Catch Up...

A lot has happened over the last month and a half since my last post. Where to begin? We lost Grandpa at the end of June after a battle with cancer. It was tough to see him go but he is in a better place and that's what we have to remember. He was Bella's buddy and I only regret that she didn't really get the chance to remember all the fun she had with him. Grandpa always wore flannel shirts, so I took some of them and I'm going to make a blanket for Bella to cherish! I'll post pics when I get it done.

Bella sharing a cookie with Grandpa

We recently took a family trip to Hilton Head Island, SC. Jason, Bella, and I went along with my parents, my sister and her family, my oldest brother and his family, and my aunt and uncle and their family. We stayed at an awesome house in Palmetto Dunes right on the beach. The weather was perfect!! We stayed for a whole week and enjoyed some wonderful beach time, pool time, bike rides, and gorgeous scenery.

Mom, Dad, Jason, Belle and I in front of the house

There will be many more pictures to come. I have videos of Bella to post too. She wasn't sure about the water the first couple of days but by the end of the week she was a beach bum!!

Bella update: Since my last post Bella has gotten in her two bottom teeth. She had another bad ear infection that lasted over a month and took 5 antibiotics to get rid of. This led us to go to an ear specialist. She will be getting tubes put in her ears on August 6. She also is now doing breathing treatments and taking Claritin for asthma and allergies. A couple weeks ago she started standing on her own. I'm sure she will be walking soon! Not looking forward to that since she is already into EVERYTHING!!

That's about all right now on what is going on in the Standeford household. We are busy planning Bella's first birthday party. Can't believe it is already almost here. Time sure flies! Until next time...