Slice of Life

So, there hasn't really been anything special going on, but here is what we have been up to! Natalie has progressed a little with potty training, but it has been on her own time and on her own terms, but hey, what's new about that?

Natalie got this easel for Christmas and now she loves to play in it as a "house". It is too funny.


She also loves to eat off our plates. So, we were having refrigerator clean out and Jeff was having chili. I guess Natalie wanted it instead of the chicken I made for her!



Of course we had to go out in the snow for two seconds, but she had a great time and looks so cute in all her snow garb.

Natalie's hair is just now long enough to pull her hair up in pig tails, it looks so cute!




We went to a class at the zoo about hedgehogs and Natalie thought it was pretty interesting. Here is is petting a hedgehog.

This is her crawling around like a hedgehog.

Lots Going On!

Wow, we have been up to so much. I thought I would share some photos!

So, last week we went to Baby Waves to try and get a sneak peek of the new little one. I guess she had a different plan because she wouldn't stay still! These are the best photos we got and they aren't great. Of course we think she is just beautiful!




We took Natalie with us, but she was totally not interested. I had her wear her Big Sister shirt, but she thought it would be funny to put her blankie in front of it. So sassy.

The grocery store here in town now has little carts for the kids to use. I let Natalie use one for the first time when Dad was here with us and she thought she was big stuff!

We went to Kobe Steakhouse for my birthday and Natalie thought it was great! She even ate some of the soup.

Natalie and Emily were eating cookies the other day and Emily found a new way to enjoy the frosting!


Natalie is so ready to be a big sister. Here she is changing her baby's diaper. She can take one off and put one on all by herself. She is going to be such a big help.

For Christmas Mi Mi got Natalie a Barbie Mustang. Dad and Jeff put it together and it is a hit. We haven't put the battery in it yet, but they enjoy climbing in and out of it and turning on the radio. Oh, right after we took this photo Natalie peed in the car. She has been wanting to wear underwear, but doesn't have the hang of it yet!





Dad got Natalie a rocking horse for Christmas and she loves it!

Natalie and Dad.

Natalie and Mom.

I just think this photo is cute!

Dad and Natalie playing with her train.

I have a chair for Natalie to stand in to help me cook and sometimes there is enough room for two cooks in the kitchen. I love the looks both of the girls have.

Dad also got Natalie a Leapster for her birthday, you can see that she likes it. Below is her opening her gifts. She loves the crayons for the tub, the camera (which she has learned to use) and her very own laptop.





Natalie had Abbie over for a play date and the girls wanted to get in Natalie's bed. They were so cute snuggling together. I can see many sleepovers in their future! I am sure all the secrets they share will be about how great their Mom's are!

Dad, Natalie and I.

Jared, Me, Mom, Darryl and the star of the show, Natalie.

Update!

Just a quick update on what we have been up to!

We have had a few play dates since most of our activities are on holiday break. This day we were at Emily's hanging out. The girls thought it would be fun to climb on Emily's bed, they are too cute!

Natalie has been drawing faces on her new chalkboard. It is kind of hard to see, but I draw the circle face and she fills everything else in. You can see ears, hair, a nose and the crazy part at the bottom is a mouth. I think there might be an eye somewhere too. Anyway, for 27 months, I think it is pretty good!

Mom finished the top treatment for the nursery and I think it looks great! Thanks mom!


Anyway, that is it for now! Pa Pa James is coming next week, yea!!