Spolied with Attention

Aunt Erin and Uncle Todd came into to town this weekend to pick up some furniture they were storing here. Although excited and anxious to get their furniture home, they were forced to stay the entire weekend due to the UHaul truck. Apparently there is a huge difference in price when renting a UHaul on the weekend vs the weekday. So, Erin and Todd stayed with us through the weekend. Mallory was not upset by this because whenever Erin and Todd stay here, they absolutely spoil her rotten with love and attention. They also enjoy teaching her new tricks.

For example....

Saturday morning I was getting ready for shopping with Aunt Lori, and I heard some curious sounds coming through the monitor. Uncle Todd was watching Mallory and there was some slight banging coming from her bedroom. Concerned, I rushed in to see what the fuss was about. Uncle Todd was holding Mallory in the standing position on her changing table facing the window that overlooks the front yard. The blinds were up and Mallory was banging her fists and hands on the window as Todd was saying (in the best little girl voice he can do) coordinated with each bang, "get me out of here!" "These people are crazy, help me!" Needless to say, ever since Saturday, she reaches for the window while I am trying to change her. Thanks Todd. Just remember, one day you will have a child and I will be able to teach them tricks!

Mallory & Edie

Mallory finally got to meet one of my best friends from high school this weekend, Edie. Edie resides across the country and as a result, we don't get to see her often. She had never met Mallory, but had kept up with her life through the blog and anticipated their meeting. Mallory took to Edie right away. She wasn't shy with her and was all smiles. We played outside in the swing, the grass and then it was time for bed. Edie came over twice to see Mallory and on Sunday we went over to Edie's parents house for some fabulous crepes and some play time inside.

It was so good to see you Edie, we love you and miss you!

Big Girl Bath

This weekend, we put the infant tub in storage and let Mallory try her hand at a big girl bath in the regular tub. She did fabulous. She sat up on her own the whole time and loved it. There is much more room to splash in the big tub and a lot more toys. I have a feeling that bath time will become one of her favorite times.

Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Friday night we took Mallory to the 2009 Jazz and Rib fest to see the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Mallory had a great time and jammed all night long. Well, not really. She ended up falling asleep shortly after the band went on, but she still enjoyed being outside and people watching. Our friends Amber and Heath went down with us and Mallory loved playing with Amber. I think she has a new buddy.

Gracie's Headband & Baby Parker

Just last week, there was a big change at Miss Kissy's house. Baby Parker started coming every day to join the group. He is ADORABLE, but I must admit, Mallory isn't giving Kristy up without a fight. His first day there, she reached for Miss Kristy while in my arms, when she saw her paying attention to the new baby. She wrapped her hands around her arm as if to claim her or say "no, this is MY miss Kissy." Although it slightly broke my heart, it was very cute to watch. However, over the course of the week she got better about sharing her sitter with the new little boy.

A great distraction are little Gracie and Oliva. They adore Mallory and she adores them. They keep her busy by playing with her and making her laugh. Last Friday, I convinced them to let me take some pictures since I happened to have the camera in the car. Gracie loaned Mallory her headband for the quickie photoshoot and we got some great pics.

Sittin' Pretty

Just a couple of pictures of Mallory the other night before bed playing on her changing table. Now that she is sitting up, she loves to sit up on her changing table and grab at the blinds on the window. Because of this, I can't turn my back for a second. However, she is getting better and better at her balance every day.

Tinkerbell

This is not what I sent Mallory to the sitters in today but this is what she was wearing when I picked her up. When I walked through Kristy's door and saw her sitting on the floor in this little number, I lost it. She looked Adorable. I had to snap some pictures when we got home. The thing about Miss "Kissy" (as the children call her) is that she tends to always have my child in clothing that I have never seen before. Thanks to many hand-me-downs and to the fact that she, herself will buy Mallory clothes, there are so many cute little surprises that I walk into. However, never anything quite as adorable and flashy as this. The best part about this little number is that the skirt is sparkly and shiny which kept Mallory's attention all evening.

I would also like to point out that Mallory is sitting up....by herself. I am not sure when this happened, but a week or so ago she just woke up one morning "knowing" how to sit up on her own and now she is a pro. There is a new baby at the sitters and watching him is reminding me how quickly time is moving. I feel like it was just last week that she couldn't hold her head up, let alone sit up. Crazy.

My little Tinkerbell.