The Aftermath

Grammy and Papa went back home yesterday. While they were here, they took Jaaten to the Dr. for me when Jaafe and I were in San Diego. This was her waiting to see the Dr., watching Toy Story 3. Grammy and Papa said she was really good for the Dr. so I'm not sure they had my child when they actually went in. ;) When they first got in town, Jaaten was unsure of Grammy and Papa.........for about 2 minutes. It didn't take Jaaten long to ONLY want her Papa though. If Papa is in the room, NOBODY else has a chance!!

Yesterday was Abbey's first day back with Jaaten and last night was the first evening without Grammy and Papa. Both were a small struggle. TODAY, however, we are experiencing the real aftermath of grandparents, M&M's, ice cream, cinnamon rolls and brownies. Jaaten opted out of her morning nap (which she never does) and was WILD all day. Abbey took her to the park to "wear her out". It worked because she was out at 4p. There is always an adjustment period after Grammy and Papa leave.......it just seems the adjustment period gets longer each time. But I wouldn't change a thing!

Thanks for being such perfect Grandparents for my Little Gal! She is lucky to have you! Love you guys. ;)

Ted & the Busy Girl

What kid doesn't love to put black olives on all their fingers?? Jaaten learned this one early! When Grammie & Papa got to the house last week, Jaaten was excited to see everything they brought her. Jaaten even found a pumpkin Grammie brought for Halloween that Mom forgot to get out. Oops!

This is Jaaten singing to her Daddy Monday evening after we ate dinner. Too funny.

Jaaten really loves Ted but she has not really got that you have to HOLD ON when you ride a pony. She was dancing around in her cute pink saddle instead. She must have known her Papa wouldn't let her fall.

I guess Jaaten was pooped after her ride. ;) She let her Papa push her on the swing for a while afterwards.

A Fairy, A Cookie & The Outdoors

I've been wondering how old Jaaten would be before she would want to start dressing up. Aunt Shorty brought us this little Disney Fairy outfit with a couple others too. Jaaten brought this one to me this morning and started to unzip her pajamas to put it on. She wore it to drink her Tea and go down the slide and read books. I guess I have my answer. ;)

Jaafe had Jaaten today. We gave her a heart shaped cookie to ice after lunch today and eat it. She thought it was so funny and of course got it EVERYWHERE!!

Abbey stayed around the house Friday with Jaaten so they decided to play outside. Jaaten LOVES anything outside so she was as happy as could be. We have lime trees by our driveway Jaaten just can't resist EVERY TIME we go outside!! Even though she knows how sour they are, she keeps biting right into them. ;) Jaaten pushed her dog in the stroller and then had a little picnic.

Hair Ponies & Show Offs

This Little Girl is FINALLY starting to get some hair!! The picture isn't the best BUT it is the 1st time we have hair ponies in and you can actually see the hair coming out the top of the rubber band!! I still have hope she will get my hair gene though, not Jaafe's. ;) Jaafe got a new iPhone yesterday so we were trying out the camera last night. Not a lot of the pictures turned out as we were learning the camera on the phone but here are a couple.

Abbey took Jaaten to the park for a good part of the afternoon. Jaaten was sick for awhile so we have been easing her back into the park. Jaaten has a new found LOVE for sunglasses when she's outside now. She made some new friends at the park and was quite the Show-Off for these tweeny girls and they LOVED her!

The park is followed by REALLY good afternoon naps too! The Mama likes that!

Cold Weather & Bikinis

This is how we started our day today......Jaaten pulling out every swimsuit I own and spreading them all over my closet. ;)

It has been super cold for AZ standards. I think the temperature got up to 50° today!! Jaaten didn't seem to mind. I think she just wanted to get out of the house because she has been sick for 10 days!

Funny Girl!

Aunt CiCi and the kids got Jaaten this bike for Christmas. It hooks up to the TV and you can ride around a track, learn shapes, numbers, etc. We just now set it up though. Jaaten can't quite reach the pedals yet but thinks she's so cool sitting on it!! ;)

Here are a couple more pictures from the park.....Jaaten likes to roll around on the ground here too. LOVES to get dirty!!

I bought this cute headband for St. Patty's Day for Jaaten. Then I made the mistake of leaving it on the counter when she got up from her nap. She wore it the rest of the evening....

I love that Jaaten is always so interested in her toys and learning new things HOWEVER, lately Jaaten likes to dump everything in the middle of the floor. The other morning she dumped everything and then laid in it and threw everything around??? Her Dad must have taught her that one.....not me!

This was this morning before I left for work. Jaaten was sad I was leaving today....it was sad for The Mom too. ;(