Friday, July 11, 2008

Hot days and inappropriate toys

The past couple of days have been quite warm - in the lower 90s. Even with the heat, Lily and I have spent some time outside. Yesterday we got her in her kiddie pool. Unfortunately the pool has a hole and we'll have to take it back. It worked for yesterday though. Lily played in the pool with the neighbor kids and had a blast. They also had water balloons and Lily had fun watching them toss the balloons back and forth until they all burst. No pictures were taken though. Next time I will bring out the camera.

This is Lily playing with her new sidewalk chalk. I found it funny that this was for age 4 and above. It said it could contain small pieces which could be swallowed. Now, if she can swallow this hunk o'chalk, I'll be amazed. I know, I know, the pieces could break into smaller pieces. Don't worry, I was watching her the whole time.



Also, today my dear cousin Cindy would have been 43 years old. Miss you Cindy!! Hope wherever you are, you are dancing!!

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Lily at 18 months


My little girl is now a year and a half. She is such a joy. I can't imagine life without her.

Here are a few things about Lily that I love:
  • She has the best laugh ever
  • She is cuddly
  • She is so very smart
  • She can basically feed herself now
  • She loves all animals. She gets so excited to see an animal at the zoo or on tv
  • She sleeps 12 hours at night and on most days 2-3 hours during the day
  • She says:
mo = more
gall gone = all gone
ow = water
Babba = Abba
dadee = baby
gapes = grapes
nanana = banana
Aya = Maya
peas = please
gogurt = yogurt
gagel = bagel
me maw = oatmeal
  • She loves water sprinklers
  • She loves to listen to music and dance
  • She self disciplines. She walks over to something she is not allowed to touch and says "no?". I tell her "Still no"
  • She yells at the dog for us. "Bo Poddy!" (go potty! wonder who else in this house says that????)
  • She loves her Daddy
  • She pretends to burp and then says "be be" (excuse me)
  • She enjoys eating: bananas, oatmeal, applesauce, grapes, cherries, cookies, ice cream (my girl!), corn, carrots, croissants, pancakes, shredded wheat cereal and eggs
  • You know if you are doing something right if she says "'gain" (for "again")
  • She loves to be twirled around
Love you Little One!!

Saturday, July 5, 2008

4th of July

I hope everyone had a nice Independence Day!
We had a laid back day. We had our friends Melanie and James and Baby Ian come by for dinner. We can see a few of the city's firework displays from our backyard, so it was nice to see the fireworks without the hassle of traffic.

Lily and Ian

Melanie and James

Thanks Melanie and James! We really had a nice night hanging out with you!!

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Makeshift Pool and more Pics of Kaitlyn

I keep meaning to go buy a kiddie pool for Lily. She loves to play in water. I just haven't drug myself out to do so. This was our makeshift pool this afternoon. She was soaking wet by the time we were finished.
Here are a few more pics of my new niece!!

Family of Four Now!

Abba

Big Sister, Cassie

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Kaitlyn Maree is here!!

Kaitlyn and Nana

My niece, Kaitlyn Maree was born today, July 1st, 2008 at 11:20am. She is 6lbs 9oz.
I get to see her in August and I cannot wait!!!

Congratulations Matthew and Carrie on your newest addition to your family!