ELMO!

We took Quinn to see Elmo (Sesame Street Live) at Philips Arena this past weekend for an early birthday present.  She was beside herself with excitement, here are some pics from the iphone.

Quinn's first "event" she had no idea what to expect, she was a little nervous with the crowd

but once we got in, I had no chance of getting her attention

So serious, she cried at intermission, she was thinking they were gone for good.  We were a little scared for the show to end, but she was ok after waving good-bye and blowing kisses!

Kathryn wasn't as impressed, after this picture, she fell asleep for the entire show!

still wanted nothing to do with us...

sucker!! what daddy wouldn't do for his girls-- here he is with the $10 balloon

And she is still talking about it today, here she is humming the "Elmo's World" song

Random Iphone pics

Here are some of the pictures I've taken on the iphone during the past few weeks--- not the best quality, but some that are worth saving!

we are so proud of our tomato plant-- Quinn loves picking the red ones & eating them right there in the yard

built this all by herself, she was so proud

our serious girl- took this right after she heard Quinn's voice on the monitor!

YUM! eating Nana Q's spaghetti sauce

we were outside with Quinn's cycle, when the UPS truck pulled up with a package.  Quinn had to open it right there in the driveway.  Shawn's sister Melanie had sent a care package for the girls--- Quinn just loves her "Charming" as she calls him

Kathryn with her Tulsa bear

first day of gym class at school, had to dress the part!

Quinn's first pedi-- loves telling everyone about her "pink toes"

such cute cheerleaders!

The WVU pic was taken just a few days after Quinn got her stitches (hence the bandaid on her chin). Which reminds me of a story I forgot to tell when posting about her stitches.  Scary at the time, but funny looking back, so I figure I should post it so it isn't forgotten...

I was running around the house getting ready to go to the hospital.  Quinn was on the couch & Kathryn on the floor doing "tummy time".  I went to pack the diaper bag (usually I never leave the two alone, Quinn is still working on a slight hitting problem).  I turned around and saw Quinn ON TOP of Kathryn.  I was terrified but knew if I pulled her off two fast she would resist and then we'd be in big trouble.  Kathryn was not complaining at all-- I asked Quinn what she was doing-- "ride horsey" was her response.. Crazy girls!

here is Quinn sick with croup, just like her-- raiding mom's closet & outside playing with sidewalk chalk,  like everything is fine!

Kathryn's room, Godparents and 1 month update

Time for an update on our sweet little Kathryn!  Well, to start, she is not so little anymore.  At her 1 month check-up (9.1.10) we found that she jumped up to 60% for both height & weight.  21.5" long and 9lbs 8.5oz! Her head circumference was 36cm. 

We also are thrilled to announce Kathryn's Godparents.  It was a tough decision, as we have so many people who we know will love this child (almost) as much as her parents do.  But we asked some of our oldest and dearest friends who we consider to be family--- Bethany & Shawn, knowing of course that Kathryn will now be lucky enough to really have 4 Godparents watching over her.  

I've known Juan and Bethany since my 2nd year at WVU

Dean has been friends with Shawn since they were kids and Kelly & I met just a few years after I moved to GA

We love you guys and thanks for being there for our Kathryn!

And now- (better late than never) here are some pictures of Kathryn's room

all of her monogrammed bibs and burp cloths-- thanks Bunko girls!

flower paintings by Nana Q

monogram by Nana Q

Letters from Nana and Froggie is her first toy of her very own (from Mommy & Daddy)

Bethany's sleep sheep

her bookshelf that she shares with Quinn

picture frames from Nana Kat-- she used them for Dean, Brian, & Kelly!

doll bed from Nana Kat and painted by Nana Q

Nan Q made this picture a LONG time ago-- it was in my room growing up!

BEFORE the stitches

If you read the last post, you know about Quinn's stitches....  Well, the morning that she ended up with the stitches was her first day of "school".  She just started in the toddler group at preschool through St. Thomas Acquinas (the Catholic Church, less than a minute from our house).  She will be going two days a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 - 12:30.

So far, it looks to be a great program, it is very organized and the teachers are wonderful.  On Monday, we went to a meet & great so that Quinn could spend some time getting to know her teachers and new friends.  Afterwards, we went out the the playground, here are a few pictures:

And how could I not take a zillion pictures on her first day?!

posing with her sister before we left, the teachers said she talked about Kathryn all day long.  When they asked her what her name was at the meet and greet, her first answer was Kathryn.  Too funny, she does that a lot these days, you can ask her how old she is and sometimes she will say Kathryn--just loves talking about her little sister!

getting ready to go, she wanted to take all of her bags with her

As if you had any doubt, I will be taking one of these pictures every year, if the girls like it or not. (Girls- I am passing down the torture from Nana Quinn, you can complain to her ;)

She LOVED her new backpack

I tried to stay and take a few pictures, she wanted nothing to do with me.  

She did cry a little when she realized I was leaving, but I stayed outside the door and it didn't last more than a few seconds!

Seems like yesterday that we were taking pictures outside of these doors for her baptism... made me tear up a little thinking about how fast time is going by...

And here we are on the way home (yes, she took doggie-- just in case), pretty worn out, but she had a great time!




It sounds like Quinn is already loving her new school.  She has been telling me nonstop how she "obeyed her teachers" (we had a talk about this on the way to school).  And she keeps talking about her "new friends".  And I probably shouldn't draw attention to this and wouldn't do it around her, but she keeps telling me about the "cry babies" in her class.  She came up with this (or is repeating it from somewhere?) talking about Kathryn.  When she says it, I just say back, "yes, the baby is crying", hoping she would loose the term.  But, I guess some of the kids cried during class, missing their mommies...

The teachers sound like they have it together, she will have "movement" (gym) class once a week, as well as music/bible class, they will also play on the playground when the weather permits and do arts and crafts every week.  I'm so excited for Quinn, sounds like she will have a great school year!

Quinn's Big Girl Room & First stitches

Well, she has been sleeping in her big girl room since 18 months, but we finally just got around to taking the pictures this weekend!

Monogram from Nana Quinn

All of her favorite"buddies" and yes, they all sleep in bed with her...

Baby bed from Nana Kat and decorated by Nana Quinn... She tucks her baby in with the sleep sheep every night.

This is where Quinn has her "parties"

Alphabet painting by Nana Q

Sunshine painting by Bethany

Chair from Nana Kat- this was Dean's when he was little

numbers painted by Nana Q

porcelain "girl", horse & basket from my room in Tulsa, birdhouse & Doggie painting by Nana Q

"tweet", she has to say "night tweet" before she goes to bed

"fly" must be on before she goes to sleep!

And, coincidentally, just a few days after taking these pictures, Quinn had a little accident.  It was nap time and apparently, she wasn't ready yet.  I think she was trying to reach for something on the other bed and she fell.  We quickly packed up and went over to the hospital to have her checked out and she needed 2 stitches.

She was SUCH a brave girl.  Despite the fact that it was mid-nap time when we got there (and we were there for almost 4 hours), there were no tantrums (from either girls).  Quinn did not cry through the shots or stitches, the only crying was after we were all done and the doctor put a bandaid over it.  I was so scared for Quinn and beyond proud of her for being such a brave big girl!