Amelia's First Snowman

These photos are NOT from this insane "polar vortex."  It has been way too cold to take my baby outside to play in the snow this week.  BUT, seeing as snow is all around, it made me think back to a couple of weeks ago when it snowed here, and wasn't in the negative temperatures.  

I have never been a fan of the snow.  Even when we were little my sister was racing out the door to go sledding and I was asking my mom if I could stay inside and help make the hot chocolate.  It's just not my thing.  I think it's beautiful for about 30 minutes, and then Im over it…I can't help it.

Fortunately, my east-coast husband was more than up for taking Amelia outside for her first snow play experience.

I mean….how cute can one little snow bunny be?

They shoveled our porch together.

Threw snowballs at each other.

And built her very first snowman together.

It was so sweet and I am so happy to have been able to snap some photos of it!!

But seriously, enough already with the snow and cold…no bueno.

xo

Janel

Amelia's First Haircut

Amelia got her very first haircut last week!  It was such a cute experience.  If you are local, we went to The Hairy Elephant, which is specifically for children's haircuts and first haircuts.  We decided to "the first hair cut" experience and also a "Curly Hair Cosultation."  Amelia's hair is amazing, seriously, like curls for days but it's also a completely different texture than my own hair so I needed advice on how to care for her hair properly and how to make her curls looks their very best.  Like I said, the whole thing was adorable, Amelia was so good and had a blast, PLUS I walked away feeling like I finally knew what I was doing with Amelia's hair.  

My favorite part of the day was when the hairstylist asked me what  type of video Amelia would want to watch during her haircut. 

Hairstylist:  "What kind of video would Amelia want to watch during her haircut?"

Me: "I don't know, she loves princesses."

My mom: "Oh she loves Yo Gabba Gabba"

Amelia: (hands the lady a video from off of the shelf) "Guys, I like Elmo."

She's so insanely smart and grown up and she's only 22 months.

She's growing up way too fast I tell you.

xo

janel

she's so big!

This week has been huge for Amelia milestones.

She has started eating sweet potatoes.

She is holding her own bottle.

And then, she started rolling over.

This girl is getting soooo big so fast.

I am so proud of her and I am so glad I got these on video (albeit my phone).

She's such a blessing.

xo

janel

a first.

Yesterday was the first time Amelia has tried "solid" food.  We are starting her off with oatmeal and will move on to the veggies next week.  Watching Adam feed her was the best thing ever.  I will let the photos tell the story :)

priceless.

xo

janel