16 Months Old

Just some notes on Claire at 16 months:

-Finally weighs 20 pounds, 11 ounces. We are changing car seats this week! She still rides in her infant carrier.

-She is getting lots more hair. It is dark brown, and kind of curly.

-She loves to eat. Breakfast: Oatmeal, pancakes, biscuits, or fruit and yogurt are her favorites. She started throwing scrambled eggs in the floor this month. Lunch: She usually eats sweet potatoes, cheese, and a piece of fruit. She also likes grilled cheese, cheese quesadillas, and rice or pasta. Dinner: She eats whatever I fix for dinner. Favorites are baked chicken, spaghetti, rice, couscous, peas, carrots, green beans, rice. She does not really like any meat, with the exception of chicken. She only drinks water, and still loves Ritz Crackers.

-I am trying to figure out her new nap schedule. She is transitioning from 2 naps to 1, and we are still trying to get her figured out. Right now, she still needs a nap pretty early in the day, around 10 and sleeps until 12. The afternoon nap is hit or miss, but she likes to be in bed about 7:00 or 7:30, and most nights sleeps until 7:30 the next morning.

-She is hilarious, and is talking a ton! Some new things she says are: Batman, Lydia, Jill, Abby, Amy, Izzy, Emma, so cute, I want whee (that means I want down), I want Bo-gee (sweet potatoes)(not sure where that came from), I want snack, I want go (Let's go home), I want Jack/Mommy/ Daddy, and she still says "Hold me, Mama" many, many times per day. Also, Amen, Jesus, bath, and cow. There is probably more, but those are my favorites.

-She loves, loves music and dancing. She loves to be read to. She and Jackson have started fighting some this month. She hit him a couple of times, and we have been working on that.

That is all that is going on with Sissy this month. She is growing up, and we are enjoying every second with her. She is super laid back, and is just an easy baby. We love her to pieces!

Valentine's Day: Freeman Edition

Blake and I don't really do a whole lot to celebrate Valentine's Day. But, since having Jackson and Claire, we did want to make it a fun day for them. On Monday night, Jackson and I made cookies, and decorated the house for Valentine's Day. We cut out construction paper hearts and I helped him write little notes around the house about why he loved daddy and why he loved Claire. We also talked about God's love, and how we can show our love to Him.

On Valentine's Day night, I fixed a dinner (spaghetti), and we watched Lady and the Tramp since it was released on Blu-Ray on V-day. It was a sweet day. Lots of Love.

Sunday Snapshots

Getting a picture with all of us looking at the camera and smiling a genuine smile is just not happening these days. But, it is what it is. I love having pictures of Jack and Claire dressed up on Sundays. So......it is what it is. :)
Claire now says "Cheese" everytime the camera comes out, but the tricky thing is she closes her eyes at the same time.

I told Blake today that Claire's outfit consisted of Mae Wood's shoes (thank you, Claire), Abby Hill's dress (thank you, Melissa), and a hairbow made my Heather Ward (thank you, Heather).

I thought this was a cute picture of Jack and Abby. This is his last Sunday as a three year old!! He looks so big here!! Love that Jackers!!

Tonight, Blake and I went back to church to watch "Courageous." Neither of us had watched it before, and I used a whole box of Kleenex. It was such a great movie.

After Christmas, Blake and I bought the Resolutions for Men and Resolutions for Women books that go along with the movie. I finished mine the other night, and it was one of the best books I have read in a long, long time. It really made me think about my role in the home as a wife and mother. I recommmend this book to all of my friends!

"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15

Silly Saturday

Batgirl
Say Cheese!




I have a very interesting look on my face. We were getting ready for date night. PF Chang's, a mocha, and a free blood pressure screening. Living on the edge.

Sunday Snapshots: Just Sissy Sweetheart Edition

Jackson's Valentine Party at School

Today was Jackson's Valentine Party at school. He really had fun, even though that last mother/son picture does not appear that way! He did not want his picture taken. His little class exchanged valentines and had a special snack today. Love this little boy!!

And Some Random Pics off my Phone

Diva Claire. Best Buddies.
My big boy.




My kids love to go to the grocery store. We walked in the door the other day...Claire said, "I want cookie. I want bawwoon." (balloon)

Pigtail Princess

Yesterday, I took Jackson out for a little mommy and me time. He went to my dental appointment with me. He chose Panera for breakfast, and a trip to Books A Million. We read Batman books for a really long time, and I let him pick one to bring home. That sweet boy went and picked up a purple book for him to buy for me. He is so precious! I loved having some time just the two of us. I could tell it was really good for both of us.

Blake and I also had a parent teacher conference yesterday. It went well. His school is so individualized, and I could tell they really knew alot about Jackson. They had a powerpoint presentation of him doing all of the things he can do at school. I loved seeing pictures of him learning new things. I really wish he could stay there until it was time for college! Next year, he is going on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Just for me to remember: Last night, I made Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups...They were really good, but obviously had spinach in them. Jackson did not want to eat his dinner, and when we asked him why, he explained to us that he did not like to eat bushes for dinner.