Faelyn loves swimming. here's a taste of more pictures to come

A year old and Faelyn went on another vacation. This one to visit her Aunt Melissa, Uncle Karl, and Cousin Ainsley in Maryland. We all had a great time and already miss everyone. The girls got along wonderfully. Enjoy the pictures!






























hanging out at the park











having fun with Uncle Karl (Faelyn likes teeth)













playing together












Faelyn visiting Ainsley's house.












Ainsley working on her tough face

















Mom's with daughter's

















that would be Uncle Karl being weird.













strolling along.


thanks to all and we'll chat soon.

Faelyn shows off a new outfit.








































her superhero pose.
its a bird, it's a plane, it's Hippy Girl.

more to come

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAELYN!

June 26th marked Faelyn's first birthday. She is walking and running like a pro, slowly but surely getting a mouthful of teeth, and loves watermelon and grapes. She is definitely finding her own attitude and voice. Thanks to all! enjoy some pictures from this wonderful day!

Faelyn upon learning that she was a full year old!

the birthday spread. YAY monkey cakes! (monkey head cakes are good eats!)


Faelyn and Mia hanging out.


before...after!

Thanks to all and we'll chat soon.

May and June have proved to be extremely busy months for visitors. Towards the end of May Faelyn's Great Aunt Cindy and cousin Allison came out for a few days

Faelyn just chatting away with her great aunt

We also had a wonderful visit with Faelyn's GiGi (Sara's Gramma) Faelyn had a great time and it was an opportunity to get four generations together for a picture.




having a moment.


And there was no better way to celebrate Father's Day than being surrounded by loved ones.


Once again- Faelyn letting me know who's in charge (even on Father's Day)



We came to a nice compromise.
Thanks to all and we'll chat soon

Turns out Faelyn loves, I mean loves the lake




















first, put on the city face (we are tough)



















testing the water with Grand ma-ma


YAY! water!


taking a stroll with Mom and Dad

back on land.

Big News! Faelyn is officially cute cute cute...and walking








for those who are unable to view the video


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v

May was a busy month.
halfway through Gma came out for a week to watch Faelyn. As you can see, there was fun for all.















thank you Gma!

The morning of Mother's day was spent downtown at the Y-Me race/walk (a walk for breast cancer awareness and cure). What better way to celebrate family then to be together. Here we are at the end of it in front of Buckingham fountain.

Faelyn likes Dandelions...

Almost 11 months and cute as ever
Now the stats:
20 1/2 lbs and 30 inches long.
getting a lot more teeth (more than what's pictured even)

more soon!



watch for fangs!



likes being up high.




just chattin' at the zoo




getting a feel for grass.

waiting for the warm weather

always ready for the shot


thanks and love to all.

And now, more video...Faelyn is really cruising now and is just sooo close.

clearly we know who is in charge here.

enjoying some bite size veggies.

posing. some serious posing!

ready for a rainy night out!

thanks to all. be well!