Pictures 2

The rest of the pictures.

Playing at the mall. (2.25.08)
I'm TOO TALL!
Why do I keep bumping my head?
The sailboat.
I love the bridge. I can climb up all by myself and slide down the other side.
How did this happen? (2.27.08)
Playing with Granddad. (2.29.08)
lol.
How'd you do that?
Lauren. Doesn't she make a beautiful bride!

Becca going for her first carriage ride. (3.1.08)
Clip clop clip clop
Slava had to pay Marian and Ray to dance with Lauren.
Partying is hard work.
Uncle James and Granddad on the see-saw with me. (3.2.08)

Chickens at the rodeo. (3.3.08)
Baby chicks.
Bunny rabbits.
The borden cow.
The borden calf...I have a bed like that.

Is it going to just lie there?
The mall in Houston. (3.4.08)
This is a great slide.
What am I suppose to do in this?
Weeeeeee!

That was fun. Let's do it again.
I got my own seat for a while on the plane (3.5.08)
I'm a big girl.
Home, sweet home. (3.9.08)
The beautiful, spectacular, fantastic hat my Niney made. (3.10.08)

Catch up

I've been very neglectful. So Sorry! It's almost been a month again. Oops! I have a lot to share. I'm walking much better. I love climbing up stairs. Going down is ok and I'm getting better at it. I would rather go up though. I can stand up all by myself with nothing to pull up on. I can walk fast on familiar ground. I've been clapping for about two weeks. I started in Houston when I was there for a wedding. I most like to clap and walk. It is easier to more everything at once, but I'm getting better and clapping when I'm still. A couple days ago I used my first sign, "eat" and I'm working on "dog". I love to go to the playground. I like to swing but prefer to slide. I would all day if you would let me. I'm getting better at walking while holding Mommy's finger but I still get distracted easily. In February, I got an ear infection and then the antibiotics caused a loss of appetite so I lost weight. =) I've gained it all back now and am eating normal again. =) I went to Houston for a wedding. It was a lot of fun! I met some people who have know Mommy for ages!!! Then Ibu took us to the rodeo. It is the most amazing place in the world. I couldn't take it in enough. There was just so much to look at. I feel asleep on the way home and slept for 2.5 hrs. Jeez! Was I worn out. It was nice and warm in Texas and I got to go outside a lot. Now its cold at home again. :( I want to go outside and play. Soon it will be spring, then Easter, then my birthday! Mommy's been getting ready. Anyway here's some videos and pictures from the last few weeks. Let me know if you like them.

Sliding.

A bigger slide.

Kicking Granddad from the swing.

Dancing with Granddad and Lauren and Slava's wedding.

(Sorry Ibu made it sideways.)

I have a slew of pictures to post as well, but I'm tired so they'll have to wait. Say tuned.

Awww...

Mommy and I hanging out with Alexander. (2/19/08)

Pancake Supper

These are some really great pics that a youth took at the Pancake Supper. He just sent them to us yesterday. The lighting is bad in the parish hall for taking pictures, but I still like them.

My walking shoes!

Mommy took me to get my first real pair of shoes! They're 4 wides. I have very chubby feet. Now I can walk outside and play on the playground and all kinds of things with better protection. Aren't they pretty!

I also said Momma today. It wasn't for anything but it is still the first time I've said it. Mommy was so thrilled! I think she's been waiting a long time though I'm not sure why.

First word

I've said my first word. I love to drop things and say uh-oh! I know it's a little strange as far as first words go, but I learned it from Alexander. Last summer his grandparents taught him to say uh-oh and put his hands on top of his head when something fell. He has stopped doing the hand part but still says uh-oh a lot. I figured it was something I could say. Mommy keeps tying to get me to say momma but I can't figure that out. I've got da-da but don't know when to use it. I still have a long way to go.

Yesterday, my Niney bought me my first pair of real shoes and they ended up not even fitting. My feet are growing like gangbusters. Mommy will take me back to the store to get real shoes for outside. My Niney also made my Easter dress. It is the most beautiful dress!!!! You'll have to wait for Easter to see pictures though. Anyway I need breakfast now. ttfn.

February

I haven't shared pics in a while...these are from the last week. Alexander and I have been playing a lot lately. Oh Mommy wanted me to tell you that she is VERY proud of me. I had to get blood draw for a lead test because we live in a building built before 1978. Mommy was very nervous about it. The guy put a big band around both of my arms and didn't see the veins at all! I might have my aunt Niney's deep veins. So he pricked my finger and dripped it into two vials instead. I didn't cry AT ALL! It was annoying how long he wanted to hold my hand, but Mommy played with me and it was better. The guy said I was very brave. I got lots of hugs and kisses for that.

Alexander and I playing.
At the playground today.
playground
I'm not so sure about this...
well ok...maybe
this is better.
Just my size,
I like the slide.

Weeeee!
*giggle* Mommy that tickles.
Do it again.
Peek-a-boo.
What's out there?