September

Some pics from the month so far...

this was her first ever bubble bath!


"uhhhhh..."





she loves to line things up








she loves Veggie Tales too!
I have to limit it or she would watch it all the time!
she's always asking for "D-d!"
she has a few "d-d" books and a "d-d" cup.


I had the step stool out and I
turned around and saw this.
She was swinging her feet, eating
her snack and had her books
stacked up next to her
(another favorite activity-stacking books)



she loves when her daddy reads to her


playing with her hair











giving Daddy hugs


showing her fish face

Indiana trip

Last week we took a mini-vacation (a.k.a. long weekend) to Indiana to visit with Dave's family and so Dave could play in his highschool alumni soccer game with his brother Jon. We had a great time, despite the 12 hr. drive there and back and dealing with a not-so-happy toddler who didn't like 12 hrs. in her car seat (can you blame her??) and who is also cutting 5 teeth. However, we overcame those obstacles and managed to have a great weekend. Here's a bunch of pics to prove it!


Dave and Bob grilling and yapping

Nephew Jeffery climbing on the cellar door


Ari playing with Grandma. She loved this farm set!


Dave and Grandma Jo celebrating their September birthdays


Ari and Jeffery watching Veggie Tales


Anna and Josh playing in their band


the sibs!


Ari playing at the soccer field before the game


Jon and Dave. They were on opposite teams. My husband's team creamed Jon's team!


This picture is kinda funny. Taking into account that Dave's team crushed Jon's team, here's Dave showing off his mad skills and playing hard, while Jon is on the sidelines mosying around with a cup of water. hmmm....


Something looks wrong here....what in the world are they doing??


Ari taking a nap on the way home


my husband showing off his sense of humor...


...and his desperate need for a dentist. He made me laugh!

Ari in the bathtub

crazy eyes!





getting sleepy!


silly girl!

Ari in the pool

"Ball-ball!" she was pointing to her precious ball that was on the porch.


love this shot!





Dave's sister, Deb, bought this adorable swim suit for Ari's birthday.


figuring out how to get out of the pool.

visit with Ashley

a few weeks ago, Ari and I drove out to Dallas, PA to meet up with my best friend, Ashley, who was visiting her parents for the weekend. here are a few snapshots of our mini-trip...


Ari sporting some sunglasses that my friend Janet gave her.






Ash and Ari




my favorite picture from the day


Ash and Ari as we were saying goodbye

Ari's purse

Ari's Aunt Deb bought this purse for Ari's birthday back in March. I love it! It's so educational and interactive for her. I caught these pictures one day as she was playing with it.




trying to put the bracelet on.


still trying


I showed her how to use the "lipstick" and here she is pretending


more like eating it!

Spring 2008

Here are some pictures from this spring...
(if you click on them, they will open up bigger)


Ari looking out the screen door at Dave


I bought some magnets for Ari to play with when I have to be in the kitchen.


HEY THERE!


Ari and I stopped by to visit Dave at the country club. She loved walking around on the grass.


The beautiful view of the golf course.




Walking back to the car.


Ari had a dr. appt. so we entertained her with crackers and Veggie Tales while we were waiting.




She found 2 cups.

April pictures

some new pics of Ari...