Sunday, April 24, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Three Years
I have been a mother for three years now. I am so thankful for the little person who came into this world on a spring day and changed my life forever. She has gone from a chubby, happy baby, to an energetic, driven girl.
(Chess, one day old, with her swollen and bruised face from delivery - she was 10 and half pounds!)
I plan on doing a three-year-old interview with her soon, but until then her are some pictures, along with some random facts about my Chess.
(4.5 months old)
She loves learning about letters and their sounds, and knows all of them. She is constantly identifying letters and sounds and has even taught Lera what the A and B say.
(9 months old, struggling to get up on those chubby legs)
She loves fruit and has become very self-sufficient in eating it by herself. She will get an apple, wash, dry, and eat it on her own, and has become a pro at peeling and eating clementines, as well.
(1 year old)
She likes to fall asleep with her light on, but she'll often have a book or blanket over her face to block the light.
(18 months old, she became a big sister)
She loves her sister and sometimes calls her, "My Lera." For example, the other day at the park, a little girl said something to Lera and Chess turned to me and said, "She's talking to MY Lera," matter-of-factly.
(2 years old)
She is shy with any adults when when we first come into a new place. It takes her awhile to warm up, but then she will talk your ear off if you let her.
(2.5 years old)
She is super social with other kids. At the playground she goes up to kids and plays with them. The bigger kids she just follows around. We are working on her introducing herself and asking to play.
(3 years old)
Chess, you are such a joy in my life. I'm so glad you made me a mother. I love you more than you know.
Momma
(Chess, one day old, with her swollen and bruised face from delivery - she was 10 and half pounds!)
I plan on doing a three-year-old interview with her soon, but until then her are some pictures, along with some random facts about my Chess.
(4.5 months old)
She loves learning about letters and their sounds, and knows all of them. She is constantly identifying letters and sounds and has even taught Lera what the A and B say.
(9 months old, struggling to get up on those chubby legs)
She loves fruit and has become very self-sufficient in eating it by herself. She will get an apple, wash, dry, and eat it on her own, and has become a pro at peeling and eating clementines, as well.
(1 year old)
She likes to fall asleep with her light on, but she'll often have a book or blanket over her face to block the light.
(18 months old, she became a big sister)
She loves her sister and sometimes calls her, "My Lera." For example, the other day at the park, a little girl said something to Lera and Chess turned to me and said, "She's talking to MY Lera," matter-of-factly.
(2 years old)
She is shy with any adults when when we first come into a new place. It takes her awhile to warm up, but then she will talk your ear off if you let her.
(2.5 years old)
She is super social with other kids. At the playground she goes up to kids and plays with them. The bigger kids she just follows around. We are working on her introducing herself and asking to play.
(3 years old)
Chess, you are such a joy in my life. I'm so glad you made me a mother. I love you more than you know.
Momma
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Zoo Atlanta
We were able to go to the zoo with a few friends the other day and we had a great time. It couldn't have been a more beautiful day. Chess and Lera both loved seeing all the animals. It was a little difficult maneuvering my mammoth double stroller through the crowds, but it was worth it.
I know zoo pictures can be a little boring to people who were not actually there at the time, so I only posted pictures with the girls in them. I'm sure you've all seen pictures of orangutans, pink flamingos, and the like.
Lera was in awe in the aviary. There were dozens of parakeets flying all around.
Giraffes in the background.
Chess says giraffes are one of her favorite animals.
My sweet, sweet girl.
The sign says "Do not climb on the statue," but EVERY kid was doing it, of course.
Elephant behind us.
The girls with one of their friends - by the tigers.
Okay, now this is probably the cutest thing I have ever seen in real life. Only four zoos in the country have pandas, and this is one of them. The little guy is only five months old! He was climbing and playing on this tree. He was SO adorable. I could have watched him all day.
I love the way this goat looks like it's smiling with Chess for the picture. She was bringing all the goats hay that were lying down.
We parked on the street and there were all these beautiful steps leading up to the houses. It was such a pretty area of Atlanta.
The girls had a juice box and relaxed before we got in the car.
