Pee Pee on the Potty!

We had a VERY eventful day on Friday (and one more time Saturday morning). Reese pee peed on the potty 3 times on Friday...she told me all three times that she had to go. We went running to her potty and each time she followed through. I would too if a chocolate chip was my reward. We're hoping this little trend she has going continues...wouldn't it be nice if we used less diapers. I know I'm looking forward to it.
Reese attended a 2nd birthday party yesterday for her friend Riley. Barney was at the party to sing songs for all the kids, Reese hated it. I put her down on the floor once to show her it was fun to dance with Barney, and she was running to any pair of legs that she saw gripping them for dear life. So sad. The moonwalk didn't go well either. Too much wildness for her in there.
Here's Reese in her cute Valentine's Day shirt, and super hip new jeans from Miss Vicki. Thanks for the jeans, we LOVE them.

Notice we kept a clip in long enough to take the photo. She had it out by the time we got to Stroller Strides.

This is how happy my kiddo is in the morning.

Walking around with the camera case. No shirt because when she went pee pee on the potty she got some on her shirt. I know doesn't seem possible but it happened.

New SUPER cute outfit from MiMi. The pink shoes are her new "big girl" shoes. I thought it was a great match with the cute little capri pants and shirt. Yes it's Feb. and we're already wearing capri pants. Ridiculous!

The Petting Zoo

Daddy came home! Big highlight of Saturday night. After being away since Monday, Ryan finally made it home and Reese was super excited. She did forget he was home Sunday morning. Usually on weekends she likes to annoy Ryan until he gets up...this time she went on playing with me in the kitchen and when he woke up she was slightly stunned he was in the house. I thought it was hilarious. That's what going away for a week will do.

Monday she had some fun on her own accord. After taking some Tupperware out of the cabinet and using it to dump dog water from the bowl onto the floor (all so very quietly that I should have known she was up to no good), I had to pick up the bowl...leading to the hole in the top of the dog's food bowl stand. Next thing I know little miss "Clarissa Climbs-A-Lot" is up on the food stand and in the hole like it's a seat. Freaking hilarious!

So damn proud of herself and the latest accomplishment

On Nana's last trip to N.C. she brought back this shirt for Reese. Sunset Beach is where we spent many a summer, while Nana and Pop-pop lived in Calabash. It is one of my favorite places from my youth. I miss going to the beach there, maybe one day we can take Reese when she's old enough to ride the waves into the shore.

Next time she wants to go on the trip too.

If you look closely you will see the goose-egg in between her eyes. Ryan was tickling her in Church and she lurched forward and nailed the pew in front of us. Needless to say the ENTIRE congregation turned around and looked as they heard the hit and the scream that came afterwards. Let this be a lesson to an ADULT (Ryan) that you shouldn't play around in Church...Poor kid, had a rough Sunday...a mere 3 hours after the head injury she was playing outside on her swing set. Our 30 mph sustained winds got the big girl swing blowing and she walked right into it. Ryan and I couldn't get there fast enough and the metal brace holding the seat of the swing, split her lip right open (no stitches needed) but a little bit of blood and LOTS of crying. Poor baby...she enjoyed a nice afternoon cocktail of Infant Tylenol.

Reese was invited to a 1st Birthday party for her friend Ronan this past Sunday evening. They had a mobile petting zoo so she got to see all kinds of little animals. They had a goat, bunny, pig and lots of chickens. Let's just say that once again Reese is down with animals as long as they are coming to her live from her See-n-Say toy. In real life, Reese wants nothing to do with them. She clung closely to Ryan and really only ventured to touch the chicken.

Peek-a-boo

Little Monkey

No one really prepared me for the climbing part of having a 1 year old. She discovered that she can climb and nothing is stopping her. I am thinking about just leaving her wrapped in bubble wrap to prevent any and all injuries. She can climb up almost everything and really enjoys standing on chairs. Anytime we're in her room, she climbs up into the rocking chair and stands on it rocking back and forth. I'm thrilled as you can imagine because now I just sit guard making sure she doesn't splat down onto anything. She's also having major listening issues and is not at all threatened by the potential of getting in trouble. I tell her no and then she just does what I tell her not to do...instead the second time she says "No No NO" and smiles at me. Imagine how much fun her teenage years will be for us. We're still Daddy free, which means no cooking dinner this week. I love that part.

