Getting Ready for Bedtime

Here's some pictures of Paeton getting ready for bed the other night. We played dress up in her room first. This night she was going to a luau - so fun! Thanks to my cousin for the cute outfit :)

Our little hula girl :)

Shaking those hips!

Tub time - reading her fish book that my parent's got for her in Hawaii.

Chewing on the book a little bit.

Putting pajamas on - in the winter we get her dressed for 'night night' in the bathroom where it's warm after her bath. She loves it!

Everyone in our house participates in putting Paeton to bed. Here's Jodi reading her books while Kona and Brewer stand guard. I'm always behind the camera....

Daddy/Daughter time. Paeton loves this book!

Forgotten Christmas Photos

So, I forgot that before we left New Jersey Jodi had downloaded a bunch of Christmas vacation photos from my parent's computer onto our laptop. Here's the forgotten ones that are oh so cute!

Paeton and George riding in a woodent sleigh.

Aunt Michelle helping Paeton walk in mommy's boots.

Paeton and George swinging in the swing.

Grandpa Marx and Paeton at the mall.

Paeton sitting on the trash can modeling a new hat.

Paeton wearing Grandpa's hat.

Paeton's 1st Swim

Over the Christmas vacation, we visited my parent's cabin in Pennsylvania where there is a rec center with an indoor pool. I was determined to take Paeton swimming for the first time because I knew she would love it and I couldn't wait till the summer. We packed swim suits for the family and purchased our first swim diapers. Here's a few pix that I forgot to include when I had blogged earlier about our holiday trip. Enjoy :)

Swimming at the pool in the Poconos.

Mommy and Paeton having a great time.

Paeton ordering her first drink at the bar.

Mommy and Paeton at the restaurant eating lunch together.

Preppy Paeton

Leaving for school this morning in a very preppy outfit. Prep school already?

Posing with momma.

Too cute :)

Paeton Hates Socks

Paeton absolutely can't stand wearing socks or shoes. She's our little free spirit. Her favorite game to play right now is "take everything off my feet". This game also includes taking off other people's socks as well :) It's really cute!

Ripping a sock off as soon as I sat her on the floor last night to make dinner.

Giving the sock back to mommy to put back on her foot so she could play again. Smart kid :)

Sock is off again and in her mouth.

Using those new top teeth to really attack that sock!

1 sock on, 1 sock off

Happy Girl!

Paeton's Snack Drawer & New Car Seat

Yesterday we decided to move all of Paeton's food supplies from the pantry in the laundry room to what used to be our snack drawer in the kitchen. We were making too many trips back and forth every time we needed a new bib, more food or my famous stunt - needing a clean spoon since I'm always dropping the baby spoon on the floor and making a big mess!


P checking out her snack drawer - she picked up some spoons on the way.


Picking out her own food for lunch.


Sitting in the snack drawer.


Munching on a snack - P you have to open the packaging first!


Such a silly girl.


Daddy taking the snack away - time to come out of the drawer.

Last night we put together P's new car seat as she was too tall for her infant carrier. And to be honest - we were sick of carting that heavy thing around!

Paeton was delighted to test out her new comfy seat. Even has her own cup holder (not pictured - we didn't put it on yet!)

Doesn't she look like she's on a roller coaster about to take off?


Smiley face :)

Happy New Year everyone - we're all back to work today and back to reality!

Christmas with the Ulrichs

Yesterday, New Year's Day, we celebrated Christmas with the Ulrich side of the family. Gift opening with so many people was quite chaotic but I did manage to capture Grandma and Grandpa Ulrich with all 4 grandkids in this photo. Not everyone is looking but at least they're all in the picture :)

All of the Ulrich grandkids with Grandma and Grandpa.

Paeton in her new Columbia fleece, knitted hat and sit & stand toy. Happy little girl :)

Paeton's new thing is taking her hat off.

Mission accomplished :)

Playing with her puzzle before leaving for school today.

Just a smiley little girl.

Princess Paeton

My sister and I had some fun with Paeton over the holidays at a picture studio. Great memories from Christmas 2008. (These are the proofs - that's why the studio's name is imprinted in the background) If anyone wants to see all of our shots, send me an e-mail and I'll give you the login info. We took a bunch of photos but these are some of the highlights. Enjoy :)

Christmas Day

Christmas morning came so fast. We had been preparing for the holiday all week long and before we knew it, Santa had arrived :)

The living room Christmas morning.

Paeton getting ready to open some gifts.

Paeton's "Little Elf' Pajamas :)

Daddy and Paeton.

Paeton got a little monkey in her stocking.

Having a great time :)

Grandma and Grandpa Marx helping Paeton open some gifts.

Aunt Michelle opening gifts.

A new vest for me :)

Family photos given to my parents by my sister and I.

Paeton getting teddy bear ornaments to decorate a tree for her room.

A new hat for little P - she loves it!

Paeton and Elmo.

Paeton and her little sheep.

Paeton and her new little backpack that Grandma Marx made for her.

Paeton is staying focused on opening gifts - still has her backpack on, bottle loaded and ready.

Paeton is having so much fun!

Break time.