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

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!