Reindeer Riding!

Today Vivi rode her first "reindeer" pony at Bothell Country Village. As you can tell she had a great time. Her "reindeer's" name was Rudolph!! She also rode the train there and played on the other play structures. Claire looked on .. longing for the day that she can join her sister in the fun.

We have been very busy so I will try and add to the blog a lot this week to fill you in on the last few weeks..

Rolled!

Yes. It's true.. I, Claire, did my first back to front roll on Saturday morning for Daddy and big sister Vivi. Mommy had been practicing with me earlier in the morning and was in the other room when this exciting new 'trick' took place. And then later on in the day, mommy placed me on the floor (on my back) and walked down the hallway and came back to see me looking around on my tummy. I didn't show mommy my new trick until dinner time at my Nana's and papa's house. My mommy was able to get a picture of me in my new position but she'll have to get a little video this week. Well, off to bed.

4 month Check up

Well, little Claire had her four month check up the other day and big sister Vivi had her two year check up. We thought that we would share with you all in how they are growing. Next to Claire's information is Vivi's when she was 4 months in ( ).

Claire Marie Smith : Height : 24 in ..in the 41% (Vivi 23.25...8%)

Weight: 12 lbs 12oz ...30% (11 lbs 10oz ...6%)

Head Circumference : 15 1/4... 4% (16 1/2.. 66%)

A few differences but both were healthy little girls ..

Vivi at her check up now : height - 32 3/4 (22%)

weight- 22 lbs (3%)

18 3/4 (54%).. she is growing into her head quite nicely...

And off I go because I hear that nap time is over!!!!

Sorry for the wait!

I am so sorry for not writing over the past (10) months... As you last recall.. Vivi found out she had a sister on the way. She was very excited. Many things in Vivi's life took place in the last 10 months and I wish I had shared them along the way but I can't go back and retell them. I can only hope from this day forward that I am able to share at least weekly. Here is a little of what took place:
*Vivi took her first plane trip to Hawaii for Spring Break and had a blast on the beach.
*Mommy was put on "bed rest" the last 4-5 weeks of pregnancy so little "Claire" would be healthy.
*Little Claire Maire Smith was born on June 20, 2008 weighing in at 6 lbs. 12 oz
and 19 in long.. and mommy did it without "drugs".
*Vivi, Claire and mommy are enjoy 6 months together until mommy has to go back
to work in January.
*Vivi turned "2" on October 16th.

So many everyday things happened along the way and I wish I would have shared them. But, I can only hope that from now on I will.

Here are some of my favorite photos taken lately.

Big Sister to a ....

If you can't tell by the photo..(we were having a few challenges getting a picture since it was only the two of us).. Vivian is going to be a big sister to a little sister. I guess that means I am not very good at predicting. I am now 0 for two with the love bugs. So if I do give you a prediction some day, go with the opposite! We are very excited.. daddy says until it's time for them to start dating, then he's not so sure.. and don't even mention the weddings that will come in time! This little love is just as busy as Vivian was in my tummy. It was hard to get some photos because she was moving so much.. hopefully I will learn how to scan this weekend and add her photos in. I did learn how to down the photos from the camera tonight (thanks Daddy Jason for talking me through it on the phone!). Now, the hard part, thinking of a name!!!

15 month check up

Today Vivian had her 15 month check up.. a few weeks late but that's OK.. She continues to grow!!! She is now 29 3/4 inches (which puts her in the 24%); she is continuing to grow into her head, which is measuring 18 1/2 in. (78%, which is down from last time) and her weight..drum roll.. 18 lbs 6 oz!!! (putting her in of course the 1%). I promise, we feed her and if we don't she's not shy about asking. All I know from today is that she needs to get to 20 lbs by the time her little sister or brother gets here in June! The rest of the visit when fine.. I don't think Vivi thought so because she did have to get two shots. Her next visit we be at 18 months.
Speaking of little ones.. we will find out Thursday if it's a brother or a sister for Vivian. We'll keep you posted.

Sledding

Over the holiday break, we were lucky enough to spend a few days up at Longmire and enjoy the snow. We had lots of fun.. Vivian was not too sure about the snow until the end of the trip but we have some great memories.. For example, Grandpa Smith was pulling Vivi in the sled up a small hill when all of a sudden Vivi is no longer sitting in the sled but face down in the snow.. I wish we could have captured that on film. And we have a great video of daddy showing off pulling the sled and then joining the sled on the ground. That will come soon. But to truly picture what Vivi looked like in her snow gear.. think of the Christmas story and Ralphie's brother!

First Time

Welcome to our page about our growing family.. I decided to start this site for family and friends that are not able to see Vivian and our newest family member (that is on the way) on a daily basis.... so everyone can see and enjoy our crazy and fun world! Again, I am new to this so it will take me time to get all this down..