Saturday, May 30, 2009

Firsts...

Mere had a few "firsts" this month...

First time to have corn on the cob on May 11th (well, she bit off of mine once before, but this was her own).




First time to have french fries and ketchup on May 19th.




First time to have chicken nuggets on May 23rd (I made them using her soy yogurt and crushed cheerios).



Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Visit from Jon

Matt's "little brother" Jon came to visit on May 27th. We were so excited about him coming!!! This was his first time to see Meredith in person (he's seen lots of pictures, though)

Meredith wouldn't really get close to him, but she kept looking at him from across the room and smiling :)



Thanks so much for coming to visit!!!!! We had a great time!!!

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Shelbyville Visit

We went to Shelbyville for a cookout with Matt's family on May 24th. We dressed Meredith in her cute little red, white, & blue dress...and she had her hair in pigtails (I love her hair like that...she looks super cute!!). We had a great time!!

Here are a few of the pics:













Meredith loved Caitlyn's scooter...isn't she precious on it!!!





Happy Memorial Day!!!!!


Saturday, May 23, 2009

Chocolate cake


Shannon found a recipe for Chocolate cake that doesn't use eggs, milk, or butter (came out of the Great Depression). Thanks Shannon for taking the time to find it for Meredith!!! We've made it twice since finding it...and Meredith loves it!!! I may use this recipe for her birthday cake.


Anyways, I took a picture of the cake (with sprinkles on it...this was the first time she had sprinkles, too), but forgot to get a picture of her eating it.



Sunday, May 17, 2009

Duckies

We went to Drakes Creek to see the duckies on May 17th. Matt had a tennis match that afternoon, so we also got to see him play.

Meredith was scared of the ducks last year, but she loves them now!! She asks about "duck ducks" all the time. It's so cute!!

Here's a few pictures...






Meredith wore her "You're No Match For My Dad" shirt...we've had it for so long, and are so excited that she can wear it now!! The pink bows don't match, but I wanted to make sure that everyone knew she was a girl!!!



Sunday, May 10, 2009

Stickers!!!!!!

Meredith is crazy about stickers!!!!! She wants them all over her body!!! She points out and tells me places to put them...her favorite is on her knees :)

Mother's Day

Matt had these beautiful flowers sent to me at work for Mother's Day!! I was so surprised!!! He's so sweet to me, and I love him so much!!! I was just thinking about how much he did for me when I was pregnant with our little miracle...I couldn't have made it through it without him! She was definitely worth everything I went through and more...I would do absolutely anything for that little girl!!!





I had a wonderful Mother's Day (other than being sick)...although, being Meredith's mommy makes every day special for me!! I never could've imagined that I would have the ability to love like this. I just feel the strongest connection to her...just thinking about that brings tears to my eyes!! She's so fun and funny...she truly lights up a room!!!

My mom gave me the following poem when she found out I was having a girl...she has had it for many years and wanted to share it with me. I thought about it recently, and wanted to share it.


Decade for Daughters
By Sandra Gales Shapard


Take my hand, my daughter,
and let's move together
toward your future.

It's a decade for daughters
and you are here
with all your energy
your bright eyes
your ready mind
willing to share my decade
while rushing
to get started on one of your own.

Then you will drop my hand
perhaps to balance better alone
perhaps to take a tiny hand in yours
and share your decade
with her.

Meredith is getting bigger everyday, and wanting to do everything on her own. I hear "ME" so often now...it's so exciting to watch her try things on her own, but also reminds me that she's growing up too quickly!!! :( There are many times that she doesn't want to hold my hand anymore because she wants to try things on her own, but I sure love the times that she does grab my hand!!!!

Mommy loves you Meredith Grace!!!! xoxo