Snowballs

 

We woke up the morning after Christmas to find a lot of snow on the ground! Navy has never really been able to play in a significant amount of snow (last year we didn't have that much) and she was really excited to go out and play in it. 

 

Navy and Jonathan built a snowman, or as Navy called it "a snowball."  Navy's snowball stayed in our front yard for a couple of days and then fell to its death.  Navy was quite upset about her "snowball" falling over and tells us everyday about how her "snowball" fell down. 

 

 

 

We had another round of snow on Friday to top off the previous snowfall.  This snow was prettier in my opinion because it was a little icy to begin with, which made the trees beautiful.  We went to my great-aunt's house the next day and Navy was able to play in the snow for a little bit. 

 

 

 

 

Navy built another "snowball" with her daddy and my cousins, and this one looked a little like Cookie Monster.  Navy also got upset with my cousin Isaac when he threw a snowball at her daddy and was scolding Isaac, telling him "no!"

 

 

 

Navy is really talking a lot now.  She says many four word phrases, such as "Navy do it too, go in Momma's car."  She is still hard to understand , though.  This is quite frustrating for her (and us) and since she talks all the time, I finally called First Steps and set up an evaluation for her.  She did qualify for services with First Steps and she started her first session of therapy the week before Christmas.  They found a delay in her speech (dropping consonant sounds and syllables) so she will be receiving services for the next several months.  She seemed to get along well with her therapist, and I am looking forward to her making progress.     

 

 

Christmas 2012

Well Christmas is over for 2012 and we had a great holiday! We started out the Christmas celebrations with brunch at my mom's house on Christmas Eve. Navy was really into opening her presents this year and eagerly begged to open her presents at every stop we made.

 



My brothers and sister-in-law were able to join us as well.  It was so nice to be able to spend time with them since they live in New York and Florida. 

Anne Marie and Michael

Navy and Uncle Stephen

Santa stopped by our house later that evening and when Navy woke up early the next day, she had a few surprises waiting for her. 

Later on Christmas Day we went to my aunt and uncle's house to celebrate with my extended family on my mom's side.  Navy got a pink tricycle and a bunch of other fun toys! 



We ended Christmas Day with the Helm Family. Navy and her cousins always have a lot of fun together. 



It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

December is finally here!  I enjoy all holidays, but Christmas is my favorite.  Our house was fully decorated before Thanksgiving (although I did wait until Thanksgiving night to turn the Christmas lights on outside).

Yesterday I took Navy to Henderson to play in Central Park.  Their Christmas Parade was today, so they had all of their Christmas decorations up in the park.  Navy enjoyed running through the park, climbing on the different props they had-----a train, sleigh, school bus, fire truck, etc.  Santa is there on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-3pm, so we will definitely be going back again soon to pay him a visit. 

 

I failed to mention that before we left for the park, Navy insisted I put a pink tutu on her.  Luckily I was able to convince her to leave it in the car before we headed out to play. 

 

This morning the FOP had their annual Breakfast with Santa.  Last year Navy didn't like Santa at all.  Unfortunately, not much has changed this year.  I tried to prep her as much as possible-----we looked at pictures of Santa and talked about how nice and fun he is and how she was going to meet him and sit on his lap.  She seemed like she was excited to see him.....until she actually saw him.  She clung to me so tightly and would not let go!

 

 

 

Later on, a little girl walked Navy up to see Santa and she went with her, but kept pulling back on the girl's hand, trying to get away.  She never sat on his lap, but when he left the breakfast she waved at him and blew him a kiss.  I think she was relieved he was finally leaving the building!  I can't wait for her to see Santa again later this month! :)

 

 

 



Fall Fun

We've been busy these past few weeks enjoying the weather and all the fun events around the area. Navy went to Mayse's Farm with her friend Jalal early in October. I think she was a little too young to enjoy all the activities, especially because it was very crowded, but she had a good time doing what she was able to do.  

 

Navy and I headed over to Owensboro to attend the Apple Festival this year as well.  I liked this a lot.  They had craft booths, tons of food and a lot of activities for the kids.  Navy really liked climbing in the wooden train and sliding down the slide. 

Our church has a Preview Day for their annual Trunk-or-Treat after church the Sunday before Halloween.  Navy loved the inflatables and slid down the slide with Jonathan tons of times! 

 

 

For Halloween this year, Navy was a cow grl.  She loves to say "yee-haw" so we thought this would be a perfect costume for her.  Another plus was she could wear fairly normal things instead of an uncomfortable costume that is itchy and cumbersome.  She wouldn't wear her hat and boots for me when we went to Boo at the Zoo last weekend, but she did wear her entire outfit for Halloween and the days leading up to it when she went to Storytime at the Library. 

 

Navy went trick-or-treating at my office down in Juvenile Court, our local DCS Office and with her cousins.  Navy was shy at first, but got the hang of it pretty quickly.  She got so much candy in just those few places and I am so glad she has no desire to eat any of it.  The only things she wanted to open were the goldfish crackers, pretzels and fruit snacks. 

 

 

Easton, Kenan, Navy and Langston

 



Update

We had Navy's second 2nd Birthday Party a couple of weeks ago.  She was really showing off for everyone in my family and definitely was feeling better than she did at her last party (if you didn't know, she puked during her last party). 

 

One of her favorite gifts was a piggy bank that my Aunt Barbie gave her.  It was a bank given to Barbie that was painted by my Great-Aunt Elodia who passed away several years ago.  A few people gave her some change to put in her bank, and soon Navy was going around asking everyone for "money."  My Uncle Kelly went out to his car and emptied his entire change holder for Navy!  She might be a bit spoiled.....

 

 

 

The reason we had her party so late in the month was so that my brother, Stephen, could be there.  He lives in New York now, so we don't get to see him as much as I would like.  Navy loved spending time with her Uncle Stephen and we can't wait until he comes back to visit at Christmas!  Uncle Michael and Aunt Anne Marie will be here then too. 

 

 

 

And just because, here's a picture of Navy from her birthday last year. 

It's crazy how much she has grown and changed this past year!