Potty training. Noise. Lots of noise....these things define our home lately. But here's a funny moment recently.
http://youtu.be/0MTMujZGFx4
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Spring time is great for Puddles!
Andrew and I have been busy busy busy with the children. A friend mentioned having them so close in age like this is like having twins. Yes, yes it is. Two sets of diapers (hopefully only one set soon!), lots of nonsensical crying and laughing, two babies. But it's going too fast since we are so busy. We are accumulating lots of photos and videos. And I think those are better at telling the story of where we are at right now then I am...so enjoy browsing the latest installment of more beautiful moments and fun times in the McD household.
Playing in the rain. (video)
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
First Birthday
Our shining little sugar pie is already one. Wow. But how fun! Every day she shows more personality and character. She's a little shy, but after a moment of warming up is surprisingly extroverted. She has nerve, walking away - and keeping going - in order to investigate her surroundings. No matter if Mom follows! She takes no guff from her older brother, and holds on to what she wants when he tries to remove it from her grasp. She'll even instigate occasionally by walking up to him and tapping him on the head. They'll wrestle and giggle. Of course, it can go too far sometimes, but she certainly can hold her own for a while. She loves to eat still, but it's organizing more into fruits and dairy versus meats or protein.
Anyway, we had our little birthday party for "Raggedy Annabelle" (it was a Raggedy Ann theme). She desperately needs girlfriends because she was the only girl at her party. But, as I mentioned, she held her own with all those little boys! We enjoyed cupcakes, some gifts and she explored the feeling of cake icing between her fingers. We all had a great time. And now -- spring!
Anyway, we had our little birthday party for "Raggedy Annabelle" (it was a Raggedy Ann theme). She desperately needs girlfriends because she was the only girl at her party. But, as I mentioned, she held her own with all those little boys! We enjoyed cupcakes, some gifts and she explored the feeling of cake icing between her fingers. We all had a great time. And now -- spring!
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| Annabelle's Birthday March 15, 2011 |
Monday, March 7, 2011
Bloggety blog blog
Where does the time go? Our poor little blog is fizzling out, but not because there isn't plenty going on these days! Oh my gosh, it's a loud, busy, constantly moving and changing household over here.
Annabelle is not only walking now, but she can walk backwards and is so cute when she backs up into your lap or a small little chair. She seems so proud of herself that she can do that. She understands everything! But does she always listen? Umm, no. She obviously loves, loves, loves to laugh - which we love. And she is keeping up quite well with her older brother. Sometimes, he'll go by and she'll grab hold and not let go! He ends up dragging her around. It's pretty funny and I love that she's turning into a tough little cookie.
We are celebrating her birthday next weekend. Can't wait to see her dive into those cupcakes.
Drew is --- well, a little boy now. Getting into everything, bothering his sister, making mischief...but at the same time sweet as can be. He uses words like, 'symbiotic' and 'brachiosaurus'...thanks to Go Diego Go. There's not a day that goes by that he doesn't watch Diego who has supplanted Thomas the Train videos. He still regularly plays cars and loves to still play chase and hide n seek. He's able to sing his ABCs (adorable!) and count to 'fiveteen'. He's a smartie. We're working on the potty training - hopefully that'll happen before he's five.
Andrew's taken a new position at work, or I should just say more responsibility. So we're excited about that...should be an interesting year workwise for him. And I am still doing freelance graphic design work.
We are looking forward to spring and being outside before it gets too miserably hot. There's plans for a play set, sand box and deck. Should be fun!
Pictures of recent good times...
Annabelle is not only walking now, but she can walk backwards and is so cute when she backs up into your lap or a small little chair. She seems so proud of herself that she can do that. She understands everything! But does she always listen? Umm, no. She obviously loves, loves, loves to laugh - which we love. And she is keeping up quite well with her older brother. Sometimes, he'll go by and she'll grab hold and not let go! He ends up dragging her around. It's pretty funny and I love that she's turning into a tough little cookie.
We are celebrating her birthday next weekend. Can't wait to see her dive into those cupcakes.
Drew is --- well, a little boy now. Getting into everything, bothering his sister, making mischief...but at the same time sweet as can be. He uses words like, 'symbiotic' and 'brachiosaurus'...thanks to Go Diego Go. There's not a day that goes by that he doesn't watch Diego who has supplanted Thomas the Train videos. He still regularly plays cars and loves to still play chase and hide n seek. He's able to sing his ABCs (adorable!) and count to 'fiveteen'. He's a smartie. We're working on the potty training - hopefully that'll happen before he's five.
Andrew's taken a new position at work, or I should just say more responsibility. So we're excited about that...should be an interesting year workwise for him. And I am still doing freelance graphic design work.
We are looking forward to spring and being outside before it gets too miserably hot. There's plans for a play set, sand box and deck. Should be fun!
Pictures of recent good times...
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| February - March 2011 |
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