...try, try again!

If at first you don't succeed, try try again. Well, that is Bryce when she is playing with her puzzle books. She is a pro now and I love watching her try to put those pieces in. Even if she has to sit on the book, make a funny face, she stays determined and gets it put together. Good job Boogaboo!

This afternoon Bryce said, "Scare me". Well that only meant one thing, she wanted to play. She loves so much when one of us hides and then pops out yelling "Rooaaarrr". I love watching her face get so excited and hearing the high pitched screams-so I grabbed the camera this time. Of course it is always handy, just siting on the sink waiting for the next picture. As Bryce ran in the other room waiting to come back and be scared, I grabbed the camera and hid behind the counter. These pictures are not great because she was running, but you can see the joy and excitement on her face. The screams are the best.

Running back for more...

...and laughing all the way!

Bryce has also been working on getting the somersault down. She is trying like such a champ. When she does it, she says,"tuck head, push off, roooollllll". She is still in the practice stages of this little adventure, but she is again determined. Keep on practicing little one.

I did it!!!

Happy or Scared

Who invented balloons? Was this person a father, was this person a freak? No matter, they bring happiness to most and a few sad moments too some. I really hate when a balloon pops on a little one. They were just looking at a happy moment and enjoying this round circle full of air, then pop...their little happy time is gone, and the tears begin.

This afternoon, we took Grandma Midge to get a new family member. A yellow canary, a special friend to love. We had a wonderful time this afternoon helping get Grandma Midge a new bird. Bryce even decided that his name should be "Boo". I am not sure that is what his name will be , but good try little one.

When I told Bryce we were going to help Grandma Midge get a new bird today, Bryce said, Green bird...Charlotte, blue bird. Bryce was trying to tell us that she needed a green bird (which she already has, Journey.) and that Charlotte needed a blue bird.

After we put Grandma Midge's bird in his new home, it was time for lunch. There is no better place to share a burger these days than at Red Robin. We had a wonderful time and Bryce loved taking home her balloon.....

...just don't pop on my babies face...please! We all had a great lunch and then it was time for naps for all...

My Turn, My Turn

When Bryce awoke from her nap this afternoon, she said "what's that?"(her new phrase). I told her it was Daddy working in the yard and she said, "lawn mower, my turn, my turn".
Hey Daddy...I'm awake, my turn, my turn.

I have a kiss for you!

Silly girl!

Come on Momma, lets help Daddy.

What a great little helper.

Bryce has become such a little talker lately and we love it so much! I really think that this is my favorite stage. When she wakes from her naps or from a nights sleep, she rubs her stomach and says," I sleep better". We have not figured out what that means yet, but it sure is cute.

Monster in the couch

There is a monster in our couch....can someone call the ghost busters? Oh, no need it is just boogaboo, our little funny monster. Roarrrrer!

There is very seldom a day that doesn't go by that a huge smile is not on this precious face, just like her Momma. I love that, a happy little one...what I always dreamed of.

A Day of Smiles

The perfect day always starts with the whole family sleeping in. With all the lack of sleep we have had over the last few weeks, it was perfect.

I was then able to go spend some uninterrupted quality time with my Momma. A day that we have wanted for so long, just us. It was simply perfect down to each last detail. We had a wonderful divine salad with Lemon tea and then a Pear Tart. Oh was it so yummy! Then something that I have wanted to do for so very long....a game of scrabble. Yes, in the middle of the week, in the middle of the day...no where else to be. The greatest part too, was that I won. Only by a very few points, but I won (that one was for Grandpa and Grandma).

After the perfect afternoon with Momma, it was a wonderful evening with Alan. We shared our favorite meal and it was perfect as always. ...then we Wii'd. Yes, we are the proud new owners of a Wii. Come on over, I love the bowling so much.

Bryce is officially bottle free tonight, I never thought that was going to happen. Just like I never thought that she would take a bottle. She started taking the bottle at 8 months and now she is leaving it in the past at 26 months. Yahoo!!! I am sad but proud!

The grown up part of this or more the part that she really takes after her Mother is, she has to wash the bottle when she is done. This is her final bottle washing, tomorrow we will be on to the new big girl cups. I love that she wants to pitch in and help with the dish washing. I know that she will (hopefully) keep this great quality when she is grown.

A Full Day!

I told Bryce that Charlie was coming today, she immediately hide her Easter bucket. I tried to explain that we need to share, but I think that is a lesson that we need to work on. When Charlie arrived, there was no time to waste. They both went for the bikes and said that they were going to Target...funny girls. Bryce thought that her dress smelled so pretty with the flowers on it, that she wanted to have Charlie smell it. I am so glad that Bryce has learned to take time for the little things in life, like stopping to smell the flowers.

Come on cousin, I will push you...wheeeee!!!

Are you awake Charlie?

The happy little bike rider with her new helmet.

What a wonderful day...we even had an unexpected visit from Wampa Ken and Wamma Cathy. They shared a yummy lunch with us, some story time, a few hundred kisses and hugs, then they were off. What a special treat! Thanks for taking the time, I know we all loved it!

It must be watermelon season, someone has a RED Face. I love that sticky, icky, little kissable face...all of it.

The girls were so funny today, chasing each other around with this hat. It is not a great video, but the laughter will bring a smile to your face, I promise. It did for me and a well needed one.