Oh, the things I've learned

I love to watch Kaylee learn and discover new things. I sometimes am amazed at what such a tiny little thing can learn and do. Here is a (*partial*) list of the recent, and some not so recent things she can do. (not all of them are favorites of mine for her to do, but she seems to enjoy them)
1. Hug
2. Kiss
3. Blow a kiss
4. Say mamma, daddy, eyes, shoes, nana (this is either her favorite blanket or the dogs....not sure yet), cracker, and maybe socks
These first four are some of my most favorite!
5. Ride benny (my old horse on wheels)
6. climb the heater to look out of the window
7. Climb anything she can get a foothold on
8. Turn off the computer (when I am using it!)
9. Let the dogs through the gate
10. Push buttons on the computer, TV, DVD player...well, anything with a button
11. Attempt to use the paper shredder (thank goodness for locking switches!)
12. Pick up playing cards with her toes and throw them (just saw that one for the first time just now)
13. Point out her eyes, nose, ears and belly (sometimes hair)
14. Find everyone's shoes and try to put them on
15. Blow her nose by herself (or at least a good attempt)
16. Get a clean diaper out of the closet and bring it to me when I ask...and sometimes when I don't!
17. open plastic bags
18. Feed the dogs their bones (and many other things)
19. DANCE!!!
20. the list goes on....

Lip Lickin Good

Today Kaylee had her first real strawberry picking experience. We took her to the patch a little after 7am and were lucky to even get a row to pick...I guess everyone thought that today would be a good day to pick. Kaylee ran up and down the row, picking off the vine as well as out of the box of already picked berries. We caught her with fully green berries as well as eating the whole berry - topper and all! It was a fun morning to show Kaylee yet another part of the world she lives in.

Birthday Treat #1

So today's my birthday and I was served breakfast in bed with huggs and kisses (and eggs, bacon, juice and coffee) from two of the most special people in the world to me! Presents are nice, but I honestly, honestly am so happy with my dream come true of the most amazing husband and cutest little girl!

A Day at the Park

The other day I took Kaylee to a local park. She had so much fun playing in the rocks, swinging, going down the "slicky slide" and making a few new friends. After we got frozen yogurt and went to see daddy at work. This was one of the sweet days that makes me feel so incredibly blessed to be a mom. It wasn't extraordinary, just a fun time with my girl.

Takin' Our Monkey To the Zoo

I love to take Kaylee places - show her new things and watch her reaction. On her first vacation (which she was about 5 months old) I was very excited about taking her to the aquarium. She slept the whole time. Not exactly the reaction I was expecting, but well...what can you really expect from a 5 month old at nap time? Several weeks ago I did get a great reaction. We went to a small zoo to see how she would do. No use overwhelming her if she was afraid or not interested. No fear! She loved it! Ran around to the different animals, fed the elephant and had a great time! I on the other hand almost got attacked by killer llamas - Adam laughed so hard he could barely run to my aid and help his pregnant wife...I mean grab the video camera and capture the scene! :) We all had a great time and are looking forward to going to the big zoo in Cleveland in a few weeks!