Lots of fun playdates these days. It's as if I'm trying to cram as much socialization as possible down my child's throat before #2 arrives and I return to the reclusive days of sleeplessness and zombie-like activity. Good thing Grandma and Grandpa came this weekend and we got the playroom all finished so miss Petunia has tons of fun things to keep busy with while mom resumes the role of family Holstein.
Pic 1: Red Robin date with Lainey and Jodes. This girl loves her grilled cheeses!
Pic 2: Grandma and Grandpa come for a visit. I love this pic. I especially love that Rynnie's hair is the perfect combo of theirs.
Pic 3: Grandma and Grandpa didn't truly believe the salsa story until they got to witness it for real. I wasn't kidding. She can't get enough of the spicy mixture.
Pic 4: I put together so much Ikea furniture this weekend, I think my right index finger will no longer work on the fingerprint security computers at my work. Here is the new kids' table. She still hasn't quite figured out how to pull out the chairs before climbing on. She still likes to dance on top however.
Pic 5: New easel. Slight case of pica with her taste for chalk.
Pic 6: Can you say spoiled? The new play kitchen on the right is her absolute favorite. If you come visit, she will gladly give you as "taste" of her creations.
Pic 7: New table and easel. The chalk is now securely resting in those blue drawers just out of her reach.
Pic 8: Caught red-handed yellow-mouthed after breaking in to a bag of chocolate Easter eggs at Albertson's this afternoon.
Pic 9: Enjoying a fun dinner date with August and Kayleigh around the new table. Feeding frenzy!
Lots of fun stuff going on! Sort of a collection of last week for you.
First, we went to a playdate at August's house. Rynnie started the trend of table dancing. Don't tell Daddy.
Asher: "Hey baby, going my way?"
Camryn: "Mom, I'm not ready for this dating stuff!"
"Get me out of here nowwwwwww!!!"
Our weekly breakfast date with August and Angela.
This week we finally put together the awesome toys Nana gave Ryn for her birthday: a baby and her crib, high chair, stroller, purse and feeding utensils. Here is Rynnie testing out the crib.
Pushing the stroller back and forth and back and forth (all while holding her purse like a lady of course).
Baby brother is 28 weeks!
Video 1: While pushing the stroller, it's important to wiggle your hips and walk with a strut (do I do this too???)
Video 2: We have some work to do before baby #2 arrives!
Video 3: Out to Mexican food last night, the waiters could not believe this little girl drinking the spicy salsa. They kept calling over all the other waiters to see this silly girl literally screaming for more and more of the spiciness. Remember what I craved while pregnant with her???
Just a few pics from our relaxing weekend. On a side note, the guys finished the awesome floors today! I promise those "after" photos here in the next few weeks...
Pic 1: She just loves the musical instruments that Auntie Lizzy gave her. She even uses the drumsticks to "cook".
Pic 2: Um....we are in trouble. Can't quite twist it yet thankfully.
Today we escaped the rain with a playdate at the swimming pool. Rynnie wore her little bikini and had a blast splashing with her buddy August. Their favorite activity was throwing a ball back and forth to each other. They were literally playing catch, it was adorable. They shrieked with excitement with each pass.
Pic 1: Ready to swim!
Pic 2: Hurry up mom! August is waiting!
Pic 3: Shallow enough for toddlers to walk in.
Pic 4: August's cool new tattoo. He looks so tough.
Pic 5: Okay mom, enough with the camera, let's SWIM!
It actually did snow last night, even if it was only one inch and it only lasted until about noon. Watching the news this morning, you would have thought the world was ending. I couldn't wait for Rynnie to experience her first snow. Unfortunately, she was up screaming all night (I think it was the teeth) and she FINALLY fell asleep around three in the morning. Thus, she slept in until 10:30 (why oh why did I wake up at 7???). So, as soon as she finished breakfast brunch, I threw her coat and boots on over her PJs and we enjoyed the last few millimeters of slush. She mostly enjoyed the sound of it under her feet. And eating it. And in case you were wondering, she hasn't shed a tear all day.
Okay, so I guess I'll just call this post "February" because I know I've been absent this month. We will sum it up in one big update. Well, we closed on the house on January 25th. We immediately jumped in and got started on completely redoing all of the floors, to include new hardwoods in the entire house, new carpet in the bedrooms, fresh paint on every single surface to include the cupboards, and brand new appliances. Kevin has been working with his buddy (also Kevin) to install the floors and paint, and he has learned a ton about home improvement in the process. We are both learning that home projects always take longer than projected. But our new furniture was delivered today and we stocked our fridge and thus we are well on our way to actually enjoying our new place. Rynnie has had no trouble adjusting and loves the vastly increased square footage! While Kev was sweating over construction projects and single handedly improving Lowe's stock worth, Rynnie and I escaped the dust and paint fumes (not healthy for a toddler and our unborn son) and went to California to hang with my family. We even brought our friends Jenn and Oskar for a little sun, swimming and adventure. I can't say it was relaxing, as Jenn and I both learned that traveling sans husband is not easy with a toddler. We had a fun week, so much in fact, that Ryn and I returned the next week for a repeat performance (while Kevin continued to slave away). Needless to say, though we had a fabulous time in Palm Desert, we couldn't wait to get back to the man in our lives and our new home! We hope you all visit soon!
Pic 1: Jenn took so many wonderful pics, including this blue eyed beauty.
Pic 2: Had to put on my new shades to greet Nana at the airport!
Pic 3: Kevin and I were so surprised the other day when Camryn grabbed an apple and just started going for it. She really does eat it, even if her bites are tiny.
Pic 4: Off to the pool!
Pic 5: Bubble bath with my man Oskar.
Pic 6: Bathing beauty.
Pic 7: Did I mention that her hair has gone through a recent growth spurt?
Pic 8: Another new talent: coloring! Needs some redirecting to the actual paper, but she gets it.
Pic 9: We paid a fun visit to the zoo. I brought my double stroller to test it out. I lost count of the number of people asking Jenn and I if they were twins. I'm sure you can guess what they thought about us two ladies together...
Pic 10: My ad campaign for birth control.
Pic 11: The zoo had a sandbox that kept Rynnie super busy.
Pic 12: She's off!
Pic 13: Nothing can keep this girl away from the water hazards.
Pic 14: Swimming with mommy. This kid is so fearless, she repeatedly tried to jump into the deep end. I think I had about 27 heart attacks.
Pic 15: She jumps in all by herself!
Pic 16: Long hair = new hair styles!
Pic 17: Another new hair style (after the pig tails were removed).
