Random Fun

These are some photos from the past few weeks...

The deer are back and Taylor has really enjoyed checking them out.

This is the look of a disgruntled toddler who had to take a potty break from playing outside.

Finally enjoying her new shovel and rake...outside!!!

Daddy & Taylor getting things ready so we can extend the garden this year!

Loving the slide at the park.

One of our first experiences with the temper tantrums...let the fun begin!

Washing her hands...believe it or not, Taylor does have clothes...while potty training I let her run around in bare minimums to reduce all the laundry.

Yoga, toddler style.

This is what I chase around all day...a running, rambunctious toddler.

Officially A Big Girl...In Many Ways!!

Looks like I have been lagging in posting new photos. We have been busy with potty training and trying to enjoy some of this beautiful weather we have been having. Thursday, March 5th, we jumped right into potty training. It was a painful day for everyone involved, but we got through it and Taylor is now 90% potty trained!!! By mid morning on that first day, Taylor had experienced her first accident and was not the least bit happy with the feeling it left behind. By that evening, she was able to tell me that she needed to "go potty" and by the end of that weekend she was doing amazing!!! We haven't had an accident in almost 2 weeks and she has even been waking me up in the middle of the night, rather than going in her diaper!!! Yah Taylor!!! I have still been putting a diaper on her for bedtime, and once our supply of diapers runs low, we will try to determine if there is need to buy any more since she has only been wet once in the morning since starting potty training.
Another big step for Taylor is we moved her from her crib into her "big girl bed"...she was super excited while we were converting the bed and kept singing "big girl bed, big girl bed" and once the conversion was complete, she jumped right on in and started bouncing on the bed. We have only had a midnight visitor once or twice and believe it or not, she still waits for one of us to go get her rather than getting out of bed herself. Could she just be lazy??? Hmmm.....


OK, so these photos were uploaded in the wrong order again, and due to satellite, I am not going back to fix it.

This was in the afternoon on day 1...still not happy with me even after 8 hours into it. I know she will thank me soon enough.

This was one of the 1st times I made her sit on the potty. I think she was getting tired of me putting her on the potty every 30 minutes. Our timer would go off and she would run and hide.

The very first time!! She was screaming and crying. At this point I wasn't sure if we were going to make it through the day, but was determined to try for a few hours before giving up...it paid off!!!

I took this picture not only to show her big girl bed, but also to show you how much hair she is starting to get. Most of the time it's out of control and sticking straight out in back, even after a nice shower and combing.

Taylor's big girl bed. She was super excited!!!

Day Following The Party

Here are a few pictures of Taylor playing with some of her new toys. She has really enjoyed all of her new toys. Thanks again to everyone!!!

Taylor's 1st tea set. She sat and played with this for well over an hour. The towel and floor was soaked, but a little water won't hurt much, right?

Tea anyone?

Every farm girl needs her own shovel and rake. These are just her size and a fantastic PINK color!!! She keeps asking to go to the garden.

The fun tunnel that Papa gave her.

Here I come....

Birthday Celebrations

Taylor turned 2 on February 19 and we celebrated 3 different times...lucky kid. On Thursday we had a low key day and celebrated that night with pizza, cupcakes and a few gifts. Friday, Papa came up from Denver and we celebrated then as well. Taylor opened gifts from the family and played with all her new toys. And the grand finale was Saturday. We had some friends over and celebrated once again. Taylor enjoyed playing with all of her friends and enjoyed all the attention. There are so many things I could share about the past few days, but there are so many fond memories, I don't know where to begin. Below are some pictures of her birthday party. I goofed up and uploaded all these photos backwards, so you are seeing day 3 first. Since we are on satellite and it takes forever to upload a picture, I will keep it like it is. Sorry.

Taylor's birthday cake...it was delicious!

A few of the decorations around the house...

Papa & Taylor ready to party.

Daddy & Taylor ready to party!!

Just the 3 of us...

Party Girls...

Taylor & all her friends. I don't think her room has ever been so messy!

Opening a few more gifts......Thank you everyone!!!

Waiting to blow out her candle. Again, Taylor wasn't thrilled with the singing and blowing out the candle. Poor Girl.

Friday's Celebrations

Here are some photos of Taylor opening all of her gifts from the family. Papa came up from Denver and it was another low key celebration.

2 Year Check Up

Friday we took Taylor for her check up. She weighed in at 27 lbs, 8 oz and is 33 inches tall. The doctor said all is well and we got the ok for peanut butter, although some say she could have had it at 1 and some say not until she is 3. I think we will try it and see how she does.

I couldn't resist a butt shot.

Getting cranky while waiting to see the doctor.

This is what happens when Taylor gets bored while waiting for the doctor. Daddy becomes a fashion diva and gets to wear her very colorful bracelet and necklace. Daddy was a good sport and let me take a picture.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Here are the pictures of her actual birthday....

Here Taylor looks very happy and content with her cupcake, however, she wasn't thrilled at all and was quite scared of the candles.

Watching the smoke rise to the ceiling. I think this picture is just too cute.

Yummy!!!

Frosting is good stuff.

I let her open one present on the morning of her birthday. The rest we waited for Daddy or the party. As you can see, she was so excited to open a present.

For me?

It takes a while for a 2 year old to open a gift.

Still opening......

She loves this basket of pretend food. I think it's the best $5 that I have ever spent.