We're Home!

above: with Nana!
Well, we are all finally back home in High Point and does it ever feel nice to take a bit of a break! Cheri is back with the third graders, but we do already miss camp, and looking back at a few of the pictures from the summer already makes me a little nostalgic for the experience we were able to have together with Adaline at Cheerio. Cheri and Adaline spent a coupe of weeks with her mom and Jeff while I was still at camp and we are so grateful for their hospitality and help while I was still away.



It was really hard to be so far away from the girls and to know that every day I was missing moments that I would not be able to get back.



As you can probably tell Adaline is beginning to enjoy tummy time much more and is really beginning to enjoy playing with toys. She really seems to be getting stronger every day.



above: trying carrots for the first time...and helping mom with dinner!
The biggest news of course is that she has learned to roll over and she loves it! She will roll over, play on her tummy, and then when she gets frustrated I will roll her back over and of course she rolls right back onto her stomach. She also is recognizing and reaching for objects, which is pretty fun. Her favorite toy is still her zebra horse. We are still working on new foods (fruits and veggies) every day and I am pleased to say that she does not seem to have gotten any of my pickiness and generally likes everything. I am looking forward to getting resettled this week at home and readjusting to life in the big city.

1/2 of a year gone by!

Friday was Adaline's 6 month birthday...and her last day at camp for this summer. To celebrate her turning 6 months, Shane and I painted her hands and feet in green paint and got prints. It was pretty messy, but we figure we will continue to do this at least each 6 months (and maybe just her hands after awhile). It was fun though, and it will be nice to see the growth. Adaline had her 6 month round of shots this week as well, and while at the doctor, weighed in at just over 15 pounds. What a difference 6 months really makes. It is hard to believe how much she has grown and learned over such a short time. Shane and I are proud parents.



Mommy and Adaline on a night off.



Adaline tuckered out from playing with her toys.



Also, Adaline and I left camp on Friday, a bit earlier than expected. However, an illness was getting around camp and we just wanted to take precautions to keep Adaline healthy. So, we are back in High Point, and Shane will join us this weekend and be back for good at the end of next week. Adaline seems to miss all her camp friends, but will soon be around some new friends. I start back at Northwood on Thursday, which is fast approaching. I do not yet know how I will handle not being able to spend my days with Adaline, but at least it is only until 3 in the afternoon!

We are well into the co-ed season at Camp Cheerio, and have been having lots of fun. Adaline is growing and learning every day, and we are experiencing new things all the time! We have made our first visit to the pool, one day when the water temperature was up. Adaline seemed to like splashing around a bit and did not cry until we got out (just like bath time). Now we are waiting for the water temperature to go back up so we can try it again. The picture above is of her in her little suit and robe!



Adaline is also moving right along with the spoon feedings. She is having a little rice cereal each night with her last bottle, and will soon be moving along to baby food vegetables (in a few weeks). More food is making it into her mouth, and this is good!



Enjoying an evening program of camper performances in the gym.



A view of the riding ring as the sun goes down



We have had quite a bit of rain around camp, and have been able to keep Adaline dry under the rain cover of her stroller. She rides around all nice and cozy, while mom gets wet....Notice the white fog of the cloud we are in behind me.



During the middle of the 2 week co-ed session we had a concert at camp. David Spencer performed with his band, and the kids seemed to enjoy it a lot. Adaline did also, at least until she fell asleep. The above and below pictures are from the concert.





Adaline in her bumbo chair...she loves to sit where she can see around. When we place her somewhere not quite sitting up, she does something similar to crunches to try to sit up. This was during a visit by my mom (Nana), playing together!



Fast asleep with Daddy on the couch, catching a snooze while he can.



Another game of "Thrive". Adaline cheering on the red team and holding a flag helped us win again in this game from 1 C (the 1st co-ed session). However, we were not as lucky last week, as the blue team had a 2nd win for the summer in 2C. Oh well, you can't win them all...as long as you have fun playing!



We hope all is well with everyone out there! Goodnight!