Nina’s Baptism, Part IV

Presently: I’m pretty sure we can count Nina’s first word this morning (8.28.10) as “Mama.” She’s getting very close to crawling as well — she sort of pins one arm under her body and scoots along on it, like a rail.

Meanwhile, back at Nina’s Baptism on June 13th, 2010… the after party has become the after-after party!

So much to celebrate! See this image larger.

Ian graduated to a new class, if you’re wondering what the little cake was for in the picture above… here he makes short work of it! Nice catch on the picture, Uncle Chris! See this image larger.

I can’t remember what happened, I think Nina started crying endlessly and I couldn’t figure out what to do — Mommy and some of the others were strolling around downtown Rockford… and I needed to make an emergency run to Meijer… Uncle Chris stepped in here for a bit, and did a fine job. See this image larger.

Grandma Marcia holds Nina while she “noms” her fingers! See this image larger.

Grampa Dave takes a turn with the Princess! See this image larger.

I know that means she’s tired but it sure looks like she’s saying “ENOUGH PICTURES!!!” See this image larger.

Four out of five isn’t bad for smile to people ratio! See this image larger.

Chapman guys over four feet tall, represent! See this image larger.

Nina’s saying *Grampa Ray is a-okay!* See this image larger.

Cousins-in-a-box! See this image larger.

I never do win the “who is looking at what camera” war! Ah well, almost everybody’s smiling! See this image larger.

Now I can’t even get the kids to look at any camera! What, the couch and the floor are more interesting? See this image larger.

The brothers gunna work it out! See this image larger.

Grandma Sue takes Nina for a stroll! See this image larger.

Alright Ian and Kaylee, that’s a long enough blog entry, why don’t you two take us out with a — SLAM! (giggle!) See this image larger.