8 months

My little Mik is 8 months old! She is getting so big! She can almost crawl. She gets up into a pushup postion and then gets on her knees, then rocks back and forth and falls. She wants to move so bad. She can clap her hands and wave. She gives "kisses," but only when she wants too. She says mama, but usually cries it. She says dada, hi and hello. She is such a cute little girl. We are so happy to have her.

Laughlin/Las Vegas Trip

At the beginning of August we we to Laughlin and Las Vegas with my family.

Miki showing Dad how to drive


The first day we rode up the river. We had 4 jet skis and a jet boat that my dad bought for Mikelle so she could go too.


Baby feet and big thighs!


She loves chewing on cords!


Me and Miki Moo


Chad had bread and was feeding the birds.


Keeping that baby hydrated


The next day we went to Las Vegas and stayed in a resort. That night we went to a show called "The Mentalist." Me and Jory had to leave a little early because Mik was crying every time people would clap. She knows when her bedtime is and sure lets you know it! (I just noticed in the background it says Stripper Bar...haha)


On Wednesday we spent the afternoon swimming at the resort. Mik loves the water.


We played water volleyball


Chad and Jory in the jacuzzi. It was over a 100 degrees...I have no clue why they were in there!


Later that day we went to the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop from the show "Pawn Stars."


We got lucky and walked out just as Corey was pulling up, so we didn't even have to wait to take a picture with him.


The night we went bowling at The Orleans.


Miki was naughty again...she was tired.


Me and Dani


Bri told me I'm her favorite sister after spending all summer at our house.


My crazy mom. She just got a strike.


Jory excited about getting a strike.


Me and Jor


After bowling we ate at the Buffet at The Orleans. It was steak and crab legs night. I was so excited. Jory doesn't like seafood, so I hardly ever get it.
Dani feeding Mikelle chocolate. She loved it of course. My family tries to feed her all kinds of treats when I'm not looking!


It was a lot of fun! Thanks Mom and Dad!

7 Months

Mikelle is now 7 months. I can't believe how fast she is growing up. She loves sitting and playing on the floor with her toys. She's looking more and more like she's going to crawl soon. She talks like crazy. She says "mama" but I don't know if she associates it with me yet. She knows that when there is a camera in front of her face, she is supposed to smile. She just keeps getting smarter and smarter. She is getting too smart for me! She is so much fun to have! We love our Mikellie

Rhoton Family Vacation

In July we went to Indio, California with all of Jory's brother's families. It was about a million degrees, but it was still a lot of fun. We went swimming, some people went to Disneyland and some people went to Legoland. Me and Jory just stayed at the resort with a grouchy baby. Mikelle was constipated the whole time we were there. She was good most of the time, but was in a lot of pain. Mikelle's starting to get a lot harder to travel with. She used to just go with the flow, but now she knows when it's nap time and bed time. And she'll let you know!

I only took two pictures... I even told Jory to remind me to take pictures!

What we've been up too...

Playing when it's supposed to be bedtime




Playing with cousins


Playing with friends


Drinking from cups


Swimming




Hanging out with Uncle Chad & Dad


Hanging out with Aunt Bri


And just being cute!

6 months!

I can't believe we've had Mikelle for half a year now! It's gone by so fast. She is just getting cuter and cuter each day. She is learning so much. She can now sit up on her own. She's not perfect at it and falls after a while, but she is getting better. She always wants to be sitting up. She loves toys. She has started crying when you take something away that she wants. She loves blowing bubbles with her mouth. She can turn herself in a complete circle on the floor. She wants to crawl, but she can only scoot. She pushes off with her feet or when she's on her tummy she tries to army crawl. She is so funny and always smiling. I love that she loves me and smiles at me across the room. She is such a good baby and we love her to death!
Weight: 16 lbs 10 oz-65%
Height: 26.8 in- 85%
Head: 40.7 cm- 9%
She still has a small head, but it is getting a little bigger!








She was eating prunes and it made it look like she had lipstick on

Happy Birthday

I turned 23 on Friday. It was a nice, relaxing day. Jory took me out to breakfast at "The View" in Monument Valley with our friend's Ryan and Annie. Afterward we drove around Monument Valley for awhile. We came home and played Super Mario Brothers on the Wii. For dinner Jory made me fajitas and even did the dishes! Jory got me an I-Pod Touch and I love it, but I'm pretty sure Jory loves it more then me! It was such a good day, even Mikelle was good for me!

Mikelle and Ryann


Our family in Monument Valley


Ryan, Annie and Little Ryann


23!