Our second family vacation to Great Wolf Lodge was just as much fun as the first!
We had tons of funs playing in the waterpark; Mal had so much fun playing in with the little geysers; I even got Gummy to go on 2 waterslides (check that off your bucket list); Cooper played some MagicQuest (that was a trip!) and we just had a wonderful time relaxing and spending time together.
Here's one of my favorite videos from the weekend...
Friday, March 4, 2011
12 Month Appointment
Well, it's been almost a month since her 12 month appointment, but here's the update. Miss Mallory is 29.75 inches long (75th percentile) and 21 pounds, 6 ounces (50th percentile). She's growing really well and meeting all her milestones, with the exception of walking by herself. But Dr. Hirsch isn't worried, she's just taking her time. And that is fine by me because I know once she starts walking, she's gonna start running and I'm gonna have to chase her around 24/7.
She's eating about 90% table food, but by her next appointment our goal is to be 100%. The switch from formula to milk went off without a hitch; though she is getting a bit consitpated from the whole milk, so I gotta do a little research about that. And we are also supposed to get away from the bottle. She's fine during the day with her sippy cup, but the bottle before bedtime is going to be a struggle.
I can't believe her next appointment is her 15-month checkup!
She's eating about 90% table food, but by her next appointment our goal is to be 100%. The switch from formula to milk went off without a hitch; though she is getting a bit consitpated from the whole milk, so I gotta do a little research about that. And we are also supposed to get away from the bottle. She's fine during the day with her sippy cup, but the bottle before bedtime is going to be a struggle.
I can't believe her next appointment is her 15-month checkup!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Snow Day
Well it has snowed a few times so far this winter, but I have managed to get lucky and have those be the days that I am working from home. My luck held again last week and since I had gotten a good bit of work done by midday, I bundled Mal up and out in to the snow we went. She loved it!
And on Saturday after I got home from the office (boo to tax season!) Pop Pop and I took her for a quick sled ride around the building. I don't think she was too sure about it at first, but towards the end she kept dragging her hand in the snow so that it would fly up on me.
She doesn't seem to mind the cold and loves playing in the snow; guess I might have a future skiier or snowboarder on my hands!
And on Saturday after I got home from the office (boo to tax season!) Pop Pop and I took her for a quick sled ride around the building. I don't think she was too sure about it at first, but towards the end she kept dragging her hand in the snow so that it would fly up on me.
She doesn't seem to mind the cold and loves playing in the snow; guess I might have a future skiier or snowboarder on my hands!
Happy 1st Birthday Mallory!!!
I can hardly believe it, but my little Peanut is already one! On her birthday, Mike and I took her to Red Robin (figured it was kid friendly and they have a fun happy birthday song). Well, she ended up sleeping through about 90% of the meal, but did wake up with enough time to have the staff sing Happy Birthday...and she just bopped along in her high chair (too cute!).
We had her birthday party the following Sunday. It was a lovely afternoon. We got time to catch up with lots of friends and family that we don't get to see enough, watched Mal squirm as I mashed her hand into her cake (she does not like being messy!!!) and had fun watching her open her presents (she's getting a bit faster at it). Though I tried my best to keep the cards with the gifts, she just was picking up things left and right (So, sincere apologies if you get a thank you for something you didn't get her).
Here's hoping that her 2nd Birthday doesn't creep up as quickly as #1 did!
We had her birthday party the following Sunday. It was a lovely afternoon. We got time to catch up with lots of friends and family that we don't get to see enough, watched Mal squirm as I mashed her hand into her cake (she does not like being messy!!!) and had fun watching her open her presents (she's getting a bit faster at it). Though I tried my best to keep the cards with the gifts, she just was picking up things left and right (So, sincere apologies if you get a thank you for something you didn't get her).
Here's hoping that her 2nd Birthday doesn't creep up as quickly as #1 did!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Farm Show and Sesame Street Live
Mallory and I had a big weekend in PA last weekend. We spent Saturday attending the PA Farm Show and Sunday we saw Sesame Street Live.
It has been a few years since I attended the Farm Show; it not exactly the most exciting thing, but I thought Mallory would really enjoy seeing all the animals. Of course, no Farm Show week is complete without some snow. When we awoke on Saturday there was a light dusting of snow on the ground. At first I thought we weren't going to be able to go, but after an hour or so, the snow was pretty much gone from the roadways.
