200 Flamingo's flocked 

Happy Birthday !!

Too Cute!!

Happy St. Pattie's day

So Fancy!

Update from the past little while.

We have been busy recently, and have some catching up to do. First off, Lilly's foot is doing better, she was using it like normal within 48 hours of the injury. She is such a tough girl!! On 3/14 we got to dress up and go party with my little bro's girlfriends family, her mom recently got re-married and they had a celebration. It was nice to get all dressed up and dance a little. Lilly made fast friends with a little girl at the "shin-dig," and they had a great time "hanging out." Then we got to celebrate St. Pattie's day at play group, the kids did not really know what was going on, but it was cute to see everyone in their green clothes. On Friday, we started the celebration of my dad's 60th birthday....we did a trip out of a bar and left Lilly with her first babysitter, it was my little bro's girlfriend, and they both did great. Lilly woke up, once my Caitlin had it all under control. On Saturday night, my folks house was "flocked" with 200 pink flamingos....and they did not hear a thing. When my Dad woke up on his actual birthday, the flamingo's were there to meet them!! Tons of people slowed down on their way to and from church to see what was going on!! Too funny!! 

In other news, Lilly had her 1 year old photos taken, and they turned out so good (I'll post them later), we had to order more cloth diapers the close with snaps because Lilly can open the velcro (thanks Krista), Lilly has taken 2 steps alone several times (she will be walking soon), we are in the throws of planning a 1 year old birthday party...so silly, but it's more for us then her anyhow, and finally, we are heading to FL this weekend to have a visit with Fitz's grandpa (he turned 89 yesterday), and have a short vacation in the warm weather!!  We are also testing flying with Lilly in prep for our flight this Christmas to Hawaii to visit Bobby!! Yeah for vacations and warm weather!

No escaping this Friday the 13th!

We made it through the February Friday the 13th with out any trouble, but I think two in a row was just too much for this family the handle. Yesterday, not only were we anxiousely waiting the results of Fitz's Dad's biopcie, but Lilly had her first real injury. During a photo session, Lilly managed to either pull a 8lb weight down on her little left foot or sprained her ankle. What a mess! With a screaming baby in tow, we were off to my Dad's office to get an x-ray and some medical advice. Just my luck, my Dad was in surgery at the hospital and his partner was holding down the office. So in we go, luck for us he has three kids himself, and he kindly looks at her foot, and helps hold her while we take an x-ray. I wish I could put the x-ray online, because it's impressive to see how few bones are in their little feet. Lucky for us, she only significantly bruised her little foot (blunt trauma), but nothing that needed "real" medical attention. We were sent home with two x-rays, and instruction to give her moitrin and try to ice her foot. A bit later, we got a visit from my Dad, and he was very glad to see that even though he got two phone calls at the hospital, her foot was better off then he thought. We managed to ice her foot a few times over the past few days, and by Saturday she was putting weight on her foot, and today she was even taking a few steps. Hopefully, each day we will get better and better; even though the bruise will get worse and worse! On the cancer note, the news was not good, but we are waiting for treatment options and hoping for the best. Please keep Fitz's dad and family in your thoughts or prayers!

Lilly's tricks
So with her first birthday approaching, Lilly is learning new tricks each day. We have mastered waving "hi" and "bye" (when she wants to of course), and now "so big." When you ask her "how big is Lilly?" she throws one or both arms up and waits for you to say "so big." Here is the video to prove it. She is on the verge of walking; she will cruise and stand on her own, but is just not quite ready to take those steps yet. We have started to teach her how to blow kisses, but that is going to take some more practice. She also has almost all 4 of her top teeth; the fourth one is working through right now. Since the weather has been so nice over the past few days, we have spent alot of time outside. Much to Lilly's liking, we are hitting the park and beach any chance we get. She enjoys swing the most (I think because she can do it on her own), and then the occasional eating of any substance on the ground (not that I allow it, but she's quick). We are looking forward to having a weekend with Dada coming up, and maybe attending the St. Pattie's Day fest in EI or maybe doing some kayaking or just hanging out! Hope everyone has the chance to get out and enjoy the out of doors!!

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Sewing Project....
So here are two shots of my first attempt at sewing a dress for Lilly! It actually fits?! I can't wait for summer so all she will wear is homemade dresses. Since making this one, she has two more...one light blue with pockets, and a pink john deer one! I still need to work on my straight lines, and button holes, and such...but not too bad for an anti-Martha Stewart! Krista you still got me beat with the diapers (of which I need to order more)...one day I might try one with elastic!! WooHoo, big time! Happy sewing!