Happy Birthday Hudson!

This morning we went to Hudson's third birthday party! Hudson is a little boy that Lillian met at one of our Mommy & Me classes. His Mommy, Kelley, has become a great friend and I always enjoy getting to spend time together while the kids play. Hudson is such a bright little boy, and we were so excited to get to celebrate his birthday with him. I am pretty sure that we left their poor house in shambles, but I promise Kelley to have a play date at my house soon!



Hudson's Mommy did a great job on his cake. It was so yummy!

Lillian LOVED playing with Hudson's kitchen...

she might have a career at Publix

Thanks again Kelley for having us over to celebrate Hudson turning 3!

Lillian Likes To Be Cozy

Lillian is so quirky sometimes, and recently she has really enjoyed being cozy or "ozy" as she calls it. Ever sense I got this very comfy robe for Christmas Lillian wants to put it on all the time and walk around the house. Just the other day she when I was folding her laundry she got her piggy pajamas out of the basket and insisted putting them on over her clothes. This was around 1:00 in the afternoon and she wore them the rest afternoon.

Nursemaid's Elbow?

Yesterday while Lillian was at Temple she somehow fall/got pulled down, and her little elbow slide out of the joint. At first I was unsure what had really happened to her, and she would not let me touch her arm at all. It was so sad, she just held it by her wrist close to her tummy. I knew she needed to be seen by someone, so I called our pediatrician and he sent us over to a pediatric orthopedic. Once we got there the doctor took off her shirt-which thank God buttoned up the back so it didn't have to go over her head- and once her shirt was off it was obvious that her little elbow was slightly out of place.

The doctor had a tough time getting it to go back...she said Lillian had a stubborn elbow This does not surprise me. Lillian has stubborn everything. Dr. Mayfair got everything back where it needed to go and after some quick x-rays to make sure everything looked okay we were on our way home. Apparently what happened to Lillian's arm is very common for kids her age. Their little joints are so new and loose that it doesn't take much for them to get pulled out of place. It is called Nursemaid's elbow. The doctor just told us to be extra careful over the next couple of weeks, because that is when it is most likely to happen again because the ligaments holding the joint in place has been stretched out and are healing.

Our little monkey was back to her normal self by this morning, even though you can tell she favors that arm a little bit. I think the hardest part will be just trying to keep her from playing rough for the next couple of days.

Do Pony Tails= Big Girl?

The other day I got Lillian to stand still long enough to put her hair in a cute little pony tail. And I could not believe what a big girl she looked like walking around the house with her new hair due. The sad reality of the matter is that it was not the pony tail that made her look so big, it is the fact that she really has gotten big. She is growing up and it is very bitter sweet. I can't believe that she will be two in just four months!



pushing Moxie away


I just thought she looked so "big girl" in this pic


laughing at Daddy being silly.

*just a cute little video of Lillian trying to be bossy to Moxie

McWane Center

Last weekend it was too cold to do anything outside, so Shaun and I decided to use our new membership and went to the McWane center. Lillian and I have been a few times during the week, and Shaun has taken her once by himself on the weekend. But we had never gotten to go as a family before. I am not sure who had more fun, Shaun or Lillian- we can't wait to go back.

I am pretty sure she had a good time...

Looking Through Daddy's Eyes

Lillian got a hold of Daddy's glasses tonight and thought she might give them a try.

NIght #2 In The Toddler Bed

I am happy-and well rested- to announce that Lillian laid right down in her bed last night and didn't get up once! She slept from 7:00-6:45! I am so proud of her, and hopefully tonight will be a replay of last night. It makes me kind of sad that my baby doesn't need a crib anymore. I guess this milestone is just another reminder of how quickly Lillian is growing up. I love that my little monkey so much, and I can't believe how lucky we are to have her.