Shortly after we posted a video of Audrey calling herself "Ahh-doo", she added another syllable and started saying "Ahh-doo-bah." Though she has been saying it for a while, we hadn't yet caught it on video. The situation got urgent today when she started calling herself "Eee" (she always starts a new word by saying the last sound--"Eee" for Audrey), and we decided to break out the video camera before Ahh-doo-bah was gone forever.
As a bonus, you can see her latest alphabet skills.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Still Eating Her Vegetables
She's a little taller, has a little more hair, but she is still chowing down on her asparagus.
She is still eating better than we could ever imagine. There are a few things that she is starting to thumb her nose at but in general, as long as it isn't tough, isn't bland, or isn't stringy, she'll eat pretty much anything.
We went to Cracker Barrel after the air show on Saturday. Between her plate and grazing off of Mom and Dad's, she ate and enjoyed: chicken and dumplings, tomatoes, corn, fried okra, blackened catfish, fried shrimp, and cocktail sauce. I only list cocktail sauce separately because her "dipping" got out of control and the amount of sauce she ate could have been considered a side dish. Green beans were the only rejected item of the night.
Tonight was lemon marinated chicken, grilled asparagus, and an orzo salad with grilled onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes. She was a big help making the salad, helping whisk the dressing and stir everything together, though she did eat about half a dinner's worth of vegetables by "sneaking" them off the cutting board while on her step stool. Even if it does ruin her dinner, it's hard to say no to a kid when she wants to snack on grilled green onions and mushrooms.
She is still eating better than we could ever imagine. There are a few things that she is starting to thumb her nose at but in general, as long as it isn't tough, isn't bland, or isn't stringy, she'll eat pretty much anything.
We went to Cracker Barrel after the air show on Saturday. Between her plate and grazing off of Mom and Dad's, she ate and enjoyed: chicken and dumplings, tomatoes, corn, fried okra, blackened catfish, fried shrimp, and cocktail sauce. I only list cocktail sauce separately because her "dipping" got out of control and the amount of sauce she ate could have been considered a side dish. Green beans were the only rejected item of the night.
Tonight was lemon marinated chicken, grilled asparagus, and an orzo salad with grilled onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes. She was a big help making the salad, helping whisk the dressing and stir everything together, though she did eat about half a dinner's worth of vegetables by "sneaking" them off the cutting board while on her step stool. Even if it does ruin her dinner, it's hard to say no to a kid when she wants to snack on grilled green onions and mushrooms.
Loud
Us: "Hey Audrey, what noise does an airplane make?"
Audrey: "Loud"
True 'nuf. It was definitely the word of the weekend.
Us: "Hey Audrey, what did we go see yesterday?"
Audrey: "Loud"
Saturday was the 2011 Joint Service Open House and Air Show at Andrews Air Force Base. Even though I get to see the Joint Strike Fighter and F-18s fly around all day, I don't often see them do much more than take off and land (though, watching the Marines' version of the JSF do vertical take offs and landings is a show in and of itself).
I wasn't sure if Audrey would enjoy it, but I decided to pack the girls up anyway and go see the show. Besides, with my DoD badge, we were able to drive onto the base ourselves (instead of taking a special bus) and get primo parking.
The show was about what you would expect for a big military open house/recruiting event. Lots of aircraft on the ground to climb around in and look at, old war birds, demonstrations by paratroopers, aerobatic stunt planes, and loud jets.
The finale of the day was a demonstration by the Thunderbirds. If the other planes were loud, the Thunderbirds were LOUD! I had a little sit-down discussion with Audrey, telling her that I was going to have to hold her head tight and cover her ears a number of times. We practiced and she seemed to understand what was going to happen.
When the Thunderbirds started, my homemade ear muffs worked wonders to block out the noise, but nothing could have blocked out the massive sound impulses and vibrations you felt when they performed their high power maneuvers. There were a few times when she got a little scared by their thunderous flybys, but her whimpers only lasted a few seconds before she went back to searching the sky for the next planes to come into view.
She had a good time pointing out all the colorful planes in the sky, making pretend airplane noises (there are distinct jet and propeller sounds), and eating frozen lemonade. We were just happy we made it through an 80+ degree day out on a tarmac with no heat stroke, sunburns, or permanent hearing loss.
