Beginning to Read

The first words Thomas read to me--

I love you Mom!

melts my heart.

Thomas was Never a Climber

But Stella is the opposite--

A Lesson in Manners

Okay, maybe not!

Laundry Basket

She loves a good ride in the laundry basket, otherwise known as the spaceship.

Sunglasses

Other Trip Highlights

We were so thankful to meet up with my cousin Mary Joan. She got to meet the kids and watch them burn some energy around the children's museum and the aquarium.

It was too much fun!  We can't wait to see her again!  Thomas keeps "calling" her on his pretend phone!

It was another magical few days on our trip.  We had the best time!

The Wiggles Show

And again, Stella was NOT along for the ride.  Girlfriend was dancing in the aisles with all the fans!

As expected Thomas was in heaven. We are so thankful he could see his buddies--The Wiggles!!!

Florida 2010--Magic Kingdom

30 + hours in the car, lots of snacks, great conversations, Magic Kingdom, and a Wiggles Show and we made it home, not only safely, but in one piece and happy.

Magic Kingdom--

We headed straight for Dumbo.

And yes, that is Stella--18 months old!  She was so much a part of this day and I thought she would just be "along for the ride."  She was able to go on almost every ride that we went on!

We met up with Winnie the Pooh and his gang for lunch!

Stella loved seeing the characters from a distance, but when they approached the table she wanted NOTHING to do with them!

I have to say those characters were SO accommodating to the kids.

Spinning Tea Cups!!!!!!!!!

This last picture was right as we left and as we vowed to be back soon!

What She Likes to Do--18 Months

Okay, so she likes to ride the vacuum. Really, she is into everything these days!

Stella--
wants to color with crayons and markers
she brings me books and plops into my lap to read them
she can really "egg" her brother on
she runs up to Thomas and hugs and kisses him
climb the stairs
make coffee with Daddy
fill water bottles with Mommy
fill up her snack cup
rides the "ride-on" truck
sings her "ABC's"
swims--kicks her legs, puts her face in, and likes to jump in to us!
put dishes in the sink
get her diapers
tell me she has pee-pee and poopy
she pets the cats and brings the dirty dishes to Mommy and Daddy


More later!

Big Red Car

He never stops drawing!!!  We love it!!!

18 Month Stats

26 pounds 13 oz. (82%)
33 3/4 inches tall (90%)
Head--18 1/4 inches (45%)

She is happy, healthy, and growing.  We could not be more blessed.

What She's Saying--18 Months

Hair
Nose
Honk (your nose)
More Cheese
Milk
Shoe
Diaper
Pee-Pee
Bath
Up (or "Mup")
Anna (friend in playgroup)
Addy (another friend)
Ju-Ju (grandma)
Grandma (other grandma)
Apple
Egg
Off
Meow
Milo (our cat)
Woof-Woof
Roar!
Elmo (or mel-mo)
Neck (necklace)
animal
giraffe
water
buckle
Wiggles
Mickey Mouse




I know there's more words.  The cuteness never stops.  Stay tuned, tomorrow she gets weighed and measured!

Blue's Clues Drawings

Here's my favorite--

The Salt and Pepper Family :)

And the artist--

Morning Milks