I saw the red shoes at Babies-R-Us for $2.00 and COULD NOT resist them! I thought they were adorable and reminded me of Wizard of Oz! I thought that Rylie just had to have them! So, I gave in and bought them! I love them so much and will be sad when she grows out of them! I keep thinking she'll start clicking her heels and say, "There's no place like home!"We were watching the finale of American Idol. The song, "It's Too Late", came on. Connor ran and grabbed his microphone and started to sing along. If you listen closely you can hear him sing "Too late!" We thought it was so cute and funny!
Rylie turned 2 months old yesterday! I can't believe it's already been 2 months since she was born! I can remember it like it was yesterday! Rylie is so much fun! She's at a really cute stage where she's smiling a lot and cooing all the time. She's such a patient child! Especially with me as I'm always trying on a bow, a bracelet, or a different outfit! What a good baby!!!! 
Here's how this picture came to be. When my Dad flew out to help bless Rylie he brought a bracelet (the center white bracelet) for her to wear. I absolutely love and adore it. I wish I had more but haven't found any places that make them out here. A couple weeks later the missionaries stopped by my house. They wanted to show me a bracelet they made for Zoey Call. It was ADORABLE and much like the bracelet my Dad bought for Rylie. They told me they went to a placed called "Bead Dazzled" to make it. It was all over from there! I had to make Rylie a bracelet! So, Alyson and I went there today to make one bracelet. Well, obviously what was supposed to be one bracelet turned into four bracelets(the one on the top, left has her name on it). Rylie will be more accessorized than I will, which isn't hard to do. It was so fun and I can't wait to go back again!!! I'm addicted.
My nephew going down the slide(notice behind, and to the left, how happy Connor is...NOT!).
Connor (notice the little girl below & behind Connor. She wanted to be in all of our pictures! So cute!)
My adorable niece eating the new belt!
My nephew so excited!!!
Connor making his way down the slide!
Peek-A-Boo!!!
I will completely admit that I am not a crafty person! Many people have been blessed with this talent. One of which is Alyson! She is so crafty! She takes a look at something and BOOM! she can whip it up in no time at all!!! She impresses me so much! Well, since having a baby girl I have had so much fun dressing and accessorizing her! It's a blast! I love all the cute bows that I have seen and have wanted to make them. Well, Alyson must have felt the vibe because she asked if I wanted to use her extra bow-making stuff and make some! SURE!!! I quickly accepted. So, Alyson came over and helped show me how to make a couple bows! Well, a couple bows eventually turned into 38 bows! Wow! Anyway, it was so fun and really helped to take my mind off the things that stress me out and give me a break! Thanks Alyson!
A friend in our Branch gave us this adorable blanket at church today! I loved the embroidered name on the blanket! I thought it was so sweet! I couldn't help myself and had to get some pictures of Rylie wrapped up inside. There are many more but thought I'd share a few!
I am so excited because Rylie has begun the stage where she starts to smile a lot on her own and even coo. Today we had her on the couch and she was grinning like crazy! I love how her face just lights right up when she smiles!!!! She makes me so happy!
Connor & Garrett
Connor
McGinnis & Jeppesen Family
My brother and his family have been in from Utah since last Wednesday night! We've had a great time with them! We went to Palmyra, Niagara Falls, Kirtland, Holland, Muskegon, Lake Michigan, and the places around town. On this particular day we went on a tour of MSU campus. My sister-in-law (my brother's wife) served her mission in Lansing. A lot of her time was spent on campus. So, she took us around and we got to see the Children's 4-H Gardens and the Butterfly Gardens! It was AWESOME!!!!!
(2 months old, 1 month old, 0 months old) 
(Sadie Elizabeth Charles, Rylie Anne McGinnis, Zoey Kendyll Call)
When Mike and I moved to Lansing, MI (the first time around) in April 2005, we became close to some really neat families. Two of which were Brad & Diana Charles and Justin & Megan Call. We've been through a lot with them and experienced some pretty awesome things. One of which was being pregnant together! We announced we were pregnant back in August 2007. That same day the Charles's announced they were pregnant. Then the Call's announced in December that they were pregnant too!!! Come to find out, we were all due within nearly a month of each other. Diana was due first, myself second, and Megan third. Above you can see what beautiful miracles came from that! I think these munchkins are destined to be BFF's!
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Rylie is officially 1 month old today! I can't believe it's already been a month! It's really flown by. We have enjoyed Rylie so much! I am so happy to have a baby girl! She's starting to smile more and stays awake more and more all the time. I love being a Mom!
On Tuesday I was introduced to a little bit of heaven! Ok, a BIG piece of heaven! On Tuesday I was really sad and having a hard time because I had dropped off my parents. I was at home crying when my friend, Tiffany, called and asked how I was doing. She said she wanted to come over and show me something she knew I would love! She was right!!!! These are definitely from heaven! Apparently they can only be found at Target! So you'd better head on over and check 'em out! Mmmmmm!
Yesterday, April 13th, Rylie was blessed at church. We were so blessed to have my Dad and Mom there. Unfortunately, Mike's parents weren't able to make it. We really missed them there but understood why they couldn't make it. It was a very special day and I was so touched and proud to see my husband blessing our beautiful daughter. It was also very special because my sister made the beautiful blessing dress!!!! My Dad picked out the adorable, beautiful bracelet and blanket as well. My Mom picked out the shoes and lacey socks. It was a very special day!!!!
