First FSU Baseball Game

This afternoon we took Kate to her first FSU baseball game.  Even though FSU didn't win and it was miserably hot this afternoon, Kate did wonderful.  She took a 3 hour nap this morning (maybe she knew it was going to be an exciting afternoon?) and woke up just in time for us to hop in the car and head to the game.

Thankfully our seats were in the shade. We passed Kate around from lap to lap and fanned her continuously during the game.  The bonus was if you were holding Kate, you also enjoyed some of the breeze.  We probably need to invest in the battery operated fans.

After the game we tried to take some pictures, but Kate was ready to go.

It sounded like a good idea to take some pictures in front of the fountain, but we quickly found out that Kate is scared of it.

Mimi (Justin's mom) is willing to watch Kate for us tomorrow afternoon so we can go to the final game of the series - I'm sure Kate would prefer to spend time with Mimi than at another hot baseball game.  Go Noles!

Swimming Lessons

Kate has started swimming lessons!  Mary and Madelyn signed up for the same class and we have had a lot of fun this first week.  I didn't have high expectations, but so far I have been surprised at what all they have the babies do.  Kate loves to float on her back - she kicks all the water out of the pool.  She is also learning to blow bubbles (really she drinks it instead), glide on her tummy, go under water, and more.  The second night I sat her on the side of the pool and when I looked away for a split second, I heard a splash - she had fallen in!  After that incident, Kate was already a pro at going underwater.  Two nights Justin went with us, since the classes are in the evening, and this was the best picture he took (I don't think he even got up from his chair): 

Hopefully next week I can get some better pictures!

Crawling!

Kate started crawling on Monday (Memorial Day)!  I was so thankful Justin and I were here to watch her for the first time.  When I started back to work in January, I asked her not to do any "firsts" while I was gone - so far she has listened to mommy, but we'll see when she starts walking. 

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Now the real challenge has begun - I'm already trying to find ways to contain her and I'm finding out just how much I have to baby proof the house.  I thought the tile would slow her down but she doesn't seem to be bothered by it.  She has realized it's a little more difficult to crawl on than the rugs, so instead of using both of her knees, she now uses one knee and a foot for extra momentum.  As I'm writing this, I glance up and see her by the tv, then by the stairs, and now by the kitchen table - she is so quick! 

Daddy worked on lowering the crib mattress on his day off - of coarse it was a huge ordeal.

    Caught in action...

Pulling out anything she can get her hands on - a play pen is looking like a good investment! 

Kate and Scooby

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We're Back!

We're back from Naples - hallelujah.  I'm glad we go so we can visit with the grandparents, but it's always so much work.  Thursday we left at 4:30pm, stopped in Gainesville for a quick dinner at Chickfila, and got to the hotel at 11:30pm.  Kate woke up when we pulled off the interstate, but she quickly went back down for the night as soon as we set up her pack and play. Friday morning we picked up Papa (Justin's dad) and the four of us went shopping at the outlet mall and Bass Pro.  We had lunch at Red Robin (Papa had never eaten there before) and we headed to Gaga's house for a visit.  At Gaga's, Kate saw Scooby for the second time and loved him.

Saturday, Justin and I took Kate to the pool which lasted about 30 minutes before Kate decided she was ready for her nap.  I wish we could have gone to the pool a second time, but there's always somewhere we have to go.  After her nap, we met Gaga, Mimi (Justin's mom) and Aunt Linda for lunch and then we went to go visit Nene and Papa (Justin's dad's parents) for the rest of the day.  Sunday we joined the family for church, ate lunch at Gaga's and then headed back to Tallahassee.  Kate did great in the car the entire time, Justin and I kept commenting how content she was.  I didn't end up taking a lot of pictures but here were some from the weekend:

First time behind the wheel.

Gaga has her arms full.

I think they both have the same expression...

Another Great Weekend

It's already Sunday night, where did the weekend go? We have had another great weekend and it started Friday night - we met Raymond, Tracy and Audrey at the Mellow Mushroom for dinner. The girls were very well behaved and I was so aggervated at myself because I brought my camera, but forgot the memory card. Ugh! Saturday, Kate and I headed over to my parents for some pool time.  Kate's bathing suit matched the little pool perfectly!  She seemed to enjoy splashing in the pool, but I'm going to have to be on the look out for some pool toys.

Today, we went to church and afterwards, we went over to my grandmother's house for a wonderful chicken pot pie lunch.  I tried to take Kate's picture outside in her blue dress, but none of the pictures turned out like I had hoped.   She was constantly doing the "old man" face today - I wonder if something about that feels good on her gums.

To complete our day, we met Erik, Mary and Madelyn at Winthrop park for a play date and then headed over to Red Elephant for a quick dinner (luckily I came prepared with Kate's dinner and pjs).  The girls enjoyed swinging at the park and playing with their spoons at dinner.  It's so much fun watching them interact and "talk" to each other.

Weeeeee!

Sitting Up All By Herself

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Kate sat up on her own Thursday night! We were able to record performance #3. I think she's going to be crawling soon...