Pumpkin Picking

While Nana was in town visiting, we decided to get a jump start on the Fall festivities and go to the pumpkin patch. We visited the same pumpkin patch as last year but this year was a lot more exciting with Z being able to actually participate in the activities. 

The petting farm was a big hit. Z loved the ones she couldn't pet, the ducks and the very talkative goose, Ryan Gooseling.

The hay maze was still a little tricky due to Z's unsteady walking.

We had fun walking around the pumpkin patch, picking pumpkins for the front porch.

Hopefully this was just the first of a couple visits to the Pumpkin Patch this year. 

Growing Belly

I have failed this pregnancy in posting regular pictures of my growing belly. Probably because I don't want to see how much bigger I am this time around. So no comparison happening here, just a pic of me at 26 weeks.

Thanks Sissy for reminding me that I needed to do this post.

16 Months and Walking

Two days before Z turned 16 months, James was cooking dinner in the kitchen, Z was sitting on the floor playing and who knows what I was doing in the kitchen. We were all there and Z stood up on her own as she has been doing for two weeks at this point. But this time was different, she took five steps toward me. I squealed and was more excited than a kid on Christmas morning. Z is walking!!

This is a video from the next morning after Z started walking ...

Every day Z gets stronger and stronger and is walking for longer distances.

Celebrating #4

Happy Anniversary to an amazing husband and wonderful dad!

Time really does fly when your having fun!

What a fun wedding night! Thanks to all our family and friends for making it so much fun. I say we need to all go back to New Orleans for a redo on our 10th anniversary. 

Morning Snuggles With The Bump

Z loves to snuggle with her baby sister (to her, it's mom's big belly). 

Oh did I forget to mention on the blog (with how busy and exhausted I have been) that we are having another girl! I am so excited for Z to have a little sister. Hopefully one day they will be best friends. 

And I know, I think I'm exhausted now, just wait for #2 to come along. I don't even know what exhaustion is. 

Michigan Party

Almost every day we were in Michigan there was a party/get-together for us to attend. So it was a very busy trip but lots of fun at the same time. After the first day wasted due to the red-eye we took the night before and Z refused to sleep, it was party time. There was a party at Bill and Jenny's house with great company, tasty food, lots of kiddos and a bouncy house. 

Z got in the bouncy house with Dad before all the big kids got there.

But the big kids didn't stop Z from climbing up the ladder

and almost going down the slide.

The entrance made a perfect little slide for Z.

Then Maggie joined in on the fun

and was kind enough to take Z down the big slide.

Z made new friends

and hung out with old ones (well this was their second time hanging out but there are many more memories to be made).

James got to practice, with Asher, how it is going to be to have 2 kiddos.

The next day it was time to party again for Cecilia's first birthday.

And guess what? There was another bouncy house that Z really enjoyed.

Z spent lots of time with Grandma.

I happen to catch Z standing by herself on camera!

Then it was time for Meghan's birthday party on Monday at CJ Barrymore's.

There was a lot more time spent with Grandma while all the big kids went on the go-karts.

In between all the partying, time was spent just hanging out with the fam

and friends.

Lots of fun was had in Michigan, but back to Seattle we went, not on a red-eye (which we will probably never do again).

Z has to make sure she reads the instructions of the plane before taking off.

15 Months and Growing

Weight: 21 lbs. 7.4 oz - 27.89 percentile

Length: 32 in. - 89.99 percentile (Seriously, where is she getting the height from?)

Head Circumference: 17.75 in. - 28.73 percentile

For the first time, Z really enjoyed the toys in the doctor's office. She insisted on wearing this crown.

She is such a little goof ball and way too much fun. She enjoys walking with her walker and has recently started standing by herself for short periods of time. She is still obsessed with dogs and every time she sees one there is a lot of "woofs" that come out of her mouth. She has started saying "Mmmmm" for a cow and kind of a "Quack" for a duck. She still loves books and her favorite food remains as fruit and cheese. She has to climb all the time, mostly stairs. She has concurred going up and down the stairs. She loves to give kisses, which her dad and I really enjoy too. She can point to her eyes, nose, teeth, hair and ears, when asked. And yes, she still loves her left hand two middle fingers almost as much as she loves Toby and Matilda. It is amazing how much she lights up when I tell her we are going to see Toby and Matilda.