I'm a big girl now! - August 2008

I just turned two years old! Mom and dad FINALLY took off the side of my crib so that I can get in and out all by myself. But I actually really like hanging out in sister's crib a lot. Below are some pictures of us on my birthday morning. I've got some sweet snuggling skills:) You see me below at my birthday party at Bothell Landing with Maddie and blowing bubbles with Evie. The first time Keira giggled was last week when mom nuzzled her tummy with her nose.

August 2008

Lake Sammamish

July 2008

 Pancake breakfast at the Bothell Fire Station.

Where to begin...June 2008

Nearly 90 degrees, no problem! Grandma came to visit us! And my uncle Jason got married! I got to see my new aunt Debbie and cousins Lynzee (pictured) and Abbey. My aunt Missy taught me how to become a guitar hero. Keira's picture in the bouncer is her impression of what we look like when we make funny faces at her. I also taught Clover, Auntie Sidney and uncle Steve's new dog the finer art of "set-go!" Lately I have mastered the art of opening and closing doors. I've also mastered my colors and can count to five and sometimes 10 with a little help. I'm also mastering the two year old stink eye and accompanied attitude:) I've got to teach Keira after all!

Props All Around, May 2008

Wow, what a week! I've got to give props to my little sis because today she did something pretty amazing. She was a little fussy after dinner so dad decided to entertain her, but she ended up entertaining us all (see pictures above). He stacked some soft homemade McReynolds house throwing balls on top of each other and Keira knocked them over all by herself! She did this over and over again. Okay, so he put them in her batting motion range, but it entertained her for a while. I would knock them over too, but Keira didn't really need my instruction.

I deserve a few props myself too. I impressed mom on Monday by saying I see you mommy. A full on sentance! I know I've said 'I see you,' and other things that could qualify for a short sentance like 'I love you,' but I'm really putting things together now.

Red Rover Red Rover, Send Keira Rolling Over! May 12, 2008

I've been teaching Keira how to roll over from her belly. I just wave chocolate in front of her. She actually rolled over on her own a couple of days ago. I was so proud of my little sister:)

Myself! May 2008

Here I am taking special K out for a walk. Dad kept trying to help me push, but I kept telling him "myself" because I didn't need any help;) I like to tap my lap and say "lap...lap...lap" 'til mom lets me hold her in my lap. And the McReynolds clan came to visit!