Mallory is 2 1/2 Years Old!

Today our little baby girl is 2 1/2 years old! I can't believe she'll be 3 in six months....so crazy! We had her check-up today with Dr. Guggedahl. He is so sweet & so is his staff but Mallory is scared to death of the doctor's office. So she screamed or just cried almost the whole time we were there. She settled down enough so I could have a decent conversation with the doctor. Oma got to join us because she is in town visiting so that was nice but Kevin is out of town on business so he couldn't make it. Afterwards the 3 girls enjoyed 2 1/2 hours of fun at Chuck E Cheese!

Here are her stats:
Weight: 27lbs. 9oz.
Height: 36in.
Head: 48 1/2cm.
~These may not be a 100% accurate b/c she was fighting the nurse & I the whole time!

Again, praise God for a happy, healthy, growing toddler!

David's 4th Birthday & Bowling!

Last Saturday, we were able to go to David's 4th birthday party at the bowling alley. David is the son of our good friends, Bill & Wendy. Mallory adores David and can't wait to see him every Sunday at church or any other time we get together. So this was a fun day for all of us & it was Mallory's first time to go bowling! She wasn't sure of it at first but got the hang of it pretty quickly. She loved pushing the ball down the little slide & seeing the pins get knocked down. We also enjoyed the game room, watching David open his cool presents, & lots of good food & cookie cake!
David celebrated his real birthday yesterday on the 20th so Happy 4th Birthday, David! We love you!

Hot, Hot, Hot!!

It has been really HOT here in El Paso which of course we expect. And we'll be seeing even hotter days very soon. Mallory has been enjoying lots of outside time in her little pool with lots of sunscreen! It amazes me how she can play forever with a few toys, a small pool, and a water hose. I love sitting out there playing & watching while also getting some sun.
The other day I picked up some water guns or water blasters as they call them now at Toys R Us. Kevin, Mallory, & I enjoyed some fun outside with our, I mean Mallory's new toys! Mallory got the hang of it right away & also enjoy taking some drinks! I love when a simple purchase makes for lots of fun in the sun!
You'll have to excuse her "after nap" hair! My goodnes, it was crazy that day!

Mother's Day!

I had a wonderful Mother's Day on Sunday! Kevin got in really late from a business trip on Saturday night so Mallory & I got up & had some Mommy & Mallory time on Mother's Day morning before church so Kevin could sleep in. We enjoyed breakfast together & she gave me her Cookie Monster Mother's Day card that she picked when we were in the card aisle at the store. She was so cute...she had colored it and had been waiting all week to give it to me.
Kevin didn't have to lead worship at church so for the first time in years, the 3 of got ready together & drove to church together which was super nice. Before we left for church, Kevin & Mallory gave me the rest of the my gifts which was another sweet card & a pedi/medi gift card to the spa! I'm so pumped.
We enjoyed a wonderful church service and I even got to bring Mallory up for the Children's moments...so that was fun. We also kept her with us through the whole service & she did a great job. I usually take her to the nursery after the music is over but I decided I wanted her with me on my special day!
We enjoyed a nice brunch together along with Lee & Charlotte...Andy is in Iraq so she was able to celebrate with us which was so nice & Mal of course loved having Charlotte there.
The rest of the day was nice & relaxing! I had a great day & enjoyed my day with my family! I
I love being a Mommy! It is a the best!

Mallory & Mommy!

Before Kindermusik on Thursday, Mallory & I had some fun taking pictures together. She was being cute & cuddly...I loved it and took advantage of the moment. I got some cutes of the 2 of us and some precious ones of her...and those are right below our pictures.