Our first stop was food. No place can beat the Farm Show when it comes to food. We enjoyed some pork barbeque sandwiches, a milkshake and some potato doughnuts. Surprisingly, I think Mal enjoyed the barbeque the most. We then made our way through the horrible crowds (ugh) and to the other side of the building where all the animals were. We saw cows, alpacas, sheep, horses, goats, pigs, chickens, roosters, rabbits, guinea pigs and little ducklings (though I am sure I missed some of the animals).
We had been there for about 2.5 hours and Mal was getting tired, but Pop Pop was determined to get her a cowgirl hat. Thankfully, they were right on our way back to the car. She got a cute white and purple hat, though I am pretty sure she liked seeing Gummy and Pop Pop wear the hat more than actually keeping it on her head.
We slept in on Sunday (bad mommy for skipping church) and made our way to Hershey for Sesame Street Live. We haven't watched too much Sesame Street (since I have yet to hook up my cable) but she loves music and characters, so I thought she would love this show. And well, I was right. Gummy, Mal and I met Tara, Coop and Ky there and our seats were 5 rows from the front. Mal and Ky were just sooooo attentive during the show. It was wonderful to see them get so excited to see the characters and bopping to the music. I can't wait to do more things like this in the years to come.
It has been a few years since I attended the Farm Show; it not exactly the most exciting thing, but I thought Mallory would really enjoy seeing all the animals. Of course, no Farm Show week is complete without some snow. When we awoke on Saturday there was a light dusting of snow on the ground. At first I thought we weren't going to be able to go, but after an hour or so, the snow was pretty much gone from the roadways.
Our first stop was food. No place can beat the Farm Show when it comes to food. We enjoyed some pork barbeque sandwiches, a milkshake and some potato doughnuts. Surprisingly, I think Mal enjoyed the barbeque the most. We then made our way through the horrible crowds (ugh) and to the other side of the building where all the animals were. We saw cows, alpacas, sheep, horses, goats, pigs, chickens, roosters, rabbits, guinea pigs and little ducklings (though I am sure I missed some of the animals).
We had been there for about 2.5 hours and Mal was getting tired, but Pop Pop was determined to get her a cowgirl hat. Thankfully, they were right on our way back to the car. She got a cute white and purple hat, though I am pretty sure she liked seeing Gummy and Pop Pop wear the hat more than actually keeping it on her head.
We slept in on Sunday (bad mommy for skipping church) and made our way to Hershey for Sesame Street Live. We haven't watched too much Sesame Street (since I have yet to hook up my cable) but she loves music and characters, so I thought she would love this show. And well, I was right. Gummy, Mal and I met Tara, Coop and Ky there and our seats were 5 rows from the front. Mal and Ky were just sooooo attentive during the show. It was wonderful to see them get so excited to see the characters and bopping to the music. I can't wait to do more things like this in the years to come.
New Years!
Mallory and I didn't celebrate in a very grand fashion, in fact, neither one of us made it to midnight (she was out at 8, like clockwork and I might have made it to 9:30, and that's pushing it).
The office was closed on the 31st, so we headed up to PA early to help Gummy prepare for our big party on the 1st. Our plans changed drastically as we heard of the passing of my Godfather, Bob Swift, a few days earlier. He was a wonderful christian man and it was very difficult to learn of his passing, but we gain comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering and is in heaven with our Lord. We spent time on the 31st with his family and celebrated his life the following day.
Mom and I spent much of that evening chopping and cooking away while Pop Pop entertained Miss Mallory. I think we had 23 appetizers in all and they were all pretty much gone by the end of the day. It was a wonderful time to share with the neighbors, friends and family. It's amazing how we don't get to see everyone very often, but the conversation never seem to miss a beat. Mallory loved seeing everyone and thankfully, she was perfectly fine with everyone holding her (even Beth!).
Happy New Year! I hope 2011 brings you all happiness and love!
The office was closed on the 31st, so we headed up to PA early to help Gummy prepare for our big party on the 1st. Our plans changed drastically as we heard of the passing of my Godfather, Bob Swift, a few days earlier. He was a wonderful christian man and it was very difficult to learn of his passing, but we gain comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering and is in heaven with our Lord. We spent time on the 31st with his family and celebrated his life the following day.
Mom and I spent much of that evening chopping and cooking away while Pop Pop entertained Miss Mallory. I think we had 23 appetizers in all and they were all pretty much gone by the end of the day. It was a wonderful time to share with the neighbors, friends and family. It's amazing how we don't get to see everyone very often, but the conversation never seem to miss a beat. Mallory loved seeing everyone and thankfully, she was perfectly fine with everyone holding her (even Beth!).
