mally...

Mally is getting so big!! At her 2 month appointment, she weighed 13.5 pounds, and was in the 95th percentile for everything. I can't even imagine what she will weigh at her 4 month check. She's doing great with tummy time, smiling, and "talking". Goose is the only one that has been able to coax a little giggle out of that sweet little mouth.

Mally has such a pleasant little personality. She is so content that sometimes I think something is wrong! Having an easy baby after having a not-so-easy baby is so weird! A nice weird, but weird all the same!

She has added so much joy to our family...I love that kid!

She loves her pockets!

Lucy stocked up at the Kohl's Black Friday sale this year! After yet another growth spurt, we needed to get our 20 month old some 3T clothing. All of her shirts were beginning to look like belly shirts, and her pants were high waters. We solved that little problem with some super cute clothes at a super great price! I love when we save more than we spend in a transaction... ahhh... such a good feeling!

Her favorite items we bought her her two hoodies. Jon showed her how to put her hands in her pockets, and that was all she wanted to do! It was so funny to see her walk around the house with her little hands tucked in her sweat shirt. I think we might need to run back and get the other two prints they had. I can already tell I'll be washing these constantly...

Lucy's vocabulary is exploding more and more every day. It's rarely quiet in this house, and I love it. She is linking words together to form 3-4 word sentences already! It's nice to be able to communicate with her a little bit more effectively.

Jon was home during the week of Thanksgiving. It was a wonderful week for sure! After being gone nearly all of the month, it was so refreshing to see his face every morning and every night. Lucy was loving every minute of having both of us home. Today is his first day back at work, and she keeps finding things that belong to Jon and putting them by the door to the garage for when he gets home. So far, her collection includes a baseball hat, one sneaker, and a dirty sock from the laundry.

While Jon was home, we were able to get so much done for Mally's arrival. I can comfortably say that if I went into labor right now (hopefully not until 12/20), we'd be ready to go!

Mally's quilt top

Lucy and I made a trip to our favorite store today, Ben Franklin Crafts. That is the best store ever! They have an amazing fabric and yarn selection and they are always  willing to help. LOVE them. Anyway, after browsing through all of the aisles and hearing "pretty!" from Goose in the cart, I found this gem in the fabric department. Precut 5x5 inch squares of super cute fabric for $9! We couldn't pass it up. I thought I would just do a simple nine patch, but after talking to my mom, we decided to do the disappearing nine patch. I'm so proud of how the corners lined up. I do have one flaw in the top, but considering its busyness, I'm sure no one will notice. (at least I hope not!) I'm not sure what I will back it with yet. I'm thinking a light yellow....

Update on the girls...

Lucy got a very special package in the mail last week! It was a package of goodies from her cousin Lizzie! There were several frilly dresses and a great mix of books and toys. We spent all afternoon ooooh-ing and ahhh-ing over the items. This dress was Lucy's favorite. She stood in front of the mirror and twirled for the better part of the afternoon. She is just the best!

She is getting quite the vocabulary. She will tell you what she wants and expects immediate gratification. Her latest words have been: "I know, I know" (when I tell her to be careful), and "MINE!!" The last word could have waited a few more months, but she picked up on that one right away.

Mallory is continuing to grow and grow. She is making herself known by more powerful kicks and punches. It still amazes me that there is another life inside of me. We have an appointment on Wednesday, and I'm eager to hear her little heart beat again and get a definite due date! According to my last ultrasound, I am around 20 weeks, and she'll be here around Christmas!