February Update

I can't believe it's been such a long time since I've updated the blog! Hannah's been busy growing, growing, growing! She had a huge growth spurt this month. Here are some of the highlights of our February.

Making big messes is lots of fun these days! Dump and fill, dump and fill...



Aunt Lauren called this outfit "Punky Brewster", but I think she looks so cute! Not to mention the whole outfit cost less than $5 on clearance at Old Navy! Can't beat that :)













Grandma Deibel came for a special Valentine's Day visit. Hannah was all girl this weekend with her new purse and shopping cart from grandma. She also spent lots of time taking care of her baby doll.

Hannah's also learning a lot of new songs. She can do the motions for some of "If You're Happy and You Know It" and "Head and Shoulders". We practice every Friday at the library during Mother Goose Cafe time. I have yet to get a great video, but here's her progress so far :)



She continues to belt out "E-I-E-I-Ooooooo" whenever she wakes up or sees an animal of any kind. She calls almost everything a cow and it's hilarious. She can also sing portions of "Twinkle, Twinkle", but it comes out more like "up-a up-a up-a up-a" for "up above the sky so high". She has to have music on in the car or she goes bananas. As long as her Wee Sing is blasting she's a happy girl.

Hannah's favorite toy for the last couple of months has been and still is her Dora ball from Grandma and Grandpa Coddington. She is becoming very creative in her play....



This last picture shows just how BIG she's getting. It's so hard to believe! Each day is so much fun, especially helping her learn more and more language. Her little sponge mind amazes me and so does she.

Bubbles

Hannah and daddy were having fun with bubbles. She LOVES them!

January Happenings

During the month of January, Hannah had three things that she was VERY into....Puzzles, Climbing, and Cupcakes! She is very serious about her dessert. Everything sweet is a "cupcake" and she knows where mommy keeps them. Guess she did get something from me after all-- a sweet tooth!

Hannah's Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Obama's Inauguration

1. Watching Sesame Street and laughing at Cookie Monster (her alter ego)

2. Singing "Old MacDonald" for the umpteenth time



3. "Helping" mommy set the table















4. Climbing onto the top of the table!












5. Having friends over for lunch and then chasing them around in circles (while squealing loudly) during Obama's speech

6. Asking for a "ca-ca" (cupcake which really means anything sweet) about a million times

7. Sleeping through the parade

8. Climbing on top of her play kitchen


















9. Hugging her sock monkey


10. Cuddling with mommy and reading stories, followed by an early bedtime so mommy could watch American Idol...what really matters (j/k).

Chatter Box

Who knows what she's saying, but she sure is cute saying it!

Even cuter!




Lately, my mom has been getting some interesting hang-up calls. When I'm not looking, Hannah likes to take my cell phone and hold down #2. That would be the speed dial for my mom. I don't think she minds it, though!




















I found this cute pink rocker on Craigslist and couldn't resist! The lady sold it to us dirt cheap and it looks brand new!









Hannah also loves to make animal noises!

Let It Snow!

Today was the first time Hannah got to ride in her sled. She has always loved the wind and rain on her face and the snow was no different. I think she would have stayed out in the flurries forever if we let her!

Christmas Celebrations

Here are some pictures of our Christmas in Rochester, NY, with family. We decided that Hannah's favorite person right now is Grandpa Bruce. He let her help him with just about everything from making corn muffins to blowing bubbles. Her sweet little voice is so irresistible..."Uppy?"

Grandma Ju entertained Hannah with the piano.

Great-Grandpa Coddington couldn't get enough hugs from this bundle of energy. She would go to anyone who would hold her, especially the ones who gave her cookies and chocolate :)













Here's Hannah opening presents from Uncle Aaron and Aunt Lisa. Congratulations on the engagement!!













Hannah got to meet some more of her "greats". Great Aunt Jill, Great Uncle George, and Cousin Geo spoiled her rotten with attention and gifts.












Hannah also loved playing with "Uncle Mike" and "Aunt Katie."














Riding in the diaper box made for lots of fun!

Thank you to everyone who made Hannah's Christmas so special. We love you all!