Cousins!

Delaney and Elliot are so lucky to have two wonderful cousins-Andrew (8) and Hannah (5). Aunt Julie, Andrew and Hannah came to visit for the weekend and brought their adorable 6 week old kitty. Delaney followed Hannah around and only wanted to eat what Hannah ate and do what Hannah did.... Delaney would trade me in for Hannah in a second! And I love it! Elliot got tons of love and snuggles from Aunt Julie.

Delaney Goes To Preschool

Since today was (another) cold day, Grandma B opened up her preschool for Delaney to play. Delaney had full run of the school and loved the 'dress up' purses, hats and shoes. She (unknowingly) played with her great great grandmother's hat and her great grandmother's white beaded purse (in her hand) that Grandma B donated to the dress up collection.

Extreme Bedhead

Delaney is a pretty spunky little girl and her wild and crazy hair definitely matches her feisty personality. She loves to rub her food-especially her oatmeal-in her hair. She reminds me of a little ruffled bird in the mornings. Sometimes Delaney will let us put barrettes and ponytails in her hair and sometimes not..... Grandma B bought Delaney a baby hair detangling spray to try to tame her hair, or at least make combing her hair a little easier, faster and less painful!

Smiley Elliot

I always knew that I wanted a little girl, and when I was pregnant with Delaney and found out that she was a girl, I was ecstatic. It's not that I didn't want a little boy, but I really, really, really wanted a girl. And Delaney has been everything that I ever wanted. But I have fallen completely in love with my little Elliot. I am so thankful that I have a little boy and would order up two more just like him if I could!

My Little Eskimo

Today was a 'warm' 58 degrees in Pittsburgh. You can see exactly how warm Delaney (and especially her mommy) thought that it was! Delaney had a great time watching the runners at a trackmeet today (Pepah is the coach) and exploring the big yard.

Look! Delaney finally is big enough for her carseat to be in the forward facing position. In Nevada, children must be 12 months and 20 lbs. before their carseats can be turned around, and Delaney just reached the big '20'. Delaney is pretty tiny, and Dave and I always joke that she'll probably have to go to the prom in her carseat.

The Baby Charmer

Grandma B worked her magic and kept Delaney happy (and quiet) with seemingly endless games of peek-a-boo and pick-up (Delaney throws & Grandma B pick up!) during our very, very long. Elliot was a champion napper and snoozed for a couple of hours. Delaney has been busy exploring Grandma B and Pepah's house and all of the new toys and the stairs and inside dirt (houseplants). She is a very happy girl and loves all of the attention.

Pictures to come soon!

Going To The Moon

Or to Pittsburgh, PA, but we might as well be taking a trip to the moon. After nearly two months of strategizing about everything from airplane seating to how to unload the babies and luggage from the car, the suitcases are packed and the diaper bags are filled (with Oreos and chocolate Teddy Grahams-bribery!). Delaney, Elliot and I are ready to go to Pittsburgh (with Grandma B's help!). All of us will miss Dave and can't wait for him to join us next week!

So, tomorrow if you should hear about a toddler being removed from a plane for throwing a tantrum.......