Prepping for the Future

This weekend we went to Auntie Sam's college graduation brunch with the Koll clan!

It almost doesn't matter that Daddy's eyes are closed here because Bug and Auntie Sam are having a moment...or two.

Cousins

Even cousin, Scarlett was there.

Then we spent some time teaching Uncle Greg how to hold a baby.

Okay, so he needs practice.

Scarlett and Grandpa.

This weekend we also got to spend some time with Mama, Papa, Ninang, and Ninong.

What? You don't eat lunch naked, on the counter top?

Getting ready for yet another party! Thank you to our awesome neighbors who gave us a huge bag of their daughter's baby clothes, size 9 months-18 months! Just what we needed!

When we got home from party #2 on Sunday, Bug spent some time doing her new favorite thing- hanging out on the pampers boxes. :)

After she did that, she managed to get into some of the DVDs.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that's completely inappropriate for a 10 month old. :)

How about this, Mommy? Ummm...no.

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days- prepping for the future, I see.

Busy.

The Aftermath.

We have a busy body on our hands. She goes nonstop. We spend a lot of time cleaning up after this monster. She is so curious!

God Bless,

Kat

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