Monday, July 9, 2012

Time with Dedushka and Grammalene

We just got back from a wonderful weekend in Fresno visiting Dedushka and Grammalene.  Kate was thrilled to spend all her time playing with her grandparents and swimming in their pool.  Maggie greatly enjoyed exploring her new environment, especially discovering all of the electrical outlets, and showing off her new walking skills. 

 Kate discovered the joys of the slip 'n slide.  She couldn't quite do it one her own so Dedushka had to help.

 Dedushka and Grammalene are very good at spoiling our girls.  When we first arrived the girls were treated to new toys to play with including this adorable fairy costume for Kate to play dress-up in.
 Grammalene pulled out other dress-up clothes for Kate to try on.  The Snow White costume stayed on for about 30 seconds before she complained it was too scratchy.
 Love the Cinderella hair!
 Cuddle time with Grammalene.
 Bedtime stories with Dedushka and Grammalene.
 Maggie and Kate loved playing with Dedushka and Grammalene's dogs.

Happy Maggie!

Maggie found Kate's Dora the Explorer doll and was snuggling with her.  So cute!


Grammalene and Dedushka bought Maggie this little push car.  Both girls LOVE it!

Quality Dedushka time.



Thursday, July 5, 2012

Happenings....

Maggie is WALKING!!!!  She took her first official steps on June 30...that is 10 months old!

One of Maggie's favorite things to walk with is an empty water jug.  She is pretty quick!  It is so hilarious to watch her push around the water jug so efficiently!

Independent steps!  She can take several steps all on her own.  We tried to get good video last night but she was getting a little tired and so were her steps.  At the beginning of this clip you will see some of her independent steps.

Kate and Maggie can now take baths together.  Yay!  It is so much fun to watch them splash and play together in the bath. 
 Yesterday Kate put on my sun visor, sunglasses and flip-flops without my help.  She was feeling pretty stylish!
 Maggie fell asleep in her car seat cuddling her baby doll.  She loves her little baby doll and takes her everywhere.
 Hula Kate...practicing for our trip to Maui!