18 Months going on 15...

Well it is that time again. We have a "Big Girl" these days and we can't believe that Kaylie is already a year and a half. Where has the time gone? On to her new stats!

Movement: She has been walking since her birthday so we have pretty much mastered running. She pretty much runs everywhere. Her little run is so adorable because she thinks she is going so fast. Her running everywhere has made it very difficult to go anywhere; shopping is not easy at all. She also hates to ride in the carts...M & M have become out best friends while shopping. 

Eating: She isn't the greatest eater anymore; she likes Mac & Cheese, Spaghetti, Ramen Noodles, & Fruit. She also likes chicken, but only if it is my Italian chicken or BBQ. She can be very hard to feed, but everyone says it will get a little better. We will see. 

Teeth: She now has 11 teeth; her 4 front top teeth, 3 bottom front teeth & her 4 1st morals. It was a rough few months because she was getting them all at one time. We know when she is teething because screams around 2 hours into bed time. Fun Fun!

Sleep: She is a sleeping champ most the time. She sleeps from 8 p.m. to 6:30 or 7:30 a.m. Kaylie is becoming great at putting herself to sleep. We do a bath, read a book or work a puzzle and then she has to turn the lights of. She will then talk or sing herself to sleep. 

Voice: She is always talking. Most the time it still doesn't make sense, but she can say quite a few words now. Here are her new words:
Grandma
Grandpa
Papa (Her Daddy)
Thank You
More (She also does sign language with)
All Done (Signs with)
Mommy
Juice
Oh No
Please (She signs this only)
Let's Go

Favorites: Her babies, the last few months she has really taken to playing with her babies. It is so cute, she is quite the little mommy. She feeds them, rocks them and loves to tuck them in for naps. I get a kick out of watching her. She also loves stools and tubs because she can climb on them or get into the tubs. Kaylie is always trying to climb onto the table or our chairs; she makes us very nervous. 

Diapers/Clothes Size: size 4 diapers, 18 month pants & 24 month shirts.

Nicknames: Bug-a-boo, Bubba, Baby Girl, Buggy

Weekend Update...

...we ate dinner at our favorite restaurant...just the three of us.
...we got some cheap candy from Hy-Vee and then headed home for a movie night. "The Rescuers" was the movie choice for the night. Kaylie watched the whole movie and then went to bed wonderfully.
...we took some time to relax and craft...about half way done with my niece's Christmas present. I know I am crazy for thinking about Christmas, but it is truly my favorite holiday.
...we spent some time shopping and decorating for Fall...I know we are very early, but I am hoping that it will be here soon. We are tired of this heat!

...we watched the Panthers play the Badgers; they didn't do to bad. Can't wait to go to the game next weekend.

...we went out to lunch with Zach's family at Sakura. Kaylie loved the noodles, it was pretty funny to watch.
...Zach and our neighbor took down our pine tree...it looks so much better already. Kaylie and I did some yard work which was needed.
...we made a great mess in Kaylie's new room...it was a disaster but we had a great time.

...we went to 7:30 a.m. church; Kaylie was pretty good. All the people around us got a kick out of us that is for sure.
...Mommy went shopping at Target & Walmart for a few things for Kaylie's new room. I stayed out for awhile because I don't usually get to shop in peace anymore. Plus, Kaylie and Daddy need more alone time.
...we just hang out around the house playing with toys and watching some TV.
...After Kaylie's nap we went to the grocery store to get our stuff for dinner. We got BBQ chicken for Zach & Kaylie, a steak for me, Cajun shrimp & portabella mushrooms. It tasted awesome! Good Job Daddy!
...When we got back we started up the grill and go the tent up. When our friends showed up we got the bonfire going and the guys played bags and the girls chatted.
...We roasted marshmallows. Yum! We tried to get Kaylie to sleep in the tent but she really wanted to play instead so we didn't end up sleeping in there. Oh well, our bed is more comfortable anyways.
...Mommy & Kaylie went over to Grandma & Grandpa's so Mommy could work out and Grandma could get her Kaylie fix.
...We went grocery shopping for the week. We got a lot of good food and Kaylie sat in the cart pretty well.
...Kaylie had a nap so Mommy & Daddy cleaned up some stuff from last night and then Mommy and Daddy just relaxed a little.
...We then had a snack and went on a family bike ride. It was a little hot, but we survived.
...On our way back home we stopped at the park to play a little.

...Had an awesome pot roast and cooked potatoes & carrots for dinner. It was yummy! Even Kaylie ate the meat.
  ...Had our fantasy football draft, we will see how Zach and I do this year!