Update Needed!

I just realized not long ago how much I needed to update our blog! We've been even more busy lately. Since my last post...

Dani is now able to sit on her own as of July 14th! She had been getting pretty good but needed the occassional helping hand, then all of a sudden that day she just did it all by herself, no help needed!

Helping Mommy with laundry.

On the 15th, I checked her height and weight at home and figure she is 28" long and weighs 15.6 pounds.

Dani and Daddy near a flax field.

Last week, don't remember the exact day, either the 22nd or 23rd, Dani's Great Uncle Jim Fogarty stopped by while he and his friend, Tom, were in the area looking for electrical work. Dani woke up just in time to see them off. She took a long nap that afternoon, nearly 2-1/2 hours! It was nice of them to stop by, considering we kinda live off the beaten path!

On the 26th Dani and Mommy left for Wyoming with Gma and Gpa Myers while Daddy stayed home to keep an eye on the farm and get things ready for harvest. We spent the night in Belle Fourche, SD and then drove the rest of the way on the 27th (Dani's 1/2 birthday)! In total the drive is about 10 hours, depending on how many times you stop. It was nice to see Jay, Bridgette, Carli and Colin. We haven't seen them since Danica was born, so it was nice to get together.

On our way to Wyoming.

Dani on her 1/2 Birthday (July 27th)!

Dani and Carli

Dani has big news for the 28th...she sprouted a tooth! We were calling it a "teefer" just for fun. :) It was actually Dani's cousin Carli who first noticed the tooth. Dani was sucking on Carli's finger and she said "she bit me". I was thinking more of a "gumming", but upon further investigation, she indeed had a teefer!

Dani playing with the tractor toy.

While we were in Wyoming, Gpa Myers and Jay assembled the playhouse that Gpa made for Carli and Colin. Very cute and the kids love it! During our stay we got a phone call at the house from Joel to tell us that he and Heather were finally engaged. Yay!

Colin, Dani and Carli watching the playhouse construction.

Dani and Grandpa

Grandpa Myers, Carli, Colin, Danica and Uncle Jay.

We left for home on Thursday and drove the whole way in one day. Dani was such a little trooper for having spent the whole day in a car seat! :) Mommy was very proud!

When we got home, Dani cried at Jeff. I couldn't figure out what was wrong. Evertime she looked at him or he talked to her, she cried. When he finally removed his hat, she was fine. Maybe he should throw out the hat, obviously it must look awful if it makes a babe cry! LOL

That night when we were getting her ready for bed, she seemed a little fussy, so I got out the teething gel to see if that would help. When I was putting it on, there was a second teefer poking out! She now has two teefers, oh my! She's getting so big!

Today, Gma Myers, Dani and Mommy went to Minot to do some shopping. We had kind of a late start and got back around 9ish. We purchased a jogging stroller so that we can use it on gravel and more unstable ground since it has bigger wheels than her regular stroller, which will be nice. I also did quite a bit of work to get ready for Dani's 6 month pictures. We are going to get a few shots of the whole fam, so I had to get something for Jeff and I to wear that would match Dani's outfit.

Well I guess that's all I can think of now, if I've forgotten something, I'll have to fix it tomorrow when I add the pics.

Since then...

We are back from Lester Prairie and still partying. Here's Dani rocking out to some tunes being played on Grammi Ide's (Mimi's) music box.

Sitting in Mommy's highchair! I think it might've been Grandpa Ide's (Papa's) chair before that?

Dani and Mommy...gotta love Dani's tourist hat! :)

Showing off one of the headbands I made for her. Adorable, no?!

Summer drove from Fargo to see Dani and I, here's a pic. While she and Dorian were there we went to Underwood and ate at the cafe and took some pictures by the train in town.

Happy 4th of July! I think she was in this outfit for like 2 hours before it was ruined for the day. I'll spare you the details...

At Ashby Resort and Campground now. We rented a pontoon and this is Dani on her first boat ride. Must've been exhausting!

Taking pictures on the swings at the resort. Dani accidentally hit her head on the baby swing. Ouch!

Dani and Papa on her favorite swing at the resort! The bottom half of our cabin is in the background.

Toes in water for the first time! Looks like it must've been okay, she's smiling! :)

Toes in sand...

Toes still in sand.

Being goofy with Mommy and Mimi in the cabin.

Daddy, Mommy and Dani by the bobber sign.

Dani, Mommy, Mimi and Papa by the bobber.

Daddy and Dani checking for mail at the resort!

Chillin' with Papa.

Dani also had her first taste of ice cream during our stay, which resulted in many many many more "tastes". Here she's enjoyed Mimi's chocolate cone.

Now she's enjoying Mommy's cotton candy ice cream.

Mommy, Daddy, Dani, Mimi and Papa.

Mommy, Dani and Daddy.

Mommy and Dani.

Sunset on the night before we left.

On our way home we stopped in Fargo to see Joel and Heather and brought them with us to Hillsboro to see Jon, Sara and Wyatt. Everyone is pictured except Jeff. Even little Wyatt is in his pack and play! Jeff, Dani and I spent the night with them and left the next day for home. Thanks for the hospitality Jon and Sara, it was so nice to see you guys!

Dani has taken over Wyatt's exersaucer.

I bought Dani a tutu because I thought they were SOOOO darn cute and wanted to use one for her 6 month photos. I couldn't stand the suspense and put it on her the day it arrived! Love it!

Things are going at a lot slower pace since we've been home. Jeff and I went to the Myers golf tournament this past Saturday in Washburn. My team won! Not saying it had anything to do with me, but I'm willing to brag. Dani spent the day with Gma Myers and went to a birthday party for a few of her 2nd cousins. I heard she had a great time there. That same night I went out with a friend of mine in Plaza and had some good times while Jeff stayed home with Dani. He hadn't done this before, but he did a great job! Yesterday we planned on going to church only to find out it was an outdoor service in the park. We were not dressed for such an occassion since it's been around 50 degrees in the mornings. So we picked up some breakfast and then drove around touring the crops. Ended up eating at 4 Bears for lunch, then back home for the night. Today Gma Myers came over to visit with Mommy and Dani while Daddy went golfing at Bully Pulpit with some friends of his from Dickinson. Guess that's all for now and I take back my statement "slower pace since we've been home"...I guess we've been keeping busy!