Our 22 Month "Chatty Cathy"

Two more months until our little girl turns two, we can't believe it! She has really taken off learning her letters and new words. Her favorite letter is the letter "o" and looks for it constantly on signs and around the house (including on her Ohio State sippy and Andy's Ohio State PJ pants). She is excellent at making the sounds of the letters (thanks to Leap Frog) and loves to make animal sounds (monkey, owl, etc). Sarah likes to say "all done" when done with her meals/snacks so she can get down and play. We think it is so cute when she says the word "hole." She also notices ouchies and says oh-no and wants to kiss it to make it feel better.

She loves all her new presents from family. When we were "snowed in" the other day, we were grateful for the new toys and books and even loves to try on her new clothes. A new favorite right now are her bug puppets that we call her hug bugs. The four little puppets have a "bed" in her closet out of a quilt and she must tuck the bugs in before she goes to sleep. (She also keeps pointing to the closet saying"bug").

On the way home from Bravo's the other night, (about a 25 minute trip) she sang songs and talked the whole way home. She uses a fork and spoon well. Favorite foods include raspberries, greek yogurt, and meat lasagna.

It has been a wonderful MLK Day with Andy having the holiday off work. We went shopping and found a birthday present for Bon Papa, a new swimsuit for Sarah along with some new ladybug pjs & GAP hoodie sweatshirt to match Andy. I think we'll take a family trip to Starbucks after nap time.

Baby #2 is doing well and my 3rd trimester starts Sunday. So far so good and feeling great. The baby is very active and feel him/her move lots during the day. It is already time to go to the doctor every other week.

We just found out that on the weekends, we can take Sarah swimming at the Butler indoor pool at the Health & Recreation Center where Andy & I go workout.

That is all for now. Enjoy the photos!!

Christmas Time is Here

21 Month Photos

It is so much fun for Andy and I to notice all the little things that Sarah does that we think are just precious as she begins to speak and understand so much more each day.

At the Meridian Hills Country Club Family Christmas Party, we had such a wonderful time with family! There were all sorts of activities; including getting your photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a live reindeer and a carriage ride around the grounds. When Sarah and I first got there, there was no line to see Santa so we went up to Santa and Mrs. Claus. I asked Sarah if she wanted to sit on Santa's lap, and she said "NO!" and clung tigher to my arm. So, no photo with Santa. We tried after we had some yummy dinner buffet when Andy got there with my parents (who made it safely with not too much delay flying in from Washington D.C.). As soon as we got close to Santa, she held onto Andy tightly saying "no, no, no." So, we thought we try a carriage ride. On the way to the carriage ride, there was a reindeer in the lobby. At first, Sarah called out doggy but as she got closer she saw the antler and was a little hesistant but did want to go pet the reindeer with Uncle Dick & Andy. The highlight of the evening by far was the carriage ride. It was so beautiful with the 4 inches of snow on the ground and then light flurries. We all bundled up and had so much fun. Sarah loved it. Uncle Dick came to on the carriage ride. She wanted to go again!! I think for her birthday, we'll have to go on a family carriage ride around the Circle!

When we came back from the family christmas party, we tracked some snow in the house. Sarah kept pointing to the snow on the rug by the door saying "oh-no!, oh-no!" She loves her "oh-no's" when something spills on her shirt or pants she'll point to it and say "oh-no." Also, on our first floor, if the powder room door is open or cracked, she'll just walk by and be sure that it is closed since we keep it closed most of the time.

She had so much fun at Mass Ave Toy store on Saturday and then lunch at Bazbeaux with Mommy & Daddy. It was a very fun family activities for all three of us and a special day. Sarah loved going to Mass Ave. Toys because most all the toys are out and can be played with. She spent the most time in the baby doll and doll house section. She loved the baby dolls and the high chair and baby bed and then would go play with the doll house. She also loved the "real" shopping cart just her size. It was easy to get a few last minute ideas for her christmas:-) Lunch was so much fun too! It was such a delightful weekend!!!

20 Month Photos

 
 
 
 

Thanksgiving Highlights

I finally have sometime to upload some new photos from Thanksgiving. Highlights of this year's thanksgiving include a wonderful time at Meridian Hills. I'm not sure who ate more, me or Sarah. Sarah was perfect and when she finished, she had a blast with Bon Papa and his iPhone. After naptime (for all 3 of us), we headed to Grandma's & Grandpa's for some of grandpa's famous rolls and turkey and of course some apple pie, pecan pie, and pumpkine roll-up dessert. Sarah enjoyed that morning watching some of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade and learned how to do a highkick (which she still enjoys doing!). The friday after Thanksgiving was a very exciting day. Sarah got a new girl cousin!!! We can't wait to meet her. Also, Sarah got to help Aunt Carol with decorating the Christmas tree at Grandma's. She did a great job placing the ornaments on the lower branches and then pointing to where on the higher branches she would like the ornaments. She has an eye for design, just like her daddy! Sarah also loved the antique highchair that also doubles as a stroller. A huge hit at grandma's and grandpa's in addition to the lollipops. Sarah loves the Snow Village out at Glamma's & Bon Papa's.

Here are some new photos!

Happy Holiday Season!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Christmas Shopping & Toddler Bed

It was an eventful and exciting weekend for Sarah this past weekend. Saturday morning, Andy converted Sarah's crib to a toddler bed. She loved helping Daddy out. She looks at the two little rails Daddy put on and says "Dada, Dada." She is very, very excited about having a big girl bed. We thought we would do the transition a few months before the new baby gets here.

After we converted Sarah's bed, we headed out to Castleton to do a little Christmas shopping. Sarah LOVED shopping and seeing all the deocorations and people plua the holiday music. She was clapping along to the music and had a huge smile on her face as we strolled in her stroller through the mall. Andy tried on a winter jacket, and we asked Sarah what she thought and she said "ohhh!" She fell asleep on the way home from our exciting morning shopping and having lunch out at the mall. The first nap in the toddler bed went smoothly since she stayed asleep from the car.

That evening, Sarah slept excellent in her bed. The next two nap times were a bit more challenging. I would go in there and she would be twirling in the middle of her room or looking out the window just going "ya ya ya." However, today, while we were reading our stories before naptime, she hopped down from my lap and ran over to her bed saying "night night" and layed down in her bed. I kissed her goodnight and shut the door and then didn't hear a peep.

We've enjoyed a week of 70 degree days last week; everyday going to the park. Andy had Veteran's Day off so we made a very fun trip to the park. I love grocery shopping and shopping with Sarah. It seems like just about every time we're out, someone comes up to me and tells me what a beautiful little girl Sarah is (I just have to be a boastful mom for a minute!!). We're working on having Sarah clean up before naptime & bedtime and leaving the house and she is doing a great job when asked to put toys away. She does best when we ask her to pick up specific toys. Hopefully this will continue. Yesterday at Glamma's when she played with every single toy upstairs, Glamma was nice enough to let us go home for a nap since she was very, very sleepy and ready for a nap and not able to clean up.

Andy and I had a very fun date night on Monday night. We saw John Melloncamp at Clowes!

Looking forward to Thanksgiving next week!

Christmas Card 2010