Maddy VS Toilet Paper

Maddy is hilarious. She does funny things these days that keep us laughing. Her newest "trick" is climbing onto the couch using her Dora couch pushed up against it as a step! Smart little bugger! Good thing she already knows how to get off the couch by herself.  Today she got attached to the new pack of toilet paper I brought home as she started toting it around the living room.

Abby at 1 in the playhouse

Here is Abby in the house when she was a 1 year old! They are so similar but have some small distinct differences, mostly size :) !  

Outdoors!

This week brought a few mild days, with "warm" (meaning 60's in the afternoon) weather.

This was Maddy's first time exploring the backyard toys and she LOVES it! The playhouse is a hit and she already figured out the slide a few times.I will post some comparative posts of them in this pose next! We got this house for Abby when she was 1!

Zoo walker video

Cute video of Maddy walking at the zoo!

Zoo walker

Yesterday was Maddy's first trip to the zoo now that she is a full-time walker.

So it was cute to see her interact differently with the different animals at her level!

 She does this squat thing where she puts her hands behind her for balance I think.

She is a hoot! Of course all that walking pooped her out and she fell asleep in the stroller for the 2nd half of the zoo!

 This wild animal was the scariest of all! (Note the description on the sign; My favorite part of the sign at the bottom...."Given an inch--Will take a mile" That is SOOO exactly what stage we are at with her right now!)

Big or Little? Hmmmm....

Abby cracks me up! Of course the child can't read yet, but she LOVES to dress herself. In fact, Mike and I never choose clothes for her, EVER! She immediately gets dressed each morning and puts her own pj's on at night from her drawers. But the other night she came out with this pajama top on.....hmmmm.....amazingly it fit somehow, but of course it is really Maddy's shirt! She didn't get it since it seemed to fit ok. But I showed her the "Big Sister" shirt and she accepted it. Its hard to tell their clothes apart these days in the laundry. I am constantly looking at tags to sort clothes, especially when there are matching items!

Storytime

 Abby's imagination grows each day. The other day I caught her setting up her stuffed animals quite orderly on the floor, and reading to them one of her favorite books: "If you give a mouse a cookie"

Girls and Dolls!

 Both girls love dolls. Abby likes them more now that Maddy has taken an interest in them, so she can steal them away.....we are working on sharing! The pink one that Maddy is chewing on was mine when I was a little girl!

Good Morning!

Maddy is a lounger! She loves to plop down with her lovie and relax after a long 12 hr rest and yummy breakfast! Good Morning!

Together time

 Its funny how some toys and things just become popular when you drag them out every now and then. This Dora couch is always a hit and I've had it in front of the tv for a week and we find them lounging on it! Perfect! Now Roxy thinks this is another dog bed for her! NOT!!!

Maddy

 Dress up is now enjoyed by both of them!

Abby

 Abby has a funny imagination these days! The toy of the last month has been the pull-toy dog that barks when you drag him around. Maddy loves pulling him around now that she can walk, and Abby loves tying him up to random places (so he won't go anywhere!)

 Abby playing with my new DT toy "Place & Trace Puzzles"! So fun watching her trace so well, and she played pretend for quite a while talking for all the animals.

Oh Maddy!

My friend Danielle came over today and took some shots with her "portrait" lens! How cute!!!!

She really is this sweet of a kid!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Today is Mike's birthday, and in usual Navy style, he is out of town for it! 

We counted the other day, and he has missed his last 5 years worth of birthdays consecutively, where he is always out of town for a Navy function. So we are sending long distance hugs and kisses to him while he's away!

See you in a few days!

XOXO

Ali, Abby, Maddy