1 Year Check-Up

Tuesday morning we took Eva to the doctor for her check-up. She was a good girl, although it was hard to get her weight and height because she kept crying! The dr. said that she looked great and is on the right track. She weighed 20 lbs (25th percentile) and was 30.5 inches (90th percentile). So tall and skinny - our little supermodel:)

Trying to get into the drawers at the dr's office.

Cheese!

I think this picture of her is so funny!

New Videos

Some cute ones...

Gilbert instructing Eva to throw something in the trash. Earlier today Gilbert told her to grab a spoon and a bowl (they were watching Special Agent Oso) and she brought over a spoon and pot from her play kitchen. She is really starting to pick up on things!!

Dancing at home. Notice my disaster of a family room. Eva gets into everything!!

Dancing in her carseat to one of her favorite songs.

A Day of Firsts

Today was a day of firsts for Eva.

1) She colored! We went to IHOP after church with Mom and Dad and she grabbed the crayons as Gilbert and Mimi showed her how to color. Yes, she did put them in her mouth, but she also did a great job once she got the hang of it!

2) Climbing up stairs. We always keep a gate at the bottom of the stairs, but since the dogs were outside and we were having guests over, we took the gate off. Eva used that as her opportunity to climb up the stairs. She loves it!

3) Held out her arms to Amy and actually let Amy hold her with me standing right there. Eva has been around my sister on a regular basis since she was 5 months old. But she usually won't go to her and stay with her if I am around. But at the party she held out her arms to Amy and cuddled with her. I loved it, Eva loved it and Amy loved it!

One other story that I have to share....Eva is now fine with Gilbert or my Mom putting her down for bed or a nap. This is a HUGE accomplishment as for a long time I was the only one that could put her down. She also lets you know when she is ready for bed. With Gilbert and my Mom she will go over and want them to pull her in their lap. She will usually give a hug then turn around, sit on their knee and hum herself to sleep! We have Eva on a flexible schedule - meaning that she naps and eats at regular intervals - but not necessarily at the same clock time each day - since we start the intervals at whatever time she wakes up (which lately has been anywhere from 6:00 - 7:30 AM). There are still times when she only wants me, but she is getting better and better about being with others. When I left her with my Mom on Friday, she didn't even fuss or go to look for me. Freedom is near!!!

Saturday in the Park (it sure was hot like July!)

This morning Mom, Amy and I stopped at a few yardsales to get some toys for the kids. Then we met up with our kids and husbands so that Gilbert & Cory could go to the movies and the rest of us could go to the park. We went to a park over in Louisville by Slugger Field and the Waterfront. It was a lot of fun. I love the fact that they had water stuff - because it was hot. I can't believe that I lasted in Texas for almost 8 years when I hate hot weather!! I guess my body has gotten used to the cold again here - so 85 degrees felt very warm!! Eva was a little unsure what to do with the water, but she had a great time. I look forward to going again!

We had one of these on the playground at our elementary school in North Carolina. I loved it and was terrified of it at the same time. The girls seemed to like it - and will probably enjoy it more as they get older.

She didn't go down the slide because they were all too hot!

I don't know what it was made out of, but the ground was almost soft. Such a nice departure from rocks or mulch.

She liked putting her hands in it.

Amy & Mister Peeper. Today was his 3 month-old birthday!

My Little Girl is One Year Old!

How did that happen?? Gilbert and I managed to survive the first year - and we are so blessed to have a healthy happy little girl! I wanted to post some pictures of her when she was little in this blog, but looking at old pictures made me consider for a second having another - so there will be no newborn picture posting in this blog:) But I will put this one..because it reminds me of how tiny she was!

Amy and I went to a neighborhood yard sale on Saturday and I was able to get a bunch of things for Eva for her birthday. The best purchase was a Little Tikes kitchen - in excellent condition. I don't have a picture of that yet - but I am sure I will post one soon. She loves playing with all the cabinets - and putting her baby doll in the oven!

