What a fun and exhausting month we have had. We decided to get Kaylee's ears pierced on July 9 - just shy of 6 months old. A good friend from college was in town with her little boy and we were out shopping. It's something that I hadn't wanted to do but it just seemed like the perfect time to do it since mom and dad could be there for it. I was so glad to get to see Jerri and her handsome baby boy Jobe. Her mom even brought along all of her photo equipment and was able to capture some really good shots. As soon as I get those, I will post some. Anyway, here are some close-ups on her new ears.


Then, Kaylee and I went to Peoria for Jacee's (my cousin's little girl who shares my birthday with me) 1st birthday party. We got to see family and that is always nice. I wish I had some cute pictures to share but I didn't get one of everyone smiling together. Jacee enjoyed her first cake and definitely 'dug' in.

On Sunday (11th), my really good friend from college, Joanna, was in the area visiting her family and made the trip over to our house for a visit. Kaylee loved playing with her necklace and was really good for us that night with no typical meltdowns so we were able to visit. She has a new man in her life and seems to be really excited about how it is going. It's so nice to see your friends happy. Then for Jason's birthday (14th), we went and got Kaylee's 6 month pictures taken and then took her to the doctor for her 6 month shots. She is a tough cookie these days and barely lets out a cry. Thank goodness b/c I though it was going to be bad. Then we packed up the car and headed to Indianapolis for a long weekend.

We stayed with our friend Casee, a girl I worked with at Lilly. Charlie and Lucy made themselves at home there as did we and are thankful to Casee for opening up her home to us. Kaylee spent the first night away from us on July 16 and stayed with Grandma and Grandpa Williamson. Jason and I got a night out and went to The Last Rodeo concert (Brooks and Dunn) with Tammy and Taggert and Casee. Good times!!

While we were in Indy, we made a point to drive and see Jason's Grandma (Kaylee's Great Grandma). She wants Kaylee to call her GG and that works for us. We got some really good pictures .. here is just one of them.



As usual, we take pictures of Kaylee on each month birthday so we can watch her grow her first year. We happened to be in Indy this month for her 6 month pictures so we didn't have the typical stuffed animals for her to pose with....didn't matter b/c she was being such a doll! We captured some really great pictures of her. Here is just two of them:

Grandma Janet came over from Spfld today and played with Kaylee. Kaylee is becoming so much more interactive with others and I love it. I am a little worried that her separation anxiety might already be starting but since I don't like being away from her either, I guess it's mutual. Overall, this was a busy month but a fun one. In August, I think we will go to the State Fair but other than that we really don't have any plans.

On other note - My brother and his wife welcomed their first baby on Wednesday July 21 - after a long labor...Welcome to the world Owen Dustin Mitchell. Auntie Andrea loves you :) We will probably be over to Omaha to see them around Labor Day.