Sunday, January 31, 2010

Phones

Morgan Leigh is addicted to a cell phone. She would really love to have one that she could chew on, and the toy ones are not a good substitute!
Of course, as I tried to capture the moment, she saw the camera. That is another story altogether because she is such a ham!

Friday, January 29, 2010

Cancelled plans

We were supposed to go to the rodeo this afternoon with the Rumfelts. Aaron got stuck in Amarillo with the tickets, and Matt ended up having to work late. I told Stacey to bring Eli and we would have a really casual evening. It's funny how cancelled plans sometimes develop into something really enjoyable.

The kids played really well together for a long while. But eventually, AG discovered Miss Stacey's iPhone and was having a blast. Eli asked for mine - which isn't nearly as fun. I was cracking up.




But, we had a fantastic time with them. Thanks for keeping us company while the boys were away.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Pink cowgirl


Today I picked up Anna Grace from school and Miss Colleen said Friday is western day. Miss Colleen told me, "when I told Anna Grace she replied 'I have absolutely nothing to wear!'". And my only thought was seriously, where does she come up with this?
So I took her to get some cowboy boots this afternoon, and they are pink of course. We got home, walked in the door and she said, "Yee-haw!" and put them on immediately.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Messy!


We started solids about a month ago. I do the early meal and usually let Matt take the later one. He fed ML yogurt and bananas tonight on his lap and went so far as to say "don't get me dirty!" I think I laughed out loud, which made Morgan Leigh smile too. In the end, there were bananas in her hair :)

Sunday, January 24, 2010

7 months

Morgan Leigh is 7 months old. She is sitting up really well and trying her best to scoot across the floor. I heard the mobile switch on quite a few times after it's first 15 minute cycle, which means she's figured out the buttons to make that come on again. She is still happy to do anything you want - especially if I will hold her. She'll skip a feed or a nap and is just content on my lap. We'll start a new section of Super Baby foods tomorrow, how exciting!

I pulled some more books from AG's bookshelf today to put into ML's room. I came into the hallway and stopped dead in my tracks to hear Anna Grace telling Morgan Leigh the Christmas Story. I tried to get it on video, but she caught me. She hit all the highlights including traveling on the donkey, getting to Bethlehem where there was no room, and the wisemen seeing the star that told them Jesus was born in a manger. It was pretty good for the 3 year old's rendition!

X man


We had a call this week that a friend of ours is working in Dallas for a while. We tried to set up a time to see them and ended up having them over last night. Anna Grace showed Xavier (they call him X) all the toys and was happy to have someone to play with.
I was excited to see them - it had been too long. Thanks for making the drive from Dallas Tricia and Adam!

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Happy hour


We haven't been doing happy hour nearly as much. Partly because of the current work schedule Matt's on and partly because we are avoiding our favorite spot. We tried out a new one last night and it was great to see everyone! ML enjoyed Big Bart while I finished my dinner. She was all smiles even if it turned out blurry.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

On the move

Morgan Leigh was enjoying some time on the floor this afternoon. I was trying to capture a picture of her newest "scooching" move. She heard the camera come out and immediately rolled over.
But I did manage to capture it a few minutes later. She gets both knees under her and leaves her head down, but she moves forward.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Cute Dress

The other day I met Jennifer for a glass (or a bottle) of wine in Grapevine. It was a much needed time for us to catch up and laugh together. She asked at one point what size ML was wearing and I answered that she was just growing into the 3-6 months clothes. To which, Jen replied, "how sweet." The great thing about that is, we are into all kinds of new clothes again. This dress was one that she gave us when ML was first born. So adorable!

We also are spoiled to have a quick trip from Gigi and Grandpa for the night. They came to help Matt build a handrail on the steps that he has been working on. Grandpa took a turn with the Magna Tiles tonight.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Stock show parade

One of our favorite traditions is the stock show parade every year that kicks of the stock show. We joined our neighbors again this year. Here is AG with the big girls watching the TCU band. (They had the good fortune to go first in the parade, the streets are much cleaner then!)

Morgan Leigh was a trooper the whole day, just as usual! She finally fell asleep about halfway through.



Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Wednesday fun

I have been hosting our bible study group on Wednesdays now. It means a full day on Tuesday and a very relaxed Wednesday afternoon. As I came in the room, I saw this and couldn't resist a picture. Morgan Leigh is resting her head on AG's shoulder while they play together with a toy. A priceless moment for sure.

Apparently though it was very exhausting work playing with ML because later this afternoon she was sprawled out on the Elmo chair in the most uncomfortable looking position.

New highchair


I made a new cover for the high chair yesterday. Anna Grace's had seen a lot of better days, so Morgan Leigh gets a brand new one. She took it for a little test drive today and I think she will enjoy being up at the table height.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Dinner with the Allisons


We had our friends over for dinner last night and loved getting to see how big their boy, Ryland is getting! Matt snapped a quick photo of him and AG before they left the house last night. Thank you for coming and sharing the evening with us.

Thursday, January 07, 2010

Baby Crib


Santa brought a baby crib to Anna Grace this year. In a moment of weakness, I agreed we could use some leftover fabric to make some bedding that matched her own. AG thought that she should have a soft quilt like hers as well. So we fashioned one up that is really similar to one she got from Courtney. We may have to make a comforter tomorrow.

Monday, January 04, 2010

Our cupcake

AG has referred to Morgan Leigh as the cupcake. I saw this adorable onesie and couldn't resist! It was also our first day in more than 2 weeks without daddy at home. I think all of us were exhausted at the end of our day...

Friday, January 01, 2010

New Years Eve

Irony of ironies. I have a friend that calls me Martha Stew. She invited us over for a completely fancy meal, nothing I have ever considered attempting. She officially took my title away from me, which is fine :)

We had a fantastic time! Thanks for having us.

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