Saturday, July 28, 2012

Thankfulness Friday - Beach!






That's the Atlantic Ocean, Baby Bunny!
Lots of good happenings this week!

1) I got my manuscript submitted on Tuesday.  It was accepted for publication on Thursday!  This is HUGE!  This represents over three years of my work with students.  Needless to say, I am thrilled!

2) Today, I took the day off and convinced John to take Baby Bunny and me to the beach.  Off we went this morning to Asbury Park in New Jersey.  Asbury Park is an interesting little city.  In its heyday... was a fun filled place to visit with a carnival like atmosphere but has gotten quite run down over the years.  Only recently has the city gone through a bit of renaissance.  John used to go there as a kid.  Not much of a beach person, I was only interested in seeing how much Baby Bunny would like to play in the sand.  I think she liked it.  She managed to get sand everywhere.  I think she had a great time.  Daddy even dipped her toe in the Atlantic Ocean.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Sitting Up

Baby Bunny hit another major milestone this morning.  Waking up this morning, I heard what sounded like happy butt dance in the next room.  Behold, when I walked over to check on Bun Bun, she was sitting up in her crib, happy as a lark.  She had figured out how to sit up on her own.  What we take so much for granted took her a couple months of physical therapy to learn.

Other gross motor skill updates:
She has been stomach crawling, like an army commando.  She's fast, too!  Onward to crawling on hands and knees with stomach lifted off the floor next!  Look out!

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Thankfulness Friday - Shrimpy

 It's Friday again! The week flew by so quickly.

Shrimpy? Shrimpy is a little shrimp that came with Mr Pelley. It was one of the very first little toys Baby Bunny got. It has two bulging eyes, perfect for sucking, and two strings for antenna, perfect for developing the pincer (thumb and pointer tips) grasp, one of the all important fine motor skill. It also has a little rattle inside. Baby Bunny still loves Shrimpy. She sleeps with it. She sometimes gets so caught up in gnawing on him that she doesn't sleep.

If you're in the market for a great fun toy for babies between 6 and 36 months, this is highly recommended!  Mr. Pelly has grinkly wings.  His feet rattle.  His cheeks are squeeky.  He stands about a foot tall.  His giant beak opens and eats his little treasures.  His tummy is a big opening for container play.  He and his buddies are soft, colorful, AND machine washable!  (On sale now at Amazon!)

Shrimpy..... my first love.... oh, you look tasty....  nom nom nom....

Hungry Pelican (Mr. Pelly) with his treasures
Shrimpy, Mr. octopus, Crabby, and Fish (our set is missing the fish)

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Baby Bunny Birthday Bash!

June 9, visit with Uncle Morgan

June 9

4th of July parade!  It was hot!

Happy Birthday, Baby Bunny!

Yum!


Birthdays are the best!  (With my new friend, Mr. Octopus)
One year ago...

First days home, from a scrawny little bunny to chunky monkey...

Friday, July 6, 2012

Thankfulness Friday - 365 days!

Tomorrow is Baby Bunny's birthday bash. What a grand adventure this past (leap) year has been. I am so thankful for this little girl. She gives meaning to joy. It has been so much fun to watch her grow, to see how she's starting to learn, and to learn from her. It's getting late now. I hope to set aside some time tomorrow and post some pictures.