First Tooth

It's official. Adeline has her first tooth!
Bring on the candy apples and beef jerky.

Hello Earl, I'm Addie

...excuse me park ranger...but that baby is sitting on an elk....

No for real it's just a stuffed elk in Aunt Tephie's rental condo in Dubois, Wyoming. There are seriously like 30 mounted animals in her rental. Including but not limited to this elk — who is named Earl — a buffalo and an alligator!

p.s. doesn't her hair look red in this photo?!

Look at me ... I can stand

What Adeline has been practicing while we've been sleeping.

Happy Grandparents Day

Dear Grandma Cheryl, Thank you for taking me to the fair in Missoula. I loved seeing all the animals especially the little piglets and the rooster. I love you ~ Adeline.

Dear Grandpa Jim, Thank you for hanging a swing just for me...in your living room. This way I can enjoy it even when it's dark outside or snowing! I love you ~ Adeline.

Dear Grandma Cathy, Thank you for taking me out in nature and spending so much time with me this summer going places like Big Sky and Salt Lake City. I love you ~ Adeline.

Dear Grandpa John, Thank you for building me my very own teepee, I am such a lucky little girl. I can't wait to spend more time playing inside the colorful walls. I love you ~ Adeline.

No Mom, let ME have the spoon

Ooooo isn't she just the cutest.
Feeding herself some winter squash.

"In Your Face"

"Here's a glimpse of Addie I thought you three would appreciate."
A photo and message from Grandpa John.
And might I say...awesome photo...and quite a glimpse into Adeline's personality.

A beautiful 8-month-old baby

peek-a-boo Adeline !

A long overdue post

These parade girls say it all...Wyoming in sparkly pretty letters

We spent the July 4th holiday with JD's family in Wyoming. The stay was extra special because the Anglins (sans Aunt Gail) were visiting from Indiana. It was their first time meeting Adeline. And oh what fun we had. Yes I know, there are no photos of fireworks but you must realize how much self-control it took for me not to photograph Addie with a sparkler...Well enjoy a couple highlight photos from the weekend back in July.

Adeline and her second-cousin Madeline have a stare down in the kitchen over who gets cherry dessert first...

Adeline with her second-cousins Libby and Laura.

Swimming with Grandma Cathy.

Surrounded by Libby, Aunt Tephie and Dad.

Adeline's first shrimp boil with Uncle Tim and Sam.
(This is a Kunkel/Anglin tradition for sure)

Underwater with Laura!

Adeline gets a Fourth of July greeting from a very large and tall "Uncle Sam" at the Cody Parade.

Flashback photo

This photo was taken back on July 6th in Yellowstone.
It was a monumental occasion because over the July 4th weekend Adeline -- with the help of her Aunt Tephie, Grandma and second-cousins -- learned how to sit up by herself. This photo captures the first time JD and I watched as she sat by herself.

A visit from Uncle Tom

Adeline got a surprise visit from my brother Tom this last week. Here we are in Missoula enjoying his visit from Vermont. Also pictured is my parent's dog Rhett -- who by the way doesn't seem to like Addie so much...he's realized she gets more attention from grandma and grandpa than he does!

Happy 1st Birthday Lil' Denny

Caderyn, left, and Adeline helped little Denny, center, celebrate his first birthday a couple weeks ago. Denny's parents threw a lovely party up in Lincoln. Addie even won a present (the pink pony in her hand) in the fishing pond.

100th post

Oh our sweet baby girl Adeline Grace.
We thank the Lord every day for you.

Flashback photo

This peaceful image of Adeline and I was taken by JD back in April....wow she has grown SO much already!

Playtime with kitty

With no brothers, sisters or daycare comrades Adeline must resort to our cats for playmates. The unfortunate side however...Ziggy popped the toy with his claws the next day.

Cousin Michael

This image cracks me up.
A shy Michael and a curious Adeline.