Not enough hours in the day

Of course theses are most recent to least. Enjoy. Our camera broke so we had to use the old one that burns through batteries...so needless to say we haven't taken a lot of pictures. I know it's been 4 EVER since I have posted so I will spare the details...
John (Josh's dad) giving Chloe her 1st 4-wheeler ride












Mal and Clo enjoying their favorite summer time activity












Mal holding her ears while dad drives away on the 4-wheeler
















Dad and Clo
















swinging baby
















Mal playing doctor
















Mallory got Impetigo (staph infection) about 3 weeks ago. She is on the mend and only has a slight discoloration to the skin...but here it was in full bloom.












Clo and mama












Clo loves to look out the front door.
















My happy crawling baby
















Thinking the play food was real food.
















Mal and Clo hanging out












Mallory is showing everyone how tall our tomato plants are. The garden has been somewhat of a success. We have been able to get cucumbers, peppers, peas, green beans and tomatos out of it. We are also starting to get some pumpkins...actually the pumpkin vines are starting to take over the whole garden.
















Mal thinking (wishing) she was a baby again.












Swinging again...almost a nightly activity (no matter how hot it is outside)












Cutie pie
















Clo wishing she was on the outside.












Oma helping Mal water the plants: Mal says "the plants are saying 'I'm thirsty, I'm thirsty, I'm thirsty'!!!!!"
















Such a big girl












Clo and Oma












Yum socks












My goofy girls












Naked baby w/ a cone head












Clo loving on Nacho (he is so tolerant)












Baby blues
























Sleeping monster












har, har












Would you like a spot of tea












My big girl Mal putting together her puzzle
















Crawling baby












Sweet angel












Silly Clo
















Bath time
























Big sis












The girls have been great and growing.
Clo had her 9 mo check-up. She was 18lbs 1oz and only 25 inches long (fat and short). We are still using the carrier car seat...I'm not ready to give it up for a convertable carseat. She sure is heavy though. She is crawling EVERYWHERE. She loves to play/eat all of Mal's play food for her kitchen. One of these days I will have to post a video of Clo eating...she can put some food down and fast. Maybe I should enter her into one of those fastest eating contest...we could be millionaries. Clo is also pulling up on everything and kind of starting the cruse from one item to another. Clo is 10 months now...only two more months and she'll be a year. This year has flown by so quickly.
Mal is doing great and is a big help w/ Clo. Those two girls can really entertain each other. Mal's staph is pretty much gone now. Like I said before she only has a slight skin discoloration where it was. We are still putting an antibiotic ointment on it (per dr orders) and probably will continue to do it until it's competely gone.
Other then the kiddos nothing else is new. We try to get in as much family time that we can. It's hard to make time for everything when we are both working and then trying to keep up w/ all the household chores. Guess that is just a part of being working parents. Luckily Clo usually takes a nap when I get home and Mallory wants to watch a movie so I'm able to get a couple of things done by the time it's dinner time and Josh gets home. Josh and I pretty much go to bed w/in an hour of putting the girls down...so that doesn't leave much time to get other things done around the house after the girls go to bed.
We don't have any big plans for the next couple of weeks. I believe my parents will be coming into town for Labor Day weekend. We'd like to get out to Oregon and see my sister and brother-in-law sometime this year...but that is to be determined. Well, no promises but I hope to post again sooner then 3 months.

birthdays, birthdays and more birthdays

These are backwards of course...but enjoy.

Chloe taking her very last bottle of Mama's milk. I weaned her about 2 weeks ago. I was only nursing her at night and she was waking up like every 2 hours because I wasn't getting her enough. So I thought it would be beneficial for me to just wean her. It's been hard sometimes but I think we are both very happy. And she is sleeping through the night so that is a double bonus.











Two weekends ago, Liberty had a car show. Nana's boyfriend Freddie has quite the hot rod. Mal wanted to see what she looked like...she is one hot chick.












Memorial weekend my mom and dad came into town. Little did she know that my brother and sister (and spouses) were also coming into town to surprise her for her 60th birthday. It was a great surprise and we all had a great weekend. Everyone made it home safely and we miss all the company.

