They Grow Up So Fast!

Our Little Lila Bird is not so little anymore.  My prediction is that she'll be a mountain goat biologist since all she cares about is animals and climbing.

Her vocabulary expands faster than we can even document.  Compared to Lucy she is a bit slower to use words and sentences but is very good at communication in her own way.  Also, the words she can use are pronounced with excellent diction.  These include: "Mil-KKK", "Sippee", "Applesauce", "Peeez (please)", and my favorite "Now".  That last one usually gets added in to most sentences, as in "Sippee now peeez". 

She loves animals of all kinds - she shows little interest in cartoons but put on a nature show and she is captivated.  She also loves jewelry - she almost always has something around her neck or wrist as decor.

Climbing is another (and annoying) pastime.  She loves to go vertical.  Chairs, tables, stools, ect.  Most furniture is at some point tested as a ladder.  This love of climbing also involves her getting stuck, falling, and much more attention from us.     

It is also fun to see how Lucy and her have become friends.  Lucy is most times quite kind and sharing with Lila, and it pleases us greatly as parents to watch Lucy be a great example to her younger sister. 

Valentines and St. Patrick's Day

Our Valentines' and St. Paddy's days came and went with some fun activities.  On Valentines' day, Kim had some friends over for treats, Lucy exchanged valentines at school on which she had, for the first time, signed her name on every one.  At night, Lucy put on her bathing suit (a usual occurrence in our household) and made whoopee pies with Kim. 

I think the swimsuit signifies that Lucy is officially done with Winter.  She says she can't wait to go swimming when the snow melts.  Here she is with a pie she made.

Lila, of course, loved the pies.  One of our many endearing nicknames for her is "our goat" since she eats just about anything.

For St. Patrick's day Kim and the girls went to see Irish dancers at a local pub.  The girls loved it and Lucy was able to get up on stage and join them. 

Chula Vista, WI

A few weeks back Kim's parents hosted us at a water park in the Wisconsin Dells for a fun few nights.  This place had a giant indoor water park with slides, a lazy river, and fun for all ages (including us adults).  We and the girls had a absolute blast.  After every ride down a slide (by herself or on my lap), Lucy's response was always "I want to do it again!!"  


Lila was braver than we expected.  By the last day she was pushing away our hands, climbing the small stairs and going down the slide herself, only to be caught at the bottom and go up again.

Here is Bird and I goofing off as usual. Is she my clone or what?

Lucy taking a break with her cool robe from Grammy.  Licorice was in about every picture.  Kim and I try to limit sweets but on fun excursions the girls love it.

Bird ready to go back to the pool. 

Lucy and her cousin Milo all set to go.  Lucy loved her goggles from Titi and Kunkle.  Thanks to Grammy and Puppy for a memorable time!