Friday, April 22, 2016

Paige is Two!


And just like that, she's two. Thank God she's finally walking, although that means a lot more chasing her than I ever did with the other two. Paige at two is very full of life and very much her own person. From what I hear, she's a pretty typical third. She's good at climbing out of things, even when she's strapped in.


She's good at keeping up with her big brother and sister, and even though she isn't really talking (she has maybe ten words - speech therapy continues), she can boss them around pretty well. She loves to use writing utensils. If there's a term for a disease where you see a pen and have to write on something immediately, she has it. Maybe foreshadowing a writing career? Or a stint in juvey?



She is a very girlie-girl, often accessorizing herself, or requesting a headband or pigtails. She's pretty stubborn and strong-willed, or "feisty" as I'm choosing to call it. "Troublemaker" is her most common nickname. Regardless, we love her spunk and energy and couldn't love her more.


We haven't had her two-year check yet, but she's a peanut. She's still fitting in some of her 12 month stuff. She's my pickiest eater (probably because she's been exposed to the good, processed stuff the earliest). She loves cantaloupe and sweet potatoes as well as all dairy products. She's hit or miss with most other produce, except bananas. Pretty sure she's allergic, so we stay away from those. She's still a great napper (on the days that she's able to nap as long as she wants) and usually sleeps about 13 hours a night.



On Paige's birthday, Miles and Brooke both had school, so she and I made a donut stop before My Gym, one of her favorite places.






Fun at My Gym.



Happy birthday, Sweet Girl. We love you!


Spring in St.Louis


We spent a beautiful, but quick, weekend in St. Louis last weekend. We arrived on Friday evening. the kids played and we watched the Hawks/Blues game. 

 

 


The next morning, we headed to Grant's Farm for their opening day. On the tram through the park, a photographer from the Post-Dispatch sat in front of us. I really thought it was my our chance to be discovered, but unfortunately we didn't make the paper.


These two loved exploring on their own for the first time.



Feeding the baby goats. Always a bust, but they have fun petting them, at least.


Paige is at such a fun age for this stuff. She was giggling the whole time.




The big goats were a little more eager to eat.




Waiting for the carousel.


I love this shot. I just wish Brooke's head was sticking out a little more.


Her expressions sometimes. She was sad that it was almost over.


Joy.




Watching the animal show.


Snow cones! And for the adults, free beer!



The kids pulled out some of their sweet dance moves for the live band.


Back to the car.


That day, Joel had proposed to Jenn (YAY!!!) and had everyone gather at Fitz's for a surprise dinner. At Joel's suggestion, the big girls joined us. They felt like SUCH big shots, staying out late and sitting at a different table than us. It was really fun that they got to be a part of the night.




The happy couple with two of their biggest fans.


The next day, we had a little family party for Paige's birthday. She was pretty wiped after the hectic weekend, but she made the best of it.


Finally, her own cake!!!




This is the guy you want to have feeding you sweets. No such thing as too much.


Opening gifts. She got a broom set and several accessories sets. She was a happy little girl.







We don't call her Stink Eye for nothing.


It really was SUCH a great weekend. It was so fun to celebrate Joel and Jenn AND Paige. Let the wedding festivities begin!