A few of my Favorite Things

This week I had my one year check up- yes it is late due to sickness. I weigh 19.6 pds (not enough to go forward in my car seat yet), I am 28 3/8 inches tall and my head is 17 3/4. I am in the 23% for height and weight. All is good!! I have good hand eye coordination and good social skills. I also got 5 shots- not so much a happy camper about that though.

The things I can do now:

• Walk
• Babble- I am actually holding a conversation and have lots to say
• Scream- only when I don't get my way.
• Hate to have my diaper changed, or be forced to lay down.
• I love to eat- Blueberries, Bananas and Puffs. I like green beans more than I don't.
• I have a favorite bedtime friend- wee cottontail
• I have favorite books- Noah's Ark, Dear Zoo (which we got when we went to the zoo) and Peek a Who (a gift from Ms Dianne).
• I wear size 12 mos most of the time- can still fit into some things smaller.
• I still wear bows to daycare and big bows, flowers, etc to church and out on weekends.
• I am DEALING with the sippy.
• I don't sit or stand still in one place very long.

Here I am with Daddy after my finger prick to test lead and hemoglobin. I didn't even cry- but I sure did want that cotton ball off my finger. I have a new face, my morning face!! Here I am saying, It is too early and I don't want to go.

When I get home from school I am so busy trying to fix dinner. Not sure why Mommy and Daddy have to buy such a big jar.

After dinner I like to read one of my favorite books-

Favorite Things #1- Books- Noah's Ark, Peek a Who, Dear Zoo

I am also discovering how fun it is to be outside, no matter how hot it is!! This grass stuff is funny!!

It just makes me want to dance!!

Saturday we needed to run some errands so I am ready to sport my patriotic gear.

Favorite Thing #2: puffs, love them and I also love them out of this chicken cup especially. I can grab them without spilling them.

Sunday I am also decked out patriotic.

Favorite Things #3 and #4- Little Mermaid car and Wee Cottontail. I really love Wee Cottontail he is my buddy for nighttime or nap time, Mommy wants to find another Wee Cottontail so if any of you all see one hopping around please let her know!!

Sunday afternoon Swimming

Favorite Thing #5- I love my swimming pool!!

Here I am doing my model pose.

Favorite Thing #6- Dragon Bath/Swimming pool toy. This dragon pulls apart into 4 pieces and velcros back together. I like the tail the best- perfect for carrying in my mouth.

Favorite Thing #7 - Walking. Here I am (sideways) walking on the sidewalk and driveway- I am getting pretty fast!

Zoo and Shopping all in the same week!

As promised here I am modeling the purple outfit mommy made. I had a real busy week with lots of new experiences. I am really enjoying walking and getting pretty good too.I really do try and help around the house, here I am trying to help let Sydney in. I just can't figure out how to unlock the door..yet...I have a new changing time toy- a massager. I am really intrigued how it starts vibrating and lights up when you push the button. I am also really into taking stuff with me. When we get ready to head out in the mornings I like to tote something from home. Today I have chosen a piece of money flannel, lots of times it is my frog blanket.Daddy's birthday was this week, so he let me help open one of his presents.On Daddy's actual birthday we went to the Nashville Zoo. Here I am getting ready to go- I want to make sure my hair is brushed under my hat. It was going to be a hot day, the hottest of the year so far- so we must be prepared.

Got my sunscreen, my sunhat, and my shades, I am ready to see some animals.

The Nashville zoo is on a old farm called Grassmere. Here we are in front of the historic house trying to figure out the map and what to see next.

Daddy let me pick the next animals.Here we are in front of the elephants, they were playing in water. Smarter than people I think.I really enjoyed the Meerkats- they were at my level. Of course I had to have a little snack withe the show- puffs of course.

Here is a white tiger- it is an exhibit on loan from another zoo. Good thing we came today, they will be leaving next week.

CAUTION!! These next few pics don't have a bow. You see I had on a hat but it got hot and Mommy didn't take in my bow. Don't worry I had a real big one in the car for after the zoo. Now that we cleared that up- here I am picking out my souvenir. I kept grabbing up animals..I just couldn't decide.

I have all these but I really wanted the BIG zebra...I've picked out my toy now I am ready for a nap!! I ended up with a book and white tiger stuffed toy. The zoo was a lot of fun..can't wait till next time! Maybe we will come back when it gets cooler.

Saturday Mommy, Mimi and I went shopping. We got a few things for me of course and I got to pick out Father's day gifts for Daddy.

Here I am ready to go, better check Pooh and make sure he is turned off. I love to take his head off!! I think this outfit is Mommy's new favorite...

Sunday fun! Just because I am dressed pretty doesn't mean I have to make a pretty face!!

It's Hot!! Let's go Swimming!!

It was sooo hot this Sunday- Mommy decided to try out my new pool. So off we go to put on my bathing suit and my swim diapers. I was a little reluctant at first but once I got the hang of it I loved it!!
Don't be jealous of my swimsuit body....its the milk/juice/blueberries and puffs diet...It helps me stay in shape.

I am still not sure about this!!

Mimi got me this fun dragon- it pulls apart and goes back together. I like the tail best!

I am really not sure about this grass stuff. Mommy had to inform me of the rules- NO Grass feet in the pool!!

Here is a video of me in action!

What a week!! I can walk!!

I was sick all last week so I got a vacation from Daycare I stayed with Poppy and got good and spoiled. We walked, talked and played the guitar, if only I had pictures!! Anyway, here is what I have been up to lately. I am really mobile in bed, I just can't seem to find the right spot. Here I am showing off my new pjs.I am getting so big, Mommy thinks I am looking like a "toddler" whatever that is, here is one of my new favorite outfits!!I just don't understand why I can't sleep in here?? It seems so comfy!!Check out my headband. You know my Mommy is liable to but anything in my hair. It is not enough to have a matching band, I must have a bow too.I mentioned I have been sick, one of the medicines I am taking is blue! I mean turquoise, Caribbean blue- here is a picture of it in the dropper. I really resisted at first but now I like it. When Mommy fills it up I open my mouth just like a little bird.Saturday was a bad day for me. I got up early and just couldn't seem to get a nap. Here I am in my robe Mimi made, I just can't believe Mommy and Daddy insist on taking me out...Can't I just wear this??So you all know my Mimi can sew- well so can my Mommy (but she doesn't have that much time anymore)- anyway she has been on a kick lately. Here are some of the latest.
My butterfly hat- outfit to follow in a couple of weeks- it does match my bib and passie though.

The next two outfits I will have to model at a later date. But here they are- the lavender polka dot, made especially to match my lavender sandals.

And the crab outfit, not sure why my Mommy is loving crabs so much this year. She doesn't even like seafood, but Daddy suggested we go eat at Whalers and I could wear this.


I did get to go to church this Sunday, I missed last week (that really threw the dress rotation a curve). Since I really like ducks, Mommy got me a duck dress. Check out the bow too.

I am trying to make my duck face here!


Sunday afternoon, a perfect time to try a new hair style. Here I am with piggy tails- these are lower than the first ones. Oddly enough one side is longer than the other..Hmmm. I didn't have two orange bows but I HAD to have a bow so this is what Mommy came up with.

My favorite part was chewing on the plastic the ponytail holders came in. They were all nice and neat sorted by color, until I dumped them out of course.

Finally!! I am walking a little. Below are videos of me walking and dancing. You will have to turn your head to see me walk but you get the idea.