Easter weekend - Part 1 of 4 (Saturday)

I'm seriously not feeling well mom!!!

Chillin' at Toys R Us!

Look at those pointed toes!!! Ballerina? Cheerleader? Soccer player?

Carlee's new big girl bed eventually, it is our new changing table for now!

9 month stats and Carlee said What?!?!?!

Snoozing on our walk!

Needing a nap...

Carlee likes to play with everything but her toys...we finally got our surroundsound back up and running (thanks to Uncle John) after rearranging the living room and Carlee wanted to help!

Part of our morning ritual...getting into my closet and taking shoes out of the box or from the shelf. She loves shoes!!!

Carlee had her 9 month appointment a few weeks ago and she weighed 15.35 lbs (5th percentile), 25.5-26 inches in height (6-13% - depending on who measured and how far you stretched her little legs out) and her head is 16 inches which is in the 0% (yes that is a zero percentile). Her bloodwork also came back borderline anemic (which is common for preemies) so she is now taking an iron vitamin supplement. Other than that, she looks great and it right on track with her development. She is pulling up all the time now and is starting to take little sets while holding on to things.

Carlee said....Banana! Yes, banana - only once, but she still said it. She was at daycare sitting at the table eating her afternoon snack of puffs and another little boy sitting next to her was eating a banana. Carlee started reaching for it and said, "nana nana," Miss Julia looked at Carlee and said, "are you trying to say banana" and all of a sudden Carlee said BANANA - nana - nana. Miss Julia was so surprised and handed some banana to Carlee and she was happy.

Another funny story: Carlee and her BFF Margaux were playing the other weekend and Margaux had some Mardi Gras beads (probably 6 strands of them - definitely enough to share) and if you remember Carlee loves those beads, but Margaux wanted to wear all of them. Well eventually Margaux dropped a strand and Carlee quickly crawled over to them and grabbed them off the floor and shouted...HA!!! Like she was saying I got them now and you don't - victory is mine!!!! Kelly and I just busted out laughing. It was hilarious. My sweet very passive child has a devious side to her. =)

Fun weekend in CS!

I just love this picture!

Carlee and Charlotte had fun on their playdate. Charlotte was so sweet and gave Carlee lots of hugs and kisses.

We love bath time, especially with rubber ducky!

Carlee helping with the dishes!

Airplane with Papa!

Tea time with Cici!

More please!!!

Thank you!

Carlee's 1st wedding and the BEAUTIFUL BRIDE...Mrs. Daniel!!!! Congratulations Randi and Chris ~ we are so happy for you!

Happy 9 month Birthday!!!!

Carlee can stand up all by herself now...What a big girl!!!

Thank you for my adorable outfit Christi! I LOVE it!

More pictures to come....

9 months!?!?!?....Really???? I know I say this every time come the 15th of every month, but I can't believe she is 9 months old. This past month has been so much fun watching Carlee "grow up." Every day is something new. Her 2 bottom teeth are now officially out and last week she learned to pull up and she was so proud of herself and would just get this look on her face that said, "I DID IT!!!!" She has been babbling (a lot) for a while now and still no words yet, but last night she started making progress and it sounded like she was saying bye-bye (ba-ba-ba) and I've heard a few da-ma-ha. And she loves making bear noises and she growls a lot - It is really funny to see this petite and dainty little girl making such deep growling sounds - we alway get a good laugh and then make them right back.

We are just so blessed and thankful for our precious angel. We love you Carlee!!!

MY DEAR CHILD
You are the poem I dreamed of writing
the masterpiece I longed to paint.
You are the shining star I reached for

In my ever hopeful quest
for life fulfilled...You are my child.
Now with all things I am blessed.

"Before you were conceived I wanted you, Before you were born I loved you, Before you were here an hour I would die for you ~This is the miracle of love."

Carlee pics! (of course)

While Daddy was reading the newspaper Carlee was eating it (I know it's not real interesting)...who needs to read the Work and Money section anyways ~ definitely not bankers and accountants :)

Carlee's first balloon...she loved it!

Carlee's bottom tooth that has really popped out and you can see the white tip of the other bottom tooth. It looks like you can see both of them in this picture, but I think that is a reflection.

Carlee is trying so hard to pull herself up ~ hence the bruise on her forehead and cheekbone.

More pictures!

Cici came to visit this weekend! Carlee even got to play hookie from daycare on Friday and hang out with Cici all day long. So fun!!!

"I prefer eating my socks rather than wearing them!"

8.5 month pictures!

I still love my Mardi Gras beads!!!

Getting a kiss from Dolly (cousin Cayden named her - the creative mind of a 3 year old). She got this doll at Christmas and it is the same size as Carlee and she just thinks it is so funny, especially when you make her dance and do flips.

After 8 months, NOW the dogs are paying attention to Carlee, go figure she is sharing her food.

I just love this picture. They sat like that for 10 minutes or so. Thankfully, Molly is very patient with Carlee and lets her grab her legs, tail and ears. Maddy on the other hand is not so patient. I'm trying to teach "gentle" to Carlee when petting the dogs, but she hasn't quite learned that concept yet, so until she does the dogs need to learn to stay away. Carlee LOVES the dogs and just thinks they are so funny.

Lunch time!!!

Carlee is blowing a snot bubble with her nose. It was hilarious, but I had a hard time getting a really good picture of the bubble.