Yoko & Kiezen's Visit

My friend, Yoko, and her nine month old baby, Kiezen, came to visit this weekend. We had a great time walking around the beach and watching the kids play together. I’ll admit that Lexi was quite domineering and a tad bit jealous every time I held Kiezen. Their trip ended too quickly though. A weekend just doesn’t cut it.

April Fun

Elmo Everything

Lexi has never watched Sesame Street or any of the spin off shows, but she LOVES Elmo. Her admiration for him started about a month ago when we were in JCPenneys (one of the few stores in Miami that carries Steve’s size). We walked through the kids section & she reached up and grabbed a stuffed Elmo off of a clearance table. She started hugging and kissing him. Of course, I bought it.

Ever since that moment, she has been the biggest Elmo fan ever. About a week later, she started saying his name (Emmo). Not only that, but she calls two relatives Emmo too (cousin Emily & my brother Alma). I have been buying her the Pampers diapers that just happen to have Elmo on them and she takes every opportunity to point Elmo out.

Last week, I bought her the Elmo cell phone and an Elmo musical book. She spends lots of time pointing at him everywhere and saying "Emmo." With that, Lexi has officially proclaimed her love for Elmo.

Easter at Parrot Jungle

Granddad was in a funk and decided not to come for Easter, so we headed over to Parrot Jungle for some fun. As you can see, Lexi was not very fond of the big bunny, but she loved everything else.

Spring Daycare Party

Lexi's daycare is having a "Spring" party today, so I bought a little Easter dress from Target for the occassion. I'm posting a picture of her giving me attitude about not letting her play with my camera. :)

Dadda's Song

I'm so glad when DADDY comes home,
Glad as I can be;
CLAP my HANDS and shout for joy,
Then climb upon his KNEE,
Put my ARMS around his NECK
HUG him tight like this,
Pat his CHEEK, then give him WHAT?
A great big KISS.

Lexi likes this song much better now that she knows some of the words (bolded). Click Here to see the sheet music & then the play button in the top left corner to listen.