Lovin' This Photo!

I needed some 3 month pics of Miz Aise, so I flopped her on the ottoman in front of the window and started snapping away. 

This has got to be one of my fave pics.  She was all smiles and giggles.  I was having such a hard time snapping the pictures because I was laughing so much myself!

Homemade Play Dough

Miss Mia's store bought dough finally crumbled into nothingness this past weekend, so I promised her we'd made some new dough tonight when I got home from work.

This recipe is easy and makes a good sized batch.  After the dough is cooled, split into 4 balls and add favorite food colors!

Homemade Play Dough

1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup salt
1 1/2 cups water
1 T oil
1 1/2 tsp cream of tarter

Mix all ingredients in large pan over medium heat.  Stir until dough pulls off side of pan.  Remove from heat and let dough cool.  Kneed four or five times.  Split dough into (at least) 4 balls and add food coloring if desired.

Keep in airtight containers.

Gramma T (Update)

Gramma T has been moved to a Rehabilitation Hospital.  She is now located close to an hour and a half away from us.  This means it is very hard for us to visit her due to my schedule as well as hers (she has PT two times a day for two hours each time).  Add into that the naps the girls need and the fact that Miss Mia refuses to sleep anywhere but home . . . big time headache!

So, the Hubby and I decided to make today into a Gramma Visiting Day.

Papa T and Sis-in-Law Lisa decided to ride down with us.

We left at 830 am.  It was negative seven Fahrenheit when we left, even though the SUN was shining.

We drive and drive and drive (an hour and a half in the car is a long time when my normal commute to work is 8 minutes!).

We signed in at the front desk of the hospital and enjoyed the giraffes which were sporting Steelers garb.  Then, we began the 1/4 mile walk to Gramma T's room. 

Back in her section, we found her in cognitive therapy.  We hung out with her and she introduced us to her therapist.  Then, it was on to physical therapy where Miss Mia helped Gramma T through her exercises. 

Gramma T was much more her normal self on this visit and enjoyed showing off Miss Mia and Miz Aise to all of the doctors and therapists.

Unfortunately, we couldn't stay all day with her.  The Hubby and I decorated her room with some photos prior to saying goodbye, making notes that we needed to round up a bunch of goodies with which she could decorate her room.

Miss Mia said good-bye to the BEAR who guards Gramma T's room.

Then, we were on our way home.  The girls were very well behaved (YAH) the entire day.  I found a pink afghan to send down to Gramma T and the Hubby found some comfy workout pants for her as well. 

Now, I'm trying to think of some Projects that are quick and easy for me to make for Gramma T.  Her side of the room just looks so lonely. It's so sad thinking of her being in that room so far away from everything that is familiar.  I'm thinking the following might help keep her spirits up! 

~ Pillowcases
~ Photo Album (with names)
~ lap quilt

AND I found this cute Valentine Play Dough Cookie Recipe that would be super fun for me to do with Miss Mia and I know Gramma T would love them.  

Let's keep our fingers crossed and keep praying that she'll quickly heal and be able to move closer to home.  Fingers crossed that I get some of the above projects accomplished as well!

Toddler Style

Miss Mia has enjoyed dressing (and undressing) herself for awhile now.  In the past, it was always with the clothing I would sit out. 

Now, those wardrobe changes are a lot more frequent, and I am no longer in control of what gets put on this Little Person's self.  These pictures feature a blue sweater hoodie, blue and white striped skort and teal, red and white Christmas tights.

She really loves tights.

I love how fun her look is . . . in private.  Not really certain I'm ready for the world to see her fashion sense! 

Three Months!

Look at all of that hair!  Your sister insisted on the hair band.

My little Cuddle Buddy is 3 months old today!  AMAZING!  Last year at this time, we were still praying God would allow us more than one child. 

Having already gone through the first year with your sister, we're a lot more relaxed and are enjoying you a lot more! 

You still don't really care for a binky.  Yes, there are times when that's the only thing you want, but those times are very few and far between. 

You are just coo'ing up a storm.  You were so loud in your coo'ing the other day that Miss Mia and I looked at each other to make certain it wasn't one of us making that noise!  When you play with Daddy, you start making lots of shrieks as well as belly giggles.  It is so much fun to cuddle on the couch beside you guys and listen to all of the noise you make.

You love being held.  You favorite time is during the night when I cuddle you close to feed you. 

You track objects, but none as much as the little doll Mommy's cousins Mike and Helen bought you.

Daddy dresses you in your Steelers Footie every chance he gets (he had you in it for their win Sunday against the Ravens).

Miss Mia crawls into bed with you and Mommy in the morning and curls up behind you.  She loves giving you kisses and making you coo.

You sit with us at dinner in your high chair, taling much of the time.  When you're not talking, you're watching your sister eat. 

You love being on your kickmat and will swat the heck out of the rattles.  You get all excited at the noise it makes and will kick your feet, wiggling all over the mat.

We call Grandma S your"laxative" as you seem to store up your gross poopies for when she's holding you.  We've now instituted the "you're holding her . . ." rule so Grandma gets to change those messy diapeys!

You still have lots of dark hair and your eczema  is (unfortunately) still all over your legs and belly.  Mommy and Daddy have to put lots of eczema lotion all over you each time you need a diaper change.

I have been packing away most of your 0 - 3 month outfits . . . and feeling a little sad that you're growing so quickly.  Then again, I'm excited for each new day with you - and seeing what new experience we'll share that day!