Tuesday, January 8, 2013

23 Months!

Laurelea you have been quite the trooper this month. Even with a stomach bug, we flew to Dallas to spend time with family and friends over the holidays. You entertained everyone with your running and smiles. One of my favorite things you say all the time when you are running, is "I'm running", "I'm running". You have also started to put words together and most of the time, it makes sense. 

You still love dolls and we even bribed you this month to sit down with Woody and show your dolls how you like to sit with Woody. You are a great little Mom to your dollies and always show them what to do.

You probably weigh 30 plus pounds. We have not been to the pediatrician in a bit (thankfully), but you do feel heavier. Your hair is also really growing, especially in the back. Most days you have the most adorable curl right in the middle of your hair. Maybe during your second year you will get your first hair cut?

This month you have been really into play dough and coloring. You love the texture of the play dough and making shapes with it. You also are a master of drawing circles. 

The highlight for you this month has been the addition of "Dice" into our family. Dice is what you call your trike. I'm not entirely certain how you came up with this I think it's a combination between trike and bicycle. Regardless you love your Dice, and a huge thanks to Neen for Dice. 

We thought for certain that by this time you would be weened. Unfortunately, or fortunately we have a boobie addict. I don't think you are getting much from me these days, but it is a part of our routine and it does calm you down before you go to bed, so for now we will stick with it. 

It's hard to imagine that next month you will be two.... We love you Laurelea and can't wait for all the fun adventures this next month will bring. 

L, her baby and Woody

Nose

L, Cory and her baby


Monday, December 31, 2012

Toddler New Years

Meredith, Dan and Duder had us all over for a New Years Party. It kicked off at 6 and by 8 we were bringing in the New Year toddler style. We said our toast and all headed on our way. It was a great party and we were excited to get to celebrate with L!
family self pic before we left


L was sporting a new outfit from Steve and Susan- so cute!

getting ready to toast

raise up your glasses- it's New Years in Iceland! 

L saying "cheers"

Happy New Year Hyattsville Friends

Henry was ready to party

L and Duder doing their thing


Sunday, December 30, 2012

Additional Pics!

Here are a few more pictures from our trip...
Grammy and L playing

Snow!
 We went out to see my close friend Tonya and meet her new son Iko and see Mazzy. The girls warmed up to each other, although it's hard to tell from this picture :)

Cousin Love

Alyson and Nick had us over for a play date. Neen got the girls matching jean outfits so we took the opportunity for a photo shoot. 

Hugs

"hey cous, can you give me some space"


L, Cory, Alyson and Caroline


Christmas at Neen's

We spent Christmas afternoon at Neen's. She prepared quite a feast and for the first time all the family was together on Christmas. 
L really did love all the food
 Neen prepared a beautiful place setting!

The girls could not get enough running. They would run up and down Neen's hallway

Caroline
 We could not believe our luck, but we had a white Christmas in Dallas. Here is L checking out all the snow.

 This is one happy Grammy!

 Before the presents we had to get in a little flying lesson!
 Neen telling L about her new doll, Caroline from the American Doll Collection.

 Caroline got this adorable chair for Christmas and it was a hit with the girls.


 We took some 3 generation pictures. Here is one of Nick, Caroline, Neen and Alyson
 We also attempted a self picture of us all... see if you can spot L.


Christmas Morning

Grammy and Grampy made Christmas morning so much fun. All of these gifts were for L. Overall, she did really well opening them. There were a few times where she was overwhelmed so we would take a break and come back to opening more. Grammy had special cup cake and Elmo wrapping, which to L were almost as good as the presents. 
L's loot

playing with her new safari truck

she got a Zoo!

Cory and Chris found their old Letterman coats in the closet. It was so cold they actually both wore them out.


Christmas Eve

After nap on Christmas Eve we went over to Grandpa and Grandma Carlyle's house. They had quite a feast for us and L loved opening her gifts. After dinner they took us out to Addison to see this incredible light display. 
L opening her gifts from Grandpa and Grandma

Robert and Sharan opening L's gift to them

yummy dinner- L loved Grandma's potatoes

Here is the light display. We got out and walked around

family pic

Sharan, Cory, L and Robert