What good would a fun, busy day be without falling asleep in the car? Actually, Lera was so exhausted that she screamed for 10 minutes straight before finally conking out. Chess, who never naps anymore, only slept for about 25 minutes.
It was definitely a good day.
I know zoo pictures can be a little boring to people who were not actually there at the time, so I only posted pictures with the girls in them. I'm sure you've all seen pictures of orangutans, pink flamingos, and the like.
Lera was in awe in the aviary. There were dozens of parakeets flying all around.
Giraffes in the background.
Chess says giraffes are one of her favorite animals.
My sweet, sweet girl.
The sign says "Do not climb on the statue," but EVERY kid was doing it, of course.
Elephant behind us.
The girls with one of their friends - by the tigers.
Okay, now this is probably the cutest thing I have ever seen in real life. Only four zoos in the country have pandas, and this is one of them. The little guy is only five months old! He was climbing and playing on this tree. He was SO adorable. I could have watched him all day.
I love the way this goat looks like it's smiling with Chess for the picture. She was bringing all the goats hay that were lying down.
We parked on the street and there were all these beautiful steps leading up to the houses. It was such a pretty area of Atlanta.
The girls had a juice box and relaxed before we got in the car.
What good would a fun, busy day be without falling asleep in the car? Actually, Lera was so exhausted that she screamed for 10 minutes straight before finally conking out. Chess, who never naps anymore, only slept for about 25 minutes.
It was definitely a good day.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Recently
I love how Lera sniffs the flowers.
Lera had some ink done, courtesy of Chess.
This one makes me smile so big.
Chess with her cousin, Jimmy.
Life has been good. We are so blessed.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Things I will miss about winter
I am loving the warm weather we are having. It got up in the 80's last week and it seemed that spring had passed us by. But it has cooled down a little and it is now perfect spring weather. I enjoy all seasons and I am so thankful to live in an area where we have four distinct seasons that are equally beautiful in their own ways. But, this recent heat has had me thinking about what I will miss about the winter. Now don't get me wrong, I like warm weather better, and I have about 100 or more things I love about the spring and summer. But for now, at the turn of the season, here are the things I will miss about the cold time of year:
1. Wearing my hair down. I can't stand to have my thick, heavy hair on my neck in the summer. It adds such a humid and sticky heat, so my hair is always up in the summer.
2. No ants in the kitchen. Yes, those little pests are already showing up in my house.
3. No other bugs to bug you. My girls have been running from bees all week.
4. The consistency of my butter. The butter in the butter dish is perfectly spreadable, yet firm at winter room temperature. Come summer, it practically melts off the dish.
5. No weeds in our yard. Okay, there's no grass either, but no weeds is a plus.
6. Cozy, good sleep. I love sleeping in a cool house with my warm, heavy, down comforter. With the house heated up, I can only stand a sheet on top of me and I have been sleeping terribly.
What will you miss? I have a lot of friends that would say, "Nothing! I hate the cold!"
Now, let's see at the end of summer if I have a longer list of things I will miss about the hot weather (I know one will be my girls' cute little legs and feet - they are so edible in their shorts)!
1. Wearing my hair down. I can't stand to have my thick, heavy hair on my neck in the summer. It adds such a humid and sticky heat, so my hair is always up in the summer.
2. No ants in the kitchen. Yes, those little pests are already showing up in my house.
3. No other bugs to bug you. My girls have been running from bees all week.
4. The consistency of my butter. The butter in the butter dish is perfectly spreadable, yet firm at winter room temperature. Come summer, it practically melts off the dish.
5. No weeds in our yard. Okay, there's no grass either, but no weeds is a plus.
6. Cozy, good sleep. I love sleeping in a cool house with my warm, heavy, down comforter. With the house heated up, I can only stand a sheet on top of me and I have been sleeping terribly.
What will you miss? I have a lot of friends that would say, "Nothing! I hate the cold!"
Now, let's see at the end of summer if I have a longer list of things I will miss about the hot weather (I know one will be my girls' cute little legs and feet - they are so edible in their shorts)!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
New Camera, New Pictures
It's been weird not posting for so long. We got a new camera - another point and shoot. We are liking it just fine. I'm thankful to be able to take pictures of my kids again. They are really cute.
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