Jessica is one smart little girl. Of course, I’m biased. She knows all the colors. However, she does frequently call red orange and purple pink. She is also really good with shapes. I think her favorite shape is either a heart of a star. Here is a little video that showcases her knowledge.
Unfortunately, she isn’t quite as smart about numbers. We’re trying to work on counting, but outside of 1, 2, 3, her counting skills vary from day to day.
You might remember me blogging about a trip to Cameron Park Zoo in Waco last April (see that post here). Well today I am sharing two layouts to remember that visit. Looking at the pictures of Jessica from almost a year ago make her seem so small and compliant. I can almost never get her to willingly let me do her hair.
Watching the Elephants LO
Digikit: Quee Wild Scraps – Hush Little Baby
Sketch: Scrapbookbytes February Sketch #1
Fonts: Crazy Girlz Blond BTN
If you like this first one, I’ll be sharing a freebie QP of it at the end of the post.
Giraffes LO
Digikit: Quee Wild Scraps – Hush Little Baby
Fonts: Crazy Girlz Blond BTN
Both of these layouts were made with a sweet little kit out today by Queen Wild Scraps. Perfect for any baby photos, it can also be used for almost anything else as it contains several non-themed elements as well.
Here’s a look at what the Wild Princesses did with the kit – make sure you click on their freebie preview to go to their blog to download the freebie.
Brooke:
Cori:
Donna:
Henriett:
Kendra:
Kimberly:
Kortni:
Lauren:
Meleah:
Shaheen:
As promised, here is a freebie for you.
Click on the image or here. I would love to know what you think, so please leave some love if you download.
We all fall down.
Recently, we went over to my brother’s house for Jessica and Aspen to play together and so we could bring Bella home with us for a week of dog-sitting. I love that they are now the age they really interact and play with each other. Here they are just before we left dancing in the living room.
Have a great day!
Janette turned 3 months old last week. I had great plans to post this on her 3 month birthday, but I am definitely slow on putting together these updates.
I was looking at the 3 month post for Jessica to see what kind of things I talked about, and I have to say Janette does not get as much tummy time as Jessica did. She does get to play a fair amount on her play mat, usually starting out on her tummy. She also sits in the Super Seat watching big sister play.
Janette Playing on the Playmat, 1/28/12
She is quite the scooter. During playtime, she’ll scoot around on the playmat and will end up at a slightly different location than when she started. At night, I start her out at one end of the crib with her face under the mobile and by morning she is at the other end of the crib, which brings us to sleeping. At night she is a fabulous sleeper. She consistently sleeps about eight hours at night before waking up hungry. This is typically around 5:30 AM. Daytime sleeping is another story. I haven’t been able to get her to nap during the day in her crib even though she sleeps so well in it at night. She naps 30 minutes or so in the bouncer or swing and if we leave the house in the carseat. Walks are nice because then that nap can become longer as the carseat in the stroller moves. After looking at the post from Jessica at 3 months, I don’t feel so bad that Janette doesn’t nap well, since apparently Jessica was the same way at this age.
Sleeping in the Bouncer, 1/9/12
Unlike Jessica, Janette does not take a pacifier nor does she suck her thumb. However, usually this isn’t a problem. Occasionally, she will get really worked up, but most of the time she is such a happy laid back baby.
Relaxing on the Couch, 1/2/12
Smiling, 1/7/12
Janette is quite the drooler. I never understood parents having their little babies wear bibs before, but now I do. The bibs definitely keep her clothes from becoming soaked.
On a Walk, 1/27/12
About 3 weeks ago, I starting packing away the 0-3 month cloths. Lengthwise, they were definitely getting short and some were starting to get pretty snug too. I feel bad that she didn’t end up wearing some outfits, but she received some new ones, so I can’t feel too bad that she didn’t wear some of Jessica’s old outfits.
Janette with Daddy, 1/5/12
Janette is really starting to interact with people. She will coo and smile. I also love her little giggle when we go in for the kiss.
She enjoys bathtime unless she starts to get hungry.
Janette and Mommy Before Bathtime, 1/18/12
Janette and Mommy After Bathtime, 1/18/12
We usually give Janette her bath after Jessica goes to sleep, but when we don’t, Jessica loves helping out.
Jessica Helping with Janette's Bath, 1/29/12
She helps out in other ways too. She will often bring a burp cloth for Janette or bring Janette “Janette’s toys.” We still have to tell her be gentle, but overall she is really good with Janette. I have to be careful though, because she can climb into Janette’s crib. For some reason, she enjoys spending time with Janette in there. It is a good thing we have a door safety lock on Janette’s door, because I would hate for her climb in when I wasn’t in the room.
Janette and Jessica in the Crib Together, 1/13/12
Janette is definitely making our life more enjoyable and interesting.
My sister turned 30 yesterday on February 4th. Sarah and I have that special bond that only sisters can have. Sometimes I feel like she is the older sister, maybe because she had kids before I did and I often ask for her advice regarding children. Although growing up, I was definitely the bossy older sister. Sarah, I hope you enjoy this card I made you.
I used The Sweet Stop Sketch #143.
Sarah's Birthday Card
Stamps: The Cat’s Pajamas Smells Like Cake, You Say It’s Your Birthday
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, Taken with Teal
Designer Paper: Stampin’ Up Sweet Pea
Ink: Stazon Jet Black; Stampin Up Taken with Teal
Tools: Stampin’ Up heart border punch
Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous day!
