BIg Girl Seat

Hooray for the summer weather! Giovanna finally got to swim in her froggy pool. Sooooo cute! It was also great to see everyone from Georgia that was able to make the trip up for Father's Day weekend. Today we also went to the Fire Department and had her "Big Girl" car seat installed. They were so nice and demonstrated how to install the seat so if we ever have to switch to grandma and grandpa's cars, we're set! Gunnar is also spending the week with us. He started Summer Day Camp on Monday. They played Duck Duck Splash and it sounds like he really enjoyed himself. Today they had a field trip to Lincoln Park Zoo, and tomorrow is the Sidewalk Chalk Contest.

She's 9 Months Old!

Yay! Giovanna is 9 months old (well, Monday the 15th) and today we had her 9 month well visit. Dr. Vassmer is very happy with Giovanna's development. She weighs 18 lbs 1.0 oz and is 27 1/4" long, both putting her in the 40th percentile. We officially got the green light to start feeding Giovanna whatever we have to eat at our meals. This is going to be exciting! Giovanna is also learning lots of new things like to Patty Cake on her own. I apologize for my horrific singing voice, but for Giovanna. . .ANYTHING! Isn't it amazing what babies make you do? Especially in public!?!?! Ha! (You probably want to turn the volume down a bit on your computer)

Mommy and Me Swim Class

On Saturday, Giovanna and I started a Parent and Baby swim class at Norridge Park District Pool. There are about 12 babies signed up, but only 4-5 showed up for the first class on Saturday. While it was only 60 degrees, Giovanna loved swimming. She was the first one in the pool and the last one out. Giovanna and her new friend Nina were the only two that didn't cry throughout class. I must say, she does not like to float on her back, nor does she like her nose to touch the water. Other than that, she loves it. At the end, we got to go over to the baby pool and play with some toys. It was like a giant bath tub with friends! I'm glad she likes the water, and I can't wait for class in the warmer weather! Gunnar's last day of school is tomorrow, however, he will not be attending. As of Wednesday, we have an official 5th grader!!!




Giovanna likes to take the dish towels off of the oven and play. Here she is fashioning a wrap!