Charleigh is definitely a 2 year old. Her vocabulary never ceases to amaze us, so much so that we can't keep up with the words she knows. Our favorite thing she is saying right now is "Get me Buzz ben did (Buzz Lightyear Bandaid). Make me boo boo feel all betta now." She also has a funny misconception that 2 batteries will fix anything, like torn pages in a book. She won't pose for a picture...ever. She loves her books more than ever, and she will "read" them in her room independently for half an hour, easily. She is very feisty and has her moments of disobedience and frustration, all the while a perfect joy to be around (I know...I'm slightly biased!).
Reagan is now 4 months old. She's been rolling over from her back to her belly for a few weeks now. She's not quite going from belly to back, but I know it won't take long. She's a very strong little girl, supporting her body weight on her legs for quite a long time (10-15 minutes), fully controlling her head, and sitting in her Bumbo seat for a long time, as well (15+ mintues). Reagan is so interested in Charleigh! In a strong crying fit, she'll calm down immediately when Charleigh comes up to talk to her and give her a kiss. Reagan doesn't want to miss a beat, very attentive to her surroundings, always wanting to know where Mommy, Daddy, and Charleigh are in the room. She's also holding and reaching up for toys. Reagan loves to chew on her hands, pull up her dresses to chew, and suck her thumb. She has the sweetest giggle and is very ticklish.
Charleigh with her buddy, Bennett, watching the pink flamingoes at the zoo. Notice, Baby Doll had her first trip to the zoo, too.
Reagan enjoyed her visit at the zoo.
Charleigh and Bennett had fun playing in the water fountain...
didn't need to make a trip to the zoo for that, Kid!
Charleigh loved the pandas. She was really into a book titled "Zen Shorts" with a panda character named Stillwater at the time we visited the zoo, so she kept calling the pandas "Stillwater".
Charleigh enjoyed the petting zoo. Not a goat went un-pet by the time we left! :)
We had a small party at our house for Charleigh's 2nd birthday party. She's really into cupcakes and ice cream cones, so I made cupcakes in ice cream cones for dessert. Charleigh loved them!
Charleigh got a swing set for her birthday. She loves having tea parties in the playhouse on the bottom, waving "hi" from the overlook on top, and swinging "big" (high). Many memories will be made in our backyard for years to come!
Eating a cupcake is serious business, don't you know?
Charleigh and Daddy enjoy a swing together at her party.
The kids had fun running through sprinklers, too.
Reagan was taking in all the action.
Another milestone...Charleigh's first nail painting session. She sat so still and loves color on her nails.
Just a random picture of the girls. Charleigh LOVES Reagan!
Family picture at the Taylors
Another milestone for Charleigh...she's jumping into the pool (with Mimi)...
goes underwater and blows bubbles...
and comes up smiling. She's a little fish, and I'm so glad that she loves the water so much!
A recent visit to Grandma and Poppy's house
"Look what I can do. I've got a hold of a fish, everybody!"
Charleigh "singing" her "Wheels on the Bus" book
Random picture of Charleigh...couldn't get a smile
Reagan's first solid feeding. She loves rice cereal and gets excited when she sees a spoon coming to her mouth. Just like her big sister...loves to eat!
Another attempt at a picture of the girls...Charleigh wouldn't look up at the camera.
Stubborn little girl! :)
This is the look I got when I asked for one good picture...not what I had in mind, Sweet Pea!
Such a goof ball!
