Skylar's New Toy

It took her 3 days to warm up to it, but now she can't get enough of her new toy. Yesterday she sat and played in it for an hour straight without Kristin or I having to do anything. Maybe Kristin and I love the toy more than Skylar does!

Skylar is 7 Months Old Today!

We can't believe Skylar is already 7 months old. She is becoming more and more a little girl and less of a baby. We had to go shopping the other night to get her a winter coat, hat, mittens and boots as it's officially Fall here in Chicago. Today's high, 58 degrees! Here's Skylar ready for church wearing her new boots and the first time she's wearing a head band. Suprisingly, after the service, the head band was still in tact, however the shoes were not. And yes, she is wearing a dress, it just looks like she is going in tights. It's hard to be ladylike in a carrier!

Candids of Skylar

Skylar with Mommy after a nice fall day walk.

Skylar getting ready for church in the morning.

Skylar loves bath time. She loves to kick her legs and splash all over daddy. Here's Skylar after her bath getting ready for bed.

DHS Football Game

Skylar got to experience her first DHS football game and see daddy in action wearing his cool vest as he was supervising the student section. Skylar only made it till the end of the first quarter when the sprinklers came on during the game. Classic!

Go Bears!

Dan was very excited to share the season opener against the Packers with Skylar. This is definitely going to be scheduled daddy-daughter time every Sunday. Unfortunately, the Bears lost and Skylar already got a glimpse of Dad's obsession and grumpiness after a loss, especially to The Pack, my former home team!

TIU Wedding

For you TIU Alumni, one of my friends from college, Crystal Diderrich, who stood up in my wedding, got married over Labor Day weekend. Here are some pics from the weekend. And yes, her reception was at a bowling alley in a reception hall, but we did get to bowl in our dresses. Sorry, forgot to take pics of Skylar at the wedding. Oh, and yes, she did get married in Packer County. Dan felt a little out of place.

Skylar is 6 months old!

Skylar is now 6 months old and we can't believe it. She's looking like a little girl more and more and less of a baby. At her 6 month checkup, she was 15lbs (35%) and 26 in. long (65-70%). Tall and skinny, just like a McKendrick. Here are some recent photos of our little girl all grown up.

Skylar chilling Sunday morning before church.

Skylar's first time wearing shoes. We finally found a pair of shoes that fit her that we liked. She's got Daddy's narrow feet as well as tiny feet, so baby shoes are hard to come by. She is wearing 3 mo. size shoes at 6 mo. I guess better small petite feet than clown feet. We couldn't resist and got her little pink converse. Daddy wanted little Nike's, but he does admit these look pretty sweet!

Skylar's first time sitting up in her stroller with no carrier! I think a day at the zoo was a bit much for her at 6 months. Maybe we'll try again next year.