Drop It Like It's Hot

I don't know where she learned her dance moves...

(bear with us, we don't have editing software for the videos!)

Wordless Wednesday: Nutella and Graham Crackers

13 Month Stats

This morning we went to the doctor for her 12 month check up.

One month late, but that's ok!

Weight: 21lbs 6oz

50th percentile!! Finally!

Height: 32.75"

Literally off the chart! Well over the 95th percentile.

A string bean lady, she is.

The doctor said she looked great and had no concerns about her development.

Music to a mommy's ears.

E's Words at 13 months:

1. Mama

2. Dada

3. Daddy

4. Nana

4. Hi!

5. Dat=That

6. Kit=Cat

7. Na=No

Thievery

Home Sweet Home

The G's are back in Texas.

By the grace of God, really.

(NOT what you are thinking, "way too proud of Texas Daddy.")

In that we BARELY made our flight this morning.

I'm not exaggerating.

We were literally running through the terminal, stroller in Billy's hands, E on my hip.

It reminded me of that scene from "Home Alone" in the airport.

A nice man gave up his seat so the three of us could sit together.
Maybe it was because he didn't want to sit next to the already starting to act up Emmalina?

Anywho.

She did as well as any 12.5 month old would be expected to do.

Minimal screeching and only one mini tantrum.

Not bad!

We had such a great time in Florida.

Emily has a three way tie for her favorite vacation activities:

1. Sitting in her window seat at the rental house.

2. Having everyone read to her.

3. Walking on the beach right before bedtime.

Mommy's favorite thing was watching the sun set with the Daddy on the beach each night, while E danced around in the sand.

A Three Hour Tour

Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale,

A tale of a fateful trip

That started from this tropic port

Aboard this tiny ship.

...

First Mate E

Daddy! I'm sinking!

Trying out her sea legs.

The rocking soothed E to sleep...and make Mommy sick, sick, sick!

We are headed home tomorrow.

Hope all goes well on the plane ride home...

Girls' Day Out

While The Daddy and Uncle Scott went out to play golf,

the girls hopped in the car and drove out to the Mote Aquarium in Sarasota.

E's tour guide pose, "These are fish"

Stopping for pic with Aunt Ami.

(thank you for going and broiling with us in the horrid heat!!)
Checking out the Sting Rays in the Petting Pond.

Wow! That's a huge cat water bowl!

The two resident dolphins.

They weren't up to much...
and E wasn't impressed.

Little snack in the car on the way home.

E Meets Beach

What a wonderful day!

Emily had a great time on her first beach experience.

Baby toes

She didn't know what to think about the sand.

What a weird texture!

Daddy taking E to the water.

Out in the Gulf of Mexico.

Mommy was a little nervous with such precious cargo out there...

Smiling and waving at Mommy on the shore.

We ate some sand...

And then called it a day. E got a rocking baby tan!

(Yes Nana, she had lots of sunscreen on)

2.5 Hour Flight + Busy-Body Toddler =

Ruptured Ear Drums

Holy cow.

E told the Captain to shove the "keep your seat belt fastened" order.

Oh, and did I mention that she missed her nap time??

It was awesome.

Thank God we are here, safe and sound and enjoying the scenery

**Sigh**

It has been a trying and tiring day for us.

Something is up with E.

Cabin fever? Not enough structured activities?

No clue.

But, she is not shy about letting us know that she is not satisfied with the state of things.

I think the evil molars are making their way in on the right side.

Ugh. Stupid teeth.

Anywho.

We are trying to get things together for our trip to Florida.

I have to work Friday and Saturday, so I wanted to be pretty much ready to go.

The joys of doing two tons of laundry, scrounging for forgotten items...oh, and the fact that a bomb has gone off in my house and E won't stop screaming.

**Finding my inner zen**

**Finding my inner zen**