3 months

Rosie is officially 3 months old.  The summer has been so busy, it's hard to even remember those first few days when she was home.  She's growing fast and changes every day. 

This month:
She's been to the farm.
She's been to the lake.
She's been to the zoo.
She's been to her auntie's wedding.
She's been a flower girl.
She's been sucking her thumb and fingers.
She's been blowing bubbles.
She's been babbling.
She's been smiling.
She's been giggling.
She's been sleeping better at night! 
She's been outgrowing her 0-3 month clothes!
She's been a true delight!

Tummy time with big sister

Sisters

Pretty girl

Tell me about your day, daddy!

Loves her swing and her sister. 

Flower Girl

Love our girls!

Our Big Girl

Our lil Miss Pinky has had 3 pretty big milestones in the last month, all emphasizing what a big girl she is growing up to be.

1)  She spent a couple of nights at the farm WITHOUT MOM!  Knowing we would be following behind a couple of days later, Pinky went to the farm and spent a couple of days with Grandma and Grandpa.  I cried as they were pulling out of the driveway and Pinky waved, grinning from ear to ear.  And, like it or not, she was just fine without me, which is a very odd feeling.  Each morning she asked her grandma:  "Is today the day my baby is coming?"  She was certainly glad to see us when we arrived, but everyone reported that she was well-behaved and ready for adventure. 

Packed and ready to go.

Gardening with Grandma.  Holding furry caterpillars.  



Morning chores with Grandpa

 

 

2)  She Started Pre-School.  2 mornings a week, for 3 hours, she is back with her friends at school.  She couldn't have been more excited to see all of her friends she has missed over the summer.  Although she has had many imaginary play-dates with these friends over the last few months, being back together again was very exciting for her.  The first day they celebrated a birthday, so she came home full of  smiles and chocolate cupcake crumbs!  So far she has told us that she has learned about the calendar.  They also have sharing, snack, crafts, gym, and some play time.  I want to go to preschool!!! 

Happy Girl!

She found her name.

Auntie B and I took her out for lunch after her first day.
She could choose between Mexican Village and Dairy Queen. 
She chose Mexican Village where she ordered a hotdog and milk.  Silly girl! 

 

3)  Finally, today, she had her first day of SUNDAY SCHOOL!  A little confusing since it is in her daycare room from last year.  There are different kids, a different teacher, and different activities.  She was a little nervous,  but I only stayed through half of it, then I snuck away to "help" her sister.  When I returned to pick her up, she was as happy as could be.  One of her friends from school was in her class and the two of them were coloring and laughing together.

 

LOVE HER!!!!



Grandparents Day

Today is National Grandparents Day. 

I sometimes send cards . . . that didn't happen this year.  (Sorry!) 

And we're hundreds of miles away from grandparents on this day, so we won't be delivering hugs and kisses.  (Sorry for that too!)

But we have had a busy summer that has included lots of visits with the girls' grandparents and great grandmas! 

Here are some of our favorite pics:

That's a lot of grandma lovin! 

With Grandma and Great Grandma

 

Cousins with Grandma and Grandpa at Thumper Pond.

Pinky reading with Grandpa GB.

Sharing smiles. 

Great Grandma M. 

Reading with Grandpa Dennis.  (Not his favorite book!)

Snuggles

Napping

Happy Grandparents Day!  Thanks for all of the love you share with our girls!  They may not see you as often as we'd like, but that makes the time together that much more special! 

We love you!