I'm taking a cue from some other mommy-bloggers and taking part in the 366 Project. It's usually the 365 Project, but 2012 is a leap year, so there's an extra day tacked on! Each day I'll post a pic of The Little Girl and include a caption, maybe even just a word and possibly a time stamp. Blogging is harder work than I ever imagined. Especially with a toddler! So hopefully this will keep me on my toes so this blog can stay on track! Plus, how fun would it be when she can recognize herself and we can look at each year together? Lots! I can hardly wait...
SEE YOU IN 2012!
12.26.2011
10.06.2011
Beach Baby, Beach Baby
A couple of weekends ago, we went on a family vacation (Daddy's parents/The Grandparents, Uncles and Cousin Mikey included) to N. Padre Island. We stayed at a beachfront condo with a beautiful view. It was Little Girl's first time at the beach and she LOVED it. She just started walking about a week before our trip and I envisioned us chasing a roaming toddler out into the ocean. But, she was much more focused on exploring in the sand. She especially loved the hole Daddy dug for her, and instantly plopped right down in it and refused to get out. It was hilarious!
This was the view from our private balcony! Fancy, huh? When Little Girl napped, Daddy and Mommy tried to squeeze in some time just relaxing here. Miss that view, for sure.
That night, Little Girl slept in our bed for the first time ever, and I have to admit, I kinda loved it.
Saturday we had dinner at a place that was on a pier, so we got to watch the sunset. Of course, it was magnificently beautiful. And of course Margot chowed down somethin' fierce.
Speaking of fierce: I've been awaiting the debut of L.G.'s adorable Guncle birthday gift, a Lilly Pullitzer dress, and it was so appropriate for the weekend, it had to be worn for dinner Saturday night! 
Look at the sunrise on Sunday morning that we set our alarms for! We went out as a family (Mommy, Daddy & Little Girl) and watched the sun peek it's head out from under it's cloud covers. It was pretty special.
This was the view from our private balcony! Fancy, huh? When Little Girl napped, Daddy and Mommy tried to squeeze in some time just relaxing here. Miss that view, for sure.That night, Little Girl slept in our bed for the first time ever, and I have to admit, I kinda loved it.Saturday we had dinner at a place that was on a pier, so we got to watch the sunset. Of course, it was magnificently beautiful. And of course Margot chowed down somethin' fierce.Speaking of fierce: I've been awaiting the debut of L.G.'s adorable Guncle birthday gift, a Lilly Pullitzer dress, and it was so appropriate for the weekend, it had to be worn for dinner Saturday night! Look at the sunrise on Sunday morning that we set our alarms for! We went out as a family (Mommy, Daddy & Little Girl) and watched the sun peek it's head out from under it's cloud covers. It was pretty special.
9.21.2011
9.12.2011
Bookstore!
A couple of weeks ago I visited the Barnes & Noble on the way to pick up Little Girl from the sitter's. You know, just to relax and maybe read a gossip mag or two. Of course I ended up in the children's section of the store! I noticed they had a big stage for storytime and a cool train table and so I quickly went to pick Little Girl up and bring her cute little denim legging clad bottom right back!
She had so much fun! Not much book "reading". She mostly wanted to play with the train. She also really got a kick out of the books that made sound. Which really isn't a book, now is it? Anyways, plan on taking her there lots more the older she gets.
9.02.2011
Gorgeous Gal
That is all. ♥
Oh! She has taken one or two steps! We think she'll soon be walking. Hooray!
Bedtime Stories
I hope The Hubs ends up being one of those dads. The Hot Dad. He totally will be. How could he not?! Sorry Little Girl, but you are definitely going to be telling your friends, "Ew, gross. That's my DAAAAD."
8.26.2011
Missin' You
Don't know why, but this week I've been really missing Little Girl during the work week. I think it's because she's probably going to learn to walk anyday now, and it breaks my heart that I might miss it. Although, I have the BEST BABYSITTER IN THE WORLD (I'll never stop shouting that from the rooftops) and she would probably text me a pic as soon as it happened if I wanted her too.
