23 1/2 Months...Last post as a one year old!

I have had a lot of fun lately! I have had a couple of snow days with mommy and daddy. We got to play in the snow and even make a snowman (Crusty)! Mommy and Daddy took me to see my cousin's basketball game. I was really quiet and sat on Mommy's lap for the first half, but I had so much fun cheering during the second half! Daddy's happy that I like the sport! Mommy took me to a party (baby shower) and I thought it was going to be my birthday party until she told me that wasn't for a little while. I had so much fun there playing with the other kids. Everyone commented on how tall I was! Mommy also took me to see Great-Grandma Rose and Great-Grandpa Willie. It took me a while to warm up to them, but boy oh boy, they were happy to see me since I missed them at Christmas! I love to sing and dance lately, especially to "Five Little Monkeys". I know my letters "B", "E", and "O". Mommy and I were putting an alphabet puzzle together and I handed her the letter "B" and said "B". She just took it and said "ball". It took her a second to realize that I knew what the letter was! I constantly surprise everyone! Making "Crusty" the snowMAN!Snowman building (ignore the anatomy!) Hugging "Crusty" before going inside I finally have enough hair for a ponytail! Laying with Daddy Snow toddler Bored!I can do all 4 puzzles! Growing up Building a house Relative of Michael Jordan? Ta-da! Playing with the boys at the shower Sharing clean-up duty and cups with Anthony Thanks for the cookie Grandma Kathy! (It took me about 30 minutes to eat it!) The tongue comes out even when drawing! This was so much fun!

I love this story!

I love to sing!

23 Months...Almost 2!

It has been a great time playing with all my Christmas toys! We are already talking about my birthday, and I can say my "birthday's coming up pretty soon!" I really want some bracelets and beads-they are so much fun! Another thing that I have been saying is "it matches" when two things are alike. Mommy and I went to visit Heather and Sean and Ashley, and missed seeing Great-Grandma Rose and Great-Grandpa Willie because they were sick. Mommy and Daddy and I spent some fun time together on a couple of snow days at home. They also have said that I am testing their patience, whatever that means!
Before bedtime with Daddy
Making play doh "carrots and peas" with Mommy
Building houses with Daddy
Ashley said this princess move was supposed to be good
Ashley has bracelets and beads too!
Early morning play time with Maverick at Ashley's (I got up at 5:15 at their house when I usually get up at 7:30 on weekend-you're welcome, Mommy!)
Ashley showing me how to play Nintendo
Daddy showing me how to make a snow angel
Daddy demonstrating
Trying it out myself
My snow angel!
Me and Daddy
Cool girl in my new sunglasses and hat
Static!

Merry Christmas

I'm warning you now, this is going to be long! It has been a super busy 2 weeks! In addition to all the Christmas festivities and visiting (see below), I have been growing and learning too! I am starting to play more independently. I think Mommy and Daddy miss playing with me, but they also like having some time for themselves too. I have learning my colors and shapes (triangle, rectangle, oval, circle, square) and can count to 15 too! I started galloping as well. I know that Santa Claus says "ho, ho, ho!" and I absolutely LOVE "Crusty" the Snowman! Here are my ringlets and ponytailRing Around the Mommy She caught me! Our first Christmas celebration was at Nana Carol and Papa Ron's house on December 23rd. It was so much fun, and I knew exactly what to do with those presents! Aunt Julie, Uncle Mark, Alex, and Chase came over later for some fun. I missed seeing the whole family! I know what to do with this! Going shopping I'll help you Papa Ron Ringing up a sale New Elmo couch, new monkey, Uncle Mark, and me Awwww, cousin Chase! Returning the favor The Dance Off
We then went to Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Tom's for the 24th before returning home. It was so nice to see my cousins and play. Always a feast here Got my bling on Which one is mine? I didn't do it! Dancing to Frosty the Snowman with Harper
Ho ho ho! My cousins Yup, we're related! I trust you Grandma! Oh boy! They all go in the water We returned home later that day. I sure was tired-I slept in on Christmas morning! When I got up, Santa had come to our house! Look what Santa brought! Serious business After opening presents, we went to Nana Arden and Papa Rodney's house to see Daddy's family. We had a blast there! It had snowed the night before, so I got to go sledding for the first time! Taking time out to read before everything started Mickey Mouse!!!! I can help you, Nana Arden! Break time The girl cousins playing with my choo choo train Sharing with cousin Catherine Ready for sledding! I think I liked it more than mommy did!
One more run I love my cousin Jacob Then, we got a few days home to relax Mommy snuggles I love my new couch! Wipe out! I really am under there! Snacking at my new table and chairs Nana Carol and Papa Ron came for a visit. They brought a gift from Aunt Mary and Uncle Duane-A Horsie Pillow Pet! Wearing Nana Carol's pearls-I'm not used to the fancy stuff! Can I have your earrings too? Cooking with Nana Carol and Papa Ron Thanks for the visit We also got a visit from Mommy's cousin Kristy ("Kissy") and Anthony! I had so much fun playing with him. Their names were the first thing I said that morning. We both have a garbage truck obsession Cooking with Anthony Kristy and Mommy supervised Trying to "sleep" next to Anthony