6.13.12

Don't let the smile on his face fool you - he was not enjoying himself.  I don't know why I can't let this bike riding thing go.  I guess part of it is that he regularly asks if he can go ride his bike or trike, and then I get my hopes up, thinking he'll actually attempt to pedal when we get out there.  Instead he just wants to sit on the bike, and if I try to move his feet and legs in the pedaling motion, he bursts into tears and tells me I need to sell the bike to someone else. *sigh*
And he was really excited about this bike - I won it in the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Fundraiser auction.  We went and picked it up yesterday, and while Paige was napping, Wyatt talked about how shiny and red it was, and that it was a motorcycle bike because it had lights and could he pleeeeeaaaase go ride it?
Maybe he and I just have different ideas about what it means to ride a bike.

6.9.12

Today we attempted a smash cake session for Paige.  This was attempt #3 - the first two were done by a professional photographer.  The first one did not turn out well, and I have yet to see the 2nd batch, so I figured there was no harm in doing some myself.  There was much eyerolling on Josh's behalf, but I think I got a few cute shots, even though Paige wasn't feeling the best today (she's a trooper!).  Plus, I had to get pictures of her in the birthday hat I made for her...2 weeks after her birthday. :P  Better late than never?  Some (Josh) might say it doesn't matter when it's just a birthday hat. ;)
I promise this will be the last of the birthday pictures.  I had such a blast planning her party, I am now in birthday party planning withdrawl.  Wyatt's birthday isn't for another 3 months...and even I would consider that a little early.  Maybe.

6.7.12

I decided the best way to spend a day off in 28° weather would be to haul the kids up to the beach to try to get some pictures of Paige.  We had her 1 year photos professionally done and she looked perpetually surprised in almost all of them.  Now, to be clear, I didn't decide to take them because I think I'm a better photographer (ha ha ha ahhhhh), more so I wanted to take them because I knew exactly what I was looking for.  I think I got a few good ones.  Wyatt was a good sport for the most part - he said he didn't want his picture taken, which is why I don't have any close ups of him.
While looking through her pictures again, I realized just how incredibly blessed we are to have Paige in our lives.  Even though the first year has been a challenge (she is a complete and total opposite from Wyatt, so it was like starting all over!), she is a constant source of joy and entertainment.  When she smiles (and I mean, a real smile), it starts in her eyes.  Whether it be giggles or tears, she is expressive and intense.  She's just beginning to hug, and I don't know what is better than those (kind of) chubby little hands digging into my neck.
Now, to remember these things when she wakes up for the day at 5:23. ;)

6.4.12

The set up

 Little Miss Giggles cake!

 Snacks - Rainbow Goldfish, Twizzlers and popcorn!  And of course, Mr. Rude.

Little Miss Naughty cutlery. :)

 Cupcakes!

 Paper straws...

 Rice Krispie Pops!  These were so easy to make - just form Rice Krispie squares into balls and stick a lollipop stick into them.  I drizzled white chocolate on top and added sprinkles.

 Rainbow fruit kabobs....

and Jello - with sprinkles of course.

 Guests wrote their birthday wishes to Paige inside her Little Miss Birthday book.

 Little Miss and Mr Men water bottle labels.

 The birthday girl and her cupcake.

 I'd say she enjoyed herself...

 a lot!!

Thank you to everyone who came out for Paige's first birthday, and for the wonderful presents.  She is well loved! :)
And thank you to everyone who put up with me posting about planning her party for the past two months. ;)

6.3.12

Wyatt's a real trendsetter. ;)

5.29.12

Whoops, been slacking on posting this week.  I should have Paige's birthday pictures back soon, so I'll be making up for it.
Paige got her first real haircut today.  We just cleaned up the sides a bit, and I got her bangs thinned out a bit to avoid the "Dorothy Hamill" (right, Kaeleigh?).  Looks better already.  Her eyes are a little puffy because of this silly head cold she's battling.
She also had her one year check, weighing in at a whopping 21 pounds.  To compare, Wyatt was over 20 at his 6 month check.  Yikes!  She eats like a bird. :S  She's not underweight or anything, but we're supposed to try cutting back her milk and formula to 16 oz a day to see if she'll eat more.  She's just like Wyatt (and well, everyone in this house), loves her milk.  We go through 2 4 litre jugs a week, if not more.  Strong bones all around!

5.26.12

Today we celebrated Paige. :)
Thank you to those who came to celebrate with us, we really appreciated it!