Monday, November 29, 2010

11 Months!



Well, here we are, the last month you will be called a "baby" on my Babycenter updates. Don't worry, pretty girl, you are still very much my baby. Even though, this month, out of all others, you seem to have really grown up. Your chubby baby cheeks have thinned, and your beginning to loose a little of your babyish look. Ughhh...it's going by too fast. How in the world are you almost a year old?


Here is what you have been up to this month:
  • You are an awesome eater, and pretty much have whatever we are eating. However, meat seems to be your preference. Turkey, chicken, and pork tenderloin are some of your favorites. You hate macaroni, which completely perplexes me. Who hates macaroni??
  • You sign "more" consistently now and understand what it will get you. I love this!! You also say the word "more", but I'm not sure if you know what it means or if your just repeating me.
  • Speaking of repeating, that is your new favorite thing. You try and say everything we are saying. Mommy and Daddy have really started to monitor the words that are coming out of our mouths.
  • Your walking, and just yesterday, began to run...Oh, Lord.
  • you climb on everything and spend  a good hour climbing in and out of your rocking chair and toy box.
  • You blow kisses
  • You also give kisses. First you lean in and pretty much eat our faces then make the "kiss" noise.
  • Are loving/hugging on your dolls and toys. This melts my heart.
  • Saying Momma, Dadda, puppa (puppy), bye-bye, hello and ni-ni (night-night) regularly, and understand what these words mean.
  • You like to brush your own hair now
  • Try to put your bows in your hair.
  • you also take your own bows out. All the time...and your socks too, for that matter.
  • When I pull your socks and shoes out of your drawer, you hold your feet out for me. However, you don't stay like this long enough for me to actually get them on without chasing you.
  • you love to carry things on your arm. My purse weighs more than you, but you still manage to walk around with it.
  • you have expanded your incredible dancing skills. You used to just bounce, but now you bounce and try to stand on your toes.
  • have started biting. Ughh...I do NOT like this, and am not sure how to handle it. You don't do it out of anger. You just bite.
  • and  will not stay still enough for me to change your diaper or clothes. You hate it, and let me know it. This also goes for putting you in the car.
  • You love to talk on the phone! You pick up whatever object is near you and hold it to your ear and say "hello". 
  • point at objects.
  • are wearing 6-12 months and 9 months (but are slowely making your way to 12 months), and size 3 diapers and shoes.
  • You have 3.5 teeth on top, and still just the 2 on the bottom.
Presley Elizabeth, I do not know how you have grown up so fast ?? However, each month just gets more and more fun. Just last night, you had daddy and I rolling on the floor laughing (which happens quite often). You have brought so much joy and laughter into our household, and even though I'm exhausted at the end of the day, I wouldn't have it any other way. We love you to the moon and back, baby girl.

As you can see, pictures are becoming increasingly difficult to take. You NEVER stop moving!

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Wordless(ish) Wednesday: I Guessed Wrong


Congrats to my sister and brother in law on their sweet baby boy!!!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

On the Road Again...

Presley and I are headed out to Georgia to see my sister in law, so I will be MIA for a bit. I was out of town last week too, but had enough time to pre-write/schedule my posts. We got back from Houston on Monday evening, and are flying out for trip #2 tomorrow afternoon. Holy cow!!!! I'm exhausted and haven't even begun my next trip! Packing/traveling is stressful enough, but adding a little one to the mix adds another level of CRAZY.

So why am I doing it you ask?? Well, do you remember this little announcement? My sister in law is due in April with baby #1, and she is having a gender reveal party. I know! I can't believe it's already that time either!?! Her pregnancy is flying by... at least for me anyway.

I have desperately tried to catch up with everyone's blogs, but am probably going to just get more behind. I can't wait to see what everyone has been up to while I'm gone. I'm sure my next post will be all about my sweet niece or nephew to be!!!

I personally feel like this little babe is a girl, just in case you were wondering.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Wordless Wednesday: Cousin Christmas Picture FAIL


Monday, November 15, 2010

You Squeak, I Squeak...

We all squeak for Wee Squeaks!

I totally should have added this to my Christmas/birthday post.  Now that it's getting colder and Presley is walking more and more,  I have been on the hunt for shoes. I've found it really hard to find a shoe that stays on Presley's foot, has enough flexibility that she can still use her tippy toes,  has a slip resistant sole, and aren't hard for her to walk in.  That's not too much to ask right? Well, recently I have hit the baby shoe lottery.

When I was at canton with my Mom, I found a couple of pairs of baby crocs and they're great (ha! I sound like Tony the Tiger). The wide sole makes it very easy for her to balance, and they clean up super easy. Then I was shopping with my mother in law and found the cutest shoes by Weesqueak, which is exactly what they do! Presley was having a blast when she figured out they made noise. Here is a little video of her walking in them.

And not only do they meet all my requirements, but they are pretty darn cute!


Then the very next day, I was out shopping with my MIL again (anyone see a theme here. I think I need to lay off the shopping) and we stumbled upon more squeaky shoes.
These are by I Frogee and slip on super easy. They make an adorable pair of camo ones for boys, by the way.

And yes....you CAN take the squeaky part out!

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Video Post: She's on the move!



 She doesn't walk for very long in this one, but she is showing off her new skillz...a little clappin', a little walkin'

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Wordless Wednesday: Finally going through my camera phone gallery