10 months- a little late

Length 27 inches (10%)

Weight 18 lbs 12 oz (25%)

Head 18 inches (75%)

Dance! Dance! Dance!

A love of music and dancing prompted us to enroll Brie in a mommy and me dance class. Her first class was last Friday.

She had a great time playing with the two other children in the class. They were all a little shy this first class, but hopefully will warm up over the next few weeks.

They played with hula hoops, a parachute, and scarves. Next week is tumbling.

Floral arrangement 101

Recently Marcus and I purchased mums to decorate the front of the house.

Brie helped to arrange them.

She was unconcerned that the steps were used for walking.

Wonderful wet weekend

This past weekend we spent a few days at the shore. We awoke at some ungodly hour and headed out to NJ. After a brief stop in Philly to look at an armoire, which didn't happen, we were on the beach before noon. It was a wonderful day. The sun was shining and the beach was full.

Brie had a wonderful time playing in the water. She drank quite a bit of ocean water, but never complained. She made many friends and ate blueberries and grapes from strangers. She played with other kids toys and tried to bring them back to our blanket.

Sophie enjoyed playing in and attempting to eat sand.

She did not enjoy the water and cried every time we attempted to put her feet in.

After a few hours we headed back to the condo to meet Nana Lee, Pop and Christian.

Then it was back to the boardwalk for dinner and some shopping. Brie and Christian enjoyed some ice cream and had a great time people watching and playing in the arcade.

On Sunday we got up early and headed back to the beach. It was a little chilly and windy, but that didn't stop Brie. She dug out her buggy board and waited for the waves to come in.

It took her a few tries but she figured out how to ride the waves.

That afternoon we headed out to stone harbor to do some kayaking. Both girls enjoyed the ride, but were done after about 30 minutes. We stayed in the bay, because the current was pretty strong, but with the two girls it was safer.

The evening wrapped up with seafood and a little amusement park made for 2 year olds. The kids had a wonderful time on the little rides.

Monday was a rainy day so we headed to a little village inland that had some shopping, paddle boats, and rides for the kids. We did a little shopping and ate lunch before heading out the the beach on last time.

It was freezing on the beach, but Brie insisted on getting in the water. We stripped her down to her panties and let her run in the ocean. I know bad mommy I didn't put her swimming suit on. This was quite disturbing to Brie who know she has to keep her pannies dry. She kept trying to take them off. Luckily to beach was deserted and she deemed it okay to get them we just this one time.

On the move

Well it finally happened. Our little Sophie figured out how to crawl.

We knew it was only a matter of time.

Gone are the days of sitting her on the carpet and walking away knowing she would stay put.

She is now a speed demon and heads for things she shouldn't have.

I do it my own self

Brie is developing quite and independent streak. She now wants to, when it is convenient for her, to do things herself. Here she is mowing the lawn.

Don't tell her her lawn mover really does not cut the grass.

Or that she should not be mowing in a pretty dress.

bottle refusing again

After weeks of doing just fine taking bottles, little miss Sophie has become stubborn again. She will nurse just fine, but refuses to take any bottles. She even does not like water out of a sippy cup anymore. She loves solids and will eat almost anything you put in front of her. She loves fruit, little pieces of chicken and even french fries, but tempt her with liquid and she promptly turns her head. During the day Jenna and Marcus have been trying to give her foods with lots of liquid in them to keep her hydrated and Marcus has been bring the girls to have "dinner" with mommy so that she at least gets some breast milk during the day. I guess I will have to call the Pediatrician tomorrow for some advise. Any suggestions????