a few more pictures... i need more creative titles...

With her snugli blankie from Aunt Kay!

All these below were taken just a little while ago. After a big spit-up mess and a bath and another spit-up mess I decided to put her in a pretty dress just for fun! This is Lydda Grace just settling in for a nap. She's still sleeping so hopefully Jon and I can eat a bite of dinner together real quick! :o)

visitors from VT

Friends from VT, Tricia and Brandon Smith stopped by today with their little ones Brye and Cairney. It was great to catch up with them! Cairney was born beginning of July but Lydda Grace was bigger at birth so she had a little head start. Thanks for coming by to see us Smith family!!

napping

Here's our sweet girl taking a nap in her own room in her crib. I think I've walked down the hall 20 times to check on her...

first time at church

Here's a picture of Lydda Grace and I ready for church. She did GREAT! She slept all through Sunday School then we kept her with us in the family room at the back of the church during the service and she was awake and loved the music! Then we had a potluck which she was completely content during... we didn't even have to break out the paci!

dancing

This video was taken a few days ago. Lydda Grace was listening to Jon playing guitar and was waving her arms and legs. I thought it looked like she was dancing :o) It also looks like she takes after me and has no rhythm... sigh...

(oh... sorry you have to turn your head to watch... I'm not sure how to flip the video...)

Move-In Weekend

Here's a photo shoot I did of Lydda Grace on Friday. She did really well... for a while :o) I wish I had done these in sepia since that's my favorite... I may have to convert them.

This was a busy weekend for Jon. Lydda Grace and I went for a walk Saturday over to his area of campus and walked around for a bit with him. Then we were so glad to have Mrs. Dixie and Mr. Chris, Karen, and the Boerckels stop by to visit! It was a fun day! Aunt Bethy moved back to Clemson on Sunday so we are glad to have her back!

It's nice to have the school year underway and to feel like we can start the process of getting into our own little routine. Jon is starting further graduate studies this semester and is teaching an RA class as well as all his regular duties so that will make things exciting for us all. Lydda Grace and I are sticking with the eat, sleep, poop schedule for now :o)

bunny shoes

I LOVE these shoes! They actually stay on Lydda Grace's feet really well and they are so cute. She starts to kick around with these things on and you can't help but laugh! Thanks Papa and Granna for the bunny shoes!