Not only was it my mom's birthday it was also Mallory, Laura and Sarah's birthday...it was also Amy and Eric's anniversary. We celebrated w/ a cake for all the girls.












Cousin+family picture: (l to r) Chris and Holly, Me, Mal, Chloe and Josh, Sarah and Stephanie, Drew and Marcy, Eric, Amy and Eli, Laura and Steve












just cousins pic











While everyone was in town they all pitched in to help us w/ our garden. Mom and Mal are watering the pepper plants. So far it's doing pretty good. The deer are getting into our green beans at night, but they've been able to bounce back w/ all the rain we've been getting.












Mal and Oma again...me in the background digging.











Uncle Cheese prepping the garden















To celebrate my mom's 60th birthday we had a big family dinner at the Herford House. We all had a great time and the food was good. Here is Mal entertaining Chloe.











Uncle Drew and Chloe hanging out.











Happy girl and cousin Holly











Me and Marcy











Of course you know Chloe is going to be happy when there is food around:)















Friday night of Memorial Weekend we went to Amy and Eric's house. Eli and Mallory had quite a good time playing in the back yard.











Here I am running around the yard w/ the kiddos











To accommodate for all of our guests for sleeping arrangements we had to move Mallory into Chloe's crib and Chloe into the pack-n-play in our room. My mom also stayed w/ Mallory on an air mattress. The girls had quite a good time sleeping in the same room...which is good because I think eventually they will both be in the same room.















Saturday all of the girls got pedicures. It was my mom's 1st pedicure ever!!! Here is a cool pic of Mal and Marcy drying their toes. W/out flash











W/ flash. I thought it was a neat picture.











Mallory had a great time hanging out w/ Marcy that weekend. She doesn't get to see her very often.











Mal and mommy's toes











Marcy had this cool picture/camera thing that maded the picture all distorted. The girls were having quite a good time making silly faces.












Mom and my little girl.











That's all the pictures for Memorial weekend. I know I probably took more but then this post would be bigger then it already is.

Chloe went to her 1st Royals game and became an official Royals fan. And while we were at the game I almost got hit by a foul ball during batting practice...seriously it was like 3 feet from hitting me...and I was holding Chloe. Scary!!!











We had Mallory's 3rd birthday party on the 17th. It was a really nice evening so we were able to grill out and let the kids all play outside. She got lots of good toys but I think her favorite was the trike she got from Nana...thanks Nana!!!











Nana showing Mal how to ride dully











Mal trying out her hula hoop











Mal and Preston eating ice cream and cake.











I made them turn around and sit next to each other for the pic above...this was how they were before.











Mallory blowing out her candles. I can't believe she is already 3.











Chloe and Ashten checking each other out. Gotta love the bouncy and exersaucer











For Mallory's birthday dad took her to a Royals game and she got the Build-A-Bear Lion. They had a great time and she was super tired when she got home.











Dad and Mal before they left for the game.















Blowing out candles on her actual birthday (May 16th)











Mal riding her new bike (that's what we got her for her birthday). She took her 1st good spill on it yesterday (6-16) and wasn't too happy about it. Luckily she only ended up w/ a scraped knee and a dirty shirt.















My happy porker Chloe...the girl loves to bounce.











Dad putting Mal's bike together while Mallory dances around w/ the training wheels...too funny!!











When we all went back to Illinois in April we were visiting my A. Anita. She made Mallory a bracelet which she loves. SO for her birthday A Anita made her two sets of clip on earings to match. She LOVES them. There isn't a day that goes by that she doesn't have them on. Thank you Aunt Anita, it's the best gift she could have gotten. She is very careful to make sure she puts them in the box every night so she doesn't loose them. This is when she 1st opened the box and realized what they were.











Here she is modeling them.















