What a week, Lilly's 18 month stats

Holy hell.  That's what we get for going on a grown-up vacation!  Bryce and I went to the Great American Beer Festival again in Denver this past weekend and my in-law's watched Abby while my parents watched sweet Lilly.  It seems my in-laws got the short end of the stick because 1 day into our vacation, I got the dreaded e-mail from school saying a kid in another 4 year old class had lice and to check our own kid at home.  We kept checking every day and seemed to be in the clear.  Then I get the dreaded phone call from school on Tuesday saying I need to pick Abby up because they found lice in her hair.  At the time, it was sort of a big "OH NO!" moment but now that we've made it through the necessary process and are all lice-free, it doesn't seem like that big of a deal.  Just a lot of work.  My parent's got to enjoy a lice free grand child who wore them out.  Lilly ate well, slept well and played well while we were gone.  Her 3 favorite things to do.

Before I forget, we took Lilly in for her 18 month check up and the doctor confirmed our suspicion.  Lilly is a BIG GIRL.  She's 34" tall (94%), 28 lb. 4 oz. (94%) and her head is 48 cm (87%).  I have a baby girl in the mid-90% range!  Let's hope she can squeeze her bum into all of Abby's old winter clothes because there's LOTS of cute stuff that needs to be re-worn!  Oh, and I lost track but all her teeth are in now too.  Onward to pictures - it's getting late!

This was taken a while back on our way to drop Abby off at school.  It's rare that Lilly let's Abby hold her hand (especially since that's her favorite thumb to suck) so this was a big deal.  My two sweet girls!

We did a practice drop-off with Grandpa before leaving for Denver.  Lilly LOVES going to school with big sister.  When she finally starts school next year, I'll bet $100 she'll be the kid that darts into the class room without even looking back at me whilst I shed a tear in the doorway.  That's why I'm keeping her home this year - I'm not ready to part with my baby yet!

I think Mei Mei found a comfy place to have a book read to her.  :)

While in Colorado, we visited Odell Brewing Co., New Belgium Brewing, Equinox Brewing, Avery Brewing Company and my gateway beer, MillerCoors where I got to drink Banquet straight from the Rocky Mountain source.  It was everything I thought it would be.  :)

Bryce and I both got lice as well so this was what Abby and I looked like for 10 hours on Wednesday.  Lilly kept looking at us like we were weirdos!  Haha!  It stunk to high heaven but that medicine worked!  We are all lice-free now.  Luckily, Lilly never got any.

p.s. Abby's got a high bun in her hair - she's not really a cone-head.

Doesn't Mei Mei look like Pebbles with her tiny, tiny pony tail?

Looks like Lilly found the popsicles!  

We attended the Disney & Dinner event at Abby's school Friday night and she got to take pictures with some princesses!  Lilly ran amuck the entire time so Bryce and I were a sweaty mess taking turns chasing after her but it was worth it for Abby!

It was so nice out today.  Abby helped me pick out the pumpkins this year and then she helped Bryce carve them out.  Well, really she watched him and only scooped out the guts a few times because she didn't want to get dirty.  Oops, she gets that from me.  :o

We always do one scary and one funny pumpkin.  Pretty awesome!  Good job, Bryce!

It's a miracle this picture turned out as well as it did.  Lilly was a millisecond from bursting into a yell/cry.

♥  I love my girls!!  ♥

But I got a great pic with my cuddle bug.  I can always count on her for a snuggle or kiss.  :)

Abby wanted to go out for a family walk today.  But only Bryce and I walked.  :P 

After an entire day playing outside, we had to squeeze in some inside playing as well.

Like father, like daughter.

And lastly, another rare moment of sisterly affection from Lilly.

It's about time....

It's been a long time since I cracked open the ol' sewing machine.  I've been wanting to make curtains for the girl's room for quite some time now.  I found the fabric about 2 months ago and with the aid of my MIL, I was able to crank out a "pinterest project" in a couple of hours.  I also found a couple of other beginner sewing projects and made the girls each skirts and I made a cute little Christmas pillow cover for the couch.

I picked out this fabric because this is one of Abby's favorite Christmas movies.  It's a super simple envelope pillow case.  I'll definitely be making more of these for sure!

Lilly and her kicks.

Abby the Accessorizing Queen.  :)

And lastly, my curtains with grommets.  I was lucky to find the cute rod with pink jeweled finials too.  Right up Abby's aisle.  :)

Abby's wore her daddy's shirt for a night gown one night. These two are Double Trouble!

Mei Mei after just waking up from a nap.  :)  Love her curly hair!

Abby was SO happy Lao Yie came back from Australia!

A rare moment: Lilly is actually sitting still for more than 3 seconds.

