Sunday, August 30, 2009

Block Party!

Libby Playing in the Yard
Yesterday was the first Westover Avenue Block Party! Libby had a great day hanging out with old friends (Will and Henry), making new friends (Jack and Audrey) and playing with Mom and Dad. The picnic started with a bike parade for all the kids on the street. Libby, Will and Henry went with the Star Wars theme, as Libby and Henry rode in the wagon while Henry rode along on his bike. Libby spent the rest of the day playing while the grown ups did grown up things. All in all, it was a fun day...and the Browns won! Yeah Brady!


Libby and Henry in the "Millenium Wagon"
Libby had another great week. She is doing a great job at daycare, having fun with Miss Chrissy and making new friends. She is still having a sleepless night every now and then, but she has been doing much better. And, with her seven month birthday right around the corner, the changes will keep on coming!

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Because Sometimes, Daddy Dresses Me

First of all, Libby wants everyone to know that she is a Brady Quinn fan. Derek Anderson played well last night, but that was a very bad interception. He should definitely be traded or cut as soon as possible. That way, Libby can wear her Brady Quinn jersery every Sunday this fall!
Libby has been a busy young lady this past week. She started daycare with Miss Chrissy on Monday. If the first week is any indication, daycare is going to be a very good thing for the whole family. Libby really seems to enjoy being there--she has lots of fun and is making new friends. And now with school starting again for Dad and Grandma, the routine of daycare will be a big positive!

Libby's other big news of the week is she finally had some teeth pop through. Her bottom front teeth have started to work their way out. This is obviously an exciting development. However, it has also been keeping everyone up at night, as Libby is experiencing the pain associated with teething.
And finally, Libby had her six-month check-up this week. She weighed in 20 lbs. 12 oz. and is 28 inches long, putting her in the 97th percentile all the way around. If Libby stays this tall, she could be a volleyball player like her mom (we're hoping she inherited Mom's athletic ability). Six months in, and Libby is a happy, healthy baby!

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Libby's 15 Minutes


Tonight, Libby, Mom and Dad went to the Westlake Porter Library for the Westlake Westshore Arts Council Art Show. Why, praytell, would we do such a thing? Well, as you can see from the picture, a photograph of Libby was featured in the show! Mom's cousin, Molly, who takes all of Libby's "official" pictures submitted a number of pieces for the show. Three of them were chosen, including this one of Libby in Mom and Dad's hands taken on February 14th--when Libby was exactly one week old. So of course, we had to go see Libby's picture. I think Libby was a little upset that no one recognized her or asked for her autograph, but she got over it rather quickly. Great job Molly and great job Libby!

Monday, August 10, 2009

Vacation Libby, Take 2

Libby spent the first week of August at South Beach Resort in Marblehead with lots of family! Grammie and Papa Hanna, Aunt Reen, Uncle Jerry, Aunt Lauren, Claire and Corinne were all there for most of the week. So were Grammie and Grandpa Yandek, Uncle Tony and Aunt Holly. While on vacation, Libby did none of the following: golf, have a chili dog from Nettie's, ride the Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point, have a beer at the Roundhouse at Put-in-Bay, ride the Miller Ferry, have a Patio donut or play bocce or cornhole. That's what everyone else did.
Libby spent her vacation swimming in the kiddy pool, playing with her cousins, and taking lots of naps. She also took her first spin on a swing, wore suntan lotion, and took lots of walks down by the bay. Libby very much enjoyed her time in the pool. She kicked her legs like crazy and splashed anyone and everyone who came near.


The other big news from Libby's second vacation is that she turned six months old. She changes so much from month to month, it's almost hard to believe. Libby is eating all sorts of fruits and vegetables, laughing all the time, and fixating on various random objects. She loves to feel the textures of new things and is still putting pretty much everything into her mouth. Oh yeah, and Libby starts day care next Monday! Here's hoping Mommy and Daddy survive!

Six Months Old!

Libby on her six-month birthday!