2.5 Years...

... of ONE BEAUTIFUL, INTELLIGENT, SWEET, CHARMING, AMAZING BABY GIRL!

Arrington you are growing so fast and becoming such a little lady! It seems like yesterday you were just learning to walk. Please slow down... Mommy can't keep up! You have brightened up our world and made each day beautiful! You are such a joy to be around. Your sweet and caring soul melts me and your kisses can bring me to my knees. Your oh- so sweet and soft voice are music to my ears!
We love you baby girl... To the Moon & Back... Forever & Ever!
~Love~
Mommy, Daddy, and Babennett (what it sounds like when she says his name)

HIGHLIGHTS AND FACTS:

potty trained... except for bedtime... and still has not quite mastered #2 in the potty

only has a binky during nap time and bedtime... Yay, for no more binky during the day

knows her ABC's

counts to 20

knows her birth date

knows her full name

color of her hair: yellow

color of her eyes: pink 

talks all the time and in sentances

carries around a purse all day long

ALL girly-girl... just what Mommy wanted ;)
Favorite word: NO WAY! or just the plain NO!... isn't it every 2 year olds favorite!?!

LOVES:

Bennett, her purse, movies, helping, makeup, lipstick... her purse must have an assortment in it, gum, chewy candy (perfect for the teeth :), fish, shamu, sesame street, princess movies, anything princess, swimming, water parks, slides, play grounds, eating dinner outside at restaurants, chips, yogurt, popsicles, ice-cream, doing things by herself.. very independent, dance class, ballerinas, dancing, singing, being rocked, shoes, hair bows, jewelry, her night-night time...this lil' one will ask to go to bed

ONE Year - FIFTEEN Months

Ahhhh! I'm so behind on my monthly updates for my sweet Bennett! 

I promise I love you just as much as sister! We have just been some busy busy bees in this family! 

ONE YEAR STATS:

22.4 pounds (41%)

30 inches long (57%)

Head Circumference 47 cm. (38%)
4 baby teeth

size 12 months clothing

size 18 month-24 month pj's

size 3 shoe

size 3 diaper

eats 3 meals a day

8 ounce bottle of warm milk at night

FIFTEEN MONTH STATS:
23.6 pounds (30%)
30.5 inches long (30%)
Head Circumference 47 cm.
5 baby teeth
size 12 month-18 months clothing
size 4 shoe
size 4 diaper
weened the bottle at 16 months... makes Mommy very sad
only has a binky during nap time and bedtime! Mommy is not getting herself into another binky war

HIGHLIGHTS & FACTS:
*started WALKING on Thursday, May 29th
*stopped giving Bennett a bottle at 16 months... did not even faze this sweet boy, but sure made Mommy and Daddy sad
*sweetest and happiest baby boy around... seriously! At this point in time does not have one mean bone in his body... if someone dishes it out he just turns his head.
*such a big cuddle bug
*must sleep with a muslim swaddle blanket... smells it and puts it over his head until he falls asleep
*can open and close doors
*this big boy eats constantly and is such a well eater... must be why he has that buddha belly of his ;)
*not terrified of one single thing
*favorite foods: eggs, sausage, hamburger, goldfish, raisins, edamame, orange, chicken, fish
*calls drinks... beer... uh-oh

LOVES:
his Big Sister, being outside, Vivianne, swimming, going for walks, playgrounds... especially going down slides, swings, planes, cars, trains, balls, blocks, chasing Viv around, rolls a car around the house all day, his toothbrush, Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster

SAYS:
Momma, Dadda, Viv, PawPaw, Papa, Nana, Yum-Yum, Hot, Uh-Oh, Hat, Beer (yikes), Hi, Bye-bye
... all I can think of for now

Sweet Bennett,
 You are a ray of sunshine that brightens our every day! You always have that precious smile of yours on your face and a twinkle in those gorgeous blue eyes. You have such a gentle and kind heart and are always willing to share with anyone. You make everyday beautiful!
Love You to the Moon & Back... Forever & Ever!
~Love~
Mommy, Daddy, and Sissy

Summer Fun

Here's a few of our summer days of fun!

Helped Bennett learn to walk early on in the summer

We ventured out to the Oasis for a little duck/fish feeding, boat viewing, and tasty food with Uncle Ruff!

Lil' Frat boy ;)

Hundreds Upon Hundreds of Fish

Feeding those fish

  Lots of Swimming these hot summer days

... & eating

Baby Mohawk made with food from those sweet baby fingers

Meeting up with friends

...and nothing better than a little tea party in the pool

Went to one of Uncle Ryan's Baseball games

Water Days

Arrington had her end of the year Water Days (Field Day) on the last day of MDO. Parents were able to sign up to help and get in on all the fun! Arrington had such a blast and LOVED Mommy being at school with her ;). It was so fun seeing her interact with all her friends at school. There were difernet stations: sand digging, gymnastics and snack time, snow cones, water play outside, and then off to jump in the bounce house. I think our favorite was the snow cones! 

Arrington will miss her teacher Mrs. Christy, but is looking forward to finding out who her new teacher is ;).  

Snack time

Mommy's lil' gymnast

Patiently waiting for those delicious snow cones

water, water, water

This picture cracks me up! 

Her teachers said they had the hardest time trying to get her to smile for the camera

Teacher's Gifts... Thanks for Helping Arrington BLOOM!

Jump and Bounce

Davis had his 2nd birthday party at the Bounce house. Arrington and Bennett had such a blast getting to see everyone! What kid doesn't like to run wild, bounce, and jump their little hearts out?!?

Prince of the Mountain 

Princess' of the mountain

Kisses for Aunt Allie

Arrington loved playing with the big girls in the wind machine

Cindy Lou Who ;)