Growing up

You always hear people say that kids grow up way too fast, but sometimes, when you are in the thick of raising your children, time seems to move along like it should. Thats how I have always felt with Nola. When she turned one, it felt normal. When she turned two, that felt normal. But, lately I have been having little moments... For example, this morning we were playing with her babies in my bedroom. She was wrapping them in blankets, rocking them in Robbie's swing, and singing them songs. She then came across a baby spoon that I was packing for our trip this weekend. She grabbed Elmo, the spoon and said,

"Elmo ready for supper. Let's go to kitchen!"
"OK," I reply. "What would Elmo like for supper?"
She then asks Elmo, "What for supper, Elmo?" Then, she brings Elmo up to her ear, like he is whispering to her. She then looks at is face and says, "Elmo want cereals? Sounds good!"
She looks to me and says "Mommy, help La-La Elmo cereals?"
We proceed to the kitchen, where she puts Elmo in her booster seat, and starts to pretend feed Elmo from an empty bowl.

I drank this all in. How is she old enough to do this? It's in moments like these that I realize my baby is growing up...and I love it!

Sentences!!

Yesterday, Nola said her first full sentence! She was eating lucnh at the kitchen table and said,
"Mommy, I spilled my noodles."
It caught me off gaurd, hearing her speak like that. I gave her a big hug, shed a quick tear and together we cleaned the noodles up off of the floor.

This morning, I asked Nola if she was happy. Her repsonse,
"Yes. And Big Bird is happy, too"
Another sentence!!

She's growing up! It's amazing how quick it happens. I love Nola and am so proud of her!

Mothers Day Give-A-Way!

Kinsey Holt Photography is holding an amazing and very generous give-a-way for mothers. Check it out!

http://www.kinseyholtphotography.com/2012/04/great-big-mothers-day-giveaway.html

Me and the Mr.

I love this guy.

Park

I love the park in Magrath! It is perfect for a 2 year old! We try to take Nola everytime we are in Magrath. She had so much fun! It was one of those day where I was just so unbelievably happy with my girl. I love you Nola! Thank you for playing with me!!!

Elmo was tired after all the playing at the park, Nola had to push him home in the stroller :)

Walking in Magrath

Whenever we go to Magrath, Nola always wants to go for a walk to see the horses. How could we argue with that? As you can tell from the photos, she is so happy when she is able to get out a run around! Robbie had a great time in the stroller too! He was all smiles. How I love my children!

Sleeping beauties!

I think most parents love to watch their babies sleep. I'm no exception :)