Some more firsts.....

Just a busy little girl..........

6/26/2010-First time in her exersaucer.

6/27/2010-First time in her high chair.

7/3/2010-First time having peaches (unfortunately it was only to assist in relieving constipation).

7/4/2010-First time with a sippy cup (initially it was empty but then later filled with some water).

7/5/2010-First time having rice cereal.

7/17/2010-First time going to story time at Barnes and Noble.

Many, many more to come!!!!!

Splish Splash.......

I'm taking a swim class..............Mackenzie started her swim lessons a few weeks ago and appears to be enjoying them. It's a parent/child class to get them familiar/comfortable with the water. She is in the class with two other play mates. The class is for children ages 6 months-1 year. They sing songs, play with toys, and practice "floating" on their back. We have three more weeks left of the class. I'm anxious to see how she progresses as the weeks go on.

Keep up the good work Mackenzie!

I'M AN AUNT!!!!!!!

After 30+ hour of labor, 2 of which were pushing, Carter Michael Ziegler arrived via c-section on Saturday, July 10th @ 8:00pm. He weighed in at 8lbs 10oz and was 21 1/2" long. The Ziegler family is doing well and loving their new bundle of joy! Welcome to the family Carter!!

Happy 7 Month Birthday!!!

Mackenzie turned 7 months old on June 24th! Wow! It still amazes me every day how quickly time is passing and how she is growing up so fast. Andy and I were actually out on a date the other night and saw a newborn out with her mother. We said that although Mackenzie is only 7 months old, it's hard to remember her being a newborn.

Mackenzie got to spend her birthday with Muzzy and Aunt Katie. Grandpop had to work in the area which called for a surprise visit! Hooray! Aunt Katie is off for the summer and anxiously awaiting the arrival of Carter.

So, Mackenzie got some great family time in on her special day!

Hugs and kisses to the birthday girl!

What is she up to these days.....

.....she is surely the chatter box and practicing her skills every day.

She loves doing raspberries....at all times....while drinking her bottle, while falling asleep, with 7 fingers in her mouth! She loves it!

While we were on vacation she was able to hold herself upright for a few seconds here and there before topping over. Now she is able to sit upright for a bit longer. Every day she makes progress.

Today she decided to roll from back to belly but then got mad when she couldn't go anywhere once on her belly. Ever since her initial roll from belly to back, she has lost interest. She doesn't mind belly time quite as much as she used to. However, makes no real attempt to roll. Perhaps she'll just skip the rolling and go right to sitting up and crawling? Only time will tell....

We are just loving every smile...enough to melt your heart!

Mackenzie's First Vacation...

Mackenzie experienced quite a few firsts during our summer vacation!

We had a fabulous vacation to the OBX (Corolla, NC) with Andy's family the week of 6/12/2010-6/19/2010. Mackenzie got to experience many firsts during the week.....

...first extended car ride

...first night in a hotel

...first time in a pool

...first time touching the sand

...first time in the ocean

I must say, we couldn't have asked any more of Mackenzie. She was FANTASTIC. She did great in the car, was a breeze at the beach (2 hour naps), and was a trooper even when she came down with a head cold at the end of the vacation.

We are so fortunate to have such a happy, easy-going, little girl!

Hello Ed, Good-Bye Cheyenne

The long awaited arrival of Ed came on Friday, June 4th. It's been about 1 1/2 years since he has been back in the states. And needless to say, Cheyenne was psyched to have her Daddy back.....for good....as he is retiring after 13 years in the Army!

Welcome Home Ed! So good to have you back in PA!