Raspberries

Spencer Farm - Noblesville, IN

My Grandparents took my brother and I to this farm to pick strawberries when we were little.  I'm so happy to carry on this wonderful tradition with Jiles.  The strawberries were done for the year so we picked raspberries instead.  It was a fun morning and brought back a lot of memories!!!

Uncle Brad

Reaching for the big raspberries.

Great G-Ma

Jiles, Dad, Uncle Brad, Great G-Ma, Me (34 weeks pregnant) and Pa

Misc. Pictures

Hanging out with Great G-Ma!

Just like Dad!

Cousins Kylee and Kerstin came to visit!!!!

Loving her pile of blankets!

Jiles and Kylee

Cousin Nickie's baby shower - Family Pic
(She's due 10 days before me!)
Grandma, Great Aunt Regina, Great Aunt Donna, Nickie,
Me, Jiles, Kerstin, Caitlyn, Amy and Kylee

Preparing for her baby brother or sister!

Bear+Blankets+Fingers=Total Comfort

4th of July and Pigtails!!!

Ponytails and Pigtails

First ponytail :)

Making Grandpa's birthday card!

First pigtails!

She prefers sunglasses on the neck.

Counting...

Down the slide (with her blanket).

Water for Roxy.

Taking care of business!

July 4th, 2012

Watering G & G's flowers.

Pool time on the deck! 

Swinging with Grandpa.

Kisses for Tio!

Searching for strawberries.

15 Month Photos - Taken by Lina Blair

(Photos taken 6/15/12)

A huge THANKS to Lina (Blaise's cousin) for taking these amazing pictures.  

Here's her blog if you want to check out her other pics....

http://linablair.wordpress.com/

Videos

Animal Sounds - Part II

(She's watching herself on the computer.)

Lots to say...

Favorite Things

Favorite Things - Summer 2012

(No particular order)

1. State Farm Park - It's free and Jiles loves the pool!
2. Our Garden - This year we have banana peppers, hot peppers, zucchini, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, cantaloupe, pumpkins, asparagus, eggplant, cauliflower, green beans and strawberries.
3. Garage Sales - I've been finding amazing deals on clothes and toys for Jiles.
4. Four Seasons - I enjoy working out while Jiles gets to play with the other kids in childcare.  She walks in on her own (with her blanket of course) ready to play.  When I pick her up they say, "Jiles, mom is here"...she immediately stops what she's doing and comes running to me with a huge smile on her face.  Melts my heart every time!!!! 
5. Counting down to the arrival of Baby #2!  8 1/2 weeks to go.....August 27th!!!!!

Pictures

First time trying corn on the cob.  She loved it!

Watching Wonder Pets
(Favorite cartoon) 

Still watching Wonder Pets, just needed to be a little closer.

Counting to three before she jumps off....She
says "none" for "one", haha!

Wanting a helping hand before she jumps.

Snack time - State Farm Park

First flavor ice.

Helping Brodie with his b-day present.

The race...
Kyle and Jiles vs. Bre and Brodie

Jiles was jealous that Brodie was sitting in my lap.  She
joined us, but made it obvious that she did not approve.    

First squash of the season!

New Babies

Welcome to the family Briggs and Adalyn!!!!  They were both born on June 21st.  

We can't wait to meet them! :)

Congrats to Aaron and Nikki!

Briggs Patrick McDonald...

Congrats to Christopher and Andrea!

Adalyn Grace McDonald...

Father's Day and Animal Sounds

Matching outfits!

Brushing her teeth with Kerstin!

Too big for Roxy's bed!

Happy Father's Day Dad and Pa!
(Practicing her farm animal sounds)

Happy Father's Day to (Poo) Pa!
(Sorry we couldn't be there to celebrate with you)

Videos (15 months)!!!!

Animal Sounds....

Chasing Roxy...