Chloe is 20 Months Old!!!

Well, I am yet again a bit late on my posting. We were on our trip to Ohio last week. We had a great time visiting Auntie Andie, Uncle Mitch, Claire, Grandma Crystal and FredPa. Chloe and Claire got along pretty well for little ones...we had a few bumps...literally...in the road, but all in all, it was a great visit. Chloe is getting so big! She loves most of the same things she always has and is starting to talk a bit more. Maybe Chatty Claire Bear had something to do with that? Claire says phrases - "here you go" is one of her faves, and very cute to boot! Chloe is very good at making smart associations. Even though she may not always know how to say what she wants, she sure does know how to get her point across very well. Her new favorite word is "MINE!". As naughty as it is, it is so precious. Other than that...she is just growing smarter and cuter with each passing day!

Happy 4th of July!!

HAPPY 4th of July!!

We had a great 4th this year. We grilled and swam out at the pool. Chloe loves the pool. It was very summery and low key at the same time. Hope everyone had a fun and safe one too!

Chloe is 19 Months Old!!

Not too much to report on! Just that my baby is one month older!
We love you Chloe!!

Bermuda Vacation

So, we just got back from a week and a bit long vacation to Bermuda to see Nana and some family and friends. We had a bit of a rough start with Chloe being sick for 5 days, Brad for a few days and most detrimental - realizing that Brad's passport had expired a month ago!! After packing, fixing the passport problem and doing some rearranging, we were on our way!

We had a really great time, except for the weather.....again! It was overcast and rainy off and on, mostly on. But, we still managed to get out and do tourist-y things. Next year we will try July as June or May hasn't worked out for us. Other than that, it is business as usual in the Kell household. We had a great Memorial Day at the pool with Auntie Connie. I have taken Chloe to the pool like 6 times already and it just opened that weekend.

Chloe is getting bigger, smarter and cuter all the time. She is learning so much it is amazing. She still only talks just a little bit...but, we are getting there. She has a pretty wild imagination which is a blessing and adorable. We may be enrolling her in some 'gym' classes in July. We went to a free trial and she loved it. She needs the socialization, instruction and the energy burning hour!!

We hope everyone has a fantastic summer!!!

Happy Mother's Day!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ME!!!

And a Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there!

I LOVE YOU CHLOE!

Chloe is 18 Months Old!!

Our baby is one and a half!! She is definitely emerging into quite the toddler. We went to the doctor today for her 18 Month Check Up. That went great. She has grown almost 2 inches and gained almost a pound and a half. She is 31 3/4in and 21.8lbs, still in the 12th percentile for weight and soared into the 50th percentile for height.

Not too much new to report on. She is still very active and saying more and more everyday. What has become quite apparent is how smart she is - she is like a sponge! I caught her being really quiet yesterday....there I find her with my iPod plugged into the USB of the computer! Who knew? She has also learned how to take off her pants...and her diaper...this is mostly funny at this point. Chloe is also getting very into the pretend play. She makes me put pajamas on her bear, socks on her bunny and I am constantly feeding and diapering her baby doll. She also has a purse fetish!! She loooves purses and bags. She was wearing 4 on her arm at once two days ago. It's adorable to watch them play at this point. She still refuses to sit still and read...I hope I can find the right books or that she will grow out of this a little bit here soon. Other than that - she is still a very healthy and happy baby. And we are very thankful for that!

Here is a little flashback to one year ago....awllll.

We just had a visit from the Kell grandparents and Auntie Andie and cousin Claire. It was a really fun 4 days. Next - Bermuda to see Nana!!

Chloe is 17 Months Old!!

We are nearing the 1 1/2 mark and I am not sure how to feel about this! But, for now, our baby is 17 months old!!

She is really finding her little voice these days. She has a list of words she can say - some over and over, some are on a one time basis. But, it is still very exciting. And a bit strange to think that in a few short months, she may be talking [back] to us! She is growing and getting smarter and smarter with each passing day. Learning new skills, making stronger associations, and pushing every and any boundary just as far as she can. For the most part, she is still a very healthy and happy little girl. Of course the temper tantrums are starting to happen from time to time at this point. We just handle each one as she presents them to us and move on from it....they are not that big in the larger scheme of things. Sometimes you just laugh because they are so ridiculous!

Her favorite things to do are draw and color. Some days she walks around with her notepad and pen ALL day. It is quite funny. She also still loves stickers...and those go anywhere - paper, on top of each other, her face, feet, arms, legs (and ours too!), on furniture and the list goes on. We are trying more reading recently. She loves books, but does not have the attention to sit and listen to the story, but we are working on it. And she loves all the other things little girls love - dolls, strollers, megablocks, stuffed animals, cartoons, dancing, laughing and making us laugh.

Summer is almost here and we are (well, mostly me) trying to spring clean, change over winter to summer clothes, get ready for my first baby consignment sale alongside the usual work, house and baby duties. We can't wait to get her in the pool this summer...should be a fun time!!

Happy Bunny Day!

Happy Easter!! Chloe's second Easter celebration was a success!! She ate only chocolate and jelly beans all day (okay...she had some eggs and toast for breakfast....but the rest of the day - chocolate and candy!!)! We stayed home this morning relaxed and let Chloe open all her Easter Basket goodies. She was a little upset as some of the suff we gave her we just as quickly took away (candy and money). But...as we are learning....distraction, distraction, distraction!! Later, we headed over to Aunt Connie and Uncle Ed's for Easter lunch and there she ran around, hunted some eggs in the yard and we all had a really great time!

Not too much else going on these days. Potty training pretty much came to a hault! My fault really. That and the milk drinking, neither of which is happening. She hates milk to the point where she spits it out. And I am so tired some morning after working all night, we miss the chance to get on the potty. Gotta do better Mommy!! We had a nice visit from Jamma, Pop Pop, Aunt Cindy, Uncle Ron and cousin Ian a few weeks ago and that was really nice.

Chloe is really getting smart these days...and chatty! She is a little sponge! She is learning to much so quickly! It's quite amazing to witness first hand. We are so proud of every little thing she does. Warm weather has approached and its fantastic! We all can't wait to spend some time outside, at the parks and in a few short weeks - swimming and grilling!

Hope everyone had a wonderful day today and is having a great start to their spring!

Check out the pics from the last little bit above. And the video from today below!