7 month picture grid

Second Cousins

When we were at Erhard Thanksgiving in Olean, NY, Kiri was able to meet her second cousin Vivi. Vivi is about two months younger than Kiri.

Vivi was a little hungry when they first met.
Kiri hoped she would feel better soon. I love the compassion in this shot.

 After Vivi had something to eat, they were ready to be better acquainted.

Vivi let's be friends

Let's start by holding hands

There we go. That's better.

 

I love you.
You can tell because I am licking you.

Thanksgiving 2012

This year we traveled to New York for Thanksgiving. We took a direct flight to Akron, Ohio, and drove the remaining 3 hours to Ryan's parents. We enjoyed taking it easy and seeing lots of family. Nana Sue and Grandpa Paul had lots of fun doting on Kiri. She was a hit with the Fisher and Erhard families. We ate lots of good food and enjoyed catching up with everyone.

Nana is a feeding pro

I love Nana and Grandpa

yep, we are related

Nana Sue and her sweetie

Grandpa Paul and Kiri read together

Mommy and Kiri

I love carrots

Fisher Thanksgiving 2012

Aunt Theresa and Uncle David hosted a bunch of Fishers. It was great to see everyone again.

Janelle and Kiri

Aunt Teea and Kiri

Great Grandma Edith

Great Grandpa John

Erhard Thanksgiving 2012

Aunt MaryKay and Uncle John hosted a wonderful feast for the Erhard side of the family. Everyone welcomed Kiri and were delighted to see all of us.

Great Grandma and Great Grandpa feed Kiri

The Erhard bunch

Grandma Edna, Grandpa John
Sue, Diane, Linda, Mary Kay
back - John

Angela and Kiri

Kiri with John, Chris and Carmen

Great Grandma and Kiri

Great Grandpa and Kiri

Halloween Baby Tiger

She went to neighbors doors to say hi but didn't pick up any treats. She just purred and stole a few hearts.

Gotta love babies in costume

6 months

6 months milestones
* Supports herself very well - nearly sitting on her own
* Likes munching on her toes
* Teething - little drool monster
* Rolling over to interesting things and wiggling to them, not quite army crawling
* Stands well with support
* Eats rice cereal and vegetables
* Babbling up a storm
* Grabbing toys for long periods of time
* Loves her playmat
* First Halloween - as a tiger
* First time seeing the President of the United States in person
* First babysitter so mom and dad could go on date night
* Lots of visitors

sporting the babyhawk

Seeing the President

Colorado is a swing state. As such, President Obama has been visiting often. I've never seen a sitting President in person before and thought it would make a good story for Kiri too. Finally an appearance came up where I didn't have meetings and could take an afternoon off.

This was our first major adventure with just the two of us. I was grateful for the Baby Bjorn lent to us by a friend. The line was very long to get in, but Kiri was a trooper. I bought a couple buttons to mark the occasion as well as a t-shirt to serve as another layer on a cool day.

Once in the stage area, we asked permission to sit on some sits saved for the disabled in order for mommy to rest up for the speeches. Mayor Michael Hancock, Congresswoman Diana DeGette and Governor John Hickenlooper were among the other notables who spoke. Then it was time for the President. The atmosphere was very enthusiastic despite the chill to the air. Kiri was great the whole time and was engaged with her surroundings and babbled but never cried.  We sat next to a one-week-old baby for a while. Wow, I would not have been able to get out of the house for an adventure like that one week after birth.

We could see and hear the President well. It was fun to see him in person and to give Kiri a good story.

Long line for security

Governor Hickenlooper

President Barack Obama

Here's coverage from The Denver Post

Playing with Daddy

Kiri was looking so cute today while playing with Daddy.

Touchdown!

New York Visitors

Some of Kiri's Great Grandparents from New York visited. This was the Fishers furthest trip west and we were honored that they came to stay with us on their big trip.

Great Grandma, Ryan, Kiri, Great Grandpa