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

Celebrate!

 l love Daddy!!

It's been an exciting week. We celebrated Ryan's birthday and Father's Day over the last week. Rose has continued her non-stop action. We are spending time outside every day (weather permitting) and playing with many of her new toys from her birthday. Some new words include "mick" for music, "no, no" for no, ""abby" in reference to her shoes since the character Abby Cadabby is on them, "more" for more food, "crab", "keys",  "barbie", "swimming", "climbing" and "kiss". She has started giving us kisses, which is the cutest thing ever!! 

May I help you?

Playing around in my house

Playing piano all by myself

Enjoying the race track, can't get enough of these cars

Swimming

What is someone up to

Boat Ride

Happy Birthday to Uncle Ray! This week is his birthday. We enjoyed a fun party at his house this past weekend. We had cake and ice cream, played on the swing set, and even went on a boat ride. It was lots of fun and we can't wait to see them again soon. 

Checking out Caitlin's Room

Just taking it all in

Silly cousins

Diva!

Just relaxing

Let's Play

We had a great Memorial Day weekend with Rose. We enjoyed the beautiful weather and had lots of fun outside. We enjoyed a jog with the stroller 3 days in a row! Rose loved it. We were able to visit with her friend Campbell, went to 2 restaurants, had fun in the backyard with her new house, pool, and car. We even went up to the parade by our house and she enjoyed seeing all the flags. Rose experienced her first swim in Grandma and Grandpa T's outdoor pool and had a great time. It's going to be an exciting summer!!

I love my house! 

Just opening up the shutters

My new car rocks

Peek A Boo!

The Birthday Girl

We cannot believe Rose is 1 already! Happy Birthday to our sweetheart. We have enjoyed celebrating her birthday this entire past week. The festivities started on her actual birthday with Grandma H. It was a beautiful, sunny day so she had lots of play time outside. It continued with Grandma and Grandpa T the rest of the week, where they primed her with the Happy Birthday song to make sure she would be ready for her weekend party.

I love the slide 

Hanging out with my monkey

Reading my magazines

We had her 12 month checkup and she did great. Again, she did not like the scale but weighed in at 19lb 6 oz. She lost a pound since her 9 month checkup, since she is walking around so much now, she's slimmed down a bit. Her weight is in the 50%. Her height was 30.75in. She is a LONG one! That figure places her in the 95%. Look out, Harlem Globetrotters or the runways of Paris. She took the 3 shots pretty well and didn't have any reactions. She does appear to be teething a little, so the drool is flowing and she can't keep anything out of her mouth. She also had a little fall into a corner of the wall in the guitar room upstairs. She reached out to pet Layla, who ran away and she went forehead first onto the corner of the plaster wall. OUCH! It was a challenge to try and keep some ice on it, but she is doing just fine.

We were so happy to have a perfect weekend of weather for her party. We celebrated outside mostly with our dear family and friends. She was so excited to have Ashley, Campbell, Kenzi, Caitlin and Jack as her playmates. The water table on the patio was a huge hit. You know it was a good party since Rose went through 3 outfits and a bathing suit! The kids also enjoyed the playscape and running around the yard.

Enjoying the water table with my cousins

So serious

This cake is good stuff!

Why is everyone staring at me?

Digging in!

She has been running all around the house and can now motor up the stairs. Her vocabulary is growing every day. She just LOVES being outside and can't get enough fresh air. She is such a good girl and we are so lucky to have such a happy and healthy girl!

Happy Mother's Day

What a fabulous first Mother's Day with Rose. It was a great way to start her birthday week. We enjoyed visits with Great Grandma W and Great Grandma T. She also got to see both Grandmas today! What fun we had. The weather dried out and we got some time outside on the swing, slide and in the stroller.

Just playing around

I love these Russian dolls

Outside with Daddy

 Yesterday was Rose's first ladies luncheon. We enjoyed my dear friend Amanda's wedding shower. She really enjoyed doing laps around the room, pulling on curtains, looking out a glass door, and pointing up to the lights. We were both exhausted after all of that stimulation. Luckily, she was able to instantly pass out in her carseat when we hit the road.

Our big, brown eyed girl

Her walking is completely independent now. She has even picked up the pace to a little jog sometimes. She doesn't want to sit much, always on the go. A few new words are developing. She now uses "out", when she is done eating in her high chair or ready to finish on the swing. She'll also pull at your legs and say "up" when she wants to cuddle. She has learned her way around a couple little steps at Grandma T's and Great Grandma W's and declares "step" when she approaches. Her fascination with lights continue. She is saying "dog" around Layla and when she hears or see other dogs when we are out on walks. "Flower" is another favorite,  "door" when opening and closing them, and "side" for outside.

Looking at Grandma's flowers

She is a busy girl and keeps us moving. We call her the energizer bunny, as she always says "go, go, go"!

Nearly a Year

May is here and spring has sprung. Rose's birthday is quickly approaching. We can't believe it! She is doing great and is really enjoying the newfound freedom that walking has given her. She is also enjoying the warmer weather. She loves getting out in her stroller and enjoys her swing in the backyard.