Mackenzie's First Birthday Party

We went to our friend Mackenzie's 1st birthday party at Little Gym.  It was a lot of fun! 

 Talia got to walk on the balance beam and she did it really well by herself. 

 We all had fun bouncing!  I was able to crawl all around.

 Then we played with sticks, sometimes we could bang them together and sometimes I just chewed on them.

 I really liked hanging on this bar before, but once they tried to take pictures I wasn't too happy. I was mad because I wanted to chew on the bar and I couldn't reach it. 

 I really liked the bouncy thing.

 This was my first time sitting in a big girl chair.  I did so well.  I even ate 2 pieces of pizza and drank juice with a straw.  I am such a big girl!

 Talia sat with the big girls and had a great time. 

Happy Birthday Mackenzie!! 

Dare Devil

I am a dare devil!  I like to CLIMB!!!

Rotary Children's Park

We went to the park today.  It was a kids park.  We had a lot of fun playing! 

Talia kept telling me to climb up the slide to her.  I kept trying.  Mommy kept laughing because she said I was trying hard, but not getting anywhere. 

Jump Zone

We went to Jump Zone this past week!  Even Ava had a great time.  She was able to crawl on some of the bouncy rides. 

 This is one of my favorite slides!  I can climb the steps myself and I love sliding down.  I went on the spongebob slide and got off saying "that was too little".  I really like the big slides!

 Ava played in the baby section with Mommy!

The Zoo

We went to the zoo with my friend Gracie during spring break. The zoo had dinosaurs.  I loved them, but Gracie didn't like them too much!

My friend Gracie and I liked walking and riding together. 

Ava enjoyed the zoo too!

Here is Mommy with me and my friends.  Ava is sleeping and Gracie and I are hanging out in the stroller together. 

Towards the end we were all tired and wanted to ride in the strollers.  So we had to double up! 

Twin Day

It is Twin Day at school.  Gracie and I dressed alike, but had to wear jackets outside.  I was hiding from the camera, cause I knew Mommy wanted pictures. 

Here are Gracie and me playing.

Ava also looked cute on Twin Day, but she wasn't a twin. 

Our Chicago Trip

We are at the Jacksonville Airport waiting to board our plane.  Mommy suggested we walk around to stretch our legs before the flight. 

 On the plane, I had lots to do.  I colored, watched my DVD player, went to the potty, played with Ava and drank apple juice. 

 I had a great time playing with my new friends.  Rachel and I played outside on the swingset and took pictures of each other.  This is my silly face.

 On Sunday, we went to the Shedd Aquarium with Natasha and Zach.  He loves animals too! I got to feel a starfish and they had lots of water to play in.  I really liked the animals and I bought a purple clown fish. 

 On Monday, we went to Children's Mueseum.  It was wonderful!  There was so much to do!  It was at Navy Pier. 

 This was one of the areas.  The track was for cars, but I thought it made a better Taliabeam. 

 They had a water works area.  There was tons of water everywhere and even flying around the room.  They made us wear raincoats to keep dry. 

 The last area we went to was the building area.  We all built stuff.  I liked to collect things that were the same and put them places together. 

 Even Ava had fun building, but she kept trying to get the little pieces. 

 Ava and Mommy just hanging out at Natasha's.

 On Tuesday before we left it started snowing lots!  I first went out to check things out in my sweats - they got wet, so I had to go in and put on snow pants.  I liked the snow.

 Ava and Mommy came outside for a few minutes and then they went inside.

 There was about an inch or so of snow. I thought this was pretty cool!

Valentine's Week!

Now that I can crawl, I can go anywhere!!!

 But sometimes, I don't like where I get stuck! 

 It's Valentines Morning!  Ava and I got stuffed doggies and I got M&M's.  I also had to make valentines for my friends at school.

 That night I asked for rice for dinner.  I wanted to share with Ava, so we both ate off her tray!



I was teaching Ava how to clap.  She did a great job!!

I might be home sick, but I am still strong!!

My new skills!!  Each video is about a minute and they are continuations of each other!  Enjoy!



The Girls!!

We are too busy watching Diego to look at Mommy for a picture.  This is one of Mommy's favorite outfits that Talia got to wear too!  Thanks Mrs. Vali for it!



 Aren't we just too cute!!!

As the big sister it is my job to take care of my little sister.  Sometimes I feed her, sometimes I share my stuff. 

Olive Garden Leftovers - YUM YUM!!

Mommy and Daddy went to Olive Garden with the Kastelzs'.  They brought us the left overs and they added meatballs from their meatballs sub dinner.  Talia and I ate tons of meatballs, they had to make more!!!  I really like meatballs and pasta!

 YUMMY!!!



Here is a cute video of me eating my yummy food!!!

Pulling up!

I have learned how to pull up from a sitting position.  So when I am sitting, I can stand up on my own in my crib!  I LOVE learning new skills!  Now, Mommy and Daddy have to lower my mattress.

 Come here Talia, I can't pull your hair from this far away.

 I am still a big eater!  Mommy had leftovers from Olive Garden and I ATE THEM UP!!!  Then I ate LOTS of meatballs and Talia helped me eat them!  Mommy said they had to make more for their dinner because we ate so many meatballs.

 I had to get every last bit!