Happy girl Chloe















It had rained quite a bit in a short amount of time in about middle April...like 5 inches in about an hour. We have a creek in our back yard that comes up quite quickly because in the small part of town we live in they don't have a drainage system...it all just goes into the creek. So the creek will flood quite often because all that water is going into one place. When it rained that large amt in such a short period of time it almost went over the damn we have in our back yard...I'm talking w/in 2 feet of going over. Our neighbor told us that it hasn't gotten that high in 25 years. Most of us that live next to the damn substained some flood damage, not because it was so high but it started coming back up through the drainage system in the basement. Luckily we don't have the basement finished...and this flooding has caused us to think twice about doing it. We actually only got about 2 inches or so...but we had boxes in the basement and various other things that got wet so we did have to throw some things out. Don't mind the mess, but here is a pic of the basement.











Mallory is enjoying some popcorn while we are scrabling around trying to get things to higher ground.











This is the creek at the highest point.






















Mal playing in her kitchen















My chunky monkey sitting up so straight











Dad reading Mal a book.











Happy girl Chloe











My baby sleeping.











Me and Mal getting ready to clean the bathroom. It's amazing what little children love to do.











Chloe fell asleep in the bouncer.















Mal helping me give Chloe a bath in the sink.











Chloe and Mal. Chloe wasn't too happy about getting her pic taken.






















Swinging at the park in Ipava while were visiting my parents.















Cool cat Chloe















Things are going well in the Sutton household. We had quite a busy month in May. Work is going well. I can't believe I've been there for almost 5 months. THe girls are getting into quite a good routine and getting used to getting up to go to the sitter. Josh's job has been going quite well. He is now in the field instead of in the shop so he is learning a lot more. The new job he has been on he has to be there by 6am so he's been dropping the girls off at Nana's house and she has been taken them to the sitters on her way into work. We wouldn't be able to do a lot of things w/out Nana's help. Thanks Nana!!!

Last I weighted Chloe (about a month ago) she was 16 lbs 1oz. She is quite the growing girl. She is now eating chunky solids...no more baby food. I've tried to give her some baby food and she isn't very happy w/ me. She loves to feed herself and there isn't much that misses her mouth so I don't have a lot to clean up at the end of a meal:) If you couldn't tell I love my chunky baby:) She is also trying to crawl. She is getting good at transitioning from sitting to her stomach w/out substaining crainal damage:) She will get up on her knees and rock back and forth. Before long we will have a true crawler and I will be scrabling around to pick everything up and get it out of her way. When we moved here Mallory was 18 months so we really didn't have to baby proof...well it's catching up w/ us now. We have her 9 month check up in the middle of July.

Mallory is a growing girl also. At her 3 year check up she weighed 30 lbs and she is 36 1/2 inches tall. She is in the 50% for weight and the 40% for height. Our sitter has been working w/ her on her letters. She is now able to distinguish between sounds and what letter it is. She is also getting good at reconizing letters. Some of her favorite things to do are play in her kitchen and play outside. She loves to dress up and dance. I really miss spending days at home w/ the girls and maybe some day I will be able to do it again.
I will update again in probably another month:) Although I will try to do it sooner. Everyone stay cool:)

Big girls

Of course these pictures are out of order...but here you go.

Chloe is eating cereal and jar food now. She LOVES it...if you could see her thighs you'd know I wasn't kidding either. She has been a great eater so far...nothing she doesn't like. We are still on vegetables for now, we are going to start trying fruits in a couple of days. No allergic reactions so far. I am a little more concerned w/ Chloe having an allergic reaction since siblings are more like to have food allergies if older children have them. We are going to be more careful about giving her high allergy foods (wheat/peanut/eggs/tree nuts) in hopes her system won't develop any type of reactions to those food.
Chloe's 1st taste of cereal. It was love at 1st sight














1st taste of solids...yum peas















Smiling girl...with food in her mouth.




















Barb got us this jumparoo for Christmas. Chloe loves it.




















Lounging on the boppy















My little Easter bunny




















Mallory and Aunt B hunting Easter eggs




















Pretty dresses




















Hanging out on the floor















Chloe and Nana dying eggs for Easter















Josh put Chloe in the bouncy...backwards.















Mal and Chloe















We went to Indep Center a couple weeks ago. Mallory got to ride the carousel. She loved it. Next time she told me she is going to ride up the stairs...there is an upstairs part.















Playing on the play stuff at the Indep Ctr




















Chloe sleeping...sweet baby




















My girls going for a wagon ride.




















