Haven't posted an update in a while. Sadly, I have been sick, but Caleb and Skylee have been taking good care of me! Have I mentioned I have the most perfect child? Earlier she told me to rest and she would do laundry! Ha! This morning we had a tea party and paraded around the apartment appreciating the Christmas decorations, which, by the way, are incredible.
Skylee helped me decorate on Black Friday, and if our goal was to make our home look like Christmastown, we succeeded. Skylee is especially proud of her Christmas tree (she picked it out!) and her pink (of course) lights. She got first pick of our ornaments and decked out her tree with every disney and candy-looking ornament she could find. I even tried hanging a few candy canes on various branches, but soon realized that was a bad idea. (She kept trying to eat them!)
2 1/2 is such a silly age. She tries to be sneaky, but doesn't know the art of it, yet, thankfully! She will try to "hide" a candy cane when she finds one within her small reach. By "hide" I mean she will frantically run to me holding the candy cane firmly against her back (very suspiciously!) and proceed to tell me she has candy and is going to hide it in her closet. She is always surprised when I find it, too. :)
Lately she's been learning computer skills! She has a few basic games she loves to play. One of these days I'm going to teach her how to type...!
Anyway, Thanksgiving was wonderful!
Caleb's parents took Skylee down to Waycross the Monday before Thanksgiving. Caleb and I traveled down with Jacob and Luke Wednesday morning.
It's always nice seeing the whole family, mingling, and, of course, watching Skylee play with her cousins. She played rough, too! Trampoline, dress up, tricycles, chalk, Barbie car...she did not stop! Grandma Velva is so sweet to do Thanksgiving at her place. And, I might add, she is an amazing chef! The food was delicious!! We had turkey, ham, greens, dressing, mac&cheese, potato salad, broc salad, biscuits, cornbread, cream corn, okra, sweet potato casserole...I'm sure there was more. And the desserts! The dessert menu was just as long as the main/side dishes menu! Fudge, red velvet cake, chocolate cake, peanut butter bars, so many types of cakes and pies...needless to say, we stuffed ourselves. Skylee, like her mama, especially loved the sweet potato casserole. And the ham. (Ponyo is a main influence.)
After Thanksgiving lunch/dinner, we went to visit Grandma Gwen and the Rudicks. We love our family so much! Skylee was very sad to leave, but we will hopefully be able to return sometime in the near future for more socializing.
Friday morning we woke Skylee up in the wee hours of the morning (even she did not want to get out of bed..and she is a morning person! Chik Fil A biscuits were our inspiration.) for black friday shopping! She really loved getting to go out in her jammies, and we got some good deals! Only 2 and a half, and she is a pro shopper.
As a side note, I am so thankful for my family and friends. I love you all, and I cannot imagine life without you. You always brighten my days, so thank you. Family (and honorary family!) is everything. :)
Pictures to come!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Santa and Skylee
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Science Center
After saying our goodbyes to Allan and Imogen, we followed Erie to the Louisville Science Center which just so happened to have a Sesame Street exhibit on tour. Before we got there, I had to stop and take a few pictures in and of Louisville; the architecture and scenery is so beautiful. 
Halloween!
After we said our goodbyes to Uncle Nick and Carol, we made our way downtown to visit Erin, Allan, and their 10 month old baby, Imogen. Skylee and Imogen had a lot of fun playing with Imogen's little toys. Skylee even tried reading a few of her books to the baby. After a few errands, we changed into our costumes and started Trick or Treating in Erin's dad's neighborhood. Thankfully we brought sweaters as it got chilly quickly. Skylee got used to trick or treating right away! She would dart in front of everyone to the door, ring the doorbell, tell everyone to step back and anxiously wait for someone to appear. "Trick or Treat!!!" she'd yell excitedly. She always went for the M&Ms!Erin brought a little wagon and pulled Skylee and Imogen along.
My favorite house: an elderly man answered the door and asked Skylee if she wanted a trick or a treat. After a moment considering her options, she replied "Chocolate." As he was grabbing his candy bowl, a few more trick or treaters came along so he asked how many he needed. "I need 20." Skylee was quick to respond. :)
After our bag was filled with candy and my toes were numb (I didn't bring socks), we started home, but didn't make it far before Skylee fell asleep. In the morning, when she woke up, first thing she wanted to do was make sure her candy was still there. We dumped it all out, and she was amazed at how much she had. She told me she wanted to go trick or treating again. Next year, little candy addict. :)
Gonna Take a Trip
Saturday evening we left Woodstock for a weekend in Louisville! Skylee fell asleep a few hours before we got into town, and in the morning, when she woke, she was happily surprised to see Uncle Nick and Carol! We explored Carol's basement and played with her hundreds of bead necklaces. :) Skylee also had a great time petting Nessie who looked more like a pony in Skylee's point of view. After a few hours of lounging and catching up, we ventured to Olive Garden for brunch. Breadsticks, salad, and spaghetti? Yes, please. Skylee dressed up especially halloweeny, and while she didn't fully understand Halloween, was excited!
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