Shelby's House Warming Party

Nana, Aunt Maryann and Ella came over on Saturday to visit. Shelby waited by the doors for about 15 minutes waiting for them to arrive. Shelby was so excited when they did arrive. She was running around in circles squealing in delight and clapping. She was even trying to hug Ella which is new for her.

Shelby and Ella spent most of the day in Shelby's new cottage. The cottage is mostly empty right now so Ella brought over some play food and kitchen utensils to use. They both had a lot of fun and play really well together. Shelby didn't stay in the cottage very long each time. She likes to go in and out of the cottage repeatedly. It is so funny-she always closes the door behind her, every time!

When we came inside for lunch, they were wanting to go back outside and play. Here they are looking out the window at the toys out back.

The play food and kitchen utensils were a hit. Shelby tried to taste each piece. Ella opted for a real Italian cookie. Whenever we tried to stack everything on the kitchen table, they would push everything to the floor. So it was a messy, little cottage.

Shelby is looking forward to her next play date with cousin Ella.

Shelby's New Way of Communicating

Shelby has a new way of communicating. She makes noises that at first we thought indicated she was mad but she isn't. I think it is just one of her new ways of communicating or talking. She does it most when putting toys away or organizing them. Maybe she is going to be neat and like things in their place. We will see. Check out the video and see what you think.

Today Shelby and I went to Davis Farmland in Sterling, MA. We had a blast. We met up with Nana, Papa, Aunt Maryann, Uncle Gary and Ella. Shelby got to ride around with Ella in her wagon which she loved. We saw so many animals. I think Shelby thought the animals were interesting. She really stared at some of them especially the noisy sheep. We saw cows, pigs, goats, sheep, emu, llamas, donkey's, horses, chickens and more. Many were endangered species. We are looking forward to going again when Shelby is a little older and can enjoy it even more.

Here is Shelby trying to swipe Ella's hat. I also caught them kicking each other's feet since their feet shared the middle area. I think riding in the wagon was Shelby's favorite part of the trip!

Shelby checking out the baby goats from the wagon.

The strangest looking donkey I have ever seen. Unfortunately, it didn't make any noise, which is my favorite things about donkeys

Aunt Maryann feeding the goats. They were loud! I thought it was histerical but Ella didn't agree and wanted to get away from them. Shelby found them interesting really studied them from the wagon.

Shelby being so good wearing her sun hat.

A llama.

Shelby and Ella having a discussion.

Shelby and Ella sitting on mini tractors.

I think everyone had a great time and we had great weather. I am sure we will be back again. It was a nice way to spend a Sunday.

New Sibling Coming

Shelby is going to have a sibling in November! We are very excited! Here is Shelby checking out the ultrasound pictures of the baby. She loved running around with them.

Looking out the window

Shelby's latest thing is looking out the window. Our windows are pretty low and Shelby is really tall for her age so she can now look out the window if she stands on her tippy toes. She checks out what is going on outside regularly now. She looks for the goose that visits our house begging for bread daily, looks for cars and looks for kids playing outside. It is so cute.

Shelby is getting into everything! Here she is pulling out the animal crackers and sprinkles them on the floor. I had a hard time cleaning them up. She kept trying to step on them or pick one up to eat!

Easter

Shelby really enjoyed her second Easter. I think more than her first. She ran around Nana and Papa Wallace's house non-stop with Ella. She look so cute in her Easter dress. Shelby and Ella are interacting more and having fun together. It is fun to see them together.

Getting ready to water the flowers!

Ella trying to give Shelby a hug.

Miss Trouble

Shelby is walking up a storm. She is hardly playing with her toys preferring to walk around and get into anything and everything she shouldn't. She even practices how she holds her arms. In the beginning, she held them out like she was balancing. Now she practices swinging them and laying straight along her sides. It is pretty funny to watch.

She likes being outside or just looking out the door. We are looking forward to some more warm weather so we can get out and play. I am a wimp so it needs to be about 60 degrees or higher to get me outside.

Shelby had her 12 month doctor's appointment this week. She did great. She is almost 32 inches which is really tall for her age. Unfortunately, she had to have 3 shots. She handles them really well but I think she is starting to remember what happens at doctor's visits. She started crying as soon as we got in the room. Luckily the visit doesn't take long and we have a really good doctor.

Shelby is also now drinking cow's milk out of a sippy cup. We thought the transition was going to be a lot harder but it wasn't too bad. I think Shelby was ready. Now she is usually carrying her cup around almost everywhere she goes. She is drinking more and more milk everyday. We were a little alarmed tonight at how big her belly got with milk. It looked like she had a big beer belly! I couldn't capture it too well in the photos but her 18 month shirt looked like it was going to rip at the seams!