Turning One and Summer Fun

Hello, everyone! Sorry it's been so long since my last update. I've been out enjoying the nice weather. I have so much to tell you.

I officially turned one year old on June 15, 2011. Mommy marked my height on the Winnie the Pooh wall chart Aunt Jenni made me. It's in my newly renovated room!

Aunt Jenni also painted this beautiful mural for me! I am one lucky girl.

I had my first birthday party (see video below).

I got so many wonderful gifts, including a table and chairs from Nana and Papa (great for climbing)...

a wagon from Grammie McCarthy...

and a swing from Great Grandma and Grandpa O'Connor!

Did I mention I love being outside?

I went to my first Cubs game with Mommy and Daddy. It was so hot!

Let's get out of here, Dad. The Cubbies are down 6-0 and it's only the third inning!

Mmm . . . cake . . . nom nom nom

Catch ya later!

Riley's Mississippi B-Day

Hey, y'all! Sorry it's been so long since my last post. I spent Memorial Day Weekend way down south in Mississippi. I got to see Oxford, the Ole Miss campus, I swam in the pool, and Sue Sue had a little early birthday celebration for me. It was fun! Sue Sue took so many great pictures. Check 'em out!

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Spring Has Sprung!

Big news - I have a new cousin! I'm not the littlest anymore now that Colin Matthew is here. I also have a new second cousin, Patrick John O'Connor.

Guess what? I'm going to Cali with Mommy and Grandma! I sure will have some great pics to share after that trip. Stay tuned . . .

I hope you all had a good Easter. I had fun hanging out at Grandma's house. Do you like my dress? My Great Grandma McCarthy made it for my Aunt Brooke. I like it even though it slows me down when I'm crawling.

What do you mean this isn't a phone?

What do you mean it's facing the wrong way?

Roscoe, what are you doing on my Pillow Pal?!

I know most of you have seen this video already, but you know you want to watch it again (and again):

It's important to take time out during play time to rest and rejuvenate.

I think I'm really getting the hang of this whole walking thing. Not bad for 10 months!

See you next time!

Nine Months!

That's right, I'm nine months old, everybody. No biggie.

I've just been pulling myself up on tables . . .

Taking it easy . . .

I got my first pair of sneakers because Grandma T was tired of me pulling off my socks.

So I just try to eat my shoes intead.

This is what happens when the Walshes babysit me!

I've been spending lots of time with my girlfriend Josie.

She had her first birthday party! I can't wait to have mine.

I had a good time for St. Patty's Day. No green beer for me, though.



Mommy took me Easter bonnet shopping!

And my Grandma McCarthy came to see me. We went to the zoo!

Now for the talent portion, I'd like to demonstrate my language comprehension . . .

My ever-expanding vocabulary . . .

And my agility!

I'll probably be walking for real pretty soon! See you then.

In the Bleak Midwinter...I'm Havin' Fun!

I don't know if you heard, but Chicagoland got a little snow.

I wanted to go outside and play, but Mommy said I was too yittle!

I've been hanging out at Grandma's with my girl Josie.

Hey, wait, is that my toy?

We have lots of fun together.

I love pulling myself up on the couch. And everything else I can get my hands on!

I've got a few teeth poking through, so Mommy tried to give me this thing with a piece of apple inside. What the heck am I supposed to do with this?!

Have you ever tried TWO binkies? It's really the best.

Here I am trying on Mommy's hat. I think it makes me look sophisticated. I'm sure she won't mind if I borrow it.

I have a lot to say. Here I am expressing myself.

The 8-month mark is coming next week! Happy Valentine's Day to all my admirers!

Happy New Year!

I'm 7 months old, everyone!

Grandma and Papa got me this cool floor mat for Christmas and Mommy set up my little corner of the world.

I'm doing a lot of crawling. I like exploring tight spaces like under Uncle Sean and Aunt Jenni's couch.

I went on a plane to see Pop and Su Su in Mississippi.

And I got to meet Mamaw and Papaw, too.

And I even got a music lesson from Su Su.

Okay, gotta run. Go Bears!

Ho Ho Ho, 6 Months Old!

Six whole months! Let's hear it for me!

I am getting pretty good at this whole eating thing.

The holidays are here!

Bah, humbug!

I'm not sure who the old guy is, but I get the feeling I should stay on his good side . . .

I'm starting to sleep through the night, probably because I'm getting plenty of exercise during the day.

See you in 2011, party people!