Ohio and back

I have loaded the Ohio trip pictures to Miguel's computer and can now do the update as promised!!! BTW, I am feeling better, Miguel is on the mend, and Susanna is doing better on her Amoxicillin. It took a while to kick in but today she was fever free so I think that is a good sign!


We had a WONDERFUL time on our trip to Ohio. Joey, Susanna, and I drove up and everything went great in the car. She was soo well behaved in her car seat and I know that must of been very difficult considering it was a 9 hour drive. She entertained herself with her toys, enjoyed delicious snacks, and even got to watch a movie on Aunt Jill's DVD player! Grandma Hoelscher was very excited for our arrival. She had made many special treats for Susanna included vegetable soup, jello, and pumpkin cheesecake. This was Susanna's first jello experience so we decided it was best go without a shirt. She REALLY liked it!



While we were visiting we got to celebrate Grandpa Hoying's birthday. Susanna enjoyed visiting with all of my extended family.

Her new word favorite word is "HI" and she REALLY practiced A LOT. It is cute and she almost has a southern twang already!!

Grandpa Hoying brought us to the farm so Susanna could visit with all the animals. She saw the cows, a horse, chickens, lots of kittens, a farm dog, tractors, and the big red barn. She LOVED the farm and didn't even seem to be bothered by the smell :)







I had to be VERY flexible with Susanna's schedule since we were always on the go with lots of family to visit. Because of this she had many baths on location! She got to bathe at Cousin Mindy's house and Aunt Jane's! Both nights we had lots of fun with a little naked baby crawling around wanting to be chased. Mindy's daughters Morgan and Jada were WONDERFUL helpers with Susanna... playing with her, feeding her, and giving her bath. They will be GREAT babysitters one day :)







Susanna may be 11 months old but she has never been interested in holding her own bottle. I guess she decided it is our job and has never changed her mind. But to my surprise when Aunt Jane fed her she took the bottle from her and held it HERSELF!! I was shocked and amazed and proud of my little girl for finally being more independent.


However, since that time she has not even tried... IT WAS A ONE TIME THING I GUESS!! Apparently only Aunt Jane has the magic touch!