Monday, March 25, 2013

It doesn't feel like Spring Break!

 It was 41 degrees on our first day of Spring Break.  The sad thing was it felt warm out!  We took advantage of the "good" weather and spent lots of time outside.
 
Grabbing those eggs!
 Ry and Kate with their loot

 Finally!!  A trip to the park!

  Big girl swing

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Game Changer

So last weekend we discovered Kate could do this...


Stay tuned for the next post titled "Big Girl Bed"!

Sunday, March 3, 2013

2 year stats

Weight - 30.5 lbs (90th %ile)
Height - 34" (50th %ile)
Head - 19.5" (90th %ile)

One Healthy Girl!

Friday, February 22, 2013

Happy 2nd Birthday, Kate!

2 already, Kate-Kate?!  I wasn't sure it was possible, but this year was even better than last!  Sure, we had a couple more trips to the ER (and a minor surgery on your cute little finger) and you've kept us on our toes as you have begun testing your boundaries, but we've all got each other pretty well figured out now and your dad and I didn't have to do as much guessing this year.

Almost every day we marvel at how much bigger you have gotten. She looks taller. Look at how big she is. I can't believe she can do that. Those are the things Daddy and I say -- over and over again.  The only hint of baby left is your slightly protruding belly.  You are brave and strong-willed.  You love baby dolls; carrying them, feeding them and changing their diapers.  You have a massive sweet tooth (peanut m&m's and doughnuts, please).  You get frustrated when things don't come easily to you.  You wake up every morning earlier than we are ready to get out of bed.  You are quick to smile, but it takes something seriously funny to hear your infectious giggle.  Your dad gets the best belly laughs when you are rough-housing.  Your favorite place is still our house, preferably with your mom right next to you.  You don't have a poker face.  You adore Nette.  Rah rah, brownie and blankie are your holy trinity.  You have the best curls.  Not much makes you happier than a park or swimming.  You have strong opinions about the shoes and clothes you wear.  We love hearing your ideas and thoughts as you talk more and more.

Simply put, Kate, you are our favorite person to be with.  We love you more than you can imagine and couldn't be more proud of you.  

Happy 2nd birthday, Sweetie Peetie!

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Florida Sun

While Drew held down the fort and refined his barbeque skills, Kate and I took off to Florida to visit Grandma and Grandpa Sand!  It wasn't quite as warm as we hoped, but we had a wonderful visit.

 Kate's hair got curlier the minute we got off the plane

 Naples Zoo

 Grandma, Kate, Thomas Edison, Grandpa

 "Big Wawa!"

 Pretty sunset

A little to chilly to jump in the pool

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Fashionista

Upside down sunglasses, rain boots, cupcake pajama pants, bed head...Love it!

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Let it Snow?

Luckily it hasn't been a bad winter because it turns out Kate isn't a huge fan of snow!  She thinks it's ok when she is standing on the shoveled driveway, but as soon as her boots get snow on them...game over.


 Kate, standing like a statue, in hopes that she doesn't ruin her boots.

 Swimming with dad at grandpa's school

  Biggest peanut butter cup ever!