got ruby red slippers???

2008-03-15

today was the perfect day to get out the ruby red slippers that meredith got from nana and papa for her birthday. everytime we go to pick out shoes she likes to grab them and eat 'em. they are just so sparkly, who wouldn't eat 'em right?

we also tried on a few jean jackets.... sadly the first one has already been outgrown! how did that happen?

it is fun to chase meredith around the apt in her cute shoes. she squeels with delight as you follow her. today she wore out a little quick and i caught her on camera standing next to my leg and you can see her just starting to sign for nursing.

later in the evening meredith took her first steps on her own!!! we didn't get those on camera but they were pretty special for me and daddy to see!

got milk???

2008-03-12

meredith is full of surprises! today daddy taught her how to drink water out of a straw when we were at a restaurant today and then this evening at dinner she drank out of a big girl cup all by herself! i didn't know she could do it already! she has been interested in her sippy cup but really just seems to hang onto it and tip it only occasionally. but this evening she wanted some of my milk out of my glass instead of water from her sippy..... after a few happy slurps and backwash..... i got out the big girl cup and put a little milk in there for her. she just went right for it like a pro and as you can see in these pictures she is definitely impressed with her new found ability too! so we must have played with the cup for about 5 minutes or so before she tipped it upside down (to look at the bottom) and then threw it onto the floor :) awwww isn't she cute????

my matching dolly

2008-03-10

got a cute sweater that got all shrinky in the dryer????? i had one of those and aunt fran made it into the cutest dolly and outfit for meredith. they match! have you ever seen such a cute and soft pair??? meredith adores the eyes and hair especially on her sweet turqoise dolly.

science center

2008-03-09

today we took a family trip to the kansas city science center. it was sooooo neat to see meredith mesmerized by the whole experience. she interacted with quite a few of the displays and enjoyed touching and feeling her way through science just like a natural! there was so much to enjoy together, we were constantly pointing and discovering new things to talk about and see. meredith even enjoyed the train area of the science center so much that she will be anxious to share it when her cousins come to town (they are the real train buffs!) kansas city is really proud of it's train heritage and we are thrilled to take it all in!

what a wonderful start to our exploration of the city.....