Happy New Year! I hope 2011 brings you all happiness and love!
Mallory's First Christmas
It is so hard to believe that Mallory is 1 (well almost one year old) and that we have already celebrated her first Christmas.
We tried visiting Santa about a week after we came back from Disney World. I was so overconfident because she had done so well with all the characters there. The minute I put her down on Santa's lap, she just screamed. We tried for about 15 seconds to see if she would warm up to him or we could distract her enough to get a good picture, but nope. Here's hoping next year will go a little bit better!
Our Christmas celebrations began a week before the actual holiday. We had Christmas with Lauren (Aunt Lala), Mark and Madison and also with Uncle Tom and Aunt Marilyn and the rest of the Miller side of the family. Mallory got a beautful dress (stay tuned as it will appear in her 1 year pictures!) and some other adobrable clothes from Aunt Lala, Mark and Madison and some fun, noisemaking toys from Cindy, Beth and Aunt Marilyn. I am wondering if this is payback from Cindy and Beth for all of the loud, obnoxious toys I bought their kids just a few years ago (lol).
I had my Christmas with Mallory on Christmas Eve. We lugged (too many presents) her presents to Gummy and Pop Pop's, so they could take pictures of all the fun. She got cute clothes, books, stuffed animals, toys and movies from Mommy, though I am pretty sure she like playing with the paper and boxes, just as much (ok, probably more) than her actual presents.
We went to Harris Street for Christmas Eve service and Mallory was asked to be a sheep in the Nativity scene. She was just perfect; though I wonder how many sheep back then had green pacifiers?
We got up bright and early and drove back to Maryland in the morning so she could have Christmas with Mike and his family. I spent the day putting away her presents, cleaning, laundry, etc. Not exactly how I invisioned my first Christmas Day with Mallory, but you gotta do what you gotta do. I picked her up in the afternoon and we trekked back to Gummy and Pop Pop's, so we could have Christmas with them, Uncle Ry, Aunt T, Coop, Ky and Aunt Val. Mallory got so many wonderful presents (again, though she was much more interested in the paper and boxes) and we shared a lot of joy spending time with one another. I feel truly blessed to have such a wonderful, loving and caring family. I know Mallory will grow up surrounded by so much love and support. Merry Christmas!
We tried visiting Santa about a week after we came back from Disney World. I was so overconfident because she had done so well with all the characters there. The minute I put her down on Santa's lap, she just screamed. We tried for about 15 seconds to see if she would warm up to him or we could distract her enough to get a good picture, but nope. Here's hoping next year will go a little bit better!
Our Christmas celebrations began a week before the actual holiday. We had Christmas with Lauren (Aunt Lala), Mark and Madison and also with Uncle Tom and Aunt Marilyn and the rest of the Miller side of the family. Mallory got a beautful dress (stay tuned as it will appear in her 1 year pictures!) and some other adobrable clothes from Aunt Lala, Mark and Madison and some fun, noisemaking toys from Cindy, Beth and Aunt Marilyn. I am wondering if this is payback from Cindy and Beth for all of the loud, obnoxious toys I bought their kids just a few years ago (lol).
I had my Christmas with Mallory on Christmas Eve. We lugged (too many presents) her presents to Gummy and Pop Pop's, so they could take pictures of all the fun. She got cute clothes, books, stuffed animals, toys and movies from Mommy, though I am pretty sure she like playing with the paper and boxes, just as much (ok, probably more) than her actual presents.
We went to Harris Street for Christmas Eve service and Mallory was asked to be a sheep in the Nativity scene. She was just perfect; though I wonder how many sheep back then had green pacifiers?
We got up bright and early and drove back to Maryland in the morning so she could have Christmas with Mike and his family. I spent the day putting away her presents, cleaning, laundry, etc. Not exactly how I invisioned my first Christmas Day with Mallory, but you gotta do what you gotta do. I picked her up in the afternoon and we trekked back to Gummy and Pop Pop's, so we could have Christmas with them, Uncle Ry, Aunt T, Coop, Ky and Aunt Val. Mallory got so many wonderful presents (again, though she was much more interested in the paper and boxes) and we shared a lot of joy spending time with one another. I feel truly blessed to have such a wonderful, loving and caring family. I know Mallory will grow up surrounded by so much love and support. Merry Christmas!
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