Reese has gotten into the habit of putting her hat on at night and reading a book all on her own. Her favorite right now is Bad Dog Marley. Marlie is Reese's middle name, so when they came out with kid books based on "Marley and Me" I thought they would be prefect gifts for me to continue giving her (Our little thing). So she asks for that book after she has climbs up onto the rocking chair of course, slaps on her hat and points out all the times Marley is in the book. Although she says "mawee" Every time she turns the page she says "page". Too Cute! Here's a few pics of her trying to push off bedtime as long as possible.

A City Girl Can Survive!

We traveled to La Grange this weekend for our annual trip to make sausage. I never thought this would be something I would enjoy. In fact tales are told of my first sausage making weekend, when I brought along a lawn chair and my People magazine to read while everyone else was working. I lasted all of ten minutes before I was chopping, grinding and stuffing meat like everyone else. This year I didn't get to participate as I was chasing around Reese. Keeping her out of the fire, away from all sharp knives and entertained. We took a few trips in town to visit our awesome friends Lucy, Les and Chris. Reese got to experience her first hotel stay, and we learned that no nap just means a WIRED child. Fun weekend had by all. It should be noted that Ryan lost his knife, I think he equates this to life as he knows it being over. Hopefully we can take him off suicide watch soon. Enjoy pics....if you have a weak stomach LOOK AWAY!
Raw meat waiting to be stuffed into casing. As I look at this picture I realize, it's not all that sanitary.

Bobby showed up with his deer meat frozen...it thawed out nicely on the roof. I think we're going to take this photo and send it to the FDA with the caption "Our local HEB" (HEB is our grocery store).

Reese's poor hair...the static, wind and fleece hat did not mix for a good hair day. I asked her not to move while I took pictures....she held the camera case for me

Ryan cutting meat...I think that's the knife he lost. He should be more careful. I had a coupon for a $1.00 off organic milk which he lost the night before. He told me it was no big deal. When he lost his knife he was very upset...I should have told him "no big deal"

Meat...as in 500lbs of pig about to be cut up and stuffed into casing

Example of Ryan's outstanding picture taking abilities...blur anyone?

My sweet baby

Running through the hotel parking lot

Loving the new elephant she got from Mimi and Grampy

Single Ladies

Reese LOVES the new "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)" song by Beyonce. I listen to the top 20 songs on my XM radio (Thanks Honda for still having my car in the shop) and the ONLY song Reese ever dances to in the car is Single Ladies. I mean she goes nuts. As soon as she hears the song she is shaking her head and clapping. I have it on my computer at home and she loves dancing to it at home. If any other song is on, she'll just play and go about her business but as soon as Beyonce's song starts she's on fire. Here's a video montage of her dance moves...and yes she can shake her booty...she's no Beyonce but she's pretty good for a 16 month old.

Insane!

My little sweet baby girl woke up with a dry diaper this a.m. Considering that she tells me every time she uses the bathroom and when I should change her diaper I went ahead and put her on her potty. After a few moments of asking her to go pee she did! Woo Hoo! We'll keep practicing, I know we're no where close to being potty training but surely it's a step in the right direction! Maybe soon I'll leave behind the world of diapers. Keep your fingers crossed.

A Day at the Museum

Yesterday we went to the Children's Museum of Science and History for a friend's birthday party. We made clay fortune cookies and got to play in at the indoor playgroup with all kinds of cool toys. I think we'll have to make a trip or two back because Reese had a lot of fun. Leslie came with us to the party, Ryan has been busy at home painting our bedroom. Pictures to come when it's done.
This was after she woke up this morning.

Coloring with Mom

Checking out the checker board at the museum

Us and the pelican

Steering the boat Running around

She picked to read

Playing music....