Time Hop

My younger brother posted this on his Facebook and I had to share. As I look back on these photos as an adult, I can't help but smile.  What great memories and what a great family. Love you guys!

On This Day in History

We've turned a toddler corner. On Thursday morning I put a ponytail in Shelby's hair and when I picked her up from school, it was still in her hair. On Friday morning, I put a ponytail in her hair and when I picked her up on Friday, it was still in her hair. This is HUGE! Her adorable blonde, wispy locks have gone scraggly far longer than I would like to admit, but now that she not messing with it so much, perhaps we've turned a corner. In a perfect world, I'd love to abandon the bangs all together, but I don't think we're there yet. Baby steps....crawl before we walk, before we run :)

I was so proud of her when I picked her up on Thursday and found her with the same "pony" in, I had to snap a photo!

School Pictures

My sweet girl and her school pictures. These were taken in Mid-May, so she is about 24.5 months old here. I love the way her little fingers are flexed.

Party Time

We have had a run of birthday celebrations lately and Shelby is loooooving it! The most recent was an adorable petting zoo/ranch-themed birthday for Maddy. I love Miss Maddy. Pre-Shelby, she was my favorite little munchkin. The moment we parked and Shelby saw a real goat, she lost her mind. She enjoyed every minute.

Highlights:

• Shelby: "Mommy goat is pooping. Need privacy?"
• After riding a pony named Patches she said "Thank you Patches."
• Hysterical laughter when spotting a dove resting in a bowl.

Cuteness.

Big Girl Party

Last weekend we were invited to a Princess Spa Party where the birthday girl turned 4. Openly, I had no idea how the event would go. Would Shelby love it? Hate it? Not care? Be tired? Not sit still?

Answer: She was great! She waited her turn for each of the four stations (hair, make up and nails) and when it came time to eat, she powered down two pieces of cheese pizza. Jack captured some absolutely adorable photos from the day. I love love love the simple, sweet profile shot.

Two

This week I took Shelby in for her two year check up. The best news was that she is a healthy baby girl, chatting volumes more than most her age. The extra bonus - no immunizations at this visit! Here's how two is shaping up for my Shelby Pie:

Height:  36.25 inches - 93%
Weight:  30.4 lbs - 83%
Head: 46.75 - 27%

Waiting to see the doctor:

Favorite Foods: 
Sausage, grapes, gold fish, eggs, broccoli, ice cream, milk, beans, popcorn, suckers, rice

Favorite Books:
Too many to count, but she still loves Easter Surprise, Llama llama and countless others

Favorite Toys:
Her Trampoline, Bubble Monster, Baby Dolls, Annamol

Friends at School:
Weslan, Jacob, Bella, Fianna, JoJo, Miss Tasha

Favorite Song:
Twinkle Star, Ring Around the Rosie, Lion Sleeps Tonight

Obsession:
Band aids, booboos and anything that goes along with it

Favorite activity:
Pool/Anything outside!

Shelby Quotes

My good friend Shannon has three kids and they all say the funniest things. Over the years, I have followed her blog and some of my favorite posts are of things her kids say. Shelby is getting to the age now where she'll engage in conversation, so the hilarious things are starting to fly out of her mouth too. I hope you enjoy.....


Me: Shelby, your hands are dirty, please go wash your fingers
Shelby: I wash Thumbkin too?
Me: Please wash Thumbkin too

Jack: Shelby, what's 1 + 1?
Shelby: Creamy

Shelby: I'm bored.
Me: You're bored? Who taught you that? You're not bored
Shelby: Mom