Well, Riley is now 3 1/2 months old and we've had quite the life for the past month or so! Riley and I headed home to Amelia Island, FL on June 9th to visit my family (her Gammy and Pop Pop) and get in some much needed time in the summer sun. It was a wonderful trip filled with bathtime with Gammy, drives with Pop Pop, a fair share of fried southern favorites and raw oysters by the dozen, hours swimming and lounging poolside, a fantastic 4th of July parade, and a visit with the Austins, Manchirs, and a few dear friends.
As we spent our 4 weeks in Florida it was amazing to see the changes in Riley. She began to smile more frequently and recognize faces...mainly mine and Ramsey's...as well as voices. Riley's newest "trick" is that she can stand up while we hold her hands. She does this for as much as 10 minutes at a time and I think she enjoys it because she can look around and check things out (we gave her the nickname "nosey nellie" in Florida because of her tendency to snoop around at everyone). She also began the drooling/bubbles phase, which I'm guessing is an early sign of teething beginning. We also noticed that Riley gained about a pound and a half while on vacation...clearly she enjoyed herself!!
While it is always difficult to leave family that is far away, I'm always reminded of how lucky we are to be able to visit with them for so long in the first place, and how special it is to share these little milestones of Riley's with them. The opportunity for them to see her day to day allows them to take part in watching her grow and also allows them to really develop a special relationship with Riley, which is something to be treasured for sure. We love our Gammy and Pop Pop!
To see more pictures from our vacation, click here.
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