My First Case of Pink Eye!

Yesterday I had to go to the doctor due to a yucky case of pink eye.  Mommies noticed that my eyes looked a little funny on Saturday.  They had some “gunk” coming out of them, which they thought was strange.  They wanted to see if it changed on Sunday, which it did – it went away!  They thought we were in the clear, but the symptoms came back a little on Monday then came back really bad on Tuesday.  Mama took me to the clinic in New Richmond to have me checked out, and I have pink eye in both eyes.  I also had a fever and was just feeling yucky in general.  All things considered though, I’ve been in a really good mood and Mommy says I’ve been a real “trooper”.  Following my appointment, Mama took me to Family Fresh to pick up my prescription eye drops.  Given the fact that I’m not feeling good, Mama was a real sucker for me, and ended up buying me a balloon to try to cheer me up … it worked!    Here are some pictures of me on my way to the clinic as well as some after the clinic when I got my  new balloon. 

Passed out on my way to the doctor.

A close up of my eye "gunk".

Hanging out with Grandpa McNamara before my doctor's appointment.

Getting a squeeze from Grandma before I go!

Post-appointment - happy with the balloon Mama picked out for me.

Even happier with the balloon when it's inflated.  It's Winnie the Pooh - one of my favorites!!!

My One Year Photo Shoot

On Saturday, December 18, Mommies took me to Kim Gould's to have my one year pictures and to also get some Christmas pictures done.  (since they hadn't sent out cards yet!)  Mommies still can't believe that I'm already one.  The time has gone by so quickly, and mommies have so many wonderful memories of me already.  They also can't believe how much I've changed over the course of a year.  Mommy realized she hasn't done a "what am I doing now?" list in a long time, so here's my one year old list.

Things I Do As A One Year-Old:

I’m a speed crawler

I can stand for short periods of time unassisted

I have 8 teeth (4 on top, 4 on the bottom with a molar coming in too…)

I babble a lot and speak a little.

I say:

• Mama
• No
• Joe (this is my FAVORITE word by far … sounds more like “Toe”, and I say it whenever Joey walks in the room, and I also say it now whenever I see any dog)
• What’s that? (I say this all the time too and point to things)
• Uh oh (sounds more like “oooh oh”)

I sleep 12 hours each night and take two naps during the day (1-2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon)

I now drink regular, whole milk and LOVE it

I love all kinds of foods. Some of my favorites are:

• Mandarin oranges
• Cheese (any kind)
• Meat – mostly chicken
• Fruit Loops (sorry General Mills)
• Juice boxes (when I’m allowed to have them!)
• Sweets (just about any kind)
• Pepperoni
• Mama’s pancakes
• Eggs
• Green beans
• Yogurt

I finally have some hair! Not a lot, but enough after being bald for so many months, every strand counts!

I love playing with toys, and I have a few favorites right now:

• My Winnie the Pooh train from Aunt Kelly
• My Cabbage Patch doll – Carol
• Joey
• Joey’s collars
• Tupperware
• Elmo
• My shopping cart
• My barn
• And MANY more!!!

I am a VERY sweet, happy little girl who smiles a lot and has her mommies wrapped around her little finger!

It's a Dog's Life

For the past few months, I've had this bizarre obssession with Joey's collars.  Mommy thinks it maybe started because I always play in the tupperware drawer, which is where they also keep Joey's collars.  Once day while I was digging through the drawer (most likely pulling things out and making a huge mess), I grabbed one of Joey's many collars, and shortly after, I had it around my neck just like Joey.  Now it's actually more common to find me in the house with a collar on than without.  Mommies couldn't believe that they hadn't done a posting on this yet since it's such a huge part of my life.  Here are a few pictures of me enjoying several of Joey's collars...

Just hanigng out in my pj's .... with my toys .... and my collar.

Go Packers!

Snooping through the refrigerator, trying to find something to eat.  (while sporting SEVERAL collars in this one)

It's always best to read the labels, that's what mommy says.  I prefer to read mine while wearing three collars.

This Game Will Never Get Old!

I know it seems like I've already done this post before, but this is another day and involves WAY more belly laughs.  I still absolutely love playing with Joey.  (and mommies say he's a really good sport)  This is a video mommies made of me last Sunday playing with one of Joey's toys.  Playing with Joey makes me SO happy.  (and apparently, very excited based on my gestures)  You'll want volume for this one!

