Baseball & Backyardigans!

Last night we went to another Diablos baseball game with some friends. The main reason why we went is because we heard that the Backyardigans were going to make an appearance. We knew Mallory would love it and she did. We got there right in time to see Pablo & Uniqua (the only 2 that came) go down on the field and throw the first pitch. She was so pumped. Around the 2nd inning, they had them set up so you could get your picture taken with them. Mallory, of course, would never touch or take a picture with them....she says "I'm shy, Mommy" and she would flip out. And I was glad because the line was forever long. So my friend, Shannon & I took the kiddos right up to where they were taking pictures and just let them look & wave. We were so close that Mal couldn't believe it. She waved and said hello. It was so cute. She had wanted to give them some fruit snacks but we had forgotten to bring them with us. So as were leaving, we asked one of the kids that was helping protect Pablo & Uniqua to please give the snacks to them. I thought sure he would take them and give them to them "later"...that's what we had told Mallory would happen.....but the sweet kid, walked right over, whispered in Uniqua's ear, pointed at Mallory, and gave her the snacks. Oh my gosh, she was elated. We're going to be hearing about that night for a long time. It was such a fun and exciting night....great night with family & friends!

Mallory's Big Girl Bed!

After 2 years and 8 months in her crib (minus the time in her bassinet in our room when she was born), Mallory finally got a big girl bed! Yesterday morning, Kevin & I took down her crib & turned it into a full size bed...sniff sniff for Mommy! Mallory said "Bye bye crib, see you later!" Then at 2pm the Mattress Firm guys delivered her beautiful bed! We haven't switched her sooner because she did so well in her crib....slept 12 hours at night, took 2 hour naps, and never tried to climb out. We figured...why mess with what works. Well I started to feel quilty that she was still sleeping in her crib (all of her friends have big girl/boy beds & she was getting so long in there) so we went out a couple of weeks ago and found the perfect bed for her. I wasn't sure how she would do but oh my gosh, she LOVES it. Last night was her first night to sleep in it and she did great. And today is her first nap and so far so good!
We are hoping this continues! She has always done great an transitions! I have also put a digital clock in her room so in the mornings, she can't get out of bed until she sees a 7 in the first spot (I covered up the other 2 numbers).....it worked this morning...the only exception, of course, is if she needs to go potty or needs something. I got this idea from my Sis' friend Noell.
Again, we are so proud of our sweet Mallory.

Making Banana Bread!

There are very few things that I make from scratch but I can make some pretty yummy homemade banana bread. On Tuesday I enlisted my little helper to assist me in making some banana bread muffins! We had a great time doing it & made more memories. Mallory smashed the bananas for me (while doing a few taste tests), poured some of the ingredients in the bowl, and then helped me mix it up before pouring in the mixer. She was a great little helper as always. We both took a few licks of the batter before pouring it into the muffin pan. Afterwards, we both enjoyed some yummy, warm banana bread muffins & milk! It was lots of fun...we'll do it again soon:)