Day 338

Penelope enjoyed visiting Papa at the fire station today-- we went on short notice, and had fun, we also just needed to see Daddy because its been too long. :) They had tons of toys there from donations, and P played with this bike that was really cool.... We may have to get her one! She slept on the car ride home-- NEVER HAPPENS. So awesome! 

Pics are of sweetheart with one of her sister's receiving blankets on her head. This morning we were playing and this was a popular game. :)

Tomorrow P will stay home with Mana while we go house hinting, I'm sure they'll have a great time! Night.

Day 337

My daughter is the sweetest thing, I swear! She does the cutest things, makes the funniest faces, and "talks" all day long! So, today Penelope came out of her shell and made friends with our friend (and realtor who is selling our house), and for a tile cleaner guy too! Also, she's back into kisses-- yay! She'll give me little smooches, and it's just heaven to smell her and hold her close. :)

Here's a few pics of P in a Santa hat, mugging for the camera with Mama. Goodnight!

Day 336

We had a cozy day inside today while it rained. Penelope didn't go too crazy, because I had to get out to the grocery store, so she got a bit of fresh air. While we were out, we dropped her buddy Viola's belated birthday gift off-- we missed her party last weekend. :/

We watched the rain, we tried coloring again, we played in P's little kitchen, and we played records & danced-- I think P had a good day! :) Also, she's learning how to gently touch her sister. She's making progress, but we still keep a close eye on her. 

Here's a blurry pic of my baby love-- she walked around all day in her Baby Fire Chief hat, I love it!! 

Night. 

Day 335

We packed diaper bags & snacks, tucked the girls in carseats & went looking at houses & neighborhoods today! We had always had moving to a bigger house in our future plans, but just decided that the time was right now! :) We know its the right thing for our family & feel great about this adventure. We are so excited, Thomas & I, to be starting a home together, a new home that's chosen with our girls in mind, something they'll grow up in. :)

We looked in South OC, but we aren't decided exactly where yet. We are happy with the prospects in our budget so far, and are surprised at how pretty and roomy they are! 

Penelope behaved pretty well, considering she was in the car all day without her nap! She did whine and cry, but stopped when we really told her to. She fell asleep on the drive home... It was a LONG day for our sweet girls. :/

Goodnight! 

Day 334

Well, Penelope is growing and changing very fast these days. One thing that's changed is her sleep habits. She used to go straight to sleep at nap time and bedtime, no fuss at all. Now, sadly, she cries, or yells, talks and does anything but sleep for long periods before she actually sleeps. :/ We're hoping its a phase. 

Today I tried to show baby girl how to color using crayons! It was fun, and she liked it, but she hasn't quite grasped it just yet. :) We'll keep trying, though, out baby is super smart, and I know she'll get it soon. 

Goodnight!

Day 333

Penelope had a fun day, we went to the park to play, and after dinner we took her to look at the Christmas lights on Balboa Island. :) She has so much fun at the park now-- she goes down the slide, big slides, all by herself! Later, when we got to Balboa Island to see the lights, Penelope was a little tired, but she still enjoyed herself. :) We kept looking at her to see if she was really looking at the lights, and she was! I think Christmas is a mystery to her still, but those lights sure aren't! She was wide-eyed and amazed. :)

Here's a few pics... Night!

Day 332

Daddy's home again, and Penelope couldn't have been happier! :) We had a quiet day at home today, and except for a quick walk around our neighborhood, we were at home. 

We measured P on the doorway that we marked her height on, on her birthday and found she grew about an inch! :) Our girl is getting SO BIG! 

Here's a couple pics of P eating a snack... Our little cutie pie, can't get enough of her funny little face!

Night!