Head of the Class

Just a quick post to document Marci's recent doctor's visit for her 15-month well check.  She is still growing strong:

height:  30.5 in. (42%)

weight:  26 lbs. 6 oz. (88%)

head:  48 cm. (whopping 93%)

It looks like we've got another big head on our hands!

Gal Pals

As of late, Marci and Wrigley have become fast friends. And if the numerous chewed up Lincoln Logs are any indication, Wrigley is in definite need of some attention. Marci has recently become her biggest fan . . .

. . . and the affection seems to be mutual!

Clothes Horse

After a big outing to Chuck E. Cheese today, Osten took a late afternoon nap which gave Marci and me some quality girl time. After she tore apart her kitchen, the little clothes horse unloaded a couple of her dresser drawers.

She was happy as can be just sitting amidst the heaps of clothes.

If there was a method to her madness, she didn't share it with me and I certainly wasn't able to figure it out!

Unfortunately, she is much better at making a mess than cleaning it up, but she gave it her best shot.

Five, Six, Pick up Sticks!

Lately, a favorite pasttime has been picking up sticks in the yard. Even Marci seems to be a fan.

But Osten is the real stick fanatic. He runs around picking them up while shouting, "Pow, pow, pow!" Where he got that from, I don't know, but he is certianly all boy!

And in our yard, the sticks are everywhere!

Curiously, I even recently found a stick under our bed. I have my hunches about the culprit!

Marci: On the Move

Marci is changing almost daily these days! And she is unbelievably busy. Her favorite thing to do is imitating her big brother. She's into his toys all of the time now. Here she is trying to get behind the wheel of his Cozy Coupe.

And she loves his new t-ball stand.

Drink break!

Check out all of her hair! It's growing faster than a Chia pet!

Driveway Fun

Lately, the weather has been just perfect for playing in the driveway. Now that Marci is getting around so well, she is often the one leading the charge!

Daddy is also a big fan of driveway fun.

Here's a shot of our littlest fielder.

With Marci fielding for Daddy, Osten has gotten to be pretty good on his scooter!

Happy 2009!

What better way to kick off the new year than with some original artwork!