Hillbilly Fun

Today was gorgeous in Malibu, an almost-summer 75 degrees and sunny day to go outside and play. Lindsay loves to turn her sippy over and make puddle messes, so today was the perfect opportunity for a water play day. We don't have the space in our tiny apartment or storage closet for a shoebox, let alone for a water play table LOL. So, we did the next best thing and created our own using whatever I could find around the house.... A sheet, measuring cups/spoons, a large tupperware and some water and Voila! A Hillbilly Water Park...LOL

Lindsay didn't seem to mind too much...

We had to take a spin on the Princess Bike, but today she was feeling sassy and wanted to stand and dance to the music it played. Maybe it was the sunshine or maybe it was the bathing suit bottoms I let her wear, but she was putting on a show for the entire courtyard.Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah Stayin' Alive...Stayin' Alive

What a funny girl I have :)

Smooch!

Before bath Lindsay was checking out a cute baby in the mirror... and gave her a kiss...Smooch!

Thank you Nonna & Grandpa Shipman for my new princess ride! We went to the park and took it for a spin, and I waved like I was a beauty queen on a float to all the people who walked by...LOL.

Big girl car seat! I tried putting it rear facing, but she is too tall. It was so comfy she fell asleep by the time we hit PCH!

Birthday Party

Yummmm.... my first cupcake!! After a couple second delay, I dug right in!

Mama & Daddy with their Birthday Girl :) We had quite a feast, thank you to Great Grandma Rosie for the help on cooking! Thank you to Grammie Kellie for the baby-sitting while we cooked.

The kids had fun coloring on the coffee table covered in butcher paper! After we ate lunch, we read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and then went on a butterfly hunt outside in the courtyard. There aren't many real butterflies in February, especially in the rain, so I improvised and got some cute faux butterflies at Michael's for the kids to pick up. We were lucky it quit raining just long enough for us to 'catch' some! We were so lucky to spend the day with all of our sweet families: Nonna Carol & Grandpa Jerry Cousin Sydney, Auntie Katie & Cousin Kat, Grandpa Rich & Uncle Matt, Uncle Ted & Deborah, and a surprise visit from soon-to-be-married Cousin Megan & Brian! Love you guys, thank you for making the trip in the rain!

I wasn't able to get as many pictures as I wanted, mainly because we were running late decorating before the party, so we were in a huge rush. However, we did get video...I will post one a little later... I am having uploading issues! It is still crazy when people ask me how old she is, and I say "One!". We feel so blessed and privileged to be parents to this sweet girl! I can't wait to see all of what God has in store for her precious life. Love you Lindsay Diane!

One!

ONE!?!? Yep 1. Our sweet baby turned one yesterday! We had a wonderful day...

Big girl shoes. Check. My 1st Birthday onsie. Check. Giant Bow. Check. Ready for Bible Study as a 1 yr. old!

Here is our 1 year stats:

18 lbs., 6 oz. ...........25th percentile

29.5 inches tall....... 75-80th percentile

*Miss Lindsay can say, "Bye", "Dada", "Pup-Pup" and can point to your eyes, nose and mouth.

*She loves to turn the light switch off... still haven't figured out "on", but claps every time it goes off.

*She cruises along the furniture, and pulls up on anything and everything. She will walk holding on to your fingers, and boy does she go fast! I can't imagine when she begins walking on her own...

*Lindsay LOVES music, and will dance and move whenever/wherever she feels inclined.

*Our girl waves at everything!

*Say Cheese! Lindsay has 4 teeth, and her top two next to the big teeth are just peeking through. She smiles her big, toothy grin and it melts my heart!

*RAWR! Jarrett has taught Lindsay to roar... it's pretty stinkin' cute if you ask me.

*Snuggles... still cuddles and snuggles when she is tired.... I am eating this up because I know it is possibly short-lived :)

*Weaned!! Whew! I made it to the 1 year mark... her last feeding was last night before bed. We have been weaning slowly, so I am hoping (fingers crossed) that tonight won't be such a big adjustment.

*Eating...Her favorite foods are Mac n' Cheese, Chicken Noodle Soup, and Spaghetti. Not a fan of pancakes... strange kid.

Can we say, "HAM?" LOl...

Lindsay's 1st birthday landed on a Tuesday, and that is our Community Bible Study Day! Lindsay has met so many sweet kids in her playgroup and LOVES to play and listen to their little message about Jesus. It's so cute- they do singing and puppet shows, both of which my musical child loves. After Bible Study, we go to Miss Becca's house and have lunch. This week we had a little birthday party for all the kids who were born in February... there are 4! Here is Lindsay with her friends playing in the kitchen....

Lindsay and Lucy

February Birthdays and Sweet Friends:

Kim & Marianne, Feb. 5 1st Birthday

Me & Lindsay, Feb. 15th (1st Birthday)
Becca & Bailey, Feb. 13th (2nd Birthday)
Tami & Colton, Feb. 15th (3rd Birthday) *Bless his heart, he is the only boy in our group of 5 little girls... he is so gentle with the little ladies!

Cupcakes and candles! Still working on blowing... The big kids showed her how it was done!

No cupcake for Lindsay, but we did let her eat some Malibu Yogurt, cookies and cream flavor! I will post a video later... it was COLD :) We are so excited for her birthday party on Saturday and to celebrate with family and more sweet friends!!

Happy Valentine's Day

What were you doing Valentine's Day 2010? After a delcious meal with my sweetheart at Cheesecake Factory, we went to the hospital to be induced :) Here is a pic (40 weeks!) with our little Valentine Baby...Here's our sweet girl... 4 days old... She was only able to wear her V-Day outfit one time... I guess that is what happens when you have 8 lbs. baby and dress her in a Newborn size.

Lindsay Diane, Valentine's Day 2011: I can't believe our girl is going to be 1 tomorrow?!?!

Zoo

We took Lindsay to the Los Angeles Zoo this weekend and had so much fun... We were watching a bird show and there were birds of all kinds flying above our heads... Lindsay was "OOOooo ing" and Jarrett and I were praying we wouldn't pooped on..LOL

One of Lindsay's new words is "Pup Pup", aka puppies. She referred to every animal she saw as a Pup Pup. Here are some Pup Pups, well, I mean Monkeys...

A really big gorilla...

She had so much fun pointing at EVERY animal she saw, and waving at all the kids...and there were a TON of them. Jarrett and I agreed that the animals must bring out the wild behavior in the kiddos too..LOL

Clapping with the audience...

Flamingos... so so pretty!

Happy Superbowl Sunday! Go Packers!

Warm Weather

The past few weeks while much of the East Coast has been covered in snow and dealing with blizzard conditions, we have been taking walks on the beach and turning on our air conditioners... don't you love Southern CA? (Sorry East Coast Friends...come visit!)

Daddy & Lindsay at the beach... Minus the fat arm, I love her sweet smile!