February 2010

So, the end of January/early February we got MORE snow, and of course, Violet wanted to play in it! So John made her a big pile and she had tons of fun climbing in it!


Also in January/February, our daycare was closed for 3.5 weeks due to issues with the sprinkler system freezing & busting, so Violet got to spend a lot of time with her grandmas! My mom even made her a couple of bows, one of which she's modeling for me below!

Obviously she likes it! =)

Another milestone in February...my 25th birthday. John bought me tickets to the ballet...Sleeping Beauty. It was awesome! And I got to pick the restaurant...PF Chang's! What a great birthday date! Unfortunately I got the flu on my actual birthday and was out for 4 days! Bummer.

January 2010

Over the New Year weekend, we drove down to Hot Springs, Arkansas so John could do some crazy trail marathon. Violet doesn't like to sleep in her pack & play anymore, so she shared the bed with us (good thing we got a king!). So, she woke up with this humongous smile and I just had to take a picture. Seriously, this was like within 5 minutes of her waking up. She is probably one of the happiest morning babies ever.


And here she is dancing to the music and smiling for the camera while Trent looks at her like "what on earth are you doing?". Being silly, of course!


So, I bought this hat for Violet for her 1st birthday...and she hated it. Well one day (in December or January, can't remember now) she picks it up and puts it on and decided she liked it! Here she is modeling her hat on the couch. What a goofball, but a cute one!


And then in late January, I was busy in the kitchen cooking dinner and I heard her opening drawers and entertaining herself, but wasn't paying too much attention. I look down, and she has her hat on and has draped a kitchen towel around her like an apron! I don't ever wear an apron, so she had to have learned it at daycare (maybe like a paint smock?). Anyways, I thought it was the cutest thing!


I mean seriously, I know I'm her mom so I'm a little biased, but isn't she just too cute?!

Christmas 2009

So, I know I'm WAY behind on my posts, so I'll keep the catch-up ones short and sweet so we can get back to present-day faster!

Here's Violet on Christmas Eve, posing by the tree.


I told her to say cheese so she gave me her best smile! Unfortunately, she squinted a little too much, but it's still a cute pic.


Here she is on Christmas morning, modeling her new pj's and playing with some of her new toys! She absolutely loved her little pot & pan set, and pretended to cook for us all day. Also, check out that crazy bed hair! Oh, and the Tinkerbell doll leaning against the fireplace was her special gift from Santa.


And here she is a few days later, playing in the snow, which she just loved! I had to practically drag her into the house because she was all red from playing in it and I didn't want her to catch a cold!


That's our Christmas in a nutshell!

Still Waiting...

Dear blog,

I miss you. My computer is still broken. It's been in the shop for over 2 weeks, and was broke for quite a while before that. And my work won't let me check you anymore. =(

Hopefully my computer will be fixed soon! Until then, I just will keep checking you periodically from John's work computer (which is what I'm on right now).

Sincerely,
Alyssa

I'm Thirsty, Mom!

Date: 11/1/09

So, this particular day, I was busy doing stuff in the kitchen (it's been too long to remember exactly what I was doing...probably cleaning). So, Violet goes over to the pantry and is working hard at getting something out. Obviously, that peaked my interest, so I stopped and watched her. Much to my surprise, she had gotten a can of Diet Pepsi out of the 12-pack! She walks over to the middle of the kitchen and sits down. In anticipation of something hilarious, I had the camera ready, and it was a good thing!

She sits down, and puts the can up to her mouth.


She then puts it down...


And goes "ahhhhhhh"!


Seriously, my child cracks me up! I guess she's seen me and John drinking pop and wanted to get in on the action!

If only I would have opened the can for her...still a little young for that!