Be Mine? Happy Valentines Day!

Hope everyone's day is filled with love! There are all kinds of love in this world so I am sure everyone can find and share some form of love today. We know we love our little Valentine (and each other) today and all the the days of the year!! We took Chloe to the doctor on Tuesday and the doctor was happy with her, as usual. She weighed in at 20lb 3oz (12th percentile) and measures 30 in (37th percentile). She finally broke the 20 pound mark which was exciting, but is steadily falling as far as percentiles go. We are not a bit worried, she is a very healthy baby! And, she has a big brain!! Her head is measuring in the 80th percentile. Some say she has fairy/Tinkerbell qualities with her little body, big head and big eyes. I will take that as a compliment. She is just darling!!

Other than that, she is on the verge of getting more teeth! We can hardly believe more are on their way already. I think any day now they will pop thru. She is babbling more and more. Brad and I both swear we hear all sorts of things. A tad non-sensical, but yet understandable. She is a total copy cat. Everything you say and do she wants, and tries, to do. Yesterday she devoured a bowl of chips AND salsa just because we were! It was adorable. And messy!

Chloe is 15 Months Old!!

Chloe is really getting to be a big girl these days. She is 15 months old!! I say the same thing every month, but it's true every month - I can't believe how time is flying.

We just got back from a week vacation in Bermuda celebrating my Mom's 50th Birthday! We had a great time. Got to see lots of family during the week, got to finally meet my lil nephew Julian and his Mom Ana. They had a few fun play dates. Chloe and I strollered into town nearly everyday, went to the park, walked around, took a ferry ride and visited lots of people. My Mom's birthday was a huge success and we overall just had a great time!

Chloe's newest and oh so adorable trick is blowing kisses!! I love it! She does a big MWAA sound and it is so precious. I will try to capture this on video sometime soon. Other than that she is just a running, climbing, playing, dancing lil princess! She has also really learned the word NO lately. This comes in handy sometimes and can be a bit naughty at times too. She has really started to say a lot more, which is nice. Her favorite word is bye-bye. She always wants to go bye-bye - getting her jacket and shoes and waiting at the gate or door. It's pretty cute I must admit. We suspect she is getting more teeth already. Her hand now permanently resides in her mouth! Overall, she is still a happy and healthy little girl.

We go to her 15 month well baby check up this week, so I will post on her growth progress then.

Enjoy the pictures!!

Superbowl anyone????

Chloe is 14 Months Old!!

Happy [belated] New Year everyone!!

Chloe is 14 months old. Boy time is surely flying by us. Chloe has now seen three years in her short, but full, life so far! Born in 2008, saw (and conquered if I do say so myself!) the whole of 2009 and has now welcomed 2010!

Chloe is a little busy bee these days. She plays well, with others and alone. She is still very sociable, lovable, smart and friendly. And beautiful, how could I forget that one!! She is eating much better most days which is great. Sleep is still a work in progress....she get's it - it's just broken and sometimes in our bed! She has also started to really show her independence and desires....and is not a happy camper if she doesn't get what she wants. Don't you dare snatch something away from the child or she will have an immediate meltdown. If you ask her however, she will generally give it to you. Terrible twos.....meet your prequel - terrible ones!! Just normal stuff I am sure, or at least that's what I convince myself. Her most prized and requested possession - the purse!!! Namely - your purse, whoever you are!!!

Measuring only about 30 inches, she sure knows how to provide miles and miles of entertainment, laughs, love and joy!

Merry Christmas!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Chloe celebrated her second Christmas this year. We had her Nana in town, which was wonderful. We stayed home in the morning and had breakfast, opened presents and stockings, played and napped and then headed over to Aunt Connie and Uncle Ed's for dinner. It was really great!

The Kells have just arrived today to have a late celebration of Christmas. So, now we are surrounded by family and it's great. Auntie Andie and cousin Claire made the visit along with Grandma Crystal and Fredpa so this should be a fun couple of days with the two baby girls. YAY!


Hope everyone has had a great holiday season so far! Up next - New Years and a new year....already!

Chloe is 13 Months!

Not too much to report as I have been heavily blogging it seems lately. But,....our baby is now well over the 1-year (as in 12 months) mark!! She is 13 months today!! Woweee!!

We also want to make a special shout out to our lil baby Claire. She got her casts off today and is doing well. Great even!! She goes for some check ups over the next few months, but no more surgery til next year May. We love you Claire and can't wait to see you in the flesh at Christmas and give you a big hug and kiss!!!

We put up the Christmas tree tonight and the few house decorations we have. Brad played some oldie but goodie Christmas music and we made an hour or so of it. Chloe was quite excited with all the ornaments. For every one I put ON the tree....she took two or three OFF the tree. So, yeah...that took a while. That's okay. I know this is her second Christmas, but it's her first one that she is more aware of. Last Christmas she was only 7 weeks old! Time flies. Should be a fun one!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Daddy's Holiday Party!!

Chloe went to her first Holiday Party this past Saturday!! She was the only little one there....and she was the star of the show! The Belle of the Ball!! And a ball she did have. She provided many laughs and tons of entertainment for all to see. She was on the move the entire evening. She danced and danced, when no one else would....Chloe was on the dance floor. It was funny! And so cute! When the disco lights came on....oh my,...she was amazed and chasing the lights! At one point (and I didn't manage to capture it on the camera - bummer) she ran/danced across the floor, fell to her knees and started pumping up and down like she was really rockin out! The crowd surrounding her was roaring with laughter. We really want to thank Senate FCU for the spectacular evening, great food and wonderful time we had. We would not have been able to go had they not allowed our lil princess to tag along for the night. And Chloe - thank you for being such a trooper - so sociable, so friendly, so funny and so cooperative!! We love you very much Boo Boo.

Here is a video of her dancing...it's a little dark so I hope you can make it out. Just her covering the dance floor!

Thanks for the Gifts!

This week Chloe got two special gifts!! The first was from our neighbor upstairs of whom we have been visiting with a few times recently for some Mommy-Baby play nights. She has twins, a boy and a girl who are 3 1/2 years old. Because she only had one....and it's very pink....she let Chloe have it. And Oh My does she just love it!!! As soon as she wakes up every day (yesterday and today) she goes and gets right on the bike/car toy. It's really funny. She plays on it all day like nothing else exists! Check out a picture of her on Thursday morning when she woke up, walked out into the living room and found it there (left)!! And the the other (right) is again later that day...still happy as can be! You would think Christmas had already come! So sweet.

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We also got a very special gift from Aunt Jean. These are more special to us right now.....but, they are just the most precious things I have ever laid eyes on. Jean took her little newborn pink cordroy shoes that she wore so often and had them bronzed. You don't see that much any more, but you should. Thanks again so, so much Jean! We will treasure them forever.