What the....

Why is it that Jane doesn't really want to walk on her own but can do this?

Also I don't want any comments about her big booty. She can't help it if her diapers are massively massive on her little body. Dang cloth diapers.

Walking Alone

The night that I posted the video (which wasn't working but is now) on the last post, she started doing this.



She is still only doing this right now. She is still cautious to do it really on her but Jeff is really excited.

A funny story

When we were in Las Vegas, we went to the store to do the final bit of our Christmas shopping. We wanted to get a few more things for Jane so we were in the toy/book section. Jane is riding in the cart and taking it all in. I was looking at something and Jeff sees an old style looking salon chair that is Jane's size. He thought it would be funny to put her in it and see what she did. Well he put her on it and she just sat there for a while. We needed to leave that section but she didn't want to get off the the chair. So I decided to put the chair in the cart and let her sit on it. She sat there the rest of the time while we were in Target. It really was a good 20 minutes or more. It wasn't until right before we left that she was okay getting off of it. Here she is.

She is pretty funny. It is sad that she is sometimes our personal play toy. Like when we try funny hats on her when we are in Hobby Lobby.

Another funny, not so funny thing she did. Some of you may have seen these on facebook. She figured out how to get into the cupboard and pulled out her bunny cookies. She sat there eating them for a while and then....

She found the box of cheerios and dumped them all over the floor. Fun times.

Ok just one more thing. I often tell Jeff that it is funny the Jane's favorite thing to play with is a free box that we got from costco. (just click on the link to go to the video)

http://youtu.be/JeXRCMXLcB8

She is walking like a champ in this video but still doesn't want to do it on her own. She always wants you to hold her hand still. I have started walking her around everywhere (as opposed to carrying her) in hopes that she will feel more confident. It does take longer but I hope it pays off soon.

Christmas in Sin City

We decided to go to Las Vegas (Henderson, really) for Christmas again this year. We spent last Christmas with my family so it was Jeff's turn. We convinced Jeff's parents and a couple of his siblings to meet us down there at Jeff's sister house. Here are some of the highlights.
As some of you know, Our anniversary is the 21st of Dec. That is the day we flew in to Las Vegas and so we didn't really celebrate that day, except the cupcakes Jeff surprised me with. So the next night Jeff's sister watched Jane and we went out to eat and to a movie. I can't believe 4 years has gone by so quickly.
The next night Jeff's parents arrived and we went out to eat at a restaurant we always hit while in Henderson. The next night was Christmas Eve. We had a great dinner with prime rib, garlic mashed, salad and lion house rolls that Jeff's mom maid. Oh and a ton of sparkling cider. So delicious.

We did the gift exchange and the kids opened a few presents and then off to bed. Well I was in bed but others were up for a while. The next morning we got up to open gifts in our stockings. 

Jeff is dressed up because we went to church before the real opening began. 

This is a robe that Jeff got free with his purchase of my perfume. Jane was one the one who really scored. You can see a hat my mom made. She also got presents from Chris's family. The stacking cups are a big hit. Jane was pretty oblivious to most of it and still didn't get the concept of opening the presents but it was fun. 

The next day the two other family joined the festivities. It was fun to have so many there. We had a lot of playing video games, cards and mostly eating. Lots and lots of junk food but also some great dinners as well. 

The family tradition is to play a lot of Dr. Mario. I never really play because I just am really horrible but I am amazed at how good some of the family is. I guess they should be for how many years they have been playing. Even Jeff's parents have recently got into playing and spent a bit of time in front of the game this trip. 

One of the great things about being there was how nice the weather was. We went outside most days and to the park one day. 

Jane had a good time with the cousins and conned most everyone into doing two things constantly.

Yes, walking with her and playing/going up and down the stairs. I think that she lived on those stairs when someone wasn't walking her around. She still doesn't want to walk on her own but now wants me to walk with her constantly. She is getting close, though.
Overall, it was a really fun and relaxing trip. I really have a good time with Jeff's family and feel lucky to have been married into a great family. Thanks everyone again for all the gifts.

Here is one more pic for added cuteness.