BIG SISTER!!!!

Baby #2

Jiles is going to be a big sister!!!!  I am 12 weeks pregnant and feeling great.  Will it be a boy or a girl?????  We will find out when he or she is born.  My due Date is August 27th...Jiles will be 18 months old!  Here are some pics from my 12 week appointment followed by Jiles practicing her new role as a big sister...

Winter Elizabeth

Speaking of new babies....Congrats to Melissa and Chris!!!!  Winter Elizabeth is adorable and I can't wait to meet her.  I love this photo of Mama Mel and her little princess!  It's amazing the love and joy a baby brings to a family.  I am so excited for them.  What a beautiful blessing!!!  

Self Video

This is a video of Jiles watching herself on the computer cam.  I'm a little late posting this, but it is too cute not to share.  ENJOY!

Elmo Car - Part III

She's been practicing her dancing and balancing skills!

Our Little (Naked) Drummer

The Elmo Car

Brodie and Jiles

 They are sooooooo cute together!!!

Brodie loved the tunnels!

Roxy

This comes up a lot, but Jiles loves Roxy!  Here is a pic of her kissing Roxy.  Her hair is getting long!  The vidoe shows how excited she gets when Roxy comes in from being outside....she's got the treat routine down.

Swinging

We have a few playgrounds/parks within walking distance from our house.  This was her first time swinging at a church behind our house.

Elmo Car - Part I

She has no problem "turning" her Elmo car....

Elmo Car - Part II
At the last well check appointment the Dr. told us to work on climbing since she is already walking.  Well, she no longer wants to push or ride her Elmo car....She likes to climb and stand on it.  I would like to note that she was not injured in the video below.  I REALLY can't believe we got this one on video.

Our Princess!

Baby Brooke!

Baby Brooke

We got to meet Terri and Gil's new baby, Brooke!  She is ADORABLE and