Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Happy 2nd Birthday Blakely!!!

Look who's two!!! Isn't she a cutie...I can't believe that she was born 2 years ago!

Where to even begin??? Blakely at 2 is just so hard to describe... She is talkative, full of energy, SO smart, headstrong, sweet, silly and a delight to be around! She is social and friendly yet cautiously checks out new people and situations close to Mommy or Daddy. She loves being outside, loves her doggies and loves spending time with her grandparents and aunts/uncles. She is always making us laugh and makes our hearts swell with pride. Sometimes just watching her I get choked up because I can't believe how perfect she is. We ADORE her!!!

  • Wears 2T/3T in clothes.
  • Sleeps 7-7 at night with one afternoon nap! Such a good sleeper.
  • Wears 6/7 shoes, her feet are growing so fast and she is getting so tall. We have her 2 year old appointment later this month and I will be anxious to get her height.
  • Eats really well, she pretty much eats anything we eat or fix and even eats well at restaurants!
  • She knows her colors and has started counting and saying her ABC's.
  • She loves puzzles and does them by herself very well!
  • Repeats everything, she is like sponge soaking up everything.
  • Says 3-4 word sentences.
  • Likes to watch Yo Gabba Gabba, Chugingtons or Sesame Street.
  • Still uses her lovie and paci (mostly in the car and at bedtime).
  • Tries to use the potty and has a few times!
  • Gives lots of hugs and kisses.
  • One of her favorite things to do is to pretend to put Mommy/Daddy/Tucker/Avery/Doll
    "night-night" by patting their back and putting a blanket on them! Tucker is a very good sport.
  • She clasps her hands and says her prayers at bedtime and before dinner.
-Mrs.

Visiting Nannie at School!

Blakely and I took my mom lunch at the end of the school year so that my mom's students could see Blakely! They LOVED having her visit!!!

They all crowded around and kept touching her arms and patting her head. It was pretty cute!

She helped Nannie at story time! Then when we left Blakely gave EACH of the students and high five!

-Mrs.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Summertime around here...

We have been busy busy this summer but still find some time for some fun! Here are some pictures from my phone...

Blakely and Tucker cuddling!

Blakely wanted to put all her tutu's on at once!

Swinging at the park!

We love summertime!

-Mrs.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Playdates and Horses!

Blakely and her new friend Kieran! She kept wanting to take his paci....

Blakely rode the horse at the carousel! She loved it! Mommy got a little dizzy but she did great!

She is still talking about the white horse she rode! We will have to go back soon and ride some of the different horses!

-Mrs.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Strawberry Fields!

Grandma Anson had a fun family day up at her work called Strawberry Fields. They had all sorts of fun activities for the kids and then yummy ice cream with of course strawberries!

Grandma and Blakely

Blakely bouncing in the bounce house! This was the best picture that I could get.

"Throwing" the ball through the strawberry! It was a fun morning - glad we could go!

-Mrs.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Farmers Market

We headed to the farmers market in downtown Overland Park a few weekends back and it was such a fun time! The weather was nice and it was so great to spend time together - we have been so busy this month!

Blakely ready to roll...she loves wearing sunglasses!

Daddy and Blakely at our "yellow" table for breakfast...I wonder who picked that color table!

We ran into Blakely's friend Max and my friend Amy!

Aunt Kandace and Uncle Matthew walked around with us for a bit...

and swung Blakely!!!!

-Mrs.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Neal's Residency Graduation

We had a busy weekend of graduation dinners. What an exciting time for Neal - we are all so proud of him!

Neal and his parents at the Pediatrics Graduation.

Neal and I before the Internal Medicine Graduation.

The crew...we took up a whole table!

Neal and his Med/Peds class!

Neal and I with his award!!!!! The Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Arms Award for Outstanding Internal Medicine Resident!!!! Wow - what an achievement that was voted on by his fellow residents and attendings!

Group shot! What a fun weekend - just a few more weeks of residency left for him!!!! I am so proud of him and all of his accomplishments! He could be my Dr. any day! haha.

-Mrs.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Pool Time!

Blakely LOVES the pool! I think we will be spending lots of time there this summer. She is signed up for swimming lessons in July which will be fun! We have stocked up on some pool toys so she does not take all the other kids pool stuff...haha!





-Mrs.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Ready for Summer!

We are ready for summer! Blakely has a new hat that she actually leaves on!

Let the fun times begin...

-Mrs.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Cinco de Mayo!

Blakely got dressed up on Cinco de Mayo in a dress that Neal and I brought back from Cabo for her! She looked adorable in it.

-Mrs.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Planting Flowers with Nannie!

Getting everything ready and sitting on the dirt.

Showing us the yellow flowers!


It was a little chilly so we had to get a coat and hat for planting.

Looks perfect Blakely!

-Mrs.