March Update

March was filled with lots of family, revisiting old friends, and even Julia's first trip to the zoo.

Julia has a playdate with two of her cousins, Tatum and Nolan. They had fun "playing together" and Julia even shared her popsicles with them!

Julia even gave Nolan a hug good-bye!

Julia found a new use for the treadmill too! "You mean it's not another table for me to color on?"

Julia is starting to get into baby dolls. At school, she likes to play with them and rock them.

Trip to the Austin Zoo- March 17, 2010

My mom and I took Julia and the girls to the Austin Zoo. This was Julia's first trip to the zoo. She seemed a little overwhelmed at times, but overall really enjoyed it. She liked the monkeys best!

Telling the monkeys hello!

The peacocks were extremely loud! Julia kept calling them, "mommy birds."

Julia's comment to the bear, "No bear, no bear!" She thought he was a little too close to us.

"No tutle!" (-Julia)

"Big lion kitty, Mow!" (-Julia)

Julia petting a goat! She was okay with this goat (because he wasn't moving!) until another one (the white one behind us) came into the pen.

Ah, freedom from the stroller!!

My attempt at a group picture...

During Spring Break, we also enjoyed a delicious lunch at Macaroni Grill with the girls. Julia loves mac & cheese and can eat the entire bowl!

Chowing down!

Julia also had the opportunity to remeet some of Andrew's family in March. The last time they saw Jules was last summer before she started walking. What a difference now (thanks to OT)! Julia even went up to cousins Christie and Cara and her Great Aunt Shelli and gave them hugs after remeeting them!

Loving on Aunt Erin! Julia was a little under the weather.

Reading with cousins Christie and Nolan. Julia really liked Christie!

Reading books with the girls...

Getting some love from Aunt Shelli!

Lastly, Julia started OT again in late March. We saw her OT for a re-evaluation after turning 2 to check on her progress. While Jules made tremendous progress since she finished OT last summer, she still had low muscle tone and a weak core, which was hindering her walking smoothly and keeping her from jumping and running. Right away Julia remembered Ms. Tammy and playing with balls, etc. during OT. This time around she was more willing and ready to go to OT.

Random Julia Moments to Remember (Age-- 18-24mo)

In the spirit of remembering the past, I wanted to blog some cute memories we have of Julia over the past few months that haven't made the blog previously...

While in her crib, Julia likes to arrange her stuffed animals. She can be heard ordering them to "Lay down", or to "Go right there." Andrew and I love to watch her on our video monitor!

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Julia is really into "Winnie the Pooh" and has started saying, "Oh bother!" Its funny to hear her say, "Oh bother, mommy" or "Oh, daddy!"

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For Christmas, 2009, Julia got some stackable Winnie the Pooh characters and Mickey Mouse characters. She likes to turn them upside-down and stack them, saying things like, "Winnie, upside-down! Goofy, upside down! Oh no!" (January 2010)

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Often times, Julia eats her breakfast on the way to school. Currently, she loves blueberry waffles, and can be heard in the backseat "sharing" her breakfast with her Lovie saying, "Lovie eat waffle!" or "Lovie drink milk!"

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On the way to Julia's preschool, we drive down 360 and pass the 360 bridge. Julia has come to love this bridge. We also have a blown-up print of the bridge in our living room that Julia points to. After a month or so of passing the bridge, Julia started anticipating seeing the bridge, calling out,"Bridge!" Then she started holding her Lovie up to show Lovie the bridge as we got closer. I finally got some pics of her showing Lovie the bridge- definitely a moment to remember! It always makes me smile hearing her say "hi" and "bye" to the bridge.

February Update

February was filled with lots of birthday fun for Julia! She had birthday fun at school, a birthday dinner with us and her grandparents, as well as a fun party with family and friends.

"Check out my new rain boots my Aunt Erin got me!! I love putting them on and walking around. Can't wait until it rains."

"Yum, birthday pizza and ice cream!"

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!"

Julia's birthday cake- yellow and strawberry marble cake!

"WOW, what great presents!"

Julia enjoyed lots of jumping in a bouncy house with cousins and friends.

What a sweet two-year old!

In addition to lots of birthday fun, we enjoyed a second snowfall. Unfortunately, Julia was sick so we just watched the snow from inside, but the dogs sure enjoyed it!

Miscellaneous February Fun

While at Target, Julia found a new Easter basket. She also discovered a new use for the basket after Easter is over (I had to take a picture)!

"YUM! I love popsicles!!!"

My mom gave Julia this cute bathrobe. It was my little sister's when she was little. Julia enjoyed sitting in her robe, after her bath, reading her books. Too cute!!

January Catch-Up

Wow, I am way behind on updating the blog! Here goes January's recap...

General Cuteness
I couldn't resist starting with some cute pics I got in January...

"See my tummy!"

Dress-Up

Julia still loves to dress up, but now there are more accessories! She loves putting on her sunglasses and walking around. Julia also thinks it is funny to try to put her sunglasses on the dogs.

Jungle Parade- January 29, 2010

This week at Julia's preschool they talked about different jungle animals. To culminate the week, the teachers painted each child's face with a different jungle animal. The first time around, Julia wanted nothing to do with having her face painted, but the next day was intrigued and (surprise!) allowed her teachers to paint her face. I was shocked, but so proud of my little zebra! The teachers led the kiddos out into the hallway and down the hall and back. Julia was unsure about all this, hence her expression. Carrying a balloon helped!

"Hey Mommy! Look I'm a scary (scared?) zebra!"

Photo Op with Mommy and my Monkey

"Zebras have Lovies, right?"

"Roar!! What? You mean a zebra doesn't roar??"

Dinner Fun

This is what happens when you turn your back on a toddler during dinner time- blueberry applesauce everywhere!!

"I'm cute, Mommy! Don't be upset with me!!"

Drinking from a cup independently!!

"Whoops! You mean I can't tip the cup to look at the pictures on the side without spilling??"

Talking More!!

January 25, 2010- Julia was eating some applesauce with dinner. She was eating from a metal spoon where she could see her reflection on the back and talking about it...

"See Ju Ju!"

"See Ju Ju on spoon!"

"See Ju Ju on spoon right there!"