10 month pictures

It's hard to believe when you look at these pictures that Rachel was a little devil the morning we had them taken. She didn't want to sit still - she wanted to move around everywhere, roll here and there, etc. But we did manage a few cute shots...

What a little lady, eh?

I love when Rachel wears hats.

Looks like she's ready for a big trip!

Nancee did this picture especially for Ron. Rachel gave it to him today in a frame for Father's Day - he was pretty excited and wondered when I had it done. If only I would have thought about it - I would have taken in his toy chain saw and had her picture taken with that. Maybe next month. I'm always trying to think of new things and at this point, it's getting to be more difficult.

I can't believe it's been over a week since I've posted here. It's been a busy one - Rachel & I went out for lunch with my friend Mark this week. OMG, Rachel LOVED him - she's such a flirt with the boys! I took a picture of them with my cell phone but I haven't uploaded or emailed it to myself yet - one day soon, I hope!

Yesterday we spent the day in Pontypool (just outside Oshawa). My Aunt & Uncle were celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary so it was great to see everyone! Rachel was sooooo good - I couldn't believe it. I mean, I know she's a good girl but that's usually because she gets her naps and follows her routine. Her routine was shot to shit yesterday basically! ha ha She had a little nap in the morning - almost an hour - before we left and then she was pretty good in the car. I mean, considering it's a long drive (over 2 hours), she was good. Ron & I have come to the conclusion that she's quite happy having the back seat to herself - she doesn't really like to share it with anyone else (we were with my parents yesterday). When she's on her own, she sleeps in the car or just plays quietly - not so much the case with other people in the backseat. Anyway, she stayed awake the whole time in the car and then when we got to my cousin's house, there was way too much going on for her to take a nap. She didn't make strange with anyone and was smiling & laughing the whole time. At one point I took her for a little walk thinking that might put her to sleep. Not so much. There were a lot of new things to look at! :) She finally did have a little nap around 6:30 last night. It was adorable the way she fell asleep - with her hand on her ear (her ear was actually folded over - guess we were too loud! ha ha)

And finally, today we celebrated Father's Day...here's a shot of Ron & Rach relaxing after our nap this afternoon :)


I'm hoping that tomorrow we can pick up the swing set for Rachel. Ron has First Aid training later on this week for 2 nights so we won't be able to get it then. I'm keeping my fingers crossed anyway :)