18-month, little girl

We had a great month! My sweet Allie Beth turned 18 months this week, and I just can't believe it. We have "pay bows" (play with bowls), "pay Aaee toy" (play with Allie's toys), gone to get "i seem" (ice cream), read books in the yard, played at the park, and so much more. I hope she's enjoyed herself; mommy is worn out! :)

Allie takes all of her plates and bowls out of the cabinet daily to play with them.

Danny gave Allie a "boon" and "fower" for Valentines. She still walks around with the balloon...weeks later.  I think Danny is still half asleep in this picture. :)

I got the camera out to take on the bus ride.  Allie started smiling and saying "Cheese," so I had to take this cute picture. She's too cute.

We are riding a school bus from Homewood (my work) to Edgewood Creamery.  She had SOOO much fun standing up rather than being in a carseat. You can't tell from the look on her face, but she had a blast.

Eating her ice cream.

It's been such a warm February. It was about 80 this week, so we decided we'd go outside and read. Here, I'm reading her favorite book: "pincess book" She loves her princess book!!! I think Danny and I have memorized the stories. Danny wants to buy another princess book because he's tired of reading the same stories every day!

Happy half birthday, little girl! Mommy and Daddy love you so much!

House for Sale

We have decided to put our house on the market. It's been three weeks, and we've only had one person look at it. So, I have a feeling that this is going to be a long process. With the mortgage rates the way they are, we were hoping to get a little bigger house for the same price. We're also hoping for less stairs! I can't handle following down them again, and Allie is constantly wanting to go up and down. We'll see what happens. But, I wanted to document our first home. I love this home and will miss it tremendously if/when we move.

Our first home. So many fun memories.  2305 Lester Lane.....

A little bit of Everything

It's been a busy month. Allie is growing like a weed! I just can't believe how big she's getting and how grown up she's becoming. She is talking up a storm and just about into everything! In the mornings, she must watch her "K-Toons" If she doesn't get to see at least one show, she is very irritable and wines saying that she wants to watch them. She now knows how to turn on the tv, so I will catch her turning the cartoons on even if I don't want her watching. She's a sneaky little girl. :)

Allie is fascinated with the cat that wanders around the neighborhood. In all honesty, I hate cats. I was traumatized as a child by a cat, and I've never liked them since.  So, Allie can admire the cat through the window; I will not let her touch it! Everytime she sees a picture of a cat in her book, she says, "Cat Meow," and points outside.  She loves the neighborhood cat, and I'm glad she can enjoy it from afar. :)

Allie's new love is her sunglasses. She can't get enough. She walks around all day with them on--even in the house. She has learned to show possession. She says, "Mommy's _____, Daddy's ______, or Allie's ______" to just about anything. She loves "Allie's gasses" and prefers her pink ones over the white. We're definitely in trouble with this little girl. She loves bling and shoes!!

Another past-time is playing with "Allie's car." She, of course, has forgotten that the car was actually Krislyn's Christmas present! She's constantly asking, "Mimi. Papa. Car. Pees?" Translated: Can I go to Mimi and Papa's house to ride in the car, please? This happens at least once a day.  In fact, we're going this afternoon to ride in it when she wakes up from her nap. Here, Krislyn and Allie are washing the car because Krislyn got a gift from Grandma VanderBroek for her birthday to wash the car.  They enjoyed it.  If I can keep Allie from arguing with Krislyn about who's driving the car, they would have much more fun! :) They truly act like sisters.

We've also made a trip to the zoo, many trips to Walmart, visits to see Daddy, school, trips to the park, and so much more. If I can keep her sleeping in and eating well, I'll be one happy mommy. She really is the joy of our lives. We love you, Allie Beth. Always.