Moved to Florida

Yes, lots has changed since mom updated my blog last time. We packed up all my toys and animals and then I went to visit with Grandma and Grandpa in NE while mom and dad drove all the way to Florida. They flew back and then we spent the week with Grandma & Grandpa. We went to visit with my cousins and aunt and uncles too. I was the flower girl in my cousins wedding, I looked so pretty in my black dress. I had fun dancing with both the bride and the groom. Then we flew back home and when we landed, I looked out the window and yelled, "Florida" and once in the airport, "Welcome to Florida". Yes, I was very excited. It was all new to me. I wanted to just get to the house and play with my toys again. Mommy and daddy set up my room, so it was all ready for me when we got there. Daddy put me to bed that night and about 10 o'clock I woke up and wanted mommy. I told her that I wanted to take off my pjs and put on my clothes so I could play with my toys. Daddy is working more now, so mommy and I get to spend lots of time together. We are trying to do some activities together inside, since it's still pretty warm outside here, not what we are used to. We read, do puzzles, color, and bake together. I think it will be fun to live here, especially being close to the water and the beach, now I just have to get used to the water. Mom will try to stay on top of this a bit better, but I keep her pretty busy, so here are some pictures to let you know what we've been up to the last few months. Bye for now.

Reading

summer fun so far

Mommy and me went to the park yesterday and went on a train ride. It was fun...I wanted to go again, but I was so tired that mom said we'd go again another day.
I got to play in the stream too, the water was colder than I thought it would be so I didn't stay in too long. Daddy and I went swimming for the first time this summer a few days ago. It was fun to play with my new water wings and princess tube. I can't wait to play with them more and more this summer. Playing in the pool is one of my favorite things, I keep saying, "POOL! POOL! POOL!".... I am growing, growing, growing.
I like to repeat words that mom and dad say. I am working on my numbers I can count from 1-10, but I usually miss the 3 and 4 and just skip to 5, but I am learning. I also like to say my alphabet. Reading is one of my daily activities as is watching a couple episodes of Olivia. I love Olivia,I could watch it over and over again. There isn't much else new here. I hope all is well with you..Bye for now!

easter egg fun

We went to another church for their Easter Eggstravaganza, so I could make some crafts, get my face painted, and get eggs at the egg hunt. It was fun, they had crispy creme donuts and chick-fil-a sandwiches there too, so I ate some of that too. There were lots of kids there, but we all had our own areas to get the eggs from. We also learned what the real meaning of Easter is, not eggs, bunnies, candy or anything else, we learned that it is about Jesus rising from the dead and that He had victory over sin. It is truly a day to celebrate. My grandpa and grandma came to visit again for the weekend too, so I have been stuck like glue to grandma's side.
Tomorrow we are going to my uncle Terry's house for a late Easter lunch. I get to see all my cousins and play some too.

I really like the show "Olivia" so everyday before my nap time, I get to watch a couple of episodes of it. I can't quite say "Olivia" it sounds more like libia, but mom and dad know what I'm saying. I have all kinds of words that don't sound like their intented word, so I often have to show mom and dad what I am trying to say either that or I just say it louder, that never seems to help though. I hope things are going well for you. HAPPY EASTER! Bye for now.

Easter eggs & cookies with Grandma

We went to see my grandparents and great-grandparents in NE for a few days last week and grandma always has things for me to do, so we colored eggs and decorated egg shaped cookies. I always have fun at their house. I am always repeating words and like to jabber quite a bit. Mommy bought me a potty yesterday, so I am going to start potty-training I guess. I can't wait for the weather to be nice all the time so I can play outside. I like to be outside. Well, that is it for now. I hope you have a great weekend. Bye for now.

My Second Birthday

Happy Valentine's Day

two year doctor visit

Although it is not quite my birthday (the 20th), mom and dad took me for my check. The doctor said I was doing great, just small, but finally following my growth chart. I weigh 21 lbs, 7 oz, I am 32.5 inches tall and my head circumference is 47 centimeters. I am repeating lots of words that mom and dad say. I still don't use many two word phrases, but I am adding to my vocabulary everyday. I am still busy, busy, busy. I keep everyone I am with on their toes. I went to storytime at the library for the first time today. It was fun to hear the stories and watch the other kids sing songs, I wasn't quite sure about joining in yet though. I may start going to a tumbling type of class soon too, mom is still checking into that idea. I hope that you have a great rest of your week. Bye for now.

if you can't ride, push!

New Year

I realize that mommy hasn't updated my blog in awhile, even though I've been telling her she needs to get to it! We have done a few things since the new year started. We spent a few days up in Breckenridge playing in the pool and just being together. I am learning new words everyday. I am suppose to be resting right now, but instead I am lying in my crib singing. I guess that is resting to me, right? I hope things are going well for you this new year. Have a great rest of your week. Bye for now.

