Catching up

 Sorry for the delay on the updates. We have been having so much fun with Mary that I forgot to share the fun with all of you. Mary's birthday weekend was fun despite her ear infection. Aunt Katie even surprised the entire family by flying in to celebrate her niece's birthday. What a sweet lady. Mary is walking and talking all the time. Feel free to come and visit us and have fun with our little gal. I also updated a few days ago but it went under March 3rd so check out those pics.

Eating at J Alexander's with Aunt Katie.

Tana (Nana's friend) gave Mary a fun summer dress and shades. She will be looking good at the beach in June.

Mary was on the lookout for the Leprechaun on St. Patrick's Day.

My good friend Joe came to visit Mary. She told him all her secrets in preparation for his baby boy coming in May.

Mary now drinks from a sippy cup but she is still learning how to hold the handles and drink like a big girl.

Mary is a babbling fool. Check out some of her new words.

Walking Baby

Look at our toddling girl. She is more and more adventurous everyday.

Happy Birthday Mary!!

Mary is one!! We had a great day at the Newport Aquarium. Mary was a good sport because she was diagnosed with an ear infection on Friday. Mary petted starfish and a horseshoe crab. She loved looking at the colorful fish. We are so proud of our little girl.

Mary's Many Accomplishments

Mary just straight chillin'.

Mary loves to take a bath and splash.

Mary and I started Aqua Babies at the YMCA. She is learning alot.

Mary has accomplished many things this year but here are just a few she has recently added to her repertoire.

• can point to the picture of a star, doggy, and cat if asked
• walking more and more
• eating anything she can get her hands on: peaches, blueberries, hamburger, pickles, peas, green beans, yogurt, cottage cheese, bananas, carrots, toast, cheese, sweet potatoes
• babbling with inflection and at various pitches
• imitating: she will tickle Mike if I do it first, puckering up and laughing after we do
• pointing, she points to everything she wants and continues to point until she gets it
• turning pages in her books and handing books to us when she wants to be read to
• saying hi and waving at the same time

Mary's so nice we're celebrating her Bday twice

 This week we celebrated Mary's birthday since Yo-Yo and Rice (Mike's parents) were in town. We had my parents over and I made a homemade banana cake. It looks a little bland but Mary loved it and we felt good about her eating it. She even had cake for breakfast this week since it didn't have any sugar in it. On her actual birthday, this weekend, Mike and I are going to take her to the Newport Aquarium. Stay tuned for those pictures. 

Mary is trying out her new shoes with a few steps to Nana.

Mary's birthday cake!

Mary loved playing with the powered sugar.

She thought the cake was yummy!!

A New Trick

Mary likes to imitate everything these days so Mike has taught her how to throw her elbows back and grunt. This is her version while eating blueberries!!

Playing House

This week we had a dinner/play date with Ann and Dave and their son Ethan. Ethan was very hospitable even though the last time they were together Mary gave him her infamous sleeper hold. He did a great job sharing his toys.

Here Mary is letting Ethan know if he doesn't let her in he will be punished.

Ethan and Mary playing house.

Mary at Half-Price Books waiting for Daddy to pick out some books.