Playing at Gammy and Da's

Planting strawberries...

 

 

 

Then some play time at the park!

 



 

Two.

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My new sous chef

Yesterday was Blair's time to help me bake (banana bread) in the kitchen. She helped level and pour the ingredients into the bowl, and assisted with the all important task of stirring. She loved helping and even enjoyed the fruits of her labor. Looks like I have found my new little helper in the kitchen (sorry Trav!)!!

23 Months

I have waited to write this post – mainly because I didn’t know if I should write it since it is less than a month away from the big “2.” So today I decided that I would do a quick post with some updates with what Miss B is doing at 23 months (tear).

 

·         Her speech is increasing by the day and Blair has recently (in the last few weeks) putting together 2 - 4 word sentences. Sometimes she gives us a babbled response – but then she will use her “big girl” words (i.e. – English). Recently, she has begun saying “Huh?” while squinting her eyes and cocking her head to one side (after I say something to her). It looks cute, but I know that she hears and understands me – so I am on a mission to break the “huh” response.

 

·         She loves to hold hands and while doing so – hop, skip & gallop

 

·         Has gotten quite good with using a spoon / fork with few casualties

·         Miss B loves to sing – her favorites include “Spoonful of Sugar” originally sung by Ms. Mary Poppins, the “ABCs” and “Rockabye Baby” which she sings very well, with me, at bedtime.

·         Like any other (almost) 2 year old, Blair loves to be outside. Whether we are at the park, riding her bike, taking a wagon ride, or just writing on the driveway with sidewalk chalk – she is in heaven. Poor child does not yet understand that come May – that all will change (until about October).

·         Blair is going to be the flower girl in Loren’s wedding! I have been busy helping Loren and Shaun out with the details, whilst thinking about some cute dress options for Blair. Lace and cowgirl boots – that’s what I have in mind.

·         I had a parent / teacher conference with Blair’s teacher the other day. She had nothing but good things to say about Bug and assured me that she is right on track. J I expect nothing less.

·         “Times!” (While holding up one finger) means “one more time.” Really, it just means “again.”

·         At any given moment, there are 3 – 4 “babies,” face down on the floor with blankets over them (like they are napping). Blair takes her time laying each one down, covering them with their blanket, and patting their backs for their naps. She is so very nurturing and is going to make the best big sister one day!

·         Dancing. Machine. Enough said.

·         Enjoys helping out with simple chores – carrying her plate to the kitchen and helping load the laundry machine.

·         Eating is a bit of a task. She has expanded her palate, which is great, but she hoards food in her cheek, which drives T and I crazy! It doesn’t happen with a particular kind of food (except that it never occurs with yogurt), so it is random and once we try to address the (lack of) chewing – she becomes super stubborn and refuses to chew / swallow. Stubborn – my child? To put it mildly – dinner time is not my favorite time with Bug.

·         Has the cutest quirks that remind me of her Daddy… like if you do “Five Little Piggies” on one foot, you are gonna have to do it on the other and telling me about each and every picture of her classmates on the bulletin board outside of her class – every morning.

·         Blair is 36 inches tall, wears mostly 4T and 5T clothes and is wearing 4T/5T sized pull-ups. Oh, and her shoe size is an 8. Her weight is in the 30 - 33 pound range.

·         Is her Momma’s girl, but loves to have Daddy read her stories at bedtime. ♥

·         Turns out my spirited little girl with all of her spunk and energy – gets it honestly from me. Oh, and did I mention strong-willed and silly too?

 

I have been busy working on Bug’s Teddy Bear Picnic birthday party (if you follow me on Pinterest, you can see all of the precious ideas that people have come up with). We had to move it to early April, due to Easter being so early this year. Normally I would be worked up over the date change, but honestly, I could use the extra time to get everything together! Invites will go out soon - I promise!

 

A hop, skip and jump...

In the past week or two, Blair has begun to skip / gallop all over the place. She mainly does it around us or when she's really happy and excited. It is super cute and makes us laugh (I have to join in). And, she LOVES to RUN. She loves to hold my hand and run up and down the hallway. Melts this momma's heart.

Just a few new photos

In my never-ending quest to stay on top of taking and publishing photos of my sweet girl - I have some new photos to post. These were graciously sent to me by Gammy and GranDad, so I am excited to post!

 

Nearly 2 years after having sweet Blair - I am still just as obsessed with her as I was the day she arrived. She is my favorite part of every day and reminds me just how wonderful life is. She is so full of life and of love. Travis and I could not be more blessed.

 

Some words I would use to describe this little Sassy-Frassy are:

 

 

Sweet

 

Determined

 

Loving

TALL!

Curious

 

Silly

 

Strong-willed

 

Energetic

 

Caring and tender-hearted

Loves the outdoors

She is the perfect combination of a tom-boy and girly-girl. She loves her shoes, jewelry and purses.

Look at my baby girl's BLUE eyes!

Playing with moss... I don't know what her fascination is with it - maybe because it is green? She does this at our house, too.

 

Yep, more of it

 

 

 

No, Blair! :)

 

Watching a worm in the water

This is the face of a determined and focused little girl!

She loves to balance on things (likes rocks around the garden)

I love this picture. It is so sweet of her little face, and all of that hair! I wish I could just bottle her up and keep her like this forever.

Happy Monday!

 

 

 



Feeding the ducks

Before gearing up for the SuperBowl, we took Bug to feed the ducks. As usual, the ducks were a big hit with little bit! She ate about as much bread as the ducks did and had a blast running around with Daddy and enjoying the beautiful sunshine.

 

"Come back here!"

Eating the bread

 



 

Walking with Daddy (how cute are they?)

 

Trying to sneak up on one of the ducks

Such a silly girl

 



 

Feeding the ducks

 

I'd love to know what she was trying to explain here...

 

Getting SO big!

 

I love them.

Happy 2nd Birthday, Zoey!

Over the weekend, we celebrated sweet Zoey’s 2nd birthday! Ligia had gone all out and decorated with the theme of "monkeys." There were even bananas on the food table – so simple yet SO cute! Zoey loves monkeys and is “big” into Curious George, so it was perfect. The girls ran around and played and did some coloring (in their Curious George coloring books). Happy Birthday Z-Bear! We love you!

 

Coloring with the birthday girl!

Blair - hamming it up for the camera!

 



 

Mommy and Blair

 

Uncle Craig

Happy 2nd Birthday, Zoey!

 



 

We love you!