Here Comes The Sun

The past couple of weeks have been filled with silly moments and lots of smiles. Rose has truly transitioned to a toddler. We've switched her bottles to sippy cups now, except for her bedtime bottle. Her vocabulary continues to amaze us. She has picked up her Dad's singing of the Beatles songs. Her favorite is Here Comes the Sun. We'll catch her playing on the floor saying, "singing, sun, doo, doo." It's adorable! She can also tell you the names and sounds of most animals, and can recognize and repeat shapes. She can fill in most of the words in the book Goodnight Moon. She's sleeping through the night, nearly 11 hours most nights. It's wonderful getting some time back to ourselves!

Just playing around

Drool face

She loves to explore and has recently gotten more interested in climbing on things. She still loves to be outside and run around. Two more teeth are coming in on top, that makes 10 total. She had sleepovers with both grandparents a couple weeks ago. She was a good girl and had lots of fun. There are plenty of toys and attention to spoil her with :) One of her favorite activities with Grandma H is playing with her toy seal and reading her book about the seal. One of her favorite activities with Grandma and Grandpa T is walking down to the creek to look for ducks. We'll be driving there in the morning and as soon as we turn the corner to the neighborhood, she'll enthusiastically say "ducks, ducks!"

Stacking my blocks

Grandma and Grandpa T. took her to the petting farm a couple weeks ago, which she loved! All she talked about was Gracie the cow, the sheep, ducks, goats, chickens, pigs, and fish. The girl has no fear and repeatedly ran through the barn to chase the chickens out. We had to see for ourselves and took her back yesterday. It was hilarious. She had so much fun, and was a non stop little firecracker barreling through the farm with all of that energy and delight. We had a great time.

Looking at the pond for fish and frogs 

The one and only Gracie the cow

Swimming!

Almost poking the pig right in the nostrel

Daddy enjoying the day with his little girl, priceless...

Doll-Feen!

I had to post some pictures capturing the excitement of Rose watching the Dolphin Tale movie. She gets so excited!

Hot fun in the summer!

It's been a HOT summer so far and we have been enjoying it. Rose enjoyed her first weekend home alone with Daddy last week, as I enjoyed getting away for my friend Amanda's wedding in Dallas. They had lots of fun and I was so happy to see them both when I got home. Rose has discovered the TV a little more. Her favorite things to watch are "Dolphin", which is the Dolphin Tale movie. We found this on HBO recently and she loves the opening scene with the dolphins swimming around. She also enjoys "Elmo", or the Play with Me Sesame show.

I love the lights from Uncle Ray

I love He-Man too, who knew?

She still loves swinging in the backyard and playing on the slide. We are getting good use out of her play house, water table, kiddie pool, and push car. She also has discovered a love of "creamie", which is code for ice cream! We've treated her with a few spoonfuls and she can't get enough.

Enjoying the beach at Jan's on Loch Erin

Beach Baby

Her personality is really shining. She is a silly, happy, busy girl. She is very verbal and curious. Some of her new words include climbing (for going up the stairs), swimming (for the obvious), kisses, "no no" as she is starting to hear this more. She is even starting to tell us when she is sleepy or messes her diaper. What a smart kiddo!

Enjoying the breeze

Trucks are still a favorite

Working on a puzzle with Caitlin and Jack