Daddy's Face

My Daddy's face was scratchy for a while. When he gave me kisses, it felt funny. I liked to play with the stuff on his face. The other day, though, it wasn't scratchy anymore. Mommy said she really liked the scratchy stuff, but I like kisses that don't tickle.

Phoebe and Isaiah

Phoebe had a visit today from her downstairs neighbor, Isaiah. She wanted to do whatever Isaiah was doing...whether it was banging on the pie pans, walking along the edge of the couch (Isaiah is dusting the couch as well), or reading stories about Jesus, Phoebe was right behind him. We are blessed to have great neighbors!

All Hail Our Old Purdue

Phoebe is all ready for tonight's game. Go Boilers!

Nine Months Old and 24 Hours without Mommy!

Phoebe turned 9 months old last Thursday! She is crawling like a champ, pulling up, and babbling. She also started sticking her tongue out yesterday and does a super cute razzing sound. She had her check-up at the doctor's today and is getting taller, but the doctor says she needs to put on a little weight...so more food! I've been making her food, thanks to great input from my neighbor and other friends, and she'll try anything. Her newest food is tofu.

Phoebe also spent the night with Mimi and Deeda Friday night so Mommy could go with Aunt Wendy to the Hearts at Home conference in Normal, Illinois. They had a great time, and Mommy was very refreshed by the thoughtful sessions and speakers she heard and the sweet girl time! Thank you, Aunt Wendy!

Phoebe also had a visit from JADE, Great-Grandma Vi and 3 of the 5 Stolls, who loved on her so much she's overflowing! Thank you, family!

My Trip to Nonnie and Papa's

I had a great adventure last week! Daddy drove Mommy and me to Nashville last Saturday, and my Nonnie met us at the Grand Ol' Opry Mall. It was so good to see her! I hadn't seen her since Christmas. Then we went the rest of the way to her house in Olive Branch, Mississippi, and I got to see Papa, too. He seemed pretty excited to see me, and I couldn't wait to show him how I could now crawl and pull up.

They took me to the church where Papa and Nonnie go, and where Papa works, Longview Heights Baptist Church, where I met lots of very sweet people. I even got a ride in the nursery's Bye-Bye Buggy!

Nonnie and I had lots of time to play. She fed me my solid foods, changed my diaper, and put me down for my naps alot, since Mommy and Papa got sick during the week.

I had a great week with Nonnie and Papa! When I woke up today they weren't there...I'm not sure why, but I'm sure I'll see them again soon!