Update on Aunt Lisa

As many of you may know, Aunt Lisa (Mommy's sister) has been fighting cancer for a few months. Recently, Aunt Lisa's condition has worsened and she is unable to continue treatment until further notice. Mommy, Daddy and Cece are flying back to Pennsylvania next week to be with Aunt Lisa and Uncle Kenn. We will try to post updates. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. Love to all.

Family Fun

We woke up early this morning to say goodbye to our dear friends, Al and Sheree with whom we have shared a wonderful 10 day visit. While the grownups ate, drank and laughed with reckless abandon Cece was busy tackling a few more milestones.

As previously posted she is now pulling herself up to a stand and crawling around with complete confidence. As if that is not enough, purees are already a thing of the past as Cece has discovered finger foods. While Mommy has been trying to take things slowly, Aunt Sheree and Uncle Al encouraged (to say the very least) Cece's progress towards toddlerhood. Me? I just watched and cried a few times.

Hope you enjoy the random shots below of our time with our beloved, extended family!

Daddy and Uncle Al help Cece put one foot in front of the other.

Mommy shines like she's had too much wine and Cece flashes her million dollar smile.

Aunt Sheree plays with Cece during a visit to 15th Ave Coffee and Tea to see Major and Annie.

Still bathing in the small tub!

Aunt Sheree and Cece on the ferry headed to the Olympic Peninsula for another camping adventure.

Daddy has a WTF moment while unpacking for happy hour.

Uncle Al takes a turn with the baby backpack.

Nighty-night kisses at the campfire.

Morning jaunt to the beach to check out the gigantic starfish.

Uncle Al keeps Cece company while Mommy and Daddy are out in the kayak.

Happy family.

Goin' Mobile

"Nothing under 3 feet is safe now!".

That's straight from Uncle Al, today's guest blogger!

Happy Camper

Friday afternoon we packed up the truck and headed out to Scenic Beach State Park. In all the preparations for Cece's first tent camping, one thing I did not have to do is worry. Cece is always up for an adventure. She adjusts beautifully anywhere we go and a weekend in the woods was no exception.

She had a ball looking up at the tall trees, listening to the birds and the cheeky chipmunks. She loved the long walks with Daddy in her backpack carrier putting her high above all the action. And in true Aspin camping style, we ate and slept and snuggled like bears.

No matter where we go or what we do, we can always count on Cece to be a very happy camper.

We love you, baby girl!