Friday, August 26, 2011

15 Months

15 month facts about this little lady:

* weight: 22 lbs.11 oz. (50th %tile)
* height: 31" (75th %tile)

* Size 4 diapers, but not for much longer
* size 18-24 month clothes
* loves to climb, and is learning that we sit on chairs, not stand
* still a good eater, but slowing down a bit
* transitioning from 2 naps a day to only one
* not a great car rider
* responding to "no" and goes to things she knows she can't touch and says "no"
* starting to scribble and use stickers
* likes to brush her teeth, hates when it's mommy's turn
* brings us books, turns around, and backs up into our laps (sweetness)
* gives great spontaneous hugs
* new words: water (wa-er), rock, back, walk, towel, owl, toe, tickle, off, car,  AND Zoe!! (hearing her say her sister's name is the cutest ever)
* loves to stack objects, read books (often upside down), set up toys in a row (especially ponies), play outside, find bugs and ants on the ground, and snuggle with stuffed animals
* says "ow" when something falls, including her sippy cup of milk that she loves to throw from the high chair
* is a ball of fun and energy

Love you, sweet Madelyn!!


This girl LOVES the beach!

Sitting like a big girl at the table.

Trying to catch a peek at Elmo.

Maddie loves to say hi to bugs and other critters.

Having fun at the water table.

Just discovered the joy of light switches...on, off, on, off...

Monday, August 22, 2011

Last Day of Summer Vacation


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I let Zoe choose what she wanted to do on her last day before school started.  She choose to go to My Party Playhouse, an indoor play area in Agoura Hills.  This place is incredible!  It just opened so everything is squeaky clean and all the toys are in perfect condition.  There are plenty of things for both my girls to do, and lots of chances for them to interact together.  The best part is:  no clean up for mom!!

Thanks for a fun time, girls!! I loved watching you explore and play today!

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Somebody's in...

T-R-O-U-B-L-E!!



and she thinks her cute smile is going to save her!

Monday, August 15, 2011

My Five Year Old


5 years old!!



  

Practicing for kindergarten!


I have been putting off writing this post because I am in denial that my first born is five years old already.  Why is it that 5 sounds so much older than 4??  This little girl is really growing up in front of our eyes. 
Zoe:

* loves to read, especially non-fiction, and is reading on a 1st grade level
* loves dinosaurs and can recite tons of information about them
* is very curious and likes to figure out how things work
* asks a lot of questions and talks pretty much non-stop
* has an increasing imagination that she uses to create "adventures" with her toys
* likes to play pretend adult things like store, dentist, garage sale, etc.
* loves music and will blare it on her CD player in her room and sing and dance around
* does not like getting her hair done
* helps out around the house
* likes to help cook and bake
* sleeps with green blanket and Rex
* is a slow and messy eater
* will be playing AYSO soccer this fall
* is going to be a Daisy (Girl Scouts)
* is very excited about starting kindergarten in 2 weeks! 



Height: 41.5"
Weight: 41 lbs.

** Her doctor estimated she will be about 5'4", a good average of  her mom and dad. **



 




Monday, August 8, 2011

Maddie and her buddy



Zoe got Madelyn this giant stuffed duck for her 1st birthday.  She loves this big guy!  She picks him up and carries him around, flops on him, snuggles with him, hides under him, touches his eyes, nose, and feet, and quacks at him-all very cute.  

Monday, August 1, 2011

Date Hike

This past weekend we decided to mix up our date time a bit and head out during the day to do some hiking.  There are millions of trails around here, but we are limited to those that are stroller friendly when we have the girls.  So we took off on our own and enjoyed a moderate hike up the mountains, as well as some uninterrupted conversation.  :)  Love having time alone with my best friend.