O Christmas Tree

Akyah and I went on our second annual Christmas tree hunt and found our 2nd family tree this afternoon. Last year the base of our tree was so big it almost didn't fit in the stand so we chose smaller this year. It is up and waiting to be decorated. We are going to the Zoo Lights tonight so we will decorate tomorrow and I will try to get pics of Akyah in front of the tree.

Not my favorite picture but I may want to use the other on our Christmas cards

Russ, Rebeeca, & Akyah
The Richters were nice enough to help us get our tree home- Thank you!!!

16 months & 1st ponytail

Akyah is 16 months old today and is officially sporting her 1st ponytail:



As you can see her hair is really starting to grow. She now weighs 21 lbs and has 10 teeth. This morning I have been enjoying listening to her walk around singing her ABCs = "A, B, C...(long break and trailing off)...Y" or "A, B, C, A, B." It's a pretty good start if you as me ;o) I am also thankful that Akyah loves to brush her teeth every time mommy does.

Akyah met Santa on Black Friday for the shirt time, wearing an adorable angel tu-tu outfit and hope to scan and post the picture soon... she wasn't sure if she wanted to cry or smile. All-in-all is was an okay experience. We'll be going to the Zoo Lights next weekend and will definitely take some pictures then.

It's dead week with finals next week then I am officially done with Term I of the Ed program. Yay me! Next term I am taking 19 credits, this term it was 18 and after that it will slow down credit wise but increase dramatically how much time I spend in the classroom SO I am a busy mama but promise to update as much as I possibly can.

Go baby, go!

Akyah's dad got her a beginner power wheels and Akyah absolutely loves it- "she's a natural" he said. I got a couple videos and will post the shorter one. The longer video is when she very first sat on it and this is how it went-

Dad: "Are you gonna drive?"
Akyah smiles and shakes her head yes
Dad: "Where are you gonna go?"
Akyah: "Why?" (so independent she is)

Then on her own she pushes the button and away she goes...

Akyah is doing very well and is just so darn smart. If I mention that she needs to be changed she runs down the hall to her room. Tammy, her daycare provider, told me today that after she told Akyah she needed a new diaper, Akyah immediately walked to where she gets changed and laid on the floor and waited for Tammy to come change her!!! Amazing ;o)

Hair clip, finally!

I was finally able to put Akyah's hair up in a little clip. It only lasted about 2 minutes because if you notice she has a comb in her hand and she combed it out. Yes, Akyah has good hygiene already - every time I brush my teeth, she insists on brushing hers as well and same goes with brushing her hair :o)

One little purple clip

Clip in hair, comb in hand = girly girl

Good conversation

I'm always up for a good conversation, especially with my beautiful daughter. This is how our conversation went as I pulled into the parking lot of the store this evening:

Mommy looks back at Akyah who smiles and says...
Akyah: "Baby" over and over pointing at herself
Mommy: "That's right honey, good job. You're so smart."
Akyah: "Thank you."
Mommy: "You're welcome" as I park the car then say "Are you ready to go into the store?"
Akyah shakes her head yes, smiles, and sticks her hands out ready to get out of the car seat.

She is just too cute!!!! ;o)

~Here are a couple pictures from Halloween:

Akyah & Elijah, born just 8 days apart tricker treating for their 1st time ever! Akyah as a lady bug and Elijah as a lion

Akyah & mommy, Halloween 2009

Pumpkin Patch

On Saturday we went to Bauman Farm's pumpkin patch and had a blast. The place was huge and packed by noon. They had animal petting, pumpkins (of course), a corn maze, a park for the little ones to play in, a food court and much more! We had such a great time and will be going back next year for sure.

The calf actually licked Akyah's hand & she giggled

"Driving" a big red tractor

Akyah was distracted by all the kids

Cutie patootie!

Akyah found her pumpkin!

Akyah in the wheel barrow ready to bring our pumpkins home

Sleeping beauty, sleeping hard

Akyah was absolutely exhausted after a day with her dad and play date with her cousins (pictures posted from that tonight)... If you notice she is out cold with her left leg sticking through one of the bars of her crib ;o)