Where's the camera?

I have a new habit of hiding the camera these days. Why, you ask. Because, if I accidentally leave it within Mary's viewing range, she immediately wants me to take pictures of her... like 57 pictures at a time! She now poses for them... some poses are cuter than others... as you can see!

I'm hoping that this "smile" is not the new normal when we say "cheese!" Oh, and don't mind her outfit (she loves those beads, even if she does have on her boy night shirt).

She also wants to see the picture on the camera... so she "ruins" about half of the pictures because she is reaching for the camera before the picture is taken.

On another note, I start tutoring this week. It's only a few hours a day but it will still be a big change from staying home with Mary all day. Not only because I won't be with her all day, but also because I will actually have to "get ready" everyday. I've enjoyed the luxury of going "natural" this summer (as you can see in the above picture)... there is just no need for make-up when my days consist of the park, a play date and target, you know?

Mimi and Papa

Mimi and Papa came for a quick visit last weekend. Mary absolutely LOVES them! She would wake up and hop in bed with them every morning. They love to play with her so it was a nice little break for me and danny. One night we got take out at our favorite resturant (Giacommos... it's a must go if you're ever in Boston) and had a little picnic downtown. The weather here is beautiful so we're getting all of the time outside that we can!

Our Weird Daughter...

Animals... unfortunately she likes them

I am not exactly an animal lover... don't hate them and would never hurt one, just don't think I want one of my own. Mary loves them. Papa likes them too; he grew up on a farm so he isn't sicked out by smelly goats.

Mary also LOVED these dogs when we were in Texas last week! She would scream in excitement every time she saw them outside.

Speaking of Texas, we went to see my best friend Amy (above) and her adorable new baby, Harper. It was great to get some time with her and get to know her new little baby girl. Spending time with the tiny baby made me excited to have one in a few months... which is good! :) Mary seemed to really like her too... and was slowly grasping the idea of being gentle.

OHIO

We went to Ohio a few weeks ago... it was SO fun! We had a little family reunion there to celebrate my grandparents' 60th wedding anniversary. Way to go, Grandpa and Grandma JB!

There were a lot of kids so they planned some fun events, including a little carnival night, day at the petting zoo (pictures coming soon), afternoons at the pool and some good ole fun in farm country. Mary had a blast being outside so much with all of her cousins!

This is Isaac... Mary really likes him and shows her affection by petting his head. :) He's a great sport and so cute! This picture doesn't do justice to his adorable, shy smile!

And, here are all of the kids showing their loot from the candy searching party. Mary played with the candy for about an hour... putting it in and out of bags. Little did she know that stuff isn't just a little toy but tastes good. Soon enough she'll figure it out, but for now we delight in her ignorance of sugary food.

at the park...

Desire to Self-feed + Yogurt =