Random Fun

Here's a collection of some random and fun photos from August.  Enjoy!

Sidewalk Chalk

Matilda has really been enjoying her coloring time with mama.  Because her drawing skills are limited, she will ask for all the Gabba characters and of course Elmo.  Leia is really good at drawing them all now, and Tilly loves to help finish them.  Check out some photos from chalk time!

Random Cuteness

Here's a few random pictures of Tilly.  Check the post page for more photos.

Rocking Dog

Awhile back, our awesome neighbors (Chris and Sarah) gave Matilda a rocking dog to use.  It's basically a rocking horse, but in the form of a fluffy dog.   As soon as she could climb up she started riding and yelling "puppy dog, puppy dog!"  Now that she's more coordinated, she's started standing on his back.  Check out this recent video of daredevil Tilly enjoying the rocking dog!

Bathtime

Matilda loves to take baths and showers.  And of course, she usually doesn't want to get out.  One thing that helps is her hooded Sharky and Kitty towels.  I think she looks forward to wrapping up and running around the house wearing only the hoods.  "Read more" for a video and some photos of bath time.

Pool Time

Matilda got her very own little kiddy pool.  It took her a little bit to warm up to it, and now her favorite thing to do is climb in and out constantly.  She also enjoys playing with her whistling dolphins and tries to get them to whistle by blowing through them. She loves her pool time and even shared with Olivia, but Tilly may have regretted it as she spent the whole time trying to avoid being splashed by Olivia.  Read on for more pictures of pool time!

Sorting Coins

We thought it was funny that at a recent doctor visit, they told us to be sure not to leave small things like coins lying around because babies will eat them.  This was funny, because Matilda's loves to sort coins into her little banks.  We just leave her with a pile of coins and she keeps herself entertained.  She'll even pop open the bank and dump them out so she can start over.  We lucked out, because she hardly ever puts anything in her mouth that isn't meant to be eaten.  Good job baby.

Wagon!

Today Matilda got to test out her brand new wagon.  We've been wanting to get one for awhile, and this was just too good of a deal to pass up.  It's a pretty sweet ride with six cupholders, large trunk space, and two bucket seats.  Tilly had no problems climbing in and out, and although she didn't need it, she initially wanted help climbing out.  On walks now, she loves to sit down in the middle where it's deep.  Read more for a video and pictures of her checking out her wagon for the first time.

Yo Gabba Gabba! Dance

Matilda loves Yo Gabba Gabba.  She's not a big fan of tv in general, but YGG is her favorite show.  She will easily sit through multiple episodes if we would let her.  She loves the nonstop singing and dancing, and we actually enjoy it too (compared to some other awful kid shows out there).  Here's a few videos showing her excitement and dancing skills!

 

Flash Cards

Matilda loves her flash cards.  She knows a bunch of them by name and will find them in the pile if you ask for them.  If you line them up, she will pick out any of the ones you ask for.  Her favorites so far are of course the kitty cards (lion, tiger, and house cats) as well as the penguins, panda, and butterfly.  Read on for more pictures and a video!

Couch Fort

Tilly started playing a game where she wanted to hide under a blanket with me.  She was having a ton of fun going in and out of our mini tent, so I decided she needed to have her first fort.  We started moving cushions and set up our own little castle on the couch.  She absolutely loved it and we played in it all day until mom got home from work.  Click the post title or link below to see all the photos of our adventure!

Random Tilly

Here's a post with some random photos of Matilda doing random things.

Parks and Recreation

Matilda has been enjoying her playtime in the park.  Our park doesn't have swings, so she goes straight for the slides (the biggest one of course!).  Sometimes we even get to go use swings with Vivienne in her park.  Check out some more pictures and videos on the post page.

Playtime

Matilda loves playtime.  She chases the kitty, reads her books, and dumps her toy basket on a daily basis.  Matilda loves her toys so much she climbs into her toy box to play with them.  Here's some random pictures of her playing with stuff!

Happy Tilly in the Mirror

Matilda has a twin that lives in the mirror.  The best part is that she is always happy.  Everybody loves happy Tilly in the mirror!

Piano Lessons

It's never too early to get your kids playing musical instruments, so we decided it was time for Tilly to get started.  So we set her up with a self-taught piano course.  Throughout November, Tilly has been practicing really hard.  She loves her piano lessons so much she started her own self-taught singing lessons.

Random Cuteness

Here's a quick post of some random Tilly pictures.  Enjoy the rest of the photos by clicking on Read more below.

Big Girl Bath Time

Matilda finally reached the limits of her Puj tub, so she graduated to big girl baths.  She is getting really good at sitting up on her own, but we like to join her since she still flops over occasionally.  She loves bath time, her bath toys, and splashing.  She even loves back floats.  Crazy little water baby!  Click on "Read more" to check out the video and a bunch more pictures of her first time in the big girl tub.

Toys!

Matilda doesn't have a ton of toys, but has a wide variety that keep her busy.  Don't worry, she still loves Harold the most!  "Read more" to check out a few of her favorites!

Stuffed Friends: Harold Edition

Tilly now has several different stuffed friends, including 4 ugly dolls.  But, Harold was her first stuffed friend and still her all-time favorite.  "Read more" below to see more pictures showing just how much she loves Harold.