On Wednesday Mom, Dad and Sophia came over to sing Happy Birthday to Eva and share some chocolate cake (which Eva managed to get in her hair!!!)

Sophia checking out the new toys.

Sophia teaching Eva about bubbles!

Today Stephanie and Samantha came over for a playdate. Eva loves being around other kids and she and Samantha shared toys and "talked" to one another. So cute!!

While I was on the computer, Eva managed to scoot herself under my stool. What a silly little girl!

Super Cute Saturday

Eva loves hanging out with the dogs. She likes to give them hugs and sit with them and watch Handy Manny.

A wonderful picture of the 2 things that make me so happy!

My girl. When I put these cute shoes on her this morning I almost started to cry. She is no longer a baby, but a little girl. Time has just flown by!

The front of our house needed a little color, so we picked up 4 Gerber daisies - red, yellow, orange and pink. Eva liked being outside - new and different things to see and touch!

The finished product! Now I just need Mom to make me a wreath for my front door (hint, hint!!)

Mother's Day

This was my first official Mother's Day. It was a very relaxing day - Gilbert made breakfast and lunch for me and then we went over to Mom's for dinner. Since I usually cook at least 2 meals every day (breakfast during the week is cereal for Gilbert and baked oatmeal for me) and all 3 on the weekends, it was very nice to have a break!

Me & my Mom

Gilbert, Eva and some corn

Little Isaac

So Eva has received a few traits from me. Her hair color, her need for matching pairs and her love of chocolate!!

YUMMY!

Mimi & Isaac

Pardie & Issac

Amy found one of those neat cards where you can record a message that plays when the card is opened. Sophia recorded the message and seemed to love hearing herself! I am glad she likes her voice - I hate to hear myself on tape!

New Things

• Giving hugs and kisses.
• Dancing and spinning around in a circle.
• Grouping like things together. She will grab matching shoes and both toy trains. She also will take out all her little blocks and put them all back into the box.
• Throwing and bouncing a ball.
• Whispering. And SCREAMING!!!
• Using a brush to brush our hair.
• Brushes her teeth with her toothbrush.
• Can take off her diaper.
• Throws major tantrums when we won't give her something that she wants.
• Points to what food item she wants to try. She also really likes to feed herself and get the food from the container.
• Super interactive play with the dogs.
• Running!!! She can slide open the gate to the hallway and will walk around the house trying to find us!
• Starting to follow instruction - if we tell her to find the ball or give us something.
• Learning body parts. She has "nose" down pat. Still working on the rest!!

She isn't talking yet, but does a lot of sound repeating after we tell her words. We are doing both English and Spanish, so we realize that her speech may be delayed due to dual language development.

Cooper's Nemo Party

On Saturday afternoon we went to a birthday party for Cooper - who turned 2. Cooper's parents and I went to high school together and they live in the neighborhood right behind where we live. Also at the party was another old friend from high school - it was fun to catch up and watch the kids play!

Suckers!

Testing out the sharing thing with Cooper.

His bigwheel was really awesome!

Eva loved splashing the water.

I have no idea where she was going with this stool. But I guess she wanted it in the house!

Kelly Kron & Whitnie Lowery

Ha Ha. I took it from you!

She just started making these sounds. So cute!

Mom's Birthday

On Tuesday everyone came over to celebrate Mom's birthday. It was great having the whole family together.

The food!! Red rice and white rice, chips and homemade salsa, fish (for fish tacos) and corn on the cob.

Corn tortillas, mexican martini, sauce for the fish tacos, southwest layer salad and beef for beef tacos.

Mom really didn't want a birthday party, so we had a luau party instead. The cake was a white cake with truffle icing.

Sophia helping Mimi open her gifts.

Love this "action" shot.

Dad got Mom some plates and cups for their new deck. Can't wait to use them!

She loves cake!