A Very Dairy Christmas

That Santa is something else.  Not only did he visit Mamma and Papa's and deliver presents to me there, but he also stopped by our house in Wisconsin while we were gone and dropped off a HUGE present for me.  Check her out!  She's my new best friend.  (next to Joey, who's still my number one)  Speaking of Joey, he's not a big fan of hers, but he's getting more used to our new "roommate" each day.  (pardon my hair in these pictures - I was having a bad "scalp" day, so mommies covered my head in lotion, then decided it was a good idea to give me a mohawk while they were out of it ... they're pretty weird)

Me and my new (stuffed) pet from Santa!



Feeding her a cookie.  :)

My Second Christmas

Yes, I realize I'm WAY behind on blogging.  Christmas was a long time ago, but I'm just now getting around to blogging about it.  So, where should I start?  Mommy says I should start with "I got spoiled".  I prefer to start with "I was a VERY good girl, and Santa rewarded me for all of my great behavior."  Mommies and I spent Christmas in Missouri with Mamma, Papa, Aunt Lissa, Uncle Kevin and Reagan.  We had such a great time!  We went to church on Christmas eve, and for a curious one year-old, I did pretty good!  After that, we went home and ate a delicious Christmas dinner that Mamma prepared.  We then went to sleep so Santa could come, and when we woke up, he had come!  I don't know how he knew I was at Mamma and Papa's, but Mommy said he's a very smart man, so I'll take her word for it.  I got lots of cool stuff that I've been playing with ever since including a shopping cart, puzzles, a stuffed animal and an Elmo medical kit from Mamma and Papa and a Billiboo (sp?) from Aunt Lissa, Uncle Kevin and Reagan.  Here are some pictures of my second Christmas.  (not that I remember my first Christmas...) 

Me, Mamma, Papa and Reagan trying to get a cute picture before church.  I wasn't really cooperating.

Papa and Reagan.

Me and Reagan.  Neither of us were really cooperating for this one.  :)

Mommies trying to get a good shot of me before church.  They figured this present would distract me.  It did.

Me and Mamma!

Me and Pappa!  (couldn't get me to give up my Nuk in this one!)

Santa came!!

Me and Mamma on Christmas morning.

Pushing around my new shopping cart.  Thanks Mamma & Papa!

Reagan rocking out with one of the two guitars he received.  He specifically asked for two.  :)

Sampling one of the animal crackers Santa left in my stocking.

Chrismtas is exhausting.  I'm ready for a nap!

Post nap - digging back in to the presents!

Check out all of my loot!

Me, Mamma and my billiboo.

Uncle Kevin and I had so much fun on the stairs!  He's hilarious!

Winter Trip to Lake of the Ozarks

Thanks to holiday vacation time, mommies and I were able to take a long trip to Lake of the Ozarks to stay with Mamma and Papa for five days back in December.  In addition to my birthday celebration and Christmas (both topics of their own posts), we were able to get in some good shopping at the outlets, lots of relaxation and plenty of quality Mamma and Papa time.   Here are a few pictures from our trip!

Mamma and Papa did a great job decorating the lake house for Christmas.  That tree even came from the yard!

Hanging out with Papa.

Attacking the Santa on the fireplace.  This was one of my favorite activities of the week and I visited him often.

Busted!

Me, Mamma and Papa.

Tossing back a cold one (milk) after a long day of playing.

We even got a little bit of snow while we were there - enough to have a white Christmas!  This was one of the many miniature snowmen Papa made.

Papa showing me and Reagan how the train works.

Mommies were very happy after Christmas morning when all of the presents were gone.  They couldn't keep me away from them and I kept climbing all over them!

Birthday Celebration Part 2

I'm one lucky girl.  Not only did I get to have a great birthday celebration with the McNamara family, but a little over a week later, I had ANOTHER birthday celebration with Mamma and Papa in Missouri.  There was cake, a candle and presents ...  everything a good birthday celebration should have!  Here are a few pictures of my fun day!

My birthday cake.

Excitedly awaiting that first sweet, delicious bite of cake!

Happy Birthday to me!

YUM!

Me, Mamma and Papa!

Sugar high starting to set in.

Mommy helping me open one of my many birthday presents.  Mommies can't believe how spoiled I got this year.  I'm so lucky to have such a great family!

Playing with one of my toys from Aunt Lissa, Uncle Kevin and Reagan.

Mamma reading me one of my new books and showing me how to pet the baby animals in the book.