5 on Friday

ONE.  It's raining, it's pouring . . .  and I love it.  TL and I were supposed to be on our way to LA today to visit some of my girlfriends, but due to the big storms hitting most of the state, we decided it was safest to stay home instead of driving down.  I am extremely bummed out because I miss them so much, but I must admit - this rain is just what we need and we are finally getting some green vegetation by our house.
TWO.  I went and visited my sister earlier this week so Andie and Stella (my niece) could have a little play time.  Stella is 6 months old, and it was so fun to see the girls interact with each other.  It is so much fun to have girls close in age, and I know it's going to keep getting more fun as they get older.
{stella is eating the map}
THREE.  Last Friday we went to visit some of TL's family in the Bay Area for the day.  Andie loves her Uncle Joe and lights up when she sees him. . . and I am pretty sure he is smitten over her, too ;)  It was a beautiful day in Walnut Creek.  We made a drive up to the top of Mt. Diablo, and spent time with his cousins and their two little guys.  We had dinner and watched the kids all play together and it was really nice to be there with them.  How cute is this picture?  We have a similar one from when Andie was 6 weeks old and we went to visit.
{beautiful Mt. Diablo}
FOUR.  Teething - I know I mentioned it last week, but sweet baby Andie grew her first tooth.  Since then, I know she has been in some discomfort because more must be on their way.  I know everyone has lots of ideas of what to do to help.  So far, a little Tylenol and cold toys or food is all we have tried. Any other suggestions?  She's doing pretty well with it, so I can't complain, but I feel so bad that she is in pain.
{poor baby was uncomfortable getting that tooth!}
FIVE.
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