Rachel has started walking with her walker toy. She's still very much stiff legged - but it's so cute. And she's pretty proud of herself. :-)
Monday, July 26, 2010
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Painted Nails
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It started with Heidi's visit to her friend's house where they have "spa day" most Fridays and the mom paints her daughter's nails. Heidi happened to be visiting on a "spa day" and had her nails painted too. And we're not talking just painted - she put polka dots and sparkles on them. So I've had a standard to live up to. While we don't paint them every Friday (not even close), she really likes to have them painted. And she likes variety. A couple weeks ago each hand and foot was painted differently. Here's a sample of our most recent nail painting.
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Rachel at 10 Months
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Here is a video of her working at standing on July 1. She has already progressed so far since this.
She has taken well to a sippy cup and enjoys eating anything she can pick up and feed herself. She is still wary of a spoon headed towards her mouth. Maybe ice cream at her birthday will change that. :-)
She now has 6 teeth through - 4 on top and 2 on the bottom. Her hair color is still debatable depending on the lighting - but the little curls across the back are becoming a bit more pronounced - and cute!
Napping and going to sleep at night has become an issue. I believe she has discovered that there are lots of fun things to do, see, and play with and that she might miss something if she goes to sleep. So, that's a current battle.
She is making lots of different sounds and continues to be VERY loud at times. I guess she's going to be a third child who WILL be heard. :-)
We purchased a plastic baby pool this Summer and the girls have enjoyed it. A quick, easy way to cool off and get wet.
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Cow Appreciation Day
It is no secret that our family really enjoys Chick-fil-A! So, when there is an opportunity for free food and fun - we are there! Last Friday was Cow Appreciation Day - did you know that? Maybe it's a National holiday??? At least it is in the Chick-fil-A world. :-) And on Cow Appreciation Day, if you come fully dressed as a cow, you get a free meal.
So, Jason loaned out a couple white undershirts. He drew large spots on pieces of paper which Heidi then colored in and Jason pinned to the shirts. He made cow tails for them. We already had head gear, courtesy of CFA. So here are our two "fire cows."
Here is Heidi showing the full costume - including the tail in her hand. :-)
No, Jason and I did not dress up. Jason did wear the cow hat. But for free food for a family of 5 - we might all be dressing up next year!
So, Jason loaned out a couple white undershirts. He drew large spots on pieces of paper which Heidi then colored in and Jason pinned to the shirts. He made cow tails for them. We already had head gear, courtesy of CFA. So here are our two "fire cows."
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Independence Day
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We capped off the weekend with a cookout and pool party at a friend's house. The girls loved swimming in the pool (as always). And they live down the road from Lenox Mall - the location of another fireworks show. So we walked up to the mall close to the time of the show, sat down in the middle of the road (which are all blocked off around there for the show), and enjoyed another fireworks show. This time we brought ear muffs for Heidi to use so it wouldn't be so loud. They really seemed to work. She just sat and stared up at the sky.
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Happy Independence Day!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Comments and Conversations
Emma was sitting in the floor of the play room. Rachel crawled over and started to climb on her a little.
Emma: "Rachel is trying to turn me in to a toy!"
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Any time Rachel is asleep in her car seat...
Emma: "Rachel is worn out."
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Heidi, Rachel and I were going shopping.
Heidi: "Where are we going?"
Laura: "JCPenney"
Heidi: "Why?"
Laura: "Because I want to get a new bathing suit."
Heidi: "Maybe they'll have a princess one - a Cinderella one."
Laura: "For you or for me?"
Heidi: "For you."
After shopping and purchasing a new bathing suit...
Laura: "Thanks for going shopping with me."
Heidi: "I didn't see a Cinderella bathing suit."
Laura: "Do you like the one I bought."
Heidi: "No. Maybe we should look somewhere else for a Cinderella one."
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After driving home from thursday morning bible study (about 40 min)...
Heidi: I'm going to take a nap while you make lunch.
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While we were hiking a trail at a local park...
Emma: Will you pick me up? My legs are broken.
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I'm sure there are so many more that just happen and I forget about.
Emma: "Rachel is trying to turn me in to a toy!"
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Any time Rachel is asleep in her car seat...
Emma: "Rachel is worn out."
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Heidi, Rachel and I were going shopping.
Heidi: "Where are we going?"
Laura: "JCPenney"
Heidi: "Why?"
Laura: "Because I want to get a new bathing suit."
Heidi: "Maybe they'll have a princess one - a Cinderella one."
Laura: "For you or for me?"
Heidi: "For you."
After shopping and purchasing a new bathing suit...
Laura: "Thanks for going shopping with me."
Heidi: "I didn't see a Cinderella bathing suit."
Laura: "Do you like the one I bought."
Heidi: "No. Maybe we should look somewhere else for a Cinderella one."
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After driving home from thursday morning bible study (about 40 min)...
Heidi: I'm going to take a nap while you make lunch.
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While we were hiking a trail at a local park...
Emma: Will you pick me up? My legs are broken.
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I'm sure there are so many more that just happen and I forget about.
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