Mia's first vacation!

We took Mia on her first vacation to New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Here are a couple of my favorite pictures. She loved looking at the Ocean but didn't like being in it much (just like Mommy!). However, she did LOVE the pool (again, like Mommy!). Overall, she did great. We went with Unlce Jeff, Aunt Megan and Gabi. We were a bit nervous how the girls would be on the plane and being away from home but they did wonderful. Mia slept the whole way there on the plane and was awake and happy on the way home. She even got a certficate from the pilot and the airline staff for her very first plane ride. It was a bit of an exhausing vacation, but we had a great time. As usual, I was very glad to be home, and I think Mia was as well. Gran and Papaw did me a great favor by taking Mia to spend the night when we got home so I could catch up on some sleep. Although, I know it wasn't all for me, they were so anxious to visit with her after being gone for a week! :)

Mia's Baptism

Mia was baptized on Sunday, July 20th, 2008. This is a great picture of her with Gran outside the church. Her hair is a bit of a mess as this was after the ceremony. When that water was poured over her head, she made the worst face I have ever seen, lol. She was very tired and irritable, but all in all it was a great day. We had a lot of family and friends attend which was awesome. We all then traveled back to our house for a small party. It turned out nice. It was too hot outside so everyone was packed in the house which was a little hectic. Mia received alot of wonderful gifts that we are thankful for. We feel very lucky to have so many people who care about her. Uncle Jeff and Aunt Megan were there to accept responsibility of Godparents.
Last week was her 9 month appointment with Dr. Dan. She weighed in at 21.8 pounds and was 30" long! Still off the charts on height....she is the length of a 14 month old! I am still clueless as to where she is getting it. lol. Dr. Dan is so good with Mia, he sang her 3 or 4 songs and played his guitar again which she absolutly loves. She ever grabbed her moracca and started playing it along with him, it was the cutest thing.