Silly face Mal. I think I caught her in the middle of saying something.















Mal and Chloe















Chloe in her sweatpants.




















One day in early March I had to take a day off b/c Mallory was sick and wasn't able to stay at the sitters. We got home and she crashed on the couch. She slept quite a bit that day. Chloe stayed at the sitters so I could take care of Mallory. I forgot how easy it is to take care of just one child. Mal and I had a good time hanging out.















Chillin' w/ our shades on.















Chloe smiling big.




















Work continues to go well. I have my 90 day review in a couple of weeks. It's hard to believe I've been back to work for 3 months already. I miss the girls very much on a daily basis, but it is nice to go to work and feel productive and actually bring home some income.
Chloe continues to grow and grow. She had her 6 mo checkup on April 9th.
Height: 21inches = 1% - yea, finally on the scale
Weight: 14lbs 3oz = 11%
Head: 33%, I don't remember the exact measurement
We finally have Chloe broke from sleeping in the swing full-time. She is now sleeping in the crib all the time. She is rolling front to back very well. She is almost rolling back to front...but not quite. She loves to laugh and talk (very loudly). Her and Mallory have conversations of their own. She is a growing and very happy girl.
Mallory is still doing great at the sitters house. She can now spell her name and knows all her primary colors. She can count to 30 and is learning her address. Our sitter is fantastic and does such a great job w/ both girls. Mallory still watches Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella or Snow White on a daily basis...usually w/ her princess dress on. She is really growing into a beautiful little girl...and extremely sassy/bossy. She loves barbies and is starting to do a lot of rolling playing with them. She loves being outside, especially after the rain.
Josh started a new job. He is now doing an electrician apprenticeship. He seems to be very happy with it and is anxious to get into the field instead of doing stuff around the shop. This job has been a prayer answered and will be a very beneficial trade to know in many ways.
Hopefully my next blog update will be in less then a month...but you know how it goes.

A month of somethings

Wow, I didn't realize it had been over a month since I have posted last. My apologies. Not much new is going on in our lives. I think we have all adjusted to mommy working and getting up early and going to bed early...I must say it is getting harder to go to bed around 8:30ish with the sun still kind of shinning. Well I'll stop blabbing and get to the pictures...which (by the way) are out of order.
It was a beautiful day this past Monday so we all decided to head out and play in the yard. Even Nacho came.















Self portrait of me and Chloe















Mallory having fun.















Mal and daddy swinging




















This past weekend the girls and I went to Illinois to visit. We stopped by to visit my Great Aunt Audry before we left on Sunday. Mallory had a blast playing her organ...gotta love those swinging beats.




















A. Audry and Chloe




















Mallory got her 2nd ever hair cut by Aunt Sandy. Her curls are so pretty I hate to get her hair cut. She sat very still for Aunt Sandy and did a great job. We just got a trim. When she is older she can decide for herself if she wants to cut her hair. I love the look on her face in this picture.






























Oma and Mal giving Chloe a bath.















Nothing like bathing in the sunshine




















Mallory and Oma were playing catch w/ Lucy, the dog.




















Before we left on Friday Chloe fell asleep in Josh's arms...what a sweet babe.




















Mallory also fell asleep in her 'big dress' watching...Sleeping Beauty.




















Last Saturday (3/7) we met the Keowns at Chucky Cheese. Mallory had a great time and was pretty worn out by the time we left...




















riding in the car...all she wanted to do was ride things. Josh and I kept trying to get her to play games to win tickets...but she just wanted to ride...especially the carousel.















It was Avery's cousin Lacy's birthday so we celebrated w/ a cake delivered by Chucky















Mal giving Chucky a hug




















Just taking a break.















Mal and Chloe















My sweet babies. Mal loves to hold Chloe and Chloe doesn't mind at all.




















This pic looks funny (my camera was acting up) but it was a really good shot.




















Mal burping her baby doll















Big girl Chloe getting some tummy time.















Chloe is learning to sit up so well. She is almost able to do it by herself...her cute little chubby stomach gets in her way sometimes.




















Huh????




















The last weekend of Feb we had breakfast w/ Amy and Eric while Sarah and Stephanie were in town. We had a great time and the kids had fun playing.
All the cousins.















February 28 we had a huge snow (6 inches). So of course we all dressed up (excluding Chloe...she was alseep and warm inside...don't worry I took the monitor out w/ me) and decided to play in the snow. We had a great time. After we all came in for some hot chocolate. Mallory gulped hers down and it left a nice stash behind.















Mal helping daddy shovel




















Making a snow angel















Pretty snow















Getting ready to go outside.















More Mal and Chloe pictures




















The girls in 'mommy and daddys' bed w/ Nacho before bedtime.















Nakey baby















Chloe and Ashten at our yearly Valentine's Day Party for playgroup















All the kids...except Zach, Luke, Oliver and Milo















My Aunt Carol sent Mallory a care package of dressup clothes that her granddaughter is too big for. Mallory was so excited and tried on everything as soon as she pulled it out of the box. Thanks Aunt Carol. Mallory loves dressing up like a princess.




















Mal rocking her dolly




















Chloe getting her 1st bottle of formula. It was a sad thing for me b/c she had just been strickly breastfeed but it was getting hard for me to keep up w/ her at work. We decided to try the formula at home to see how she would do. She did fantastic w/ it. She is still mostly breastfeed and I still pump at work so I have come to terms w/ it. I will continue to nurse her as long as I can. I only pump once a day at work but she is starting to spread her feedings out to every 5-6 hrs...we haven't even started her on cereal yet which will probably spread them out even more. My, my she is growing fast. I weighted her today and she is 14 lbs 8 oz. She gained over a pound since last week. I still can't believe she will be 6 months on the 6th.




















Mallory playing house under the table. This picture is hilarious because it looks like she is posing like model.




















I still swaddle Chloe at night or when she is really, really tired but during the day we usually let her be 'free' and she loves to have blanket over her face when she is really tired. Even if you just set it on her lap she will grab it and put it up to her face. Too cute.




















So this has been our month of somethings. Chloe has her 6 month checkup next month. Mallory is going to her dr on Monday so we can see an allergist and get her retested for her food allergies. We think she isn't allergic to wheat anymore...we have given her quite a few wheat products and no hives...but we want to get her tested to make sure. I will keep you updated on what we find out. Work is going great. I love getting off at 2 especially now that it's getting nice. It's been rough getting up at 4am though...but it's worth it because I don't even feel like I am working full time since I get off so early. I will try to post sooner then I did last time.

Our last week and the 1st week

Well I started my ful ltime job last week. It was a very, very tough week for me. I dropped the girls off every morning last week because I didn't have to go in until later in the morning. I did ok the 1st day...I almost cried but I held it back. I didn't want Mallory seeing me cry and being scared. The rest of the week I did pretty good unless we were checking in any young children...then it made me think about the girls and almost start tearing up. The girls love the sitter. Mallory has a blast and is always bringing home art projects. Its so cute. This week Josh is dropping the girls off because I started going in at 5:30. I'll tell you what, it feels awesome getting off at 2. The day flew by and I was out of work while the sun was still up. It really wasn't that hard getting up and going in the morning either...as long as I'm in bed by 9 the night before:) It helps that I don't have to worry about getting the girls up and in the car either.

Here are some random pictures from the previous weeks.
Miss Chloe holding her head up like a big girl. The sitter has really been working w/ Chloe on tummy time and it has totally helped her a lot. I feel bad b/c most of the time I would feed her then just put her in the bouncy seat or on her back b/c I was trying to get stuff done. Now she is getting all the attention she needs. She is totally wore out by the time I pick up the girls.














Chloe sporting her mohawk. She has cradle cap and I finally got my shampoo made (tea tree oil in baby shampoo) and we have to wash her hair every day for a week. Its been working pretty good so far. I like to comb her hair into a mohawk.



















Chloe and Mal getting some tummy time














playing peak-a-boo














Mallory decided it was time for her to pump some milk for her baby.



















Mal and Chloe playing














I spy a ballerina



















Big girl Chloe. Funny story, this is an outfit that my sister got for Chloe for Christmas.














