To say Brent, Maggie, and I have been busy this summer is quite an understatement! We just got back from a family vacation at Folly Beach and had lots of fun! Although, going on vacation with a one year old is very different from any vacation Brent and I have ever been on before.
Also, happening in our world...Maggie's going to be a big sister! I am expecting and am due February 12th.
Maggie is also going to be a cousin! My brother and his wife are also expecting. Their baby is due February 16th. Lots of excitement all around!!!
Last but not least, Maggie is walking! Yippee!!! She is doing fantastic and we are so proud!
Check out some pictures of our summer fun!
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Maggie Turned One! We took her to the doctor this week. Her latest stats: still has blue eyes, 21 and half pounds (75th percentile), 30 and half inches long (90th percentile). She's doing great! Lots of crawling and talking, but still no walking. She's working on it, but some things in life can't be rushed!
We also had a little birthday celebration. Lots of fun was had by all!
Brent's favorite picture - he gets teary eyed just looking at it.
(Yes, that is a pink pool in my living room. I have my parents to thank for that.)
Why can't we have strawberries and bananas for birthday celebrations? I was out-voted.
Such a big girl!!!!
I had nothing to do with this...Brent just couldn't resist putting the birthday hat on the birthday girl!
The morning after her party, Maggie playing with her new toys!
Brent and I thought you all might enjoy a few cute pictures, along with a fun video of Maggie. Maggie has developed a HUGE fondness for music. If she hears it on the television, radio, or even a cell phone ringing, she starts "dancing." We were out eating lunch the other day, and she heard music. Before I could give her another bite of food, she was "jamming."
As for other family news:
Brent and I just ran our second half marathon. We had lots of fun, but are taking a little break as the summer approaches. Columbia heat and running long distances don't exactly mix (at least not in our books).
Brent's sister, Jenny, has returned from Thailand. We are so glad to have Crazy Aunt Jenny back in town. Maggie is particularly smitten with her Aunt Jenny. This could be trouble!
In two months, my brother and his wife will be leaving Alaska and heading back to the East Coast (Connecticut). We will be glad to be back in the same time zone. It will be so nice to have them both within driving distance. Although, Maggie....long drives....we'll have to think about this one. But, it's a good problem to have!
Maggie's celebrating her one year old birthday in May. My, how time flies!
We hope you are all doing well!
If you have trouble viewing the video from the email, click on this link:
Yep, Maggie is crawling! It isn't pretty, it isn't fast, it isn't even productive, but she's doing it!
In other news, Miss Maggie returned to the doctor in late February and here are her latest stats:
Height: 29 1/2 inces
Weight: 19 pounds 3 ounces
Eyes: Still blue - I think this is a definite!
As for other family news:
Our beloved Crazy Aunt Jenny (Brent's sister...also a self proclaimed nickname) is home from Thailand!!! We are so glad to have her home!
The marvelous Uncle Chip and Aunt Christine (my brother and his wife) are leaving Alaska in June and heading to Connecticut!
Brent and I are running in a half marathon this weekend. Wish us luck! We'll post a picture of us in our running gear!
Brent is usually in charge of bath time. And, as you can see, he bought some bubble bath at Target yesterday. It was a little out of control...as evidenced by the video below.
We hope you all enjoyed the holidays. Aside from a double ear infection on Christmas Eve, a quick shot, and some medicine, Maggie had a wonderful Christmas. We truly enjoyed spending the holidays with our families.
Uncle Chip and Aunt Christine (my brother and his wife) came home from Alaska, and Aunt Jenny (Brent's sister) returned from Thailand. We couldn't have asked for better presents!
Jenny, Brent, and Maggie
Kelly, Chip, and Maggie (that is one happy baby!!!)
Doctor's Report
Maggie had her six month doctor's visit at the end of November. She weighed in at 16 pounds, 14 ounces (60th percentile) and 27 and a half inches long (90th percentile). Her eyes are still a very pretty blue, and she is still just a very happy baby. The doctor said she is doing well and her growth is right on track.
The Star
We also attended Maggie's Christmas play at Ms. Pam's (her daycare) on Friday. Below is a link to the entire play. If you want to skip to certain parts (i.e. Maggie-related) the times are below. Brent was in control of the camera, and as you will notice, he frequently zoomed in on Maggie.
You probably don't want to watch the whole thing...the 4:00 and 13:00 minute marks are the big ones...
Maggie is going to become a techie like Brent.
No, she's not in Alaska, just sunny Columbia (where it is in the 70s)
More pictures to come from the holidays, but we wanted The Maggie Fan Club to have a sneak peek at her theatrical debut!
