Valentines Day and Such

She fell over after I tried propping her up on the couch!
Too big for her own britches! Standing up like a big girl.

Sitting up playing with her rattles.

With Grandma and Grandpa Moran at cousin Nathan's B-Ball Games.

I love these little hats...Lily...not so much!

Chubby baby all tuckered out from the Valentine Fun.

Valentine Jammies from Ma Paces

Taking a bath at Grandma Romaine's

Lily and family with all of her Valentine's.

Lily and Rosie...her pink tiger from Daddy.

Jason and I took Lily back to Newcastle for Valentine's Day weekend. We left Omaha just as the snow hit and had a scary drive up there, but all that matters is that we arrived safely. Lily was ready to play with Grandma Romaine when she got there! Grandma Romaine had a Jason and Uncle Matt's old rattle (30 years old) for Lily to play with...she LOVED it! Lily opened up her Valentine's on Friday night and then we headed to Sioux City on Saturday. We got to watch Lily's cousin Nathan play in 2 basketball games, and then we headed off to Aunt Terri's 40th SUPRISE Birthday Party...and she was SUPRISED! We all had a great time. It is always nice to spend time with family. I am spoiled because my mom and dad are a mile down Q Street and my sister is a mile the other way and my brother is also very close, so it is nice to be able to go visit the farm once in a while.

Lily has started standing up quite a bit these days. Of course you have to hold her hands, but she will stand FOREVER. She will also hold on to the couch in front of her and stand there by herself. I'm not sure if she will ever crawl. She HATES her tummy. I try and try to keep her on her tummy but she just instantly rolls right back to her back. Oh well. She is sitting up on her own for longer periods of time. Her mommy tells her to just slow down and stay a baby! She is growing up way to fast! I had her in her pink bouncer last night and just realized that she stands in that too and that I need to readjust the height on it. When I first bought it for her she was way too little for it and was no where close to spinning the seat around or standing and bouncing in it...I guess time flies when you are having FUN! The journey of watching my daughter grow up has been the best journey of my life. I love her...she is awesome!

5 Months Old

Running with Mommy at the Lake

Always a bright eyed baby girl...with BIG bows!

Sitting up!

Smiles.

Where has the time gone? Lily is 5 months old today and I can't believe it. She is constantly changing and doing new things each and everyday...it is amazing for Jason and I to watch her grow up so fast! This little punkin has brought so much joy into our lives...I can't imagine life without her. Seriously...what did we do before she was born? I have no idea! She is our life and our love. Happy 5 months baby girl!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Lily and Daddy with his birthday cake.
Lily and Daddy at the park.

Playing with Daddy at the park.

For sure Daddy's little girl.

Snuggling with Daddy before bed.

Today, Febuary 9th, Jason celebrates his 29th birthday! Happy Birthday! We celebrated by taking him out to lunch at P.F. Chang's. Lily helped me bake him a basketball birthday cake...it actually turned out pretty yummy and pretty cute! Daddy's big present was a video recorder. He has been wanting one for a while...he just can't stand not to be able to tape his little girl's every move and every big moment!

Dear Daddy,

Today is your birthday and I wanted to write you a little letter. Happy birthday to the best daddy in the whole wide world! I love you so much and you are so good to me. You help my mommy take care of me and you are always there to make me smile and giggle. I love being your little girl. You are so much fun and I can't wait to get big so we can play basketball together. Thank you for rolling around on the floor with me, for giving me big wet snuggly kisses, for cuddling me when I am sad, and for changing my yucky poopy diapers. I love you so much and I am so happy to have you as my daddy!

Hugs and Kisses,

Lily

Dear Jason,

Happy birthday hubby! I'd tell you that you are becoming an old man, but I can't since I am a whole 19 days older than you! I don't know where to begin. You are truly amazing with our daughter. I am so lucky to have a husband as good as you. You are so active in her care and it is so neat to watch the two of you interact. It is so visible how much she loves her daddy. We have been together for 7 years now and each year has only gotten better and better. We are both 29 and I can't wait to spend the next 29 years with you! You are not only my husband, but you are my bestfriend. You put a smile on my face and in my heart. Thank you for always being you and thank you for the best gift of all...our baby girl. There isn't anyone else in this world that I'd rather raise her with than you! You are the best! I love you. Happy Birthday...I hope you had a great day!

All My Love,

Missy