The Best Way To Wake A Sleeping Child

Do you want your kiddo to wake up happy? Then wake him/her with happy thoughts of Yogurtini! Macey was in a deep sleep and I barely got her to stir with the mention of dinner...but the second she heard Yogurtini, her little eyes sprung open as she started naming all the topping she wanted.

Yet Another Video Of The Darling Sisters

"Marshmallows" For Macey

After a neverending conversation between Macey and I that went a lot like this:

"Mama, can I have a marshmallow?"
"Those aren't marshmallows, Macey, please put them back."
"Mama, I reeeeealllllllly want a marshmallow! Can I have a marshmallow?"
"Not a marshmallow, sweetie. Please put the cotton balls back."

"But mama, I want a maaaaaarssssshmallllllloooooow"
I finally told her she could try one in hopes that she'd stop asking. This girl worries me! God love her. :-)

A Friendly Competition

I was pretty impressed with the girls' Washers skills on Saturday. Especially for being the first time they've ever played! It was a close game, but Addalyn walked away with the victory. 10-5

"GOOD GAME"

A Typical Day

This pretty much sums up their personalities. You'll notice that Mace fell asleep while eating a cheeseburger. Eating and sleeping, her two favorite things! And then there's Addalyn, who's always wanting to help. I can't remember the last time I brought our recycle bin inside. She does it for me every Monday. They're so very different but equally amazing, and I wouldn't have it any other way!

Addalyn's Doctor Filled Day

After her blood draw :-(


I took 2 pictures of this part of the exam...the flash went off on the first one. I was so embarrassed. I'm pretty sure they dim the lights for a reason...whoops!

Her vision is perfect!

Sportin' her sweet shades and half a dozen stickers after having her eyes dilated

Who knew that tossing a few pennies in the water at Metro North Mall would make it all better?!

It was a day of good news all around. First off, she has outgrown her peanut allergy! Thank goodness. That's a huge stress relief. Turns out though, she doesn't like it anyway.
Her eye exam appointment at Childrens Mercy was to check on her eye that constantly waters. It's been doing it pretty much since birth and Addalyn seems to be a little more bothered by it now than she used to be. The ophthalmologist said that the tube that drains from her eye is constricted. She said Addalyn could have surgery on it where they would probe the tear duct and put a tiny silicone piece in the tube to keep it open. OR, we could live with it for a while and see if she possibly outgrows it. As she grows, the tube can grow also. Clearly, I opted for the second option. Her eyes are perfect otherwise!

Silly Sisters!

Just Chattin' With Macey

Jack Johnson

I was lucky enough to go to the Jack Johnson concert last week and thought I'd post this video in case there are any other fans out there. It was an amazing concert! This is the first song in his encore. He wrote it for his wife. It's my favorite. And I feel it necessary to mention the girls since they are the reason I update this blog. Add and Mace love Jack Johnson like their mama! Macey calls him "Jackson Johnson" and sometimes "Jack and Johnson". They like watching this video too. :-)

Fun In The Sun

Playing in the Zona Rosa fountains...not so sure about the water yet though.

Addalyn decided it's not so bad so she copped a squat right in the middle of the water!

And of course if big sister can do it, Macey can too!

Here we are at our new FAVORITE place, Yogurtini. It's self-serve...16 different flavors of frozen yogurt and 70 choices of toppings!

The girls (and their mommy) were in heaven with all the choices! Below is Macey's creation on the left (mint and cookies and cream frozen yogurt with chocolate chips, Ande's Mints...and jelly beans!) and then on the right is Addalyn's masterpiece--not for the weak stomachs-- (mint and cookies and cream frozen yogurt with chocolate chips, Ande's Mints and jelly beans...and also Skittles, sprinkles and FRUITY PEBBLES!!!).

Watch this video a couple times, I promise it will make you laugh. Watch Macey Lee try to investigate where that darn water went!

Ovaltine Advertisement?

It's hard to take Macey seriously when she looks like this! I heard her sweet baby voice talking to me ("my like Ovaltine, Mama!") and turned around and almost fell on the floor laughing when I saw her perfect little chocolate mustache. I showed her the picture and she started laughing too so she smiled for the 2nd pic.

Shoes Shoes Shoes!

Future Carrie Bradshaw shoe obsession!?! These are just a few of the times that I capture Macey wearing grown-up shoes around the house. Funny girl!

Macey After A Nap

Poor Mace was sound asleep on the couch and Addalyn decided to wake her up to let her know she was going to take a shower. Macey was not happy about it and immediately told me that Addalyn could NOT come to her birthday party (which is not until the end of November!). Luckily my camera was near so I could catch the conversation to share with you!

Bath Time Fun

Happy 40th Birthday, Uncle Johnny!

Kermit The Frog

When we went to fill up the pool the other day, out jumped this little fella! Isn't he cute?! Macey wasn't so sure, but Addalyn was very protective of him.

Addalyn snapped this picture---impressive!

Cuddle Bugs