Dalmation

I was wearing this yesterday when my 21 month old pointed to me and said, "I see you dalmation".

Spring is in the Air

We are loving the outside these days!!

New Ride

Disclaimer: This was a DADDY DAY. Pay no attention to her hair or outfit!

Meg has a new ride. Chad's sister and brother-in-law got this for him and Meg for Christmas. We have not hardly seen them since Thanksgiving however, so he drove to Frisco on Saturday to pick it up. I don't know if he or Meg loves it more. He couldn't wait to load her up. (He may not appreciate me posting pictures of him in Bike Shorts.....oh well. You can see where Meg gets her skinny legs.)

Don't worry, this was just a trial run in the neighborhood. She has a helmet now to wear in the future. Not that they will EVER ride on city streets, but they will go on the Trinity Trail right behind our house.....by trail I mean paved walkway on the Trinity, for those of you not from FW.

After the ride Meg helped Dad water the flowers. She loves anything that has to do with water.

They are a pretty cute little duo. Partners in crime! Not really...Chad is a great daddy. He know when to have fun and when to keep her in line.

I have to go now. SOMEONE just woke up from her nap and is saying, "Mama.....come here.....right now." I don't know where she learned that! Fortunately she is saying it in a sweet voice, which makes me feel a little better about myself.

Phew!!

It has been a while. I have a good excuse.....a few of them actually. Here it goes:

We moved two weeks ago, left town last weekend, had a toddler with unexplained vomitting and didn't get internet service until today. 12 days after it was scheduled. I have talked to about 13 different people at ATT, got about 13 different "explinations" and no answers. Chad contacted a guy from church who works for Corporate at ATT and, big surprise....they were here the next day.

I have some catching up to do. I am only going to post pictures of Meg's first haircut this time though.

She has needed a trim for a while, but I have been a little anxious about it. On Lori and Annalee's recommendation we went to Sweet and Sassy. She did great!

(This is in the car, on the way to the haircut....I couldn't resist. Don't worry, I was at a stop light.)

I love this first picture. It is not often I can get her to pose, especially when I am ready to take her picture

Thank goodness for suckers

Back-up stickers when the sucker got old.

The "after" pose. I wish you could see the sparkles in her hair.

This is our new neighbor. Actually, we have no idea where he lives, but he wanders into our backyard every once in a while. Meg says, "Hi Chickent" (everything ends in a T right now).


He definately isn't shy. This is on my back patio. He would have walked right under my legs if I hadn't jumped back right here.

I got to be at a great baby shower for my sister in OKC last weekend. I will have to post those pictures another time. We can't wait for Halle Jane to arrive!!

Move #7, Warm Days and More Meg

I just moved this picture to the top because I think it is sweet. Love those lips!

The next picture is of Meg as we were packing to move in June. It seems like yesterday until I realize how much she has changed.

We are at it again. This is how she plays with boxes these days.

We sold our house and are beginning somewhat of a new adventure. For the first time in our 6 years of marriage, we don't have somewhere to move to. Chad hasn't started anything new.....he's waiting out the slow market. Instead, we are moving to another builder's house until it sells. Chad came up with the idea....not original, there are companies out there that do this. I didn't really think it would happen but after two days of Marketing our "services" he had a number of options for us. So, even thought most of you already think we are crazy for moving so much.....it will probably only get worse. If we do a "good job", these houses will sell quicker and we will be on the move more often. I am somewhat excited about the venture. I love to have a new pallet to decorate, I love to weed through what we don't need anymore "downsize" and I will definitely love the money we will be able to save.

I am thankful that my husband loves to think outside of the box (most of the time) and find a way to use our God Given gifts even in a slow market. I will keep you updated.

Sometimes I wonder why we even have toys. This is what she really likes to do. Unload the movies. It never seems to get old.

We have played outside a little this week, thanks to the warm weather. I am so thankful. Meg's whole demeanor changes when she is outside. She is such a free spirit. She loves to have room to play and fresh air...much like her dad.

Unfortunately, I have to take what I can get picture wise. The old "where's Meg?"..."peek-a-boo" trick doesn't work any more. She knows I am just going to take a picture.

She loves to swing. Sometimes she just sits back and chills out. Other times she gets into it.

Every time we walk out or in the back door, she says "hi wing"

We have been really working on asking nicely (aka saying please) instead of whining. Of course, when she does it we cheer and make a big deal. She has picked up on that and lately will say "milk please. good job. YAY" (with a clap at the end). My mom said she is just saving us the trouble. She also says, "thank you. welcome." and "sorry. okay. I fine." It is pretty funny.

That is all for now.

PJ's, Pancakes, Pig tails.....

Today was PJs and Pancakes day at Mother's Day Out.

Meg looked pretty cute in her polka dot pjs,her furry house shoes and her pig tails.

This is what most pictures look like these days, because she looks at me and says "CHEESE". I can't really get her to just smile.

We also had her 18 month check-up yesterday....even though she is almost 19 months. She keeps going up in the height percentile and down in the weight percentile. I think she will be tall and skinny like her daddy's family. I can live vicariously through her when she is a ballerina, model or basketball star. I always wanted to be tall. Her doctor also reinforced my belief that she is the smartest 18 month old that has ever lived. That is one reason I like my pediatrician so much. She always acts like everything Meg does is just wonderful. I am sure she does that to everyone, but I like it anyway.

Most of the time I think she is 100% Chad, but I did finally find a hint of compulsion in her....that's definitely from me. She loves this alphabet puzzle from her Pa pa. Lately she has been separating the letters into color groups. I am so proud!

For my own records....her new phrases are "Bye Bye, See you later", "I want it" (unfortunately), "I see you....", "I find it" "it's funny" and "I love you......" (priceless)

A Very Merry Christmas

We had a Very Merry Christmas....despite a double ear infection, upper respiratory infection and a little bronchitis. Sorry for ALL of the pictures, but there was a lot going on at Bunny and Pop's house.

This is just a first attempt at a cute picture in the Christmas Dress Bunny bought her. She isn't really into posing for pictures....especially when I dress her up and make a big deal about it.

Meg Loves to talk on the phone. She always asks for Bunny's phone. I think because it is pink and it flips. She got two phones for Christmas.

"Can I take a message please?"




Audrey's Barbie Jeep was a favorite gift for sure. Meg was perfectly happy to be a her passenger.

Meg was not a fan of the remote control dinosaurs. She could hardly enjoy her own gifts, because she was so scared.

Bunny and Pop's new house is a grand kid heaven. The chalkboard wall is always fun; not to mention the Wii, the child sized golf carts, baskeball court and.....

The new Mega Fort/Swing Set....it's like a mini park in their backyard. Meg went face first down the slide about 100 times. This was my parent's Christmas gift to each other. You can tell what their priorities are.

Christmas Jammies!

It doesn't have a motor, but Meg loves her new cruiser too.

Carmel Apple Christmas Pancakes! Yum!
Enjoying the pancakes

There were actually adults there, but we aren't as interesting or fun to photograph. Hope you all had a great Christmas and are going to have a Happy New Year.