Happy Mardi Gras!!!!!

Taylor's school had a Mardi Gras parade today and it was so much fun. All the kids were supposed to bring their riding toy decorated for Mardi Gras. I thought the balloons might get in Taylor's way.. but it didn't stop her. She LOVES balloons and she really didn't even try to get them off. There were so many kids out there riding, it was hard to keep up. They were supposed to ride around the circle.. and I'm not sure if anyone did!! Taylor's car is motorized, and she kept running into people because she's not really good at steering!! Taylor LOVES her school and we are so happy for that!! Happy Mardi Gras...... and Fat Tuesday to all of you!!

The Float....

This is Taylor's "ride" for the Mardi Gras Parade!!!

Columbus Trip

We had a really short, quick trip home this weekend. James and I had a party to go to Saturday night so we drove to Columbus on Saturday afternoon. Thanks to Nonna and Poppa for keeping Taylor.. she had fun!! We haven't been home since Christmas so it was nice to see everyone. Mallory and I took Taylor to McDonald's on Sunday to meet Holli and the girls. Taylor had so much fun playing.. especially with Madyson. They are starting to interact more and it is so funny. Lexi is just about ready to walk and she wanted to be right in the middle of them playing. I know the girls will have so much fun together in Orlando.


Lexi Bug.. standing up

Taylor enjoying her ice cream cone.. that ended up ALL over her

Tay and Madyson inside the play area

Taylor loves this desk.. she climbs in and out

Can you tell she was as bored as we were traveling.... 3 hours is a LONG trip with a 17 month old.... who doesn't like to sit still!!!

Golfing with Daddy!!!

Sunday was such a beautiful day. James wanted to take Taylor to the golf course, after the crowd died down to "watch" him play a few holes. Well, he had already played 27 holes on Saturday and 16 on Sunday.(he had to stop early to babysit) So, we took the golf cart out and Taylor had SO much fun. She LOVES a ball, and watching her daddy play golf put a HUGE smile on her face!! She also thought she had to be right in the middle of what he was doing, so we weren't able to stay out there long. James is so excited about teaching Tay how to play golf... she loves to imitate him doing his golf swing.. it's really cute!!

she thinks she is big enough to drive

if you look close.. tay is watching her daddy.. ..way out there

she got all the balls and kept picking them up.. one after another!!!

i was trying so hard to get taylor to turn around and snap her pic in front of the waterfall but all she could say was "wah wah".. she was amazed!!

Dancing Queen

Excuse the loud music in the first part of the video, we were trying to get her to dance, so we turned it up. She gets so mad when she can't get those slippers on.... that's why she won't stop trying in the first part.

James' job at night is to run Taylor's bath and get her ready. Each night, while the water is running, he lets Taylor throw the ball into the goal.. and she ALWAYS misses. She used to just throw it all over the place, but a couple nights ago, she started "trying" to throw it in the goal. Well, James doesn't cut her any slack and continues to teach her how. Well, SHE GOT IT!! She was so proud of herself she kept looking back at me to see if I was watching. This child is going to be very competetive... and gets upset if she can't do something on the first try..... sound like anyone you know?? HER DADDY!!!! Enjoy the video!! She is one in a million!!

Taylor... doing what she does best.... PLAYING!!!

Taylor came out of her playroom last night wearing this hat... she wouldn't take it off!!


She also came out with this teapot that Cici got her for Christmas. It's a Backyardigans teapot that sings to you.. well Taylor has just discovered that she can dance on cue... anytime she hears music now, she starts to break dance.. I mean really break it down. It is hilarious to watch her. She will do it wherever she is... and we LOVE it. She carried the teapot around all night pushing the buttons and dancing to the music!! Guess we will need to enroll in dance lesson as soon as possible!!

does not want mommy to take a picture... oh well

she is so silly... she decided she wanted to make her daddy laugh by putting her pail(aka purse) on her head. She carries this pail around like it's her purse. She puts things from the house in it.. and we can't find them!!

smile big!!!

taylor playing with this scarf... which is now hers.. or atleast she thinks it is!!

We have so much fun watching her play!! This is such a fun age. She is talking SO much, and repeats everything we say!! She is really getting good at saying people's names and pointing them out in pictures. She tells us what she wants, food, colors, juice, milk, toys, elmo, ride, car, outside, bath, baby, book, puzzle... you name it!! My most favorite thing she does is say "Go Rebels" it is so cute!! She even does her arm up like a cheerleader when she says it!! She is growing faster than we can keep up with!! I have missed putting all her monthly updates on here, so maybe this will help see what she's been up to lately!! Oh, I have a video of Taylor riding her jeep, but can't get it to upload. She got this jeep for Christmas and wouldn't go near it.. until now. She has learned how to not only ride it, but push the button to make it go forward or backwards!! She has been riding it in the house because of the weather... but today is going to be beautiful!!! Will post pics later of her riding outside!!!

Super Bowl Sunday!!!

We had friends and children over for the Super Bowl last Sunday. The kids had so much fun playing together. They ran around all afternoon, ate, and played until they were worn slap out!!! It is so great to be able to enjoy time with frineds and their kids.. who have all grown up together!!

Taylor and Rhaegan smooshing their faces at the back door... and they do NOT want to come in yet..


The girls riding the zebra

Taylor is chilling with Gavin on the couch... she has really warmed up to all the guys(she wouldn't even go near them before now)

Adam pushing Taylor and Jackson in the swing.. notice Jackson has Taylor's big girl swing.. and Taylor is in the baby one!! she loves that swing for some reason.