The Lilly Pad

One of the best things about Adelyn's current stage is how she daily surprises us with how smart she is and the things she knows that we would never guess. We don't make morning pots of coffee at our house, but a couple of weeks ago when Mimi & Grandpa came to visit Mimi made her infamous pot of coffee every morning. Apparently, Adelyn really noticed because now she points to the coffee maker and says "gawkee" every morning. This afternoon we ran into Target to pick up a few things. Once we got settled into our cart Adelyn pointed to the Starbucks and made the sign for drink. She then proceeded to point agian and say "gawkee!" So of course we strolled on over to get some. Doesn't she look deep in thought. Like she's really enjoying that empty cup of "gawkee."

Adelyn was 15 months on the 5th so I thought it might be time for a little progress report. I'll try to keep it brief... First of all, I think I forgot to metion that she started walking at 13 months. This means that I started running 2 months ago and am in great shape. Ha! Yeah right. More like always out of breath! Between signing and using real words, this kid is talking up a storm. Strangely enough, I still can't seem to understand her 80% of the time. The funniest thing lately is that she wants to read a bookie while she rockies and wears sockies. She also loves doggies and duckies and wants to walkies everywhere. In the past month I have notice the "girl" in her coming out more than ever...  She is definitely the hostess with the mostess! "Tea anyone?"   "Here, let me pour you some." She is a very sweet and loving "mommy". Always making sure her baby drinks her milk and eats her fruit. Adelyn reads to her baby ev...

We are pleased to announce that our very own Crazy Aunt Corrie will be making her television debut on Monday, Janurary 4th as one of the ladies on The Bachelor. Check out the 2nd girl from the right in the first row... You are not going to want to miss this! Cast your vote in my poll on the left of how Corrie will fair against the other girls. Go to abc's website for more pics & video. http://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelor/bio/corrie-/355421