Monday, May 28, 2012

Playing in the pool at Grammie and Pappy Rick's







Yesterday we headed up to Smithsburg for a cookout and to pick up Winnie.  Kayla hated getting back in the car for another hour long ride, but she was a trooper.  As you can see Ella and Kayla had a great time playing in the turtle pool.  

Outer Banks Vacation 2012














Our 3rd annual trip to the Outer Banks was great!  Ella played so well with Sarah and Taylor and even Kayla slept through the night, every night and started eating!  She loves toast, bagels, pretzels and especially ice cream, as you can see in the pictures.  Most days we would go to the beach in the morning and then after lunch hang out in the pool.  Ella loved swimming, jumping in and going under the water.  Kayla would even put her face in the water and we knew she was hungry when she would try to drink the pool water.  Ella also did great going on the potty.  She didn't have any accidents and woke up dry every morning except one.  She was waking up around 5:30 am to tell us she had to potty, but as least she was telling us.  All the girls napped well and went to bed early, so the adults were even able to have some fun while the kiddos were asleep.  All in all, a good time was had by all and we can't wait to do it again next year!

I only posted a few picutes, but I took a TON.  Here are the rest of them...Enjoy! 

50 Weeks

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Friday, May 18, 2012

Happy Birthday Aunt Chris!

Sorry it's a little early, but we're leaving for vacation tomorrow!

Happy Birthday Aunt Stacy!

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

11 Months Update

On Friday Kayla turned 11 months!  She's getting around by crawling super fast and walking along the furniture.  She isn't able to walk on her own yet, but I think in the next couple of weeks she'll be able to do it.  Kayla is eating more food, just not very much of it.  Some days are better than others, but we're really trying to work on that.  We're also trying to get her to drink more formula, but she's pretty stubborn and only drinks what she wants to drink.  She was really into yogurt, but now she's eating a lot of oatmeal and she loves animal crackers.  Her sleeping has improved and is sleeping through the night about fifty to sixty percent of the time.  Kayla usually only wakes up on the nights she doesn't drink much that day and I think it's because she's hungry and will go right back down after a bottle.  I still can't believe she will be one in less than a month...Where did the year go??!!

Monday, May 14, 2012

Build-A-Bear...Or Kitty Cat

Today Ella went to Build-A-Bear for the first time because she is doing so well going pee-pee and poopy on the potty!  Here's what she did... 
After Ella picked out her kitty, she needed to pick out a heart for her.

The kitty is now being stuffed.

Ella is making sure her kitty is stuffed enough.

Now she is jumping up and down to be sure her wish comes true!

After the kitty was stuffed, she needed a tubby to get clean.

Here is kitty getting her big girl underpants on.

Giving kitty a big hug!

Ella is now naming kitty and getting her birth certificate.

Going home with MAXIE!


Our Week In Pictures








Happy Mother's Day!

48 Weeks