Audrey: "Loud"
True 'nuf. It was definitely the word of the weekend.
Us: "Hey Audrey, what did we go see yesterday?"
Audrey: "Loud"
Saturday was the 2011 Joint Service Open House and Air Show at Andrews Air Force Base. Even though I get to see the Joint Strike Fighter and F-18s fly around all day, I don't often see them do much more than take off and land (though, watching the Marines' version of the JSF do vertical take offs and landings is a show in and of itself).I wasn't sure if Audrey would enjoy it, but I decided to pack the girls up anyway and go see the show. Besides, with my DoD badge, we were able to drive onto the base ourselves (instead of taking a special bus) and get primo parking.
The show was about what you would expect for a big military open house/recruiting event. Lots of aircraft on the ground to climb around in and look at, old war birds, demonstrations by paratroopers, aerobatic stunt planes, and loud jets.
The finale of the day was a demonstration by the Thunderbirds. If the other planes were loud, the Thunderbirds were LOUD! I had a little sit-down discussion with Audrey, telling her that I was going to have to hold her head tight and cover her ears a number of times. We practiced and she seemed to understand what was going to happen.
When the Thunderbirds started, my homemade ear muffs worked wonders to block out the noise, but nothing could have blocked out the massive sound impulses and vibrations you felt when they performed their high power maneuvers. There were a few times when she got a little scared by their thunderous flybys, but her whimpers only lasted a few seconds before she went back to searching the sky for the next planes to come into view.
She had a good time pointing out all the colorful planes in the sky, making pretend airplane noises (there are distinct jet and propeller sounds), and eating frozen lemonade. We were just happy we made it through an 80+ degree day out on a tarmac with no heat stroke, sunburns, or permanent hearing loss.
Monday, May 16, 2011
A day in the life
I saw this on another blog and thought it would be a good thing to do for Audrey's 19 month birthday. It's hard to believe that she is now closer to 2 than 1. So what does a 19 month old do all day? Well here are the pictures to tell the story:
She's been waking up earlier and earlier. The leisurely 8:30 mornings have been replaced with 6:50 calls for 'mama'. Good thing she looks cute in the morning!
A quick diaper change and we're ready for breakfast.
She devoured her eggs so fast I didn't have time to get a picture. The kiwi was enjoyed a little slower. We also had a little bit of applesauce so we could get in her flouride medicine.
Getting in the car seat so we could head out to the library.
Library story time is on a 6 week hiatus until summer programming begins. I decided to go there anyway so Audrey could play with the puzzles while I picked out some new books for us. They had a new toy there that she LOVED - the fisher-price doodle sketch.
After the library we went to the grocery store. Audrey likes the carts with the drink holder for her water bottle.
This is one of her favorite things to do at home while we're working in the kitchen. She likes to sit in the corner with all the tupperware or metal bowls and her balls. The more bowls the better.
Then it was time for a delicious lunch of tofu, mixed veggies and strawberries (picked at a farm this past Saturday!).
We don't have any pictures of nap time. Unfortunately this was one of those days when she just didn't want to nap. We got about 45 minutes today. Since we had some extra time this afternoon, I decided to go for a jog with Audrey.
She likes the jogging stroller as long as there is a snack involved. It also helps that the neighborhood we run in is still under construction so there are lots of BIG trucks driving by all the time.
After the run, Audrey had fun torturing (I mean playing) with the cats. She kept offering some of her delicious 'ball stew' to them but they weren't too interested.
We had some chicken squares and broccoli shortly after 'dada' got home.
Then it was time to get some serious play time in after dinner to burn off that extra energy.
It was a bath night so we spent the time practicing her 1, 2, 3's. Audrey can now count to 10 on her own (a video will be coming shortly!). She also is getting really good at counting things without us prompting her - like yesterday when she counted three ants in the kitchen before we went in to sweep them up...AGAIN. (We've been battling ants in the house now for a few days.)
And then of course we need to brush our teeth before bed!
Three books with mom and dad and she is now peacefully sleeping. And that is how a 19 month old spends her day!
