Friday, July 24, 2009

Oh My!


This one is for you Kate!

Friday, July 17, 2009

Who really needs a diaper?

Jessica has decided that she does not need to wear her diaper during nap or nighttime. She is famous for stripping but now she has taken it to another level. Yesterday, she actually tinkled all over the carpet while still in bed...that takes skill. Somehow her bed gets wet yet Baby and Mickey Mouse have avoided being tainted. Over the last two days, her bed has been changed three times. Back to onesies for sleeping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jessica and Mommy played in the wildflowers!













Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Need some mountain air!!!

Mom called yesterday. They have been enjoying Montana since July 3rd! Now they are in Canada!! She was telling me how gorgeous the scenery is and how fresh the air smells. I need that air!!!!!! I wish wish wish I could hop a plane to Montana to soak in some mountain majesty!! I am missing my family there!! Homesick for the home away from home.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Swimming Lessons 102...






Laney is coming along in swimming lessons. She tried floating on her back now. She is not fond of going under or jumping into the water by herself. Hopefully, it will get easier for her! I am so proud of her!!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Camel Courage!!!

Yeehaaaawwwww! Laney rode the camel at the zoo today!!!! She has been working up her courage for a year! I was so proud of her! It was her idea to ride and she actually asked me!

Swimming lessons 101...

Well, we survived our first class of swimming lesson. Laney was very excited until we got there. Her instructor's name is Montana which Laney thinks is the best because Dinah and Papa are in Montana. Laney got in with her without any problem. Unfortunately, the tears started within one minute of being in the water. I was proud of her though...she did what Montana asked for the most part. She shook her head no a lot but she kept going. The kicker was having to jump into the pool though. Montana didn't quite know who she was up against. Montana lifted Laney up so she could jump in...the hysterical crying set in...Laney started backing away from the side. When Montana started to get out of the pool to help her, Laney bolted towards me. My heart just broke. I had to help her get back to the side while crying hysterically. We talked for a while. Finally, I got her hands to Montana's hands and she jumped in. She was not happy about it but she did it!!! Her thoughts the next morning..."She shouldn't make you jump in the dark water, it just isn't safe." I have to agree!! Of course, they had Water Aerobics class going in the same pool so there was loud music and lots of waves...that is scary to a kid plus deep water! Overall, I was very very very proud of her! We will see how tonight goes now that she knows what to expect.

Monday, July 6, 2009

Please have a moment of silence...

Please have a moment of silence each night at 7:15 for Laney's swimming lessons...

Welcome to Jess' Gymboree Clubhouse!!





















Jess had her 2nd birthday party at Gymboree on the 28th! They had a great time. The kids got to climb, jump, and play. They sang songs together, jumped off a huge candle, played under a parachute, chased bubbles, and had a parade. The cake was just the icing on the cake!!! It was perfect for all of our little buddies! I just can't believe that Jess is two now!! Where does the time go???

Children's Discovery Museum















The Discovery Museum was the best. The girls loved every part of it. They instruments, water play, climbing gym, slides, playhouse, Curious George area, rooftop fun, and even the Doctor's office. The girls were all over the place. I wish we had more time there! Definitely worth it if you are in Chattanooga!