The Rice's on Vacation

Below we have posted lots of pictures of our vacation. We left on June 30th and returned on July 12. We drove to visit some of our friends and family. We drove to Virginia first to visit with our friends Tara and Matt. Tara & Matt are expecting their first baby in August and we wanted to introduce them to Paige too. Don and Bridgette drove down from NJ to hang out with us too. They came so we could meet their son Brennan. We had a great weekend visiting and playing with the babies. Then we drove to NJ to spend one night with Bridgette and Don. It was so great to see all of our friends. Then we drove to NY to spend time with family. We had a fabulous time celebrating the fourth with fireworks and lots of good food. We miss the Hofmann hot dogs, salt potatoes, and half moon cookies and have to eat them when we get to town! It was so wonderful introducing Paige to many of our family and friends. Our friends Kate and James drove up to see us with their son Ryan too. We are so glad we got to see them. We get to go back to NY in September for Melanie and Erik's wedding! This time we are flying! It was a long drive especially with a five month old!

My first trip to the zoo.

Paige and the snow leopard.
Paige with Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Fred.
Laughing at the zoo. This is one of Mommy's favorite pictures of me.
Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, and Grandpa took me to the zoo. We went to the Syracuse zoo.

Mommy & me.

Playing on the floor with Brennan.
Jenn, Paige, Bridgette, and Brennan

Tara, Bridgette, & Jenn (Half of the six pack)
Brennan & Paige relaxing at Tara & Matt's.
Jenn with laughing Brennan!
Brennan says, " Paige please don't cry, your mommy is just holding me for a minute."

More Vacation pics......

So sleepy. I think I'll take my nap on Grandma's couch.
Gotta wear shades!
Playing with my friend Ryan.

I love my grandpa!

Mommy, Daddy, & Me on the Fourth of July!
With my friend Brennan(Bridgette & Don's son) on my five month old birthday. I am five months old and already starting to flirt with boys!
My cousins Jess and Lindsey.
I love to spend time with my Uncle Steve and my Uncle Jay.
Taking over Grandpa's chair.

Milestones

Recently Paige has had a few milestones! I thought I would share them so you can be as excited as we are!!
1) She rolled over from her back to her tummy two weeks ago and hasn't stopped since. She loves to roll around and play until she gets frustrated that she can't get back onto her back!
2) Then yesterday she rolled from her tummy to back. So she can roll both ways. Now that she realizes that she can do both it hasn't stopped! Every time you put her down she is rolling around on the floor. We have to keep all eyes on her now. Her favorite move is a complete 360.
3) She has also learned what her thumb is for! (See attached pic)

Baby Dedication

Last Sunday at church(Father's Day) was baby dedication. We had Paige dedicated at our church. It was amazing to know that God has given us this little miracle and we are dedicated as parents as to raising her to know the Lord and to follow His will for her life. We are so proud to have had this day as a family especially on Father's Day. Happy first Father's Day to Brad! Our pastor asked Brad and I if Paige could be the baby that he prayed over and we were touched. It made it even more special! Sorry the pictures are dark, the church had the lights dimmed! Thanks to Dave Semones for taking the pictures!
Pastor Steven praying with Paige.
Brad, Paige, & Jenn

I got to have cereal for the first time!

Paige got to start eating rice cereal a couple weeks ago and it has been so fun getting the chance to watch her eat cereal! I love seeing the faces that she makes and the noises that she makes while she eats it! So far she has tried rice cereal and oatmeal. She seems to like them both! I sometimes wonder if she would eat whatever you put into her mouth. We hope that's true when it's time to eat vegetables!!

My first trip to the pool!

Here I am with daddy before we get in the pool!
Swimming with mommy! I had the best time. The water was cold and I didn't even flinch! I liked it so much. I feel asleep in daddy's lap after we got out of the water for forty minutes. I was worn out!
Getting sleepy!

Bathtime is way too fun!

Smiling in my tub!!
Don't you think with my hair like this that I look like one of the Who's from Whoville? (Dr. Seuss-How the Grinch Stole Christmas)

Four Months Old Yesterday!!

I love to play with my toys!
Check out my new cargo skirt from Amberly!
All smiles on my special day!

Update: We took Paige to the doctor yesterday for her four month check-up. She was 12 pounds and 3 ounces and was 23 1/2 inches long. She is in the 25% for both. We thought our doctor would tell us that we could start her on cereal but he told us to wait a few more weeks until she had gained some more weight! So in a few weeks we will start solids. She also had four more shots.

Visiting with Amberly & Jessie

This past weekend Amberly and Jessie came to visit with us. It was so awesome to see them and I am so glad that they got to meet Paige. They came all the way to visit from California and Virginia. We had a great time visiting and catching up.
Paige & Amberly!
Jessie, Amberly, & Jenn
Paige & Jessie

Happy Memorial Day!

Testing out my highchair in just my diaper! I love this chair!
I have just learned a new trick. I love to blow bubbles. Mommy tried to get a picture of me doing it! I always copy my daddy when he does it. I like to laugh at my daddy. I am actually laughing now not just smiling!

I love to try to stand up now! It is so fun! I also wanted to show you my new dress.
Just wanted you to see a close-up of me now!
Just relaxing on Memorial Day.
Beautiful girl!
Playing with my daddy!

After Bathtime

Snuggling with Mommy after bath time.
Peek-a-boo!

Playtime & Sleeptime!!

Naptime!
Playing in my play gym. Watch me kick so hard!

How sweet I am when I sleep!