Sucking her thumb, of course.

This is what I get when I ask them to smile.  ♥

The weather was so nice on Sunday that we spent the afternoon playing outside.  Everything started out great...

...until they started fighting over the lone ball.  Both need to practice sharing.

Both ended up in tears and had death grips on the ball.

Usually a ride on Daddy's shoulder fixes everything but not that day.

Abby's face got cut off a bit but it was Lilly's turn and this is one unhappy Abby and one happy Lilly.

Lilly's eyes are saying "Mine!  All mine!"  Bad baby.

What is the best way to quiet two fussy girls?

SNACK TIME!!!

Then we played and played and played until Abby skinned her knee.  She's not the most coordinated little girl but she for sure is a little drama queen when it comes to boo-boos.  Bryce had to carry her since her entire body was incapacitated.  :)

Goofy Bakers

The thing I love most about my family is how we make each other laugh all day long.  Between Bryce's child-like, witty, sarcastic comments, my "dad" jokes and the typical day-to-day child/toddler antics, the laughter never stops (unless someone is throwing a temper tantrum, of course).  :)  I just love it.

Just to update, Lilly is really starting to talk more and grasp what's going on around her.  Or more like, we are just now seeing how much she knows since she verbalizes it more.  I know she's known what's going on for a while now.  This stage is so much fun because she's surprising us daily with something new.  Her personality is so funny....she's a deceptively wicked little thing with a sweet outer shell.  A wolf in sheep's clothing, if you will.  :)  I don't know why I expected her to be somewhat like Abby - each child is so different.  Abby is such a sweet, quietly intellectual type but she's getting thicker skin from being around her sister.  Oh but I love how they love each other.

The highlight of Lilly's day is dropping off and picking Abby up from school.  She just loves putting her shoes on and walking like a big kid to school.  If I weren't holding her, she'd run right into to class with Abby.  But I've got one more year with my baby at home with me.  I've been thoroughly enjoying our alone time while Abby's at school 4 days a week.  I'd never really spent this much alone time with her so we're both spoiling each other rotten!

On to our pictures.  I haven't been taking as many lately - the every day grind of school and our daily routine has kept me busier than I thought.  But here they are - enjoy!

For fun, Bryce brushed his beard against the grain and this was the result.  I, instead, choose to focus on his pretty blue eyes.  This is now his "Fire Mack Brown" beard.

This was in the morning before school earlier this week.  Abby loves to "read" books to her sister.  Or in this case, "recite" the book from memory.  :)

I don't remember what Abby was "crining" (cry/whining) about but I took a picture of her face to show her.  Then she started laughing at how ridiculous she looks.  :)

This past Sunday I got the urge to take the couch apart and vacuum underneath it so we took the opportunity to rearrange the furniture.  It's "book time" before bed time in this house.  Abby kept saying "It looks like we have a new house!"

I just think there is something so darn cute about a kid eating corn.  Bryce and I are so impressed with her eating skills.  And look how cute!

She was really chowing down!  ♥

Playing Catch Up

I didn't even realize it had been this long since my last post.  So much has happened - school started for Abby, football season started, the weather is cooling off and everyone is growing up so fast.  Including Bryce's beard.  It was neat at first but I gotta say, I wish he would shave it down again.

Abby is so excited about school and it makes me so happy.  She's been taking afternoon naps more regularly too so I know she's getting worn out.  :)  Her schedule each week is pretty busy and she told me yesterday "Mommy, this week is sooo loooong!"  And it was only Tuesday!  Silly girl - I love her.  :)

And Lilly is just growing so fast.  She's so tall and eats so well.  She started to begin skipping her morning naps here and there.  She's almost 18 months old too.  I am fully aware of how blessed I've been with her napping so far.  She already gone 7 more months than Abby did.  She's still non-stop and I love it.  Keeps me on my toes too!

Ok, here comes the random photos.  Enjoy!

Abby asked me to take a picture of her.  She's so photogenic - gets it from her dad.  :)

Bryce and his little mini-me.  She loves to sit on him in this little nook.

Game Day, baby!!

Lilly only stands still to eat so this is the best game day picture we could get.  Abby used to wear this same outfit!  This is my little thumb sucking tip toe baby.  ♥

Sisters!!

Little does Abby know Bryce is honed in on his FF draft.  She just wanted to play!

Lilly giving herself a backward shot while sitting in her favorite spot.  :)

Abby's first day of Pre-K!!  She picked out her own outfit and everything - my big girl!

♥ Playing together ♥

My movie star!

Just a regular Tuesday evening - Abby in her bathing suit with Bryce's boots on....and clucking like a chicken.  :)  Free entertainment - gotta love it!