Snapshots

Weekly happenings via snapshots from my cell phone

Phoenix has a very fun, interactive Children's Museum.

Lily's favorite room was the 'grocery store' where she had a blast scooping and sorting beans onto the scale. And dumping them on the floor. Oops.

We've been enjoying some beautiful weather, so decided to walk to our local restaurant to sit outside and sip on a beer. Lily would not ride in her stroller, but wanted her pink car and our neighbor's helmet. We were a little embarrassed we let her wear a KSU t-shirt that day!

Still obsessed with ketchup.

Ryan wonders why I like a glass of wine at night...

(am I a bad mama who snaps a pic instead of just ignoring her tantrum?)

98 degrees in early April. It actually was over a 100 last week.

Not sure I'm ready for the heat yet.

This girl cracks me up

One morning, Lily and I went on a date to Starbucks.

Once she figured out where we were going, she yelled "Mommy, Lily is happy!"

Addicted, just like her parents.

I went to a mom's night out with a local playgroup, and won a door prize.

A potty for Lily. I was excited.

Ya, life has changed.

Have a great weekend!

Mini me?

Mom just sent me these photos.

What do you think? Any resemblance?

:)

Swimming

We started Lily in swimming lessons last week at our local aquatic center. It's really more an introduction to water than actual lessons. Lily is such a little fish...she loves the water!

We splash our arms, kick our legs, and are starting to float on our backs. Not a huge fan of floating yet, but we'll get there.

Just in time to hit the beach for Uncle Matt's wedding! We can't wait!!!

The pout

I love this girl and her little personality!

A few favorites...

This pathetic pout is brand new in our household.

We think it's so cute, we laugh at her whenever we see it. Which makes her more mad, of course.

Lily is such a little talker. She continues to get more and more verbal each day. A few of our favorite sayings....

"Mommy ok?" - One night while eating dinner, I started choking. Ryan slapped me on the back, asking me if I was ok. Ever since then, Lily will come up to me, cock her head to one side, and ask "Mommy ok, Mommy you ok?" while gently patting my back. Sometimes she even gives me a big hug!

"Oh yea, I'm fine" - Her response when I respond to her sweet gesture with "yes Mommy's ok. Is Lily ok?"

"Hi ___ (fill in the blank with Ellie dog, her toys, her books, etc), I missed you!" - Almost every time we walk in the door, she apparently missed something greatly while we were gone.

"Daddy, I love you. Daddy, I miss you. Daddy, no go to work!" - Heard over the monitor before I get her out of bed. She will play and talk in bed for quite a while after she wakes up. When I finally get her, she always wants to know where Daddy is and if he had to go to work today.

"No, no, no, Mommy, I no want to" - She says while pointing her finger at me. Multiple times every flipping day. She must hear the word no a lot, huh?

"No Daddy! MY Mommy!" - Said whenever Ryan tries to hold my hand. Or give me a kiss or hug. Or shows any affection towards me. (She then shows us that cute pout!)

She is very strong willed, opinionated, and often stubborn. But also sweet, funny, caring, and such a blast to be around. We feel so lucky for our little talker.

Science experiment

A little vinegar and baking soda kept my busy toddler entertained for over an hour!

She started out slowly putting droplets of vinegar on the baking soda, and giggling while it sizzled and made small rivers.

But quickly decided that putting the powder into the cup was way more fun.

And messy.

Tongue sticking out is a sure sign of serious concentration.

Slimy. Sticky. Such fun!

Special visitors

A long overdue post about Nanny and Papa Kurt's visit!

Nanny gave me a very early Easter basket.

Inside was my first nightgown...

and a swimming suit for our upcoming trip.

We had such a fun weekend.

The gals did fun things like shopping and eating yummy food.

The boys went to a Royals spring training game.

We also celebrated Nanny's birthday, so got all dolled up for brunch.

Thanks for visiting your "cool" granddaughter. We miss you already!