Grandparent party!

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This stuff cracks me up!

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It just isn't Christmas without...

making yourself into a crazy looking elf! My sister-in-law showed me this last year and I died laughing every time I saw it. So for your viewing pleasure, here it is again! (It plays music so you'll have to stop our little music player to hear it properly.)

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How a 1 year old plays

1. Realize that you are beginning the toddler stage so toys can now be used in a messy and/or sinister manner.

2. Realize that you are learning how to walk which means you can now spread what you're playing with out over a larger area.

3. Realize that you are still small enough to fit into things so if spreading the mess doesn't work out, be one with the mess.

4. Realize that mommy is watching you, and photographing you, so try to suck up so she doesn't get too upset at the great need to vacuum.

5. Realize that if all else fails you can always snuggle up to Daddy and have a good nap together.

Twilight

So the actors are cooler than I am, but can you say you've been to Forks!?

Jesse and I went to see Twilight today and it was FABULOUS! Jesse was apprehensive about going but he ended up really enjoying it. Our friend watched Rosalee for us so we can actually classify this as a date! I loved the reading the Twilight series so I was nervous that the movie wouldn't be that good. I got especially nervous after I read some negative reviews from critics, people, and even some of my friends. But I thought it was a great movie and it is something I recommend to others and plan on watching again when it's out on video. The best parts about the movie were that it takes place in Forks, Washington so I got homesick looking at some scenes and the love story of Bella and Edward. So go and watch it! Then read the books and watch the movie again, I promise you'll enjoy yourself.

Not so fun noise

What is a horrible sound to wake up to at 3:30am? How about the sound of your child gagging, choking, and dry heaving? Jesse and I sprang out of bed to find Rosalee in a crawling position dry heaving in her bed. Of course she was terrified and crying but we felt like there was nothing we could do. She finally vomited all over her crib and calmed down slightly. Jesse took the messy bedding to the washer while I took Rosalee to our bed to comfort her. She kept crying and clinging to me with all her might. Just as she was relaxed and sleeping, she startled awake and started heaving again. She wanted to cling to me but I wanted her to face down so the vomit could come out. I ended up wrapping my arm under her belly and over her shoulder (like a seat belt) so she could grab my arm. As soon as she vomited on her pajamas, my arm, and my pillow she felt a lot better. Jesse being Jesse had to examine her vomit as he helped clean up. He found pieces of fruit in it so we're convinced that the fruit is the culprit. We gave her some canned oranges and pineapple last night while we were reading some books. So she either has a flu like illness or the fruit made her sick. She doesn't have a fever and we've read that citrus fruit can cause an upset stomach, diarrhea, etc. in children younger than 1 year old. Apparently her stomach didn't get the memo about being 1 now. We thought we were being good parents giving our child something soft to eat and full of vitamin c. Here's to the first, of what I can only assume will be many, things we'll do that we think are good for our children that ends up blowing up (literally at times) in our face.

Driving Ms. Leelee

Jesse and Rosalee have WAY too much fun with her new car! She's too short to move herself so Jesse helps push her. I'm convinced even when she's taller he'll find a way to play with it! If you look carefully you can see Rosalee's unicorn ponytail I made to keep the hair out of her eyes.