I've changed, but I'm still no good at blogging...

So, I'm getting bigger and smarter every day, but I still can't get the hang of this blog.  I continually forget to update my fans on my life.  It seems that my parents have been using facebook too much and forgetting to take my dictations on life to the blog...but alas, we're back in action

Things I love:
Slides, M&Ms, Music and Dancing, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Sucking my thumb, lamby/froggy/z/blankie, bubbles, Peek-a-boo, Eating, Taking my shirt off (hopefully I outgrow that)

Things I do not love:
Bows in my hair, People taking things away from me, my car seat, sitting still, getting new teeth, pooping (sorry, but everything has to be noted for history's sake)

Some of the words I can say:
Momma, Daddy, No, Yes, Up, More, Meow, Wawa (water), Cup, Mooo (cow), Neigh (horse), Quack (duck), Roar (dinosaur), Nite-Nite, Bye, Apple, Cheese, Shoes, Bubbles, yellow, mine,

I started Beginning Steps this fall at school and my teacher is Miss Megan.  She says I'm very smart, real funny and super cute!  Here I am with Jackson on the first day of school:

Thanks for checking back!  I promise to update more regularly.

2nd Cousins Weekend + 1st Haircut

I survived my second cousins weekend at Grandmom and Granddad's house.  This year was so much more fun than last year...now I can get in the pool, eat way more fun food and run around playing with the other kids!  I loved being in the pool (with Dad) and I liked running around the big house.  I was very intrigued by Grandmom's wine cellar too (apparently that runs in the family).

These last two pictures are of my very first haircut.  The mullet was getting serious and become less cute and more embarrassing, so Dad suggested maybe it was time for a haircut.  It wasn't nearly as traumatic as I expected - I didn't even cry!  I moved around a lot and Mom had to put me on her lap, but otherwise I behaved quite well considering some stranger had sharp scissors by my head.

It's Official...I'm a toddler!!

As promised, I waited until Dad got home from Australia to really take off walking.  On Wednesday June 8th (about an hour after Dad picked me up from school), I walked across the room.  For the next couple days I was up and down and by the weekend I was fully upright and in motion!  Now, one week later it's like I've been walking forever (although I do still fall down a lot).

One step, two step, three step...stalled

I officially took steps on Wednesday May 25th when Dad picked me up at school.  I promptly repeated the two step for Mom much to everyone's delight.  I fully expected I'd take off running within days so I have been delaying this update with hopes of huge news, but alas I remain stalled at about 3 steps.  I can stand up by myself for a long time and I can get up in the middle of the room to stand alone as well.  So, truth be told, I'm just slow playing this walking deal, waiting for Dad to get back from Australia so he doesn't feel like he missed out on any milestones.  :)

Now that it's warm outside I get to play in water which is awesome.  We had a water table on the deck that Jackson and I splashed around in the other day and then yesterday I got to go swimming in a real big pool at Grandmom and Graddad's house.  It was a good thing people were holding onto me because I would have just jumped into the water because I was so excited to play and splash.  I got to ride in a floating car too.

I had my one-year check up the other day...suckville as usual.  Three shots and one of them was in the back of my arm which was horrible.  Despite my constant snacking and good appetite, I'm only 18 pounds, 5 oz (10th percentile) but I'm 28" tall (holding strong in the 25th percentile).  

I do have some other new tricks, talents and tantrums...My vocabulary now includes "uh-oh" and "row, row" (for row, row, row your boat).  I can wave bye-bye, I can clap my hands and I'm learning body parts - I'm pretty good with nose and mouth so far.  Since my words are still limited I discovered screaming - it's very effective in that people will hand me things to make me stop shrieking.  I've started pointing while screaming which seems to get me things I want faster than no pointing.  My hair is finally starting to grow in, but it looks like a mess most days because the back is stuck at an odd length and the front seems to only grow in the middle so I'm basically sporting a fohawk...too bad that's only in fashion for boys.

Well, Dad comes home on Wednesday so look for an update later in the week where I'll be walking!  ;)

I'm ONE!!

Well, loyal followers, it's been a year! This weekend was amazing - I turned one on Saturday and had a fun party. I've already mastered the art of ripping wrapping paper, but somehow once I open the presents I immediately lose them to Jackson...

Although I got a ton of awesome presents, my favorite was the pink princess car. We took it outside for a spin today which was really fun.

Thanks to everyone who came to help me celebrate. I'm anticipating another blog post very soon to let you all know that I learned how to walk - I'm sooooo close. I can stand for a long time all by myself and I can basically run around the house with tow mater, so it's just a matter of days before I take off on my own.

Long time no blog...

I have no good excuse for my lack of recent posts, but I do have a good one for only the few pictures you're about to see...the memory card in mom's camera is fried so we are missing the last couple months.

So, let me catch you up on life. I had my 9 month check-up (in Feb) and I was still holding strong in the 25%: 17 pounds 2 oz & 27 inches tall. I had my first ear infection and cold which was a total bummer and I got more shots which is heartbreaking.


I've learned a ton of new stuff too. I can wave "hi", I can clearly say Momma and Dadda and I actually direct it to the right people! I'm starting to be able to make all kinds of new sounds and someone taught me to scream wildly when I don't get my way or someone takes something away from me. The best thing is that I've learned to pull myself up on pretty much anything I can find and I love to stand! I really wish I could walk solo, but for now I'm enjoying holding Mom or Dad's fingers and walking that way. I'm also learning how to use the push toys.


I recently moved up to the "big kid" infant room so that all of us that can crawl have room to play without trampling the little babies. I'm exploring new foods and love to feed myself (which is often quite messy since I hate wearing a bib). Without a doubt my favorite food is cheese or anything that is cheese flavored or has cheese on top. This week I got three new teeth (two front and one to the left of front) but more are on their way I think. Hopefully this expands my list of things to eat!

For entertainment, I love playing with Jackson and I really love music! I like to dance, play the piano and the harmonica. Here are some pictures of Jackson mocking me (but me enjoying it) and a video of some of my dance moves.

Catching up with BIG NEWS

So, I've been slacking on my blog updates with all the holiday festivities. My first Christmas was pretty much like every other day of my life except I got to play with a bunch of wrapping paper which was real fun! I got lots of toys but given the amount of toys my brother already has it seems like I have something new to play with everyday already.

The two things I've been wanting for the past month or so is to be able to move forward and to eat some real food. Well, this past week has been the BEST week ever by those standards. I got to eat some yogurt melts and puffs - I even successfully got one from the tray, in my hand and into my mouth last night! And, the most wonderful news is that I can CRAWL!!! That's right, Jackson and his toys and no longer safe...nor is the cat or her bowl of food. Turns out, all I needed for motivation was the allure of the ipad...



Also, I got a third tooth on the bottom and I LOVE to stand up - it's pretty hilarious to me actually.

Are we really related?

Hilarious comparisons of me and my brother at similar ages...we even both got the same ball for our first Christmas (if you can't tell us apart - I'm the first picture (naturally)