2010 August 31, Tuesday (First Spanish Words)

At home with Dad after taking a bath. Katie got Dad's hair wet and gave him crazy hair. Katie really threw us for a loop after the bath. Daddy was sitting on the living room floor and Katie was trying to get Daddy to lay on his stomach so she could get on his back. She pointed to the floor and demanded, "Abajo!" Then she got on my back and pointed up and said "Arriba!" Mom and Dad were shocked. Neither of us have ever mentioned these words to her. Turns out they use them frequently on Dora and I guess she has been paying attention. Del Rio, Texas, 7:49 PM:

2010 August 30, Monday

Rocking out with her new Mickey Mouse guitar from Kori and Ryan Smyth. A great toy for her to discover while Mom was out with friends tonight. Del Rio, Texas, 7:40 PM:

2010 August 29, Sunday

Eating some of Mom's wonderful spaghetti that was left-over from her Friday-night girl's party. Del Rio, Texas, 11:52 AM:

2010 August 28, Saturday

Building towers with Daddy at home. Katie added the entire single column on the upper right all by herself. She also added the last 5 or so pieces to the top with Dad's help. She would say, "Is tall!" And "Reach!" Del Rio, Texas, 8:33 PM:

2010 August 27, Friday

Asleep after a hard night's play. Mom had a bunch of friends over and hosted a party so Katie hung with Dad all night. She went for a two-mile bike ride with Dad, threw rocks outside, explored the basement of the house, said hello to the ladies at the party, and read a few books before passing out. The bike ride consisted of her riding the tricycle without having to peddle - her tricycle has a long stick in the back that we push her with. So not only did Dad have to push her but he had to raise the front wheel off the ground the whole time because if the pedals move she won't put her feet on them! She did take several moments to practice pedaling this time though. And she also walked the last half mile all on her own. So tired. Del Rio, Texas, 11:45 AM:

2010 August 26, Thursday

Eating dinner at home. Del Rio, Texas, 6:49 PM:

2010 August 25, Wednesday

Watching Mickey Mouse with Mickey Mouse after breakfast. Del Rio, Texas, 8:18 AM:

2010 August 24, Tuesday

Greeting Dad when he gets home from work. Del Rio, Texas, 6:27 PM:

2010 August 23, Monday

A pretty little smile. Del Rio, Texas, 7:35 PM:

2010 August 22, Sunday

So far we haven't problems with Katie playing with her food. Hopefully, today is not a sign of things to come. Karen called me in the room to see Katie being silly, putting her bowl on her head. We thought she was finished and just being silly with her empty bowl.Even as I moved around to the front it didn't look too ominous...
Then we discovered where the cottage cheese actually went. Del Rio, Texas, 11:24 AM:

2010 August 21, Saturday

With Momma. Katie's favorite time is the weekend when both Mom and Dad are home together. Katie also called Grandpa Dwyer today and said, "Happy birthday Poppa D!" Del Rio, Texas, 8:42 PM:

2010 August 20, Friday

Just looking pretty. Del Rio, Texas, 6:32 PM:

2010 August 19, Thursday

At home with her "Dora the Explorer" backpack on. She loves to proudly wear this out in public. Del Rio, Texas, 7:26 PM

2010 August 18, Wednesday

Late night snack before bed. Del Rio, Texas, 7:48 PM:

2010 August 17, Tuesday

Asleep at last. She's been having a few temper tantrums when it comes time to take a nap or go to bed. Del Rio, Texas, 10:46 PM:

2010 August 16, Monday

Hamming it up when Daddy came home from work. Del Rio, Texas, 6:04 PM:

2010 August 15, Sunday (25 Months Old)

Hide and go seek! Katie has been loving playing this game lately. She has started to find spots to hide all on her own. Del Rio, Texas, 12:39 PM:

2010 August 14, Saturday

Trying on Dad's combat boots. Del Rio, Texas, 10:42 AM:

2010 August 13, Friday

Someone stole the TV remote! probably only a matter of time before she figures out how to use it. She already understand how to point it. Just trying to figure out the buttons now. Del Rio, Texas, 8:33 PM:

2010 August 12, Thursday

She devours these in less than five minutes! Del Rio, Texas, 7:11 PM:

2010 August 11, Wednesday

Katie loves her boxes. This box was full of books. Katie sat on the bed with Mom and handed her one book at a time, saying each time, "Here you go Moma," until the entire box was empty. Then she said, "A boooox!" Like she had just discovered an empty box. Del Rio, Texas, 6:53 PM:

2010 August 10, Tuesday

Playing in San Felipe Springs with her friend Reed. Del Rio, Texas, 11:28 AM:

2010 August 9, Monday

Mmmm...chocolate! Del Rio, Texas, 8:19 PM:

2010 August 8, Sunday

Feeding the ducks at Sonic by the springs with Mom and Dad. Del Rio, Texas, 12:15 PM:

2010 August 7, Saturday

Ice Cream! What else is there to say? Del Rio, Texas, 7:56 PM:

2010 August 6, Friday

Pizza! For a few months Katie LOVED pizza. She still gets really excited about it but now only licks the sauce off now leaving most of the crust, cheese, and pepperoni. Yes, Grandma Dwyer, that is the Neil Diamond bib. Del Rio, Texas, 6:04 PM:

2010 August 5, Thursday

Katie loves getting inside boxes. This one is a little too small but she still squeezes in and wants me to push her all around the hardwood floor. Del Rio, Texas, 7:18 PM:

2010 August 4, Wednesday

So she came around the corner...CLUNK...CLUNK...CLUNK. "Daddy's shoes...heavy!" Del Rio, Texas, 7:39 PM:

2010 August 3, Tuesday

Katie spent the day plaing HARD with her friend Jake. Running, screaming, slip-n-slide, blow-up-pool, indoor tent...and passed out cold ten minutes after he left. Del Rio, Texas, 4:16 PM:

2010 August 2, Monday

At home during a "Dancing to Dora" session. Del Rio, Texas, 6:30 PM:

2010 August 1, Sunday

Modeling her Turkish dress that our friend Melike Akun gave her before we left Turkey. Del Rio, Texas, 5:16 PM: