Springtime

These little birdies are outside our back door. We watched the mama bird build the nest, and then only a few weeks later, babies had appeared. We hear them chirping all day long! I took this picture yesterday (as the Mama was arriving, hence the open mouths. I know how she feels), and today I found one fallen, gone to birdie heaven, and there are indeed now only three left. And Jackson wanted to show you the frog that appeared at our front door last night:

And here's the most recent Bunk Bed Tour given by Jackson. They were instructed to stay on the bottom bunk, and Harry's enforcing this rule, to Jonathan's chagrin:

GMW 9 months

I love this kid.

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Here are some things she does:

• Says Mama and Dada and sometimes it is directed to the appropriate party.


• Lays her head down on my shoulder, and puts her little arm around my neck when I sing to her at naptime.


• Feeds herself (she prefers carbs, but she will take fruit or frozen peas and sometimes cheese).


• Giggles at everything I do during "loopy time", which is 30 minutes prior to bedtime.


• Loves to dance with her daddy.


• Smiles this slowly spreading smile when she realizes her daddy is singing to her.


• Plays with my wedding ring while she nurses.


• Waves her right hand when she wants something (signaling to "her people" for assistance).


• Swings with glee on the infant swings at the park.


• Does baby "push-ups" for mango candy.

I love you, Gracie!