Monday, April 22, 2013

A Fun Weekend at Garner State Park

We camped this last weekend at Garner State Park with Grammy D, Leslie, John Paul and all the kiddos.  My parents were so generous to let us take their motor home.  We enjoyed lots of fun outdoor time and just hung out all weekend.  It was too chilly to go swimming but we took a few walks to the water and Clifton and Layton even made it up the big hill.  Here are a few pics from our fun filled weekend.
























Monday, April 15, 2013

Molly is 15 Months!

Can I say time is flying these days?  I can't believe my baby is already 15 months old.  She is still my baby for a few more weeks :)  What has Molly been up to these days?  She is so much fun and full of energy and spunk.  She has started showing her little opinion and will no longer let Layton take stuff away from her or allow him to boss her around.  She likes to scream when she doesn't get her way which is not fun.  She is also so loving and loves to give hugs to everyone and is the sweetest thing.  I forgot what a tough age this can be though because she is into everything all the time.  I find random messes around the house all day long of things she has gotten into or random things dropped around the house that she has found.  She loves to dig in the trash and pull stuff out and likes to throw stuff away which has been interesting.  I still can't find my nice Micheal Kors watch I got for Mother's day 2 years ago :(  I'm afraid it got thrown away my Miss Molly. 

Molly loves music and loves to dance she has some rhythm it is so fun to watch her.  Layton loves to sing and Molly dances they are quite the pair.  She wants to go outside all the time and loves to be pushed around in her pink car.  If Clifton takes Layton outside she cries by the door because she wants to be out there with them.  She gets so excited when Daddy walks through the door after work and runs up to him and gives him lots of hugs.  She loves to go for rides in the ranger in the evenings with daddy and wants to do everything Layton is doing.  She would eat all day long if I let her and loves to snack.  If she sees you eating something she wants to try it.  She has gotten better about trying all kinds of food and is eating so much better when it comes to meal time.  She is still a great sleeper and sleeps 12-13 hours straight at night and takes one nap a day sometimes 2 if we are in the car. 

The last few months she has gotten very into jewelry and loves to wear necklaces and bracelets.  She gets excited about putting headbands on every morning and leaves them on all day long.  She loves to play with my jewelry and wear my shoes around the house.  I usually find random things from my closet around the house.  She loves to carry her babies around and enjoys playing with her dolls.  She also enjoys playing trucks with Layton and will even make little engine noises when she plays with him. 

She is finally starting to talk a little and has a few words.  The last few days she has been trying to repeat us more.  She understands almost anything you tell her and follows instructions so well.  She says Mama, Dada, Nana, Papa, duck, baby and more.  She is starting to learn all the animal sounds now too and loves books.  She brings them to me all day and climbs in my lap and wants me to read to her.  She gets very jealous if Layton is in my lap or I'm holding another baby so life should be interesting come July.  I'm going to be one busy mama!  I took Molly to her 15 month check up the first week of April and she is still a BIG girl.

28.9 lbs. 97th percentile
33 inches tall 91st percentile
size 6-7 shoe
mostly 24 months and 2T clothes
size 4 diapers

Molly,

You are so much fun and add so much excitement to my day.  You keep me busy and on my toes that is for sure.  I love your sweet little spirit and how you adore your big brother.  I know you are going to adjust and be just fine once Parker joins our family in a few more weeks.  I can't wait to see how our family will grow and change over the next few months.  I love you to the moon and back sweet baby girl!

Mommy

Here are a few recent pictures of Miss Molly
 Having a tea party before bed one night
 Her poor leg the day after her shots
 Molly was dancing we were watching the country music awards show.
 She likes to vacuum
 Watching Layton play some tball in the front yard
 She loves to stand on this stool and dance crazy girl!
 All ready to go pick up Layton at school.
 Sweet nap time.  She loves to be rocked to sleep still :)

 All dressed up for church on Sunday

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Celebrating Easter

Daniel and Lauren came to town for the long Easter weekend.  All the kids had fun playing together and we enjoyed some beautiful weather outside.  We had a Easter egg hunt at our house on Saturday with hotdogs for everyone.  Sunday after church we headed to the ranch for a nice meal and more fun together.  We had a great weekend celebrating our Savior!