We don't have any pictures of nap time. Unfortunately this was one of those days when she just didn't want to nap. We got about 45 minutes today. Since we had some extra time this afternoon, I decided to go for a jog with Audrey.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Mothers Day, 2011
Here is a quick picture of me helping Audrey cook dinner for Kelly. Kung Pao Chicken was on the menu and Audrey did a great job putting everything together. She did sneak a bite or two along the way with the red bell pepper and raw zucchini being her favorites. The raw green onion and ginger trimmings also made it into her mouth, though they quickly came back out.
What was going through my mind while she was helping? "Aww, how cute! Keep her away from the knife. Keep her away from the knife. Don't let her fall. Keep her away from the knife."
Happy Mothers Day to all you moms out there!
What was going through my mind while she was helping? "Aww, how cute! Keep her away from the knife. Keep her away from the knife. Don't let her fall. Keep her away from the knife."
Happy Mothers Day to all you moms out there!
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday was special for Audrey because she was able to share it with family. Nana was in town for a week long visit and Alison, Audrey's first-cousin, once removed (if the Wikipedia article defining cousins is to be believed), and her husband Chris came down from D.C. for the day.
The morning was divided between playing with presents, eating breakfast, and going to the park. We finally got around to dying eggs shortly after Allison and Chris arrived - a little late for the Easter bunny to hide, but we had the dye kit and we had too many eggs not to do it.
The egg dying was serious business, as evident by Allison's outstretched tongue. Audrey had fun dropping the eggs into the different colors - good thing they were hard boiled.The highlight of Audrey's day was dessert where she dug into one of the cupcakes she helped decorate. We thought she was having a tough time getting started, taking the unconventional approach of eating from the bottom, but in hindsight, she was probably just saving the best for last.
5k
Kelly has been working her tail off training for the D.C. Triathlon in June. 41 Days, 12 Hours, 45 Minutes, and 23 Seconds to go until race time! One step in the process was running the St. Mary's Hospice 5k. This was Kelly's first 5k since high school and Audrey's first 5k ever.
Kelly did great, beating Audrey and me by a few minutes. I just barely beat the rain, if nothing else (I came in 34th out of 35 in my age group).
Kelly did great, beating Audrey and me by a few minutes. I just barely beat the rain, if nothing else (I came in 34th out of 35 in my age group).
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Easter Bunnies
Our little girl had not one, but two Easter bunny events this year. A few weeks ago she got all dolled up for one of Kelly's mothers group events where she met skinny bunny. She loved skinny head bunny. She followed him everywhere, trying to hug him wherever he went.
The day before Easter, the weather was a little colder, but we still made it to the official Leonardtown Easter egg hunt. Aside from the few people smoking while in line for the 0-2 year old girls egg hunt (Really? Can't you wait for the two minutes it takes for the parents to grab all the eggs?), we had a great time! This time we met the fat head Easter bunny and Audrey loved him equally well. She might be scared of the cows at the petting zoo, but this bug-eyed fluffy bunny with nasty, big, pointy teeth? Oh yeah, bring him on.
The highlight of the day, though, was the Leonardtown volunteer fire department fire engine. They gave Audrey a hat and let her "drive" it all by herself. She was a bit sad when it was time for the next kid to drive. No matter though, a few minutes after we were through the engine must have been sent out on a call because it left with lights-a-flashin' and sirens-a-blarin'. Serves those other kids right for taking her spot!
The day before Easter, the weather was a little colder, but we still made it to the official Leonardtown Easter egg hunt. Aside from the few people smoking while in line for the 0-2 year old girls egg hunt (Really? Can't you wait for the two minutes it takes for the parents to grab all the eggs?), we had a great time! This time we met the fat head Easter bunny and Audrey loved him equally well. She might be scared of the cows at the petting zoo, but this bug-eyed fluffy bunny with nasty, big, pointy teeth? Oh yeah, bring him on.
The highlight of the day, though, was the Leonardtown volunteer fire department fire engine. They gave Audrey a hat and let her "drive" it all by herself. She was a bit sad when it was time for the next kid to drive. No matter though, a few minutes after we were through the engine must have been sent out on a call because it left with lights-a-flashin' and sirens-a-blarin'. Serves those other kids right for taking her spot!
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