It's a turtleneck...which you can't tell because of her cute double chin. And EVERY time she wears this outfit she has a blowout. I'm talking up the back into the hair blowout every time. I was talking to my mom one time when it happened and she said that's just payback from Laura because she used to have huge blowouts. So thanks Aunt Lala. I'll be sure to pass this outfit onto you when you have kids.
She is getting so long...but still looks so short.



















Princess Mallory rocking her baby



















When Chloe gets really tired and you stick the binky in she will hold her hands and put them by her mouth



















Chloe sleeping w/ her glowhorse...its like a glowworm but it s a seahorse. Some of the pics are blurry because someone (Mallory) got ahold of the camera.














Daddy and Mal reading books before bed. Since I have gone back to work Mallory has been getting to bed no later then 8. It is very nice because that gives Josh and I some quite time before we fall asleep.



















Big girl Chloe in the exersaucer. Nana got Chloe a jumparoo for Christmas and we finally got it put together. She doesn't last too long yet because she is still a little too unstable for it. I'm just amazed that her little legs reach the ground.














Silly Mallory



















Mallory thought that she should have a turn in the exersaucer...well she ended up getting stuck. When I tried to lift her out her legs got stuck and she ended up w/ two half circle bruses on her thighs from the seat. Sometimes I see her walking up to it and then pausing (the wheels are turning) and then walking away because she doesn't want to get stuck again.

Miss Chloe getting a bath...too cute



















So far going to work has been pretty good...I really think I am going to enjoy the early shift and being able to get off by 2 is just wonderful. I don't feel so guilty for being at work b/c I am still able to spend a majority of the day w/ the girls.
Well I will keep you updated...I'm not sure how often but I will try.

New Year, New Changes

A lot has happened in the last few weeks at the Sutton household. Good changes for 2009. The biggest one...no I'm not pregnant (what's wrong w/ you people...do you think I'm insane) I got a full time job at Liberty Hospital. I will be doing patient registration. I start in February and we are all so excited. I'm so sad that I won't be able to stay home w/ the girls full time anymore. The best part about this job is its from 5:30am - 2pm so I will be off work early and be able to spend a majority of the day w/ the girls. That is really the only reason why I am so excited. If it was an 8-5 job I'd be really sad because I would be able to spend as much time w/ them. I've been applying at the hospital for various positions since Mallory was Chloe's age (3 mo). This is truly a prayer answered for us. It's been quite a struggle for us financially for the past year+. Even though we have to pay for daycare the extra income makes up for it.
We haven't found a daycare provider yet. I've been looking like crazy the past week or so. It's hard to find someone willing to take two girls at 5am. It's going to be a major adjustment for all of us. I'm sure once it gets closer to starting the job it's going to be really hard for me...knowing I'm going to miss so many moments and milestones from both of the girls. Just keep me in your prayers that the transition for all of us goes as smooth as it can. I'm sure I'll shed quite a few tears.
That's our big news...now on to the pictures.
Ms. Mallory making silly faces















My porker Chloe




















Chloe getting some tummy time. She rolled over all by herself yesterday...I didn't even get to see it because I walked into the other room.















My cousin Holly and Chris stopped by to meet Chloe. Chloe looks pissed, she was just hungry. The girl doesn't like to miss a meal.




















Mallory got an awesome rocking chair from Papa John for Christmas. Cute pic of Mal and Chloe















My mom and dad came in town this past weekend. Mom stayed w/ us so she could get as much grandchild time as possible. Mallory fell asleep on Oma.















Ashten and Chloe at playgroup















Mallory and Chloe in matching outfits we got from Aunt Betty and Tina for Christmas. Thanks girls...they are so cute.




















My little angel and her cherub babe















Mallory and Nacho hanging out. She kept telling me he was squishing her.















My smiling baby




















Pictures from the Sutton Christmas. I didn't get a lot because Chloe was super fussy so I was busy holding a baby. Mallory getting a present from cousin Makayla















Tina and Chloe















Mallory and Makayla. They are about 4 months apart. So cute.




















