Window To Our World

Cassidy is a little camper in training...so we decided to have a little camp out in our very own backyard. Cassidy even took interest in helping Derek with putting up the tent. She would play with the poles until they were needed. :) It was an exciting new adventure for us all. We had the chance to even watch fireworks from our tent window, since our Sky Sox baseball team had a home game across the street at the stadium. It was pretty cool. Cassidy would point to the fireworks and watch them with full concentration. We couldn't ask for a better night to camp out. Then we were able to read some stories to Cassi and play with some blocks before putting our baby girl to bed. Cassidy did so good with sleeping, she didn't even cry when we layed her down in her pack and play. And she didn't wake up until 5am. We couldn't be prouder of our little camper. Now we're ready for the big outdoors.

Cassidy had the chance to have some fun in a kiddie pool for playgroup today. She seemed to really like the giraffe, and of course the sandbox. We look forward to taking Cassidy to the beach soon, we know her little heart will be content with miles and miles of sand.

Cassidy is learning some important lessons in life...SHARING. She's pretty good at it, she will always give things to others but seems to give away what she's not interested in. Like today between a fun Bambi baby book to a Dr. Seuss book she settled to take Tyler's (only 6 months old) bambi book and give him the Dr. Seuss book (as if he can read it). We will work on that one. :)

Here are some fun things Cassidy has been up to recently...it just shows how quick time flies by when our sweet baby girl starts doing really big girl things. :) Sometimes we wish she could just take her time in growing up.

Cassidy had a friend over to play, little Morgan. They ate breakfast together, played with toys, went to the playground, ate lunch, had naps, and played some more ...giggling at bubbles. It was fun to watch them play. I was even able to keep up with them. :)

To celebrate Father's Day we took Derek out for dinner lastnight to Texas Roadhouse. The food was delicious but of course hanging out with daddy was better. Cassidy put on her charm like always with people who sat around us. She would smile and wave at everyone, and even giggled with a sweet lady playing peek-a-boo. But of course the best moment was when Daddy shared some lemon slices with Cassidy. It was such a sight to watch her face expressions and to watch her pucker her lips. She had quite the audience and enjoyed the attention that she couldn't resist to keep asking daddy for more tastes of lemon. Cassidy never ceases to make us laugh and love her more each day.

For Daddy's Day, we (the girls) allowed daddy to take a long, nice nap. And then had some yummy dinner and gave him our gift. It was cute - Cassidy insisted to carry Derek's big wrapped gift all by herself and hand it to him. The gift was as big as she was. It was a new pair of church shoes, yahoo! Derek was grateful since he was in dire need of new ones. Cassidy was able to also add some of her artwork on Derek's card. She's always willing to jump in and color anytime. If I allowed it I know she would use her creativity and get carried away writing on herself and everything else. :) Happy Father's Day, Daddy! We love you!

As a family we decided to go swimming at Wilson Ranch pool. Cassidy loves playing in the water, this pool had some fun slides, a lazy river, and a water park with squirt guns and waterfalls. Cassidy would kick her legs and move her hands in the water, it seems she hasn't forgotten what she learned in her water waddles swim class. We had a blast and enjoyed soaking up the sun.

Derek and I just celebrated our 8th year anniversary! We had a nice dinner at Johnny Carino's Restaurant, and then enjoyed a night of bowling. With just my luck, I was able to get a strike on my very first turn. It turned out I won the first game and then Derek won the second game. It has been a long time since either of us have bowled, but we sure enjoyed laughing and playing together.

Angie wanted to make a little slideshow to show some of the cuter-than-cute pictures of Cassidy. She had a little trouble getting her slideshow posted to the blog, so I volunteered to help. What a nice guy I am, eh..?

Well, here are some pictures we've taken over the past few months. Enjoy!