Vacation, Part IX - Partners In Crime

After returning to Ohio, we visited with Mommy's Cousin Cathy and her husband Bill.  We had seen them earlier this year when their son was married.  I'm not sure what is being smiled about, but doesn't it look like these two are up to something?

Vacation, Part VIII - And Mommy Got Wet

This was Cassandra's first bath without a baby bathtub.  Daddy held Cassandra most of the bath so she wouldn't fall over while Mommy washed the sunscreen and sweat off of her.  When we first put her into the tub, she didn't know what to think.  Daddy showed her how to pat the water to make noise.  Cassandra quickly realized that it was playtime...and Mommy got wet.  Since Daddy was behind Cassandra, he did not get wet.

After we had finished washing her down, Daddy picked Cassandra up to get ready to be toweled off.  Without any prompting from Daddy, she realized that she could kick the water...and Mommy got wet.  Again, fortunately Daddy was behind Cassandra and didn't get wet.

Vacation, Part VII - Playing Around

In spite of a busy day and only recently learning to crawl, Cassandra decided that she wanted to work on the skill of standing.  It is hard to see with the plug in her mouth, but she is smiling.

Vacation, Part VI - Zoo

At six months old, Cassandra had never been to the zoo.  To make matters worse, she was asleep pretty much the one time she was at the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead.  However, thanks to the efforts of Aunt Diane, Cassandra was able make it to the zoo. 

Sharon feeding the deer.

Cassandra watching Sharon feeding the deer.

All three girls at the zoo.

Aunt Diane and Uncle Bill

Vacation, Part V - Dressing Up For Church

The girls were all dressed up from church so we thought it would be a good time for pictures.

Cooperative baby

 Carol loved this picture.  It seems little Miss Sharon had a habit of pulling on hair when she was little.

Not so cooperative baby.

Sharon and Cassandra looking cute.

Vacation, Part IV - Visiting Family In Maryland

Well, we've finally made it.  Cassandra has now met all of her aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Of course, there is still family yet to see but we are slowly working on insuring the Empress meets as much of her family as possible.

Cousin Sharon

Cousin Carol

Aunt Diane

Before we left home, Cassandra had started crawl a step or two at a time.  I think she is happy to be free of the car seat and so she decided to show off for us.



 

Happy Baby

Vacation, Part III - Visiting Family In Ohio

After getting up at 6:00, we headed out for our first visit to family on this trip.

Cassandra's second cousin Kait

Mommy's Uncle Bob

Kait's mommy Anna

Picture of the whole family.