Friday, December 30, 2011
First Snow
On the morning that my parents left to drive back to Virginia, we had our first snow of the winter. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough snow to delay their trip. Isaac slept in, but Zane, Miranda and I bundled up in our snow clothes to wave good-bye and then play for a while. After making a snowman, we went inside for a cup of hot chocolate and a board game! 
Bribe
I have to admit that one of the strangest but funniest things about being a parent is seeing my own parents do things with Miranda and Isaac that they would have NEVER done when I was little! For example, when she visits, my mom gives Miranda coffee with ice cream in it for breakfast. I grew up on "good-for-you" cereal that tasted like cardboard (poor me). Honestly, it doesn't bother me because I think it's a privilege that makes grandparents special.
Well, the last night of my parents' visit, it was time for Miranda to go to bed, but I first wanted to get a picture of Nana, Granddaddy, Miranda and Isaac all together. For whatever reason, probably because she was overtired, Miranda pitched a fit at this idea. She did not want to sit in Nana's lap. She did not want to sit in Granddaddy's lap. She did not want to smile for a picture. After several minutes of trying to get her to cooperate, my mom said to Miranda, "if I give you some change from my purse, would you sit on my lap and take a picture?" Miranda's mood changed on a dime (pun intended). Miranda immediately climbed on the sofa and into Nana's lap. She smiled and laughed for the camera. We got several nice pictures of all four of them together, and it only cost about 60 cents.
Well, the last night of my parents' visit, it was time for Miranda to go to bed, but I first wanted to get a picture of Nana, Granddaddy, Miranda and Isaac all together. For whatever reason, probably because she was overtired, Miranda pitched a fit at this idea. She did not want to sit in Nana's lap. She did not want to sit in Granddaddy's lap. She did not want to smile for a picture. After several minutes of trying to get her to cooperate, my mom said to Miranda, "if I give you some change from my purse, would you sit on my lap and take a picture?" Miranda's mood changed on a dime (pun intended). Miranda immediately climbed on the sofa and into Nana's lap. She smiled and laughed for the camera. We got several nice pictures of all four of them together, and it only cost about 60 cents.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Dewey's and Wild Lights
Wow! I don't know where to begin about our Christmas this year. We have so much to tell! It might take me a while to post everything so I'm going to blog a little at a time.
My parents spent Christmas weekend with us, and we had a fabulous time. On Friday night, we hit the town...well, as much as you can when you have a two-and-a-half year-old and a three-month-old. Even though we ate dinner at 4:30 and were home by 8pm, we still had a fun night out. First stop was Dewey's pizza (our very favorite!)Granddaddy took Miranda to watch the baker's make our pizza. She was enthralled.
After our yummy meal, we headed to the zoo! Every December, the zoo decorates for Christmas and is open at night. They call it Wild Lights. We went last year and loved it so much that seeing the Wild Lights has become a Christmas tradition. The zoo is so beautiful all lit up. Even Isaac had a good time looking at all the lights. I carried him in our baby bjorn carrier. At first he was face-to-face with me. But after a few minutes at the zoo, he was pushing against me and turning around to see the lights. I switched him so he faced outward. His eyes were so big the whole time we walked around. As you can see from the pictures, Miranda had a great time too.
Just for fun, this picture is from our visit last year in front of the same tree :)
My parents spent Christmas weekend with us, and we had a fabulous time. On Friday night, we hit the town...well, as much as you can when you have a two-and-a-half year-old and a three-month-old. Even though we ate dinner at 4:30 and were home by 8pm, we still had a fun night out. First stop was Dewey's pizza (our very favorite!)Granddaddy took Miranda to watch the baker's make our pizza. She was enthralled.
After our yummy meal, we headed to the zoo! Every December, the zoo decorates for Christmas and is open at night. They call it Wild Lights. We went last year and loved it so much that seeing the Wild Lights has become a Christmas tradition. The zoo is so beautiful all lit up. Even Isaac had a good time looking at all the lights. I carried him in our baby bjorn carrier. At first he was face-to-face with me. But after a few minutes at the zoo, he was pushing against me and turning around to see the lights. I switched him so he faced outward. His eyes were so big the whole time we walked around. As you can see from the pictures, Miranda had a great time too.
Just for fun, this picture is from our visit last year in front of the same tree :)
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Fancy
Miranda went to a Fancy Nancy themed birthday party this past Saturday. For those of you who do not know who Fancy Nancy is, you can learn more about her here. If you have little girls in your life, you probably already know about Fancy Nancy and how to prepare for a Fancy Nancy birthday party. But just in case you don't know, here's how it works. Miranda wore her fanciest dress with her fanciest shoes. She got to wear mommy's make-up (not really...we pretended but shhhh, don't tell Miranda) and jewelry. We took fancy pictures of Miranda in her fancy clothes. Then, Miranda took a purse (with a cookie monster book in it)with her to the party. At the party, she wore a crown and all the girls participated in a fashion walk. The best part of such a fancy party? Miranda took a 2 hour fancy nap after!!!!
Monday, December 12, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Isaac
Our good friend Katrina took pictures of Isaac for us when he was just two days old. She did a wonderful job, and I wanted to share our favorites. If you live in the St. Louis area, we highly recommend her work!
Also, we took Isaac in for his two month check up this morning. He is 13 pounds 7 ounces and 25 inches long. When the nurse put Isaac's length into the computer, it told her that 25 inches is "longer than the acceptable range" for a two month old baby. Ha! She actually had to override the message to get his growth percentages.
Also, we took Isaac in for his two month check up this morning. He is 13 pounds 7 ounces and 25 inches long. When the nurse put Isaac's length into the computer, it told her that 25 inches is "longer than the acceptable range" for a two month old baby. Ha! She actually had to override the message to get his growth percentages.
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