Supporting Uncle Spencer

Last week Uncle Spencer played in the Colt World Series. He played great, and Rayna was there to support him in her custom made shirt! It was slighty big, but VERY cute, and I think that Uncle Spencer really appreciated her support!

Uncle Spencer, can you get that for me (notice the pointing finger, which she loves to do these days)!

Too cute that I got a couple shots of their backs. Had I tried to plan it, she would have never stood still, but surprisingly she just stood there like this for a couple shots! GO 24!!

This will be one to remember when she's older!

We got home way past her bedtime, but she was running arond like a mad woman (rubbing her eyes the whole way, too)!

Rayna's Birthday Party(s)

Rayna had a great couple of birthday parties! She got a ton of toys and books, which she has enjoyed playing with everyday since her birthday. It was so nice to be surrounded by such great friends and family, and it was also fun to see everyone's kids running around and playing. Rayna went to the doctor on Monday, July 20th and she checked out healthy as a horse. She's growing like a weed and weighed 19lbs 13oz and measured 30 1/2 inches. This time the doctor said she was in the 25th-50th percentile for her weight, and around the 90th percentile for her height! She is saying a few words, granted they are not a 100% clear yet, but you can still tell what she means. She is saying "dawg", "dow(meant to be down)", "bo", and "go-go". She's also started pointing at things in the last week or so. She looks so funny pointing that little finger at something so you will give it to her. She still loves her books, and almost prefers those over her toys. But let's not be silly, she LOVES her toys, too! As I mentioned in some of the posts below, she is walking around and becoming an old pro at it. It's just so funny to watch her toddle around. It has truly been an amazing year, and I look forward to celebrating every year to come!! Thank you to everyone that has enjoyed the year with us! We love having the opportunity to raise our daughter being surrounded by such great family and friends!!!

The aftermath of her birthday cupcake at mom's house.

haha...she's got a bit of a cupcake mustache.

She really liked cupcakes! I think she might have liked them so much more than her actual cake because she could pick them up and hold them in her hand.

Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday Dear Rayna...Happy Birthday to you!

My little baby is growing up so quickly!

Mommy and Daddy got Rayna her very first Radio Flyer Wagon for her birthday. She just LOVES taking rides around the yard in it!

My cousin Michael's beautiful daughter Ella. It was SOOO nice that they came to Rayna's birthday party, and we really enjoyed visiting with them. Rayna and Ella really seemed to enjoy playing with each other, too!

I decided to carry on a family tradition we had growing up. From this point forward, we are getting the kids together at least once a year (hopefully more) and each time we can get together we are going to get their pictures (and how ever many more might come along in the future) together. Although it didn't seem like we could get the two of them to look at the camera at the same time. haha!

Awwww...Ella was giving Rayna a kiss!

Rayna with her 1st birthday cake. She didn't really tear into it as I thought she might have. Maybe next year, when she really understands it's ok to get dirty and has more of a taste for real food!

She just kept poking at it. haha!

Rayna's very own birthday cake. I just loved the design that they did on it!! A crown for the princess, ya know?

The cake that we had for the party was decorated equally as neat (and tasted GREAT)!

haha....I think that she got a bit carried away. But it sure made for a great picture!

hahaha...she could not stop smiling! I don't know if it was the cupcake or the sugar high. haha!

What a little ham!!!

She really enjoyed eating her birthday cupcake! And this has to be my favorite 1st birthday picture of her...hands down! haha!

For Rayna's birthday we decided to go to the Fair Oaks Dairy Farm. It was SUCH a neat place, and I can't wait to take her back when she is really interested and big enough to enjoy all the activites they have their for kids. They did have a few sections that were geared towards younger toddlers, though, so she did enjoy herself, as you can see in the pictures that follow. She also LOVED the ice cream. She kept saying "ummmmm" with every bite. Also, she was enthralled when we watched a calf being born.

The entrance to the farm.

The big bowl of "cereal" was the biggest hit of the day for her. She just loved it, and hated that we had to leave!

She was just beginning to really walk a few days before we went. And here she is already trying to negotiate moving balls with each step. Now she's practically a pro at walking!

Lucky for her she was able to enjoy the bowl of cereal all by herself! hehe!

Looking through one of the holes of the tractor playground.

YEAH!!!! I can walk around here and play on my own!

She has not quite gotten used to steps

The tractor playground. FUN STUFF!

The "Adventure Center" at Fair Oaks Dairy Farm.

It is pretty amazing that baby cows walk within 45 minutes of being born! It took Rayna 11-12 months to start walking. haha!

As I mentioned above, she was enthralled with watching the calf being born (see above picture).

Rayna even got to sit on a cow (well, a fake one that is). But I think that she truly thought she was sitting on a cow!

Family Pictures

Our friend Sara took some family pictures of us the week of Rayna's birthday. It was nice to finally get a few good ones together! She is such a ham, but it sure was hard to keep her in one spot!!

The 4th of July and a Play Date

Ava would not take off her sunglasses. In fact, there were a total of 4 pairs of sunglasses on her face at one point. haha!

It was Rayna's turned to be pushed. I think they would have done this for days if Ava didn't have to leave.

Our friends Dave and Toni came over with their daughter Ava. Rayna and Ava made up this game where they pushed each other in her "mailcart". It was HILARIOUS to watch them. They'd push each other to one end of the room, the "rider" would get out of the cart, and then walk around the cart to push the other back across the room. haha!

Daddy and Ray Ray. She was wearing her bandana because it was misting outside, but I'd have to say, I think it just looks plain cute on her!!

Rayna and Mommy at Jen's getting ready for the fireworks!!

Rayna Lynn in her carseat getting ready to go to Jen's house for a 4th of July party and fireworks!!