Playtime!

Lexi has so many toys and fun things to play with...but, I can't resist buying more! Recently, we bought her a tent and tunnel. It's set up in our living room (along with all of her other toys!). I knew she'd like it but I never imagined how much! We set it up last Thursday and she goes in it at least once a day. I think she really likes having her own little hide-out. Mommy, Daddy, and Oscar can all fit in the tent too (barely!). Lexi loves crawling through the tunnel too!




She also has lots of fun toys for outside, including a bubble mower. I haven't figured out how to make the bubbles work but Lexi still loves pushing it around. She can only push it on the sidewalk though because it gets stuck in the grass!



We also just got her a sofa bed. It came in today and Lexi immediately claimed her territory! Whenever Brian or I sit on it, Lexi pushes us out! It's pretty funny! I know, I know, I probably shouldn't let her, but I can't help it!



We are going to need a bigger house to keep up with all of Lexi's toys! Fortunately she plays with almost all of them at one time or another. Her current favorites are books, her kitchen and play food, her tent, her mini chair, ABC Elmo, and her baby dolls.

Our little imitator

I don't have much to post, but I had to document a moment that occurred the other night because I never want to forget it! It's one of those moments that if you're having a bad day, all you have to do is picture it and it will make you smile :-) On Monday my back was really bothering me so when Lexi got home from daycare I was walking hunched over and holding my back. When I turned around Lexi was imitating me by putting her hand on her lower back and walking. It was the funniest thing I've ever seen! Every time I picture her doing it I laugh out loud! It's probably one of those things you had to see to really get it but like I said, I want to make sure I remember that moment!

Oh, the other thing is Lexi's dance moves. I really want to try to get this on video but I don't know if I'll ever be able to. Pre-walking Lexi's dance move consisted of sitting on the floor and bouncing on her bum to the beat. Occasionally she would use her arm for some moves. Now that she's walking and standing, her dance move has evolved into a hula dance. The second she hears music, any music, she begins to move her hips and bum in a circular motion. It's so cute and funny to see her! It's like she can't help herself either! I can't wait to see what her next dance move will be!

Peeing in the potty!

Brian heard from someone he works with that they started potty training their daughter at a year old. I was a bit skeptical since I don't even think she understands the word "potty" but I figured what the heck, it can't hurt to try. I bought a potty chair but we've only put Lexi on it once or twice. Tonight before her bath I decided to try again and put her on it. She sat there for about a minute and I said "go potty" and then she stood up and I saw she actually did go potty! I know it's probably just a fluke, but I still can't help but be excited and so proud of her! We'll keep trying and see what happens but I have no expectations :-) I won't put as much pressure on her as I did with walking :-)

Trip to the Ozarks

Lexi and I took our annual road trip to the Ozarks to visit 'Aunt' Kristin and 'Uncle' Dillon and families. Luckily my Mom came along too so the drive wasn't as bad. Unfortunately we ran into some traffic on the way there so our 6 hour drive turned into 8 hours. Lexi was a trooper though! We had such a blast once we got there. Lexi went on her first boat ride, played in the sand, went swimming, and played with all her cousins. She fell asleep on the boat pretty much the second we started moving! She loved playing on the beach and wading in the water, but she was not a fan of swimming in the lake! We had so much fun spending time with family and Aunt Kristin is such a great host! If only we could do this more often! Here's some pics from the trip.