My Blue Eyed Girl

Everything about Dakota is super cute but her eyes seem to be the part of her that gets the most compliments. She's gonna break some hearts with these baby blues...

can you guess what she is doing in this picture?

Dakota Does Boston

Dakota had a good time in Boston. We're having so much fun with her. Can you tell her daddy is proud??

first ride on a subway
still happy even though her crazy parents can't sit still
first NBA game (not in Boston...just thought I'd throw it in)
first ride on a plane
in a park
Life is Good pumpkin carving. There were thousands.
Right before the Red Sox won the pennant
My cousin Jeremy and his gal Kelly

Another Adventure!

Dakota has enjoyed her second backpacking adventure. She is quite the trooper as we have decided to call her. I'm sure she is wondering how she got stuck with such crazy parents. At least right now she doesn't know any better. When she gets older she will probably say, "You mean everybody's parents don't do what mine do??" Last Saturday we flew to Philly and then drove to the highest point in Delaware (it was a doozie). We then drove to visit our friends Tonya and Jason who used to live in Memphis with us. Dakota did awesome on the flight. What an answer to prayers. She didn't seem to have any ear trouble. Sunday morning we woke up and drove to the highest point in New Jersey with Jason. He then continued with us on our adventures to the Adirondacks to get the highest point in New York. It was a 15.5 mile hike through autumn and winter weather. We had Dakota all bundled up in like 5 layers of clothes. She did great. Jacob sure was proud to have her with us and to do so great. After our New York adventures Jacob, Dakota and I headed to Boston where he had a conference for work. We have just been hanging out while he has meetings and seminars. We are still there now. Enjoy our photos and continue to pray for our safety as we return home on Sunday.

Best Buddies.
Best Buddies.

#32 Delaware
#33 New Jersey
#34 New York (only 16 more to go) Just hanging out.
Mt. Marcy

2 Months Old!

Dakota turned 2 months old on Friday. We can't believe how fast the time is going and how big she is getting. She had her two month appointment on Friday and had to get her first shots (which I cried over because I hated seeing my little gal hurt). She now weighs 11lbs 10.5 oz (75% percentile) and is 23.5" long (90%). Looks like daddy may have a basketball player on his hands after all. Enjoy her 2 month pictures...

Some Funny 8 Week Shots

Dakota's First Adventure

This Friday evening we left for Mt. Rogers, Virginia (the highest point in VA) for Dakota's first road trip and hiking trip and tent camping and high pointing experience. She did amazing. She hardly fussed at all and we all had a great time. I don't think Jacob will ever forget taking his baby girl on her first backpacking trip. She seemed to really enjoy it. We did 8 miles with her on Saturday and she rode on her daddy's chest the whole way. Saturday night we got to see Auntie Lauren and Uncle Chad and camped with them. Dakota slept in a cardboard box lid in our tent. Yea...she's going to grow up one "experienced" child. Can't wait for more adventures.

Hunger Calls...no matter where you are. Thank goodness I had a "Hooter Hider".
Highpoint #31 for us, #1 for Dakota (not counting the 4 she did in utero)
Can't leave out big brother
My two best buddies

Some Cute Pictures

Daddy took us to the dog park and she really enjoyed watching the pooches run around. She was being quite the ham for the camera when I dressed her in this pretty pink dress from Martha. Too bad she had to spit up all over it.
Mommy and Dakota after church. This dress was her Auntie Lauren's when she was a baby and it looks precious on her.

Dakota is 6 weeks Old!

Well, Dakota will be turning 6 weeks tomorrow and she is growing and changing daily...and we are falling even more in love with her as well. Our new favorite thing is when she smiles at us...it melts our hearts! She is up to a little over 10 lbs and she can hold her head up by herself almost all of the time. She also began sleeping the whole night about 2 weeks ago which makes for a very rested mommy. We are on a pretty regular schedule and she is such a happy baby.

I know many of your are anxiously awaiting some pictures so here goes...I hope they make up for the absence.

This picture was taken of my sleepy girl a few weeks ago.
She loves her momma but I believe she one day will think her daddy is her hero

Dakota's first Labor Day. We enjoyed a pool party with friends. She was pooped.


These pictures were taken on September 5, her 1 month old day. My best pal Ryan made her the quilt she is lying on.

"My what big eyes you have!"

"The better to see you with."

Sally and Clarence came to visit and she showed off her big girl smile.

In other exciting news...Carie and Chris had their baby last Sunday, exactly 5 weeks apart (almost to the hour). They welcomed Sutton Christopher at 8:22. He was 9lbs 4oz and 21.5" long. Dakota has already met her boyfriend (and future bodyguard) and seems to agree with the arrangement. He wasn't awake long enough to get a peep at her but he has many days ahead to gaze into her pretty eyes. Congrats Carie and Chris and we look forward to all of the upcoming play dates.