June_2012

June: Well Rachel's Dad's Birthday, Father's Day, Brave and some new words!
This month was finally where things came together for Glenn's 60th. Rachel and the kids went to Maryland while Taylor had to stay home to work. The party was a massive success. Rachel had to intervene when L was not to keen on going to a movie with Granada alone (our plan to keep him out of the house). So luckily Michelle (Taylor's mom) rushed over along with Rachel's cousin Candace, Brother Bryan and his girlfriend Nicki to help with decorating and getting all the food set up. They were life savers! Glenn was totally surprised and the next day he and Maya went off to have a splendid stress free vacation. Rachel headed home with C. while L. stayed in Maryland with Taylor's parents. L. spends a week with her Grandparents each summer.

Taylor and Rachel actually got to have some time together with just a baby. It was very nice to have some time to themselves to do things they don't normally get to do like talk about something other than kids. During this time Rachel was sent an invite to Pinterrest and thus a new addiction was born. The rest of the month was spent making plans from the DIY section. Alas the week quickly came to a close and L was home again! Michelle and Ryan (Taylor's youngest brother) brought L home, and we went to the beach that Saturday to celebrate! It was a great visit.

Then Father's day was upon us, and Taylor was presented with his first suite, aviator sunglasses a book and Thor movie. It was a great Father's Day. On June 22 the Disney Pixar movie  Brave came out. Rachel and L were so excited to see that they were practily jumping out of their skin when the tickets were in hand. That weekend Brandon (Taylor's middle brother) came down for the weekend to have some much needed visit time with his brother.

C decided now we be as good a time as ever to start learning new words. He now can say dog, dad, mama, Dada, and a rendition of ball. There are times when Taylor and Rachel think that he says Allie(the dog) but that may just be that Rachel does not get much adult interaction. C also is able to stand for a few moments on his own where he will take at least two steps; always with his arms outstretched to some piece of furniture. He pulls himself up extremely well but still shows no interest in crawling. Taylor calls him Curious George, which is extremely appropriate for him. He is into everything, he investigates everything that moves or makes the slightest noise. We all found that he loves food. Mashed potatoes are his favorite however he does love bread and fruit. Rachel is not looking forward to the spaghetti mess after seeing the way the potatoes went.

L is in full summer swing. All she wants to do is play outside at the pool or park. Every meal to her should consist of hot dogs, chips and potato salad. Rachel had her heart broken when L started to refuse vegetables; she is blaming both sets of grandparents, saying they spoil her, but Taylor knows better. As of now she has been enjoying her summer! As have Taylor and Rachel, who are both doing well.

Looking forward to July as it bring time off for Taylor and Rachel's birthday. Until then happy Summer!!

*Rachel is still working on the pictures. Look for the April May and June pictures to be in a separate post. It will be mainly pictures with the months to specify. Still open for suggestions!