Blueberry Pancakes

I like to eat, I like to eat, I like to eat eat Apples and Bananas!!  Despite being one of Brynn's favorite songs, she really would rather be singing a song about and eating "Blueberry Pancakes".  Brynn and I have a Saturday ritual that entails us making blueberry pancakes and going to class.  This ritual starts with Brynn in her chair picking out the blueberries we are going to use in the pancakes and ends with only a few blueberries in the pancakes and most of them in her belly before the pancakes are finished.  Afterwards we are off to class to burn off some energy and start our weekend off with fun and games.     



Messy face!



Yummy, in my tummy!

Easter Weekend 2012

We had a wonderful Easter weekend.  The sun was shining, no clouds in sight and Easter eggs everywhere.  After the second attempt at making hard boiled eggs, we were successful and only had one crack so our festivities began.  We started with dying eggs - an event that I thought would hold Brynn’s attention for maybe 2 minutes.  Boy was I wrong.  She loved it and wanted to do it all herself.  She loved to see all of the bright colors, use the stickers, and even color on them using a crayon.  She inspected each egg thoroughly to make sure the coloring was done properly. 

Day 2 of our festivities was spent at the local sports complex where the Kiwanis Club hosted a family fun day.  Events included face painting, balloon animals, the Easter Bunny, and an Easter hunt.  I learned very quickly what the difference between an Easter hunt and an Easter EGG hunt is.  An Easter hunt is where they just put candy out for the kids to pick up, with no eggs in sight.  I will have to keep that in mind for next year.  Either way Brynn had a great time filling her basket with whatever was lying on the ground and of course I ended up eating the candy.  Next we were off to the Easter Bunny, where Brynn got distracted by the nearby park.  Little did she know of all of the cool games and petting zoo she was missing out on.  She saw a slide and bolted. 

After playing at the park we made our way back to the Easter Bunny, where now the line is wrapped around the side of the tent and the wait is 30 minutes in the sun.  Brynn was not scared but she was a little cautious around him. 

Fake smile!

Easter Day was by far the most enjoyable.  We went to a lovely brunch, did an Easter egg hunt, and played outside.  Once Brynn woke up from her afternoon nap the hunt was on.  It took a little while for her to realize what to do, but once she caught on each egg she found was better than the last.  It was fun to watch her run around getting more and more excited as she found eggs.  The grand finale was her Easter Basket.  She loved all of the toys and of course the cheapest item (the bubbles) was her favorite.  These smiles say it all. 

Off to brunch.  Would anyone like to join me?

Running to the next egg!

Easter excitement!

I love this age!

Away for Too Long

Cameron and I were able to get away for a much needed 3-day weekend to go skiing with family and friends.  I was a little nervous going into the weekend, as I had not gone skiing since high school.  Luckily everything my first-and-only ski instructor, Noelle, had taught me came back quickly.  I loved being on the mountain.  The views were amazing, the weather was perfect, and it was great to get away.  We missed Brynn terribly but she was in good hands.  Grandma Woodward, Ashley and the Schaible’s all jumped at the chance to spend some time with our little munchkin while we were gone.

Unfortunately for me, I had to head straight from Colorado to Florida for work and was away from Brynn for an additional 5 days.  Cameron, with help from Great Grandma Donna (what a great replacement), held down the fort while I was gone.  Being away for a whole week was just way too long.  Technology is amazing while you are away as I got to talk and Skype with Brynn every day -which I loved, but confused her.  I think Brynn had trouble understanding why she could hear my voice and see my picture on the computer screen but I would not come home.  By the third day (while in Colorado) she had already been asking for me and listening for car doors outside thinking we would be home soon. 

I will say, the best part about being away for a few days was the warm welcome when I got home.  The second Brynn saw me she ran over and gave me a HUGE hug and would not let go.  She just kept saying Ma-Ma and was attached to my hip for the next few days just making sure I was not going anywhere.  Thank you to everyone who helped out while I was gone.  It is great to know that Brynn is loved by so many.     



Time with Great Grandma



Two Peas in a Pod

18 Months Old

Life at our house does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon.  Not because our calendar is full but because Brynn has turned into a “Busy Bee”.  She is always on the GO-GO-GO.  One minute she is coloring, the next minute she is carrying on a conversation with her stuffed animals, and next she is running around in circles being a goof-ball.  She has become a little dare devil and wants to do everything she sees older kids doing.  She has absolutely no fear when jumping off the chair or trying to tackle the ottoman.  I know I have said this before but we might have a little tom boy on our hands. 



Happy Valentine's Day!

She loves:

·         Cucumbers

·         Being Outside

·         Music and dancing

·         Books

She is working on:

·         Her colors

·         More animal noises

·         Getting in her last couple of teeth

Look at my muscles.

Catch me if you can!!

I Love Animal Noises

Happy Friday!!!

Mornings with Dad

I can only imagine the things that go on in the morning when Cameron and Brynn are getting ready for the day.  That is apparent by the lovely outfit (PJs) you see Brynn wearing to daycare on this particular morning.  Here is a clip Cameron sent me from their time together this morning.  To be completely honest, I am so jealous that he gets this time with her no matter what crazy outfit she is in for the day. 

80◦ in January

We have been having the most beautiful weather lately.  For the past week or so Brynn and I have been racing home from work and daycare to go for a walk or to the park.  We spent the entire weekend outside and hours upon hours at the park.  Brynn enjoys every moment outside and loves being able to just run and run and run.  She played with all of the puppies who came her way and gained enough confidence to go down the slide without any help.  We now need to watch her closely while she is on the jungle gym as she has absolutely no fear.  I hope we continue to have this weather as Brynn is always much happier when she can go outside and play.