Seven months and counting

Jackson & I reminisced on a newborn photo of our baby girl last night. It was our first family photo. Still in the hospital, the day after we welcomed Brooklyn into this crazy, wonderful world. She looks so teeny tiny propped up between us. Jackson almost seemed to doubt that it was even the same baby!

Brooklyn & I hitched a ride with Grammy and longtime family friend Kathy to visit Great Aunt Jan & Uncle Jerry a couple weeks ago. We had a great visit! I got some peaceful time in the sun by the lake (my favorite pasttime!), while Brooklyn played with everyone inside.

She had her first dip in the pool over Memorial Day weekend! The first of many pool memories to come, I hope...

In fact, her second pool experience was the very next day with Mimi & Grandpa sitting poolside.

She 'celebrated' her 7-month 'birthday' out on the lake in the Lonestar State with the Rittenoures. Here she is all lubed up with SPF, sportin her bikini & shades...asking 'what's the hold up here?'

Sacrificing some dignity for her mom's peace of mind, Brooklyn agreed to wear her lifevest and hang out in her infant carrier on the floor of the boat for her first boating excursion. And boy was she a trooper! Getting cooled off by sucking ice cubes and feeling the wind in her hair...eh, hem...face, she enjoyed more than 3 hours out there in the TX heat...two days in a row!

Following the last boat ride, she enjoyed a cool bath and posed for this pic before dozing off in the car for the 5 hour drive home, where Jackson & I took turns singing to entertain her! What a life!