Riley Is 18 months Old!

It seems like we just celebrated Riley's 1st birthday and now we are half way to the next...she is getting too big! This past month she has been using so many more words, listening very well, more sure footed than ever, and very curious. Again, she is just getting too big!

What Have I Been Up To Lately?

Going to gym class and jumping on the trampoline
Riding in my wagon
Going down the tornado slide...all by myself
Playing outside
Obsessed with Elmo ("Elmo, Elmo, Elmo!")
Singing (especially ABCs and Twinkle, Twinkle)
Taking the clothes off my dollie
Having tea parties (She likes fast tea parties...but have them often!)
New words: cracker, orange, egg, outside
Favorite new foods: eggs, peanut butter

Snow Bunny

We have been snowed in for the week! Kim and Riley were "snowed in", so we had to find some new indoor things to do...for both of our sanities! Gary made a few trips to the store to pick up art supplies to freshen things up for us. All in all we did pretty well, but we are looking forward to some warmer, drier weather!

Our New Cleaning Lady

January 2011

We have been busy getting back into the swing of things after the holidays and have gotten behind on our blog. So, we thought it is about time to update! Riley is 17 months old this month and can't believe all the things she can do!

What Riley Has Been Up To:
Playing outside and at the park
Riding in her new wagon
Sweeping, mopping, and wiping up spills
Coloring and finder painting
Going to Spanish Storytime
Naming all the animals in her books and puzzles
Sliding down the BIG twisty slide ALL BY HERSELF!
Taking a GymTots class...jumping on the trampoline and foam pit
New foods: Eggs and peanut butter
Hated foods: Still not a fan of milk or meats
New words: Big Bird

Baby Girl is 15 Months Old!

This month has been a busy one! Riley has started Montessori school and is still adjusting (Mom is too!). We are sure she will getting in the swing of things shortly, for all of our sakes!
What Am I Up To These Days?
Running!
Climbing!
Testing!
Dancing!
Playing with Playdough
Using sidewalk chalk
Playing outside
Eating, eating, eating!
New Words: baby, water, banana, ball, puppy, bubbles
Sign language: more
Favorite Foods: mac n'cheese, oranges, kiwi
Hated Foods: eggs

Trick or Treat!

We had such a good time with a pre trick or treat party at the clubhouse and then back home to pass out candy. Riley loved all the costumes, picking candy out of the bowl, and just being the natural party girl she is! One of our neighbors even had a projector showing the Ranger's game in the World Series outside his house just to make sure no one missed anything! Good times!

If You Are Happy and You Know It...Stomp Your Feet!

This video just shows how much Riley understands of what is asked of her...but that she doesn't always choose to do it!