - but everytime you tried to put her toes in she lifted her legs up. At least she did not cry ... so we'll just have to work on her getting in. :)
Tooties in the sand.
The next morning we sought out for breakfast. Savannah probably didn't go to bed until 11pm the night before (her schedule was so screwed up w/ driving and taking minimal naps since we were out and about), that she was exhausted.
Then we saw ourselves in the mirror... she had so much fun looking at herself! She even spotted daddy taking a picture and was posing for him later on. :)
For lunchtime we headed out to the historic downtown. It's really beautiful! We got lunch at this cute little restaurant right on the river.
...and saw a doggy store, and of course we HAD to get something for Sasha and Gizmo! Aren't these the cutest?
Savannah and I bought some shades. Only, mommy kept hers on her face and did not try to eat them!
Our good friends Lena and Brett came to visit along w/ their 3 year old daughter, Nora. Lena is pregnant w/ her 2nd baby!!
Nora is the most adorable little girl, and she loved all over Savannah. She kept asking to hold her over and over. I think she will be an amazing big sister!!!
My good friend Megan lives in the area, and she offered to babysit Savannah so that we could go out w/out her. Megan is SO FANTASTIC w/ kids, and Savannah was smiling and laughing at her from the minute they met!
And I FINALLY got to meet Megan's son, Tanner! He really is the sweetest thing ever. Tanner is 11, and I told him that my neice was turning 10 next week .... ;)
Dinner out w/ our friends Brett and Lena.
Kisses for my daddy!
You can tell that I am my daddy's daughter!
My daddy, already trying to make a State fan out of me! 
