Silly cousins

These videos are a few months old, but I thought they were too cute not to post. This appears to be a favorite game for Riley to play with her cousins.

Above is with her cousin Tyler.

Below is with her cousin Jasmine, in Ireland.

Here we go to Jimi's house

Riley and I will be staying at Jimi and Boopah's house (my mom and step-dad's) until Colm gets back. I am staying in my old room and we created a room out of a nearby nook for Riley's room

"Hueys"

Riley started at a new daycare last week in the one-year-old room ("daisies"). She had been prone to going barefoot at her old daycare (in the infant room). But in this new daycare and in a room with the "older" kids, she will be "playing" on the gravely playground and needed some solid shoes. Since she's also been trying out a few steps here and there, I wanted to make sure she had shoes that would help her walk.


She now is the owner of a cute pair of white tennis shoes with pink velcro!

I named the blog "Hueys" because that is what the kiddos in my family call shoes.

Finnuala turns one!

We went to Finnuala's first birthday party yesterday. As you may recall from an eariler post about Jack's birthday party, Jack, Riley and Finnuala were all born around the same time (but in that order).

It was pouring rain outside, so it was an indoor party. Above are Finnuala (pronounced "Fin-oola"), Jack and Riley.

Here are Jack, Riley and Finnuala with their party hats on. I was suprised that the hat didn't annoy Riley - she kept it on quite awhile!

Look what I did!

The Big Day

For decoration for the party on Saturday we got a "1" balloon. Its been tied to our banister since Saturday and every time we walk by it Riley's eyes get big. She loves looking at it and hitting it.

Riley got to open her presents from mommy and daddy on her actual birthday (Tuesday, as opposed to the day of the party). She had a lot of fun opening (with a little help from mommy), then playing with, the presents. It was fun to watch. I was surprised she got so into it!

She also tried her cake again. This time she tasted it and smashed it.


I guess she doesn't like performing for a crowd? She also ended up being sick on Sunday, so she may not have felt all that great at the party on Saturday.

Our baby turns one!

Riley's birthday is today. I've tried to take a picture of her on (or at least close to) the 5th of each month so we could look back and see how much she's changed.....

1st day home from the hospital

1 month old

2 months old

3 months old

4 months old

5 months old

6 months old

7 months old

8 months old

9 months old

10 months old

11 months old

1 year old!

I can't believe how fast its gone...

Party Time!

Riley had a little birthday party with her family on Saturday. Here is a video of everyone singing her "Happy Birthday":

King Soopers gave her a free "smash" cake (pictured below). Our first attempt at feeding Riley cake ended in hysterical cries.

Once she got a little nap in we opened some presents and tried again.

We got the same result the second time, it just took longer. It was a nice party anyway.

Happy Birthday to Jack!

Riley's friend Jack turned one on July 15th and had a little party (well, semi-big, there was a bouncy castle) to celebrate. This get together allowed Riley (and her mommy) to catch up with some friends, and to meet a few new ones. Jack's mom, Jenny, played on the Denver Gaels Ladies' Gaelic Football team with me (Jenny is actually from Ireland).

Here is Jack. Pooped out from showing off his newly acquired walking skills.

This is Eileen, also a former Denver Gael. Her daughter is the one reaching for the cup. She moved back East for a few years, so it was nice to see her again and meet her daughter.

Finnuala and Riley, being entertained by cups.

Christine, Sonya (Finnuala's mom) and Aiden, Christine's son.

Christine and Sonya were also previous players on the Denver Gaels. I guess the team had quite the baby boom! In fact, Jenny, Sonya and I were all due within a week or two of each other. Jack came first (7/15), then Riley (8/5), then Finnuala (8/12). We went on walks together around Wash Park during our maternity leaves.