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Well it's been an interesting week. We thought Isobel had an allergic reaction to Amoxicillin but it looks like it may have just been a random rash. We still haven't closed on the house - they keep saying "This Friday" but they've been saying that for the last 3 weeks.  

With Isobel not feeling well she's been a picky eater. But as you can see from the pictures when she is hungry she likes to two fist it and show it off.

I had a terrific Mother's Day. Tim made a wonderful breakfast for us and Wayne  & Tracy and then I went shopping with the girls for a few hours. It was nice to spend time with Tracy and Katie just the girls - I can't even remember how long it's been since our last girls day.

After we move into the house we'll start seriously potty training Isobel. She's very interested in the potty and Nana and Grandpa even bought her some Elmo panties. But I know the move will be a big change and I don't want to overwhelm her.

Happy Cinco de Seis!

Well for the first time in the eight years that Tim and I have been together we celebrated Cinco de Mayo just the two/three of us. We had a great day just relaxing and spending the day with Isobel and then went out for a quiet dinner just the two of us. Definitely different then our usual cinco celebration. 

We are hoping to close on the new house this Friday.  We did another walk through yesterday and it was just a reminder of all the work that awaits us before we can move it. But it was very exciting. We can both see the potential in this house and can't wait to make it our new home.

Isobel is doing great. She continues to add new words every day and is still fascinated with Sesame Street. Abby, Elmo, Count, Big Bird, Oscar, Cookie Monster, she knows them all. She has been fighting a cough and runny nose for a couple of weeks now. So we are keeping an eye on that. She's also got her eye teeth coming in so that's only helping the situation. :) 

Here are some recent photos of our Miss Isobel. She likes standing on the floor vent and feeling the cool air. And of course she loves being near her Ribey (can't say her Ls very well yet). 

Easter 2009

The Easter Bunny went way overboard this year. Isobel had four, yes four, Easter baskets. She got lots of books, toys, bracelets, pretty's for her hair, and the cutest ladybug shoes. Isobel had so much fun hunting eggs. Logan was more interested in opening them, but Isobel just wanted to collect them all. It was a great day with everyone at Nana and PawPaw's house.

Everyone is sick now in various degrees. Poor Isobel is so congested. This weekend we'll be washing everything in house including all her toys and loveys.  At least she has her Abby Cadabby doll - thanks to Aunt Julie, Aunt Barb and Uncle Chris. She loves her doll and books. 

Way Too Long

I know, I know. It's been way too long since last I posted. There has been so much going on I'm not sure where to start. Well the obvious is that Isobel turned 16 months. Tim and I went to Lake Tahoe with friends and had an interesting snowboarding trip. Oh, and we bought a new house! Hopefully we'll close in the next week.

Isobel has been chatting up a storm. She's constantly adding new words and trying new things. At the moment she is OBSESSED with Abby Cadabby from Sesame Street. Aunt Julie has ordered her an Abby doll and we can't wait for it to arrive. 

Tim and I had a great time in Tahoe with our friends. We got a few days riding in before I hurt myself and ended up at the hospital for X-rays. Thankfully it was just a bruised hip and a case of whiplash. I'm all better now. :)

But the best news is that we finally found a house. It's so much bigger and has a pool and room for Isobel to run around. We are very very excited. There's plenty of room for everyone to come and visit so please do!

Most Beautiful Girl in the World

I know I am bias, but I think Isobel is the most beautiful little girl in the world. She is happy, energetic, loving. She has the best laugh, biggest smile and prettiest blue eyes.  She is getting so good at her puzzles and is finally starting to get animal sounds. She is constantly trying to say new words. Tim said she tried to say refrigerator today. Her boyfriend Logan came over the other day and you can see how sweetly he gives her the ball. They both need to learn not to tease, but they are so cute together. He always goes in for the kiss! Don't tell Tim.  And here is a picture of Isobel with Chester, her duck. She absolutely loves to pull Chester around the house. He makes a quack sound and his head moves. The cutest thing ever. And she calls him Ester - so unbelievably adorable.

Here is a video I like to call "Please don't fart Riley". 

Isobel's 15 months old - Happy Valentine's Day!

Since last I wrote Isobel has turned 15 months old. She's getting bigger and smarter every day. She's already as tall or taller than some of the kids in her Gymboree class who are older than her. At her 15 month check up the doctor said she's perfect and progressing exactly as she should. She was impressed at many words Isobel can say and how social she is.

Here's Isobel reading a Valentines book with Daddy. And another of her dancing. She loves to dance. And she loves to play with her letters and go outside. Grandma takes her to the park as often as she can.

Posing Isobel

Our little Isobel is growing up so fast. She is learning new words and skills. She is learning to ask for things like cheese, bread and "more". She also likes to practice drinking out of a regular cup. She loves going outside and picking flowers. She is getting a whole mouth full of teeth - all at the same time it seems. And she actually likes brushing her teeth so that's good. She is really developing her own personality. As you can see in one of these pictures she's becoming quite the ham too. She loves the camera. But not as much as she loves her forward facing car seat. She can see everything but still manages to fall asleep. Isobel definitely knows what she wants but she's good about accepting the limits we place for her.