I just love watching her learn and grow. Every minute I'm away from her, she's on my mind. I read something the other day that brought tears to my eyes with the realization that she's growing up. It was from a weekly email I get from http://www.babycenter.com/. When she turned one the "Your Baby this week...." changed to "Your Toddler this week...", which of course, made me a little sad. But this week it said this:
I just love watching her learn and grow. Every minute I'm away from her, she's on my mind. I read something the other day that brought tears to my eyes with the realization that she's growing up. It was from a weekly email I get from http://www.babycenter.com/. When she turned one the "Your Baby this week...." changed to "Your Toddler this week...", which of course, made me a little sad. But this week it said this:
"The "face-naming" game. Point to your eyes, nose, etc., and name them, and he'll soon get the hang of it. Ask him where your mouth is and soon enough he'll put his fingers right in it. Psychologists think this may be a precursor to the separation process (when your toddler figures out that you and he are separate people) that begins during the second year."
It's amazing. She's starting to do this too. When I'm holding her I've noticed her staring at my face more and then really concentrating on pointing at my eyes and nose and every imperfection. It's so sweet. It also means she's getting less and less baby and more and more toddler.
8.25.2011
IKEA: Flat Out Awesome
A couple of Saturdays back I decided to load up Little Girl and make a trip to IKEA. I had a few things I knew I wanted and it helps to have her with me, especially if I'm alone with her because I tend to go in, get what I came for (I practically study the IKEA catalog everyday) and get back on the road back home. This glorious Saturday though, I got a flat on the way up. Almost was a blowout, but I pulled over just in time. Luckily the Hubs was kind enough to leave work and come rescue us. Lots of other fun stuff ensued, but lets just do like Elaine does on Seinfeld and ya-da ya-da it.
We got a flat...ya-da, ya-da...spare was flat too, ya-da, ya-da...3 gas stations later, ya-da, ya-da...I went to IKEA even after all of it. By the way, these pictures of her in the sunglasses were taken while we were waiting in the Texas heat for Daddy. It made getting a flat a little less of a bummer.
One of the things I got at IKEA was the felt food (the breakfast set). I put it all in a little basket I had lying around, along with her Plan Toys tableware set. She immediately dumped everything else and laughed hesterically with the basket on her head. Awesome.
15 piece felt Breakfast Set
We got a flat...ya-da, ya-da...spare was flat too, ya-da, ya-da...3 gas stations later, ya-da, ya-da...I went to IKEA even after all of it. By the way, these pictures of her in the sunglasses were taken while we were waiting in the Texas heat for Daddy. It made getting a flat a little less of a bummer.
One of the things I got at IKEA was the felt food (the breakfast set). I put it all in a little basket I had lying around, along with her Plan Toys tableware set. She immediately dumped everything else and laughed hesterically with the basket on her head. Awesome.
15 piece felt Breakfast SetPlanToys Tableware Set
Margot's Outfit:
Striped Onesie
Moccassins
8.19.2011
Little Reader
It's makes me so incredibly happy that Little Girl loves books already. It's the only time I can sit there and take pictures and she doesn't even notice! Even when she's at the sitter's with other kiddos to play with and keep her busy, I'm told she still takes time out of the day to "read" a book or two. I cannot even imagine how thrilled we'll be when she starts actually reading! Her favorite books right now are any touch and feel kinds (That's Not My Dinosaur), and any with holes, flaps, or finger puppets (The Very Hungry Caterpillar, In My Tree, Little Owl & Little Bee).
8.09.2011
Roadtrip!
This Saturday we decided to load up Little Girl and head to my hometown. I grew up in the country and longed to be in the city, while my Hubs grew up in the city and longed for the country. Needless to say he is always excited to go see my granny and get to shoot his guns. That's my man!
Little Girl was a champ as always. We stopped by a small town HEB to grab her some organic milk and decided to pick up some tiny boxes of raisins, since we recently discovered she loves them. We thought it would be so cute to see her eat out of this perfectly sized for her tiny hands little box. And it was...for about two seconds. I'm still finding raisins in her carseat. Totally worth it though.
Little Girl was a champ as always. We stopped by a small town HEB to grab her some organic milk and decided to pick up some tiny boxes of raisins, since we recently discovered she loves them. We thought it would be so cute to see her eat out of this perfectly sized for her tiny hands little box. And it was...for about two seconds. I'm still finding raisins in her carseat. Totally worth it though.
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