September 2, 2012

It's my 30th birthday today.  I received the most precious and special present I ever could have asked for nearly 6 months ago.  This milestone birthday is so much more significant because I am able to share it with my family and most of all, with my Kinley.

We had a labor day/birthday bbq combination today which was just so much fun.  Mima, Grandpa, Auntie I, Uncle Tom, Molly and Aunt Peggy all came to spend the day with us; along with some great friends we've made in West Hartford.  We had (too much) great food, drinks and lots of laughs!

Below are some great pictures from the day:

August 20 - 25, 2012

This week was our first family vacation to Long Beach Island, New Jersey!  Grandpa rented a beautiful house for the week just a few houses down from the beach entrance.  We had such a nice and relaxing time and Kinley was such a good little beach bum!

This is how Kinley spent most of her mornings on the beach

Above is a shot of Kinley and Dad.  She's modeling her first bikini from Nana.  The second picture was a great day at the beach which our friends from West Hartford - Brian, Katie and Allie Boyle came to spend the day with us.

Kinley rockin' her shades on the beach! 

Kinley with Mom and Grandpa

August 17 & 18, 2012

Mima and Aunt Peggy watched Kinley this weekend while Matt and I went to Saratoga Springs for the weekend to celebrate my 30th birthday with great friends.  Kinley had so much fun spending time with Mima and A.P.  I think she gave them a "run" for their money - literally.  They had great stories to tell us when we got home from our weekend.  Here are some pictures of their fun and ours....

August 7, 2012

5 Months old today!!  Kinley is such a pleasure and is really becoming a happy baby.  She has a great personality that shines.

She's getting more curious, so picture taking with her sign is proving to be a more and more difficult task each month!

August 4, 2012

My first meal!!  Today Kinley tried oatmeal for the first time - what a funny and messy process this was!  She obviously loves to eat so really enjoyed it.  I don't know how Matt and I produced such a tank but I don't think we'll have a problem with her eating habits anytime soon!

July 27 & 28, 2012

What a fun and eventful weekend we had!!  We had plans to head up to the Riley's house on Lake Sunapee in NH.  Before we left on Friday, Kinley surprised me and rolled over (for me) for the first time.  How cute is this new pose??

Up in New Hampshire, Kinley finally got to meet the Riley's and most importantly her friend Addison. Saturday we planned to spend some time on their boat anchored in a sand bar on the lake.  Below is Kinley in her USA bathing suit with Addison's bathing cap.

Here are the new best buds on the boat.  Addison is about 15 months, almost a year older than Kinley.  She was showing her how to live the boating life.

 New friends hugging in the morning.

Here's a short video of Addison trying to give Kinley a kiss (while carrying around her pajamas from the night before!)

Overall, we had a great weekend!  Can't wait to see Heather, Tom and Addison again soon.

July 14, 2012

Congratulations Sean & Lauren!! We had a great time at their wedding.  It was such a beautiful weekend and so great to spend time with family.  Kinley was able to join us at the church for the beautiful ceremony.  Look at her all dressed up....

Below is a picture of Matt and Grandpa looking handsome and enjoying the reception!