Christmas

Today is Christmas and I had lots of fun. It was a busy day, but I was a good girl. I got up and had breakfast with mommy and daddy and grandma. We read the story about the birth of a King and then we got to open the presents. I got lots of fun things, clothes, toys, and books. I even got my first set of crayons and a coloring book. I was very careful about putting all the paper in the trash bag after I opened each gift. I took a nap and then we went over to my aunt and uncle's house to have Christmas dinner and open some more gifts. I had lots of fun checking out the house, going up and down the stairs and being the entertainment for everyone else. I am still working on my words, but repeating a little bit more. My mommy is working on a scrapbook for me, so I got to take pictures with my cousins. Everyone wanted to get in on that one. We are heading to Nebraska for a few days to spend time with daddy's family and have our next Christmas celebration. I hope that you had a very Merry Christmas and that your New Year is blessed. Bye for now.

Thanksgiving

We had thanksgiving at my cousins, Jesse and haley's house. They have a big dog(labradoodle) named Weston that always wanted to play with me, but he is so much bigger than me that I sometimes liked it, but mostly didn't. I had fun exploring the house though, they have lots of rooms and doors that I can open, so I took a lot of joy in opening and closing cupboard doors. I am doing well and growing fast. I am still working on saying more words. Yesterday, mommy and I put up the christmas tree together. I helped put up a couple of ornaments, but I discovered that it is more fun to take them down than to keep them on the tree. Mom has lots of boxes of christmas stuff, so I had fun getting into each one of them. I think she was more tired than I was from making sure that I didn't break anything. All the breakables are up high, so I can't reach the pretties. I hope that you have a great rest of your weekend. It has been fun having mom and dad both home most of the day the past couple of days. They are my entertainment. Bye for now.

Fall festival

crisp fall day

pumpkin patch and fall days

We went to Rock Creek Pumpkin Patch for the afternoon. It was windy and kind of cold, but we had a good time. I got to pet a calf and some goats. I walked on the hay bales and had fun running around a bit too. This is our tradition now. we have to visit the pumpkin patch in the fall. I am 20 months old now. Moving and climbing on everything. I keep mom on her toes, someone has to. It is such a nice day today that we took some pictures out in the leaves. I like how they crunch under my feet when I walk. I am suppose to be resting, but instead I'm kicking on the crib and jabbering. Anyway, it keeps me awake. I hope that you have a great weekend. Bye for now.

Just a few more pictures of my days

I can't believe that I am 19 months old already. I have been busy. I'm still working on talking, so I don't have any words, but it'll come....mom and dad just have to be patient. Here are some pictures of me doing what I do best. I love to play and I love to try to dress myself now. I am finding out where my legs go and which shoe goes on which foot. I always put my shoes on my right foot even those that go on my left foot. I also like to try to put a shoe on top of a shoe. You can find shoes of mine all over the house. I guess I am a true girl, so many shoes....anyway. I hope you enjoy my pictures. Have a great rest of your week.

Seven falls

We went to Seven Falls in Colorado Springs yesterday. It was a fun day. I am getting good at hiking too. The waterfalls were really pretty and amazing. Dad carried me in the backpack up the long stairs. I got to get out and hike for awhile when we got to the top. I had to sit and take a break every once in awhile, but then I'd get up and go some more. I was a dirty, dirty girl, I guess that's what happens when I play in the dirt. I may have eaten a rock or two too, but I'm ok. It is always fun when we get to do things together as a family. Daddy took the day off, so we could spend it together. Mommy and daddy thought I would be really tired today, but I wasn't so I didn't take very much of a nap. Tomorrow, we get to go to a BBQ after church. I'm sure it will be fun too. I don't have much else to say, I hope you have a good rest of your weekend. Bye for now.

babble, babble, babble......

18 month check

Hi there...today was my 18 month old check with the doctor. It went okay. I found out that I am 2 feet, 7 inches tall, I weigh 18 pounds and 14 ounces and my head circumference is 18.19 inches around. I am little so mom is going to have to feed me things with more fat in them. I still don't like meat, so I am going to be taking a multi-vitamin too, to bump up the vitamins I am missing from the meat. I am pretty active so all that I eat seems to just melt off of me. Otherwise the doctor said I was doing great. I am still working on my words. I can jabber up a storm, with all the effort, but getting understood is another story. Anyway, mom and dad and me are just vegging out today. I hope that you have a great week. Bye for now.

What fun a wind chime can be.....

Mommy gave me this wind chime to play with and I had a great time shaking it and listening to it chime. I have a few more "words" added to my vocabulary. I now say "nigh, nigh" for night, night, I still say "bye" and "hi", "dog","wet" and I think that is all so far. I am getting so tall, so I can reach and just about open the front door, mom and dad have to keep an eye on me or I will be out the door faster than they can blink. I tried real hard yesterday to open it for someone at the door and almost made it. Jasper, our dog, sits and waits for me to open the door so she can make her own escape. I think it is going to get pretty interesting around here soon. I hope that you have had a good week so far. I think that's about it for now...enjoy the video. Bye for now.