on her way to TWO!

my little girl will be TWO in a few months.  it is hard to believe that this little bundle of energy and smiles is growing up so quickly.  

she has become adventurous.  she can scale the table, desk or counter top and she happily moves whatever stool or box she needs to get climb higher.  she is usually searching for the phone or someones laptop or ipod.  she is chattering away.  she pipes up during dinner and doesn't hesitate to join in in the conversation.  she is a little fashionista and loves to have on her shoes and accessories.  and while she can't shop for as long as she used to, she is still relatively happy being out and about and usually waves and talks to most of the people we pass in walmart.  she is a tiny thing and with her little bob she looks just like a pixie.  but do not be mistaken, she seems to have miles' fiery temper and she will hit and bite with the best of them...and she definitely knows how to turn on the tears and pout when she doesn't get her way.

we can't imagine our family without our little muffin.  onward to TWO and a life where we will not be bound by naptimes and diapers.

miss mollie

she is such a character these days.

wants to be the center of attention.

wants to make everyone smile and laugh.

we can't get enough of her and her ear to ear smile!

oh my, my miss mollie...we are going to have our hands full with you!

miss mollie walking

i promised a video of my sweet little girl walking a while back...and here it is finally.  i just bought her these adorable squeaky shoes and she is loving them.  she was also so excited to be playing with her big brothers in the burger king play place.

sweet girl * 14 months

she just loves to smile!

and apparently her newest lovie is a dish rag.  

she is also a new walker!  after quite some time standing in place, this past week her walking has taken off.  it is just so cute...i'm sure i won't be as excited about it when we are in a restaurant...but for now the way she keeps her arms in close to her body while she totters along is just too adorable.  video to come soon!

my sweet little girl.

she can stand FOREVER!  for minutes at a time.

but she just hasn't decided to take that first step yet.

i guess she knows she can get around a lot quicker by crawling.  i know i should enjoy the last bit of calm before she starts walking, but i just can't wait to see her wobbling down the hallway after her big brothers.

mollie kat at 12 months

{stats}
27.5 inches, 17 pounds

you are such a happy little baby!  you love to smile and laugh.  you still love your brothers so much, though i bet when they start taking your toys things will change...but for now, you get the BIGGEST smile on your face when they come and greet you in the morning.


you are the best eater in the house.  i think you can eat more than the boys combined.  so far we haven't found much that you don't like to eat.  graham crackers and fruity cheerios are about it right now.  and you are the first to love pasta.  it is exciting to finally have another italian girl in the family.  you drink all milk, still from a bottle.  you do love to use a sippy cup, especially when you find one that is your brothers.


you can crawl so quickly and don't stay in one place long.  you've stood on your own for a few seconds, but once you realize you aren't holding on, down you go.  i am sure you'll be walking soon, but for now i am enjoying the calmness of just crawling.  


you sleep through the night almost every night and you have been for quite some time now...i think since about 5 months.  you wake up happy most mornings and go to sleep without making a sound.  you take 1-2 naps/day...it is hard to keep you on a specific schedule for your naps since we are often running around with the boys, but you do need your sleep and if you take one nap it can get really long...3+ hours.


we are excited to see you grow and change.  i am sure by the end of this summer you will seem more like a little girl than my baby.  

a birthday party!

mollie kat had a hello kitty party this weekend at the lake.

she was quite the party girl and especially loved everyone singing to her (most unlike her mother).  and she enjoyed her cake too (that was just like her mother though).

i really enjoyed planning my first girly party.  so many decorations to choose from!  i had found all sorts of fun ideas on pinterest.  so in an effort to keep the craziness to a minimum i decided to not do absolutely everything myself....it was definitely worth it!  the food came from a local restaurant, picked up about an hour before the party completely ready to serve.  i purchased the hello kitty fondant toppers off of etsy.  sooo easy and cute!  my friend made the most beautiful cookies for the favors.  and i picked up some fresh flower arrangements the day before and combined with the martha stewart tissue paper pom made for easy decorations.  and even though you can't see it that well, another friend made mollie the most perfect little party onesie.

the lake was the perfect setting for a summer party.  we were able to take a cruise on the boat and there was lots of water time for everyone.

it ended up being a perfect day and a great way to celebrate mollie's first year with friends and family.  

one year ago

our sweet little girl was born.

she is so cheerful and loving.

she has completed our family and brings us so much happiness.

we love you mollie katherine.

9 Months

mollie katherine is 9 months old.  thanks to mr. miles for taking this picture of my sweet little girl and i on her 9-month birthday. 

*she is the little princess of the house

*she is starting to get pretty quick at this crawling thing.

*she waves and says "bye"...really, we have several witnesses.

*she eats and loves it!

*she laughs like crazy.

*she loves to watch her brothers play.

*she holds her own bottle! 

*she LOVES the wiggles video hot potato (thanks nikki!)

her stats: 15lbs, 6oz. and 25 1/2" tall.

on the move!

look who is crawling...

the boys had better watch out!  actually they were both super excited that she is crawling.  but i know the second she tears up those train tracks they'll be singing..er crying a different tune!