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Friday, August 17, 2012

10 Months

Wally is 10 months old today!!! Double Digits!! I feel like I say it each month, but where has this year gone. I love this age, but the newborn little boy feels so far away. Good thing I have two sister-in-laws that can take care of that baby fever. Reynolds is getting so close to walking. He stands up by himself, from sitting, for a good while. He walks behind a push toy by himself. He is getting more and more stable. He eats like a horse. I can pretty much feed him what we are eating. He seems to like most everything I put in front of him. His favorite food is definitely bread. He also like beans. He doesn't seem to love, well, I can't think of anything. He wears a size 4 diaper and a size 4 shoe. He wears 9-12 months clothing. RWS probably weighs near 22 lbs, but we haven't been to the doctor in a while. He now has tubes, which has been great. He still is the happiest little guy I know. Just really sweet. I told Phillip last night that he is starting to get a little harder because separation anxiety is in full effect and he really loves his Momma. He also wants to put absolutely everything in his mouth. He is still a good sleeper, taking two naps a day and sleeping through the night. He can be an early riser some mornings. RWS has 4 teeth (almost all the way through). He doesn't take as many bottles any more since he is eating more meals. But, that bed time bottle puts him to sleep every time. I love those moments. Lucy is still a great big sister and they have a lot of fun together. Things are starting to get a little louder and sharing is a bigger part of our vocabulary again. I would have to say he has three favorite parts of the day: 1)first thing in the morning sitting with Mom 2) picking up Sissy from school 3) BATH TIME!

Better start planning that first birthday. Can't believe it is almost here already!

 Photo shoot is getting a little more difficult. Here are some out takes...



Thursday, August 16, 2012

Dance Class

Today was Lu's first day of dance. She will be doing tap and ballet. Before we left she tried on her different dance shoes and gave them a test run. To say that she was excited would be an understatement. All summer she has been asking when she would be starting. I was hoping it wouldn't be too much of a let down, but she loved it. Here is a convo after class...

Me: Did they teach you any dance moves in class today?
Lu: Yes. I learned the pre-k.
Me: No, that is what kind of school you go to. What dance moves did you learn?
Lu: I learned the pre-k!
Me: I don't know about that. What does it look like?
Lu:(frustrated) Ugh...Mom I will just show you when we get home.
...(flash forward to her showing me the move)
Me: Oh, you learned the plie.
Lu: Yes, the plie-K

 Ready for tap

 Ready for ballet

 Going into class with the other girls.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Roller Derby

Last night we took Lu to a roller derby match. She and Dad dressed up for the match. We have never been to one of these before and it was very interesting. It was a lot of fun to watch and Lu loved the roller skating. Those girls are tough! 
Dad and Lu
 The girl in black had stop signs painted on her shorts. Ha!
 One of the derby girls.
 Watching the bout.

Geyser

Have you guys seen what happens when you drop Mentos in a Coke? We had a little experiment this weekend to find out. We had a lot of fun making the Coke geyser. Both of the kids loved watching it shoot into the air and Lu loved being the one to count out the Mentos.



Friday, August 10, 2012

Play Mates


These kids are starting to really play together. We are having to revisit sharing quite a few times during the day. Lucy has really been having fun playing pretend lately. I am loving watching her and her "customers". Reynolds just follows her around and thinks he is playing with her. They are the cutest!
Lu playing with the ironing board I had when I was little.

Trying to get in on the action, between snacks of course.
He can walk behind this toy now. Yikes!
Look what I found at the thrift store...$10! Once I cleaned it up, we had a great time riding around.
They love each other!
Beep Beep! (Ha, his John John matches the car.)

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

First Day as a Tiger Cub

Today was Lu's first day in her new class, the Tiger Cubs. This year she will go everyday in the mornings. It is a much more "big girl" class and she will really learn a lot, but more importantly have a great time. She absolutely LOVED her teachers and the first thing she said when I picked her up was, "I had a great day!" Can't believe how big she is getting.

 Wow! 3 year old pre-K

 Of course we had to take pictures with Bubs before we left.

Monday, August 6, 2012

Washing with Daddy

Yesterday Lucy and Dad did one of her favorite things, wash the car. She loves to help. She loved the new sprayer and even gave her trike a good clean. Too bad it rained right after they worked so hard to make my car nice and shiny. I love Sunday afternoons.

 Working hard
 Watch out Dad! He was soaked after this.
 Gotta make my trike shiny.


Oh, and look who has no fear! (Don't worry I was right behind him.) He is very good at the stairs, which terrifies me.
 Sissy doesn't help the situation.