Just for Fun....

 

Cupcake anyone???



Swim Fishy Fishy!!

So....do you remember we have Landon in swimming class?

 

Well, we are 5 weeks into the 8 week course.

 

Up until now, he has maintained his place on the side of the pool, no slight movement towards the water.

*Other than the one time where he decided to run AROUND the pool......I put the fear of God in him to never try that stunt again!*

 

So, here we are in week 5......

 

......IN the pool!!!!!!

 

He was having a blast!!  Every time the kids went across, so did he!!

 

Yaaaay!! 

 

I suppose half of the classes is better than none......



Happy San Potty Day!

We do things a bit differently around here.

 

To everyone else, it may be Saint Patty's Day, but here, it is San Potty Day.

 

Don't worry, your face probably matches the checkout lady's face at Target when Landon tried telling her it was Potty Time.

 

At least we have moved from "time" to "day".

 

So, enjoy the festivities, wear your green proud, and remember to pass along good wishes for San Potty Day!

 



New Transportation....

We have a new mode of transportation around here!!

 

Not with 4 wheels, just 2 little chubby legs...

 

Aaaaaaand we are off!!

 

 

 

Everyone watch out....she is on a roll!!

 

 

 

 

 



Country Grammar

Picture this:

 

Cruising down the city strip.

 

Excellent sunshine coming through the windows in the car.

 

Bellies full of amazing food and snacks.

 

Headed to a movie with popcorn and Coke.

 

Screaming the words to hits from Nelly circa 1999.

 

What?  You thought I was remembering a fun night IN 1999??

 

Absolutely not!

 

I am talking really bad car seat dancing, even worse rap skills, and a completely freaked out neighbor at a red light.......tonight!

 

The night could have been capped off with vintage necking in the backseat.....

 

......but the kid's carseats were in the way.

 

Glad to know we aren't too old to rock out old school style!

 

 

And glad to know we still can throw down almost all the words to Country Grammar like pros!! 

 

Word!!!



Fishy Fishy

So you know Landon has A LOT of energy, right???

 

Well, we are getting him into activities to give him some energy release and let him make friends too.

 

This season's adventure is Gym and Swim classes.

 

Kids go play in the gym doing games, motor skills, team work, etc. then go hop in the pool to swim.

 

Sounds right up his alley!

 

I thought so too.....

 

But here is my child, running in the OPPOSITE direction as the rest of the group, and not doing the Follow the Leader game....

 

Then they get to the pool.  He sat down on the edge and kicked his feet.

 

But did he get in???

NO. 

 

The teacher tried using his as an example to do the exercises.   

 

Still not happening!

(Sorry so blurry....I was waaay up top and zooming through the window.)

But that is Landon putting his hands in the air instead of letting the teacher show him how to paddle.

 

So everyone else got a floaty and paddled around.....

Landon sat. 

 

Of course, after the lesson, they were able to play in the kiddie pool.

Do you think he wanted to get OUT of the pool???

NO. 

 

Maybe next week.......



The Big O-N-E

It has finally happened.....

 

My teeny tiny little baby is a big girl!

 

She is one year old!!

 

 

She is such a little spit-fire, lemme tell ya!

 

The personality this girl has is astounding!

 

Independent?  Yes! Remember the self-feeding?? It is messy, but only SHE can feed herself!

Smart?  Yes!

Quick?  Yes! Yes!

Adorable?  Of course......

 

Official stats this month:

Height:  28 3/4 inches (34th percentile)

Weight:  20 pounds (55th percentile)

Down just a bit in weight after a wicked cold, but still right on track!

 

New Accomplishments:

Steps have been taken!!!  Not a full out walk, but steps nonetheless!

We are now sporting a total of 7 teeth!

She has learned to say "no" by shaking her head....not so sure I like that one.

She shows love by touching her forehead on yours.......

She is a lover!

 

Alright, so along with the Big Day, there was a party of course!

 

We went with flowers for the theme, since that is the design I liked at the store.  :)

 

I made the cakes (mainly due to Landon's allergy) and if any of you really know me, you know baking is NOT my thing!  But here is what came of it:

 

And a good spread of food....what is a party without food???? 

 

The Birthday Girl was pleased with the offerings... 

 

She wore her Birthday Girl shirt, in case anyone wasn't sure who had the birthday :)

 

And after some hanging out and chatting, we got in to the presents!

 

 A special quilt from Nana.... 

 

Then we moved on to cake.

I swear half the people who come to baby birthday parties come just to watch the cake smash!

She had her own cake for smooshing:

 

And everyone else got this cake:  

 

So here we go..... 

 

If it's good enough to eat, it must be good enough to wear!

 

Landon enjoyed the cake too......and it stayed mostly in his mouth, not on his face!

 

After we got Avery all cleaned up we sat down to take some family pictures since we were all together.

 

Here are the 4 generations on my dad's side:

Landon, me, Great Granny Goose, Avery, and my dad.

Adding my mom... 

 

The Grandmas.... 

....and the Grandpas. 

 

And the whole group...what a bunch! 

 

Whew!!  Party-palooza!

 

So, after a long day, she had some snuggles from Nana....

....and Bompa..... 

...and Mimi..... 

...a little play time with Daddy.... 

....and then we called it a day!

 

I think she woke up looking older already......