So that is our life in a nutshell right now. I'm sure the posts will slow down much more once I go back to work. I will probably be even worse about taking pictures...oh well, that's just the way it goes sometimes. I'll try and post soon.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

These are (of course) out of order...most recent 1st...I don't have the time or patience to switch them around.
Lately if we don't get Mallory down for a nap by 12:30, no later then 1...then the nap doesn't happen. We did get her down by 12:30 today however she coughed so much she threw up 3 times so needless to say she didn't get a nap. Tonight I was in the other room for a couple of minutes and came back to find her like this...



















Maybe she has been watching Snow White a little too much:)















Barb got us this awesome tummy-time mat for Chloe for Christmas. She really does like it. Look how tiny she is. She'll stay on there for about 10 minutes then she lets us know she is done.















Cute picture of Chloe. Her eyebrows look a little greasy because she has some dry skin there. The dr. told us to put Vaseline on the dry parts. So she doesn't have an overly active T-zone:)















Chloe is starting to stay awake between feedings more. She is also smiling...I haven't been able to capture it on camera yet but I will one of these days. She loves to smile and coo while she is laying on her changing pad. I was singing campfire songs to her tonight and she was just cooing along w/ the tune...she should know them, she heard them every night for 9 mo in my belly.















Mallory got a dr kit for Christmas...she's making sure Chloe's breath sounds are good.















Last year for Xmas we got the game of LIFE...this year we decided to open it. We had a blast playing






























It's become a Christmas tradition to have mimosas on Christmas morning...this year Mallory wanted to partake:) Just kidding she is only having orange juice. She thought she was pretty hot stuff drinking out of a special glass like all the big kids.




















Mal and Chloe having some tummy time















Uncle Paul letting Mallory paint his thumbs. She didn't do too bad...lets just say his whole thumb turned a different color.















Uncle Paul was her playmate for the day. He helped her get all of her new toys out...Thanks Uncle Paul.















Cute outfit Elf Aunt Lala sent for Chloe















Mal playing w/ one of the toys we got for Chloe















Cool tights















Cute outfit from Elf Aunt Lala...she has good taste.















Ripping into her 1st present.




















Daddy getting ready to record the action




















Traditional family photo 1st thing in the morning.




















All the presents Santa brought




















Pic of the note and empty plate and glass Mallory and Chloe left for Santa and his reindeer.















Christmas Eve we went to Fred's house for some good grub and great presents.
Becca and Mallory















Janie and Chloe




















BFF Janie and Mallory















Josh and Aaron















Daddy and Mal singing a duet




















Mal rocking out w/ her high heels on



















A couple of Friday's ago we headed down to the Plaza Library for a free concert. Mallory had a good time and the new library is AWESOME...check it out sometime if you haven't yet. Mal and dad enjoying the show




















Before we went to the show we stopped by the Ladwig's...they are my old neighbors from when I used to live by the Plaza.
Mal and Chloe




















Jonathan (doing the bunny ears), Mallory, Andrew and Chloe




















Jonathan holding Chloe. It was great to see the boys. I can't believe it's been 3 years since I saw them last (not including our wedding...but I didn't get to talk to them much then). They have grown so much. It was great catching up and I hope they got everything they wanted from Santa.




















Funny face Chloe




















Daddy and Chloe getting some quality bonding time in...for the record Josh is not always sleeping. I know I post a lot of those pictures...they are just to cute not to post. Josh is a great daddy and hubby. He has really helped out a lot w/ Chloe and keeping Mallory occupied while I'm nursing Chloe. Thanks Daddy:) We love you very much















Sometimes Mal likes to get in the shower w/ me and play. So after I am done and have gotten her all washed up I let her play for about 10 minutes or so. She loves her showers...but not as much as she loves bathes w/ bubbles. She'd probably stay in the shower until the hot water ran out if she could.




















So that is our Christmas in a nutshell. We had a great time w/ family and missed those that weren't w/ us. Mallory is enjoying all the presents she got and also all the presents Chloe got. Nana Santa (Josh's mom) got Mallory an awesome play kitchen (which was very frustrating to put together, Josh would tell you...I got a few giggles out of it listen to him getting really angry). I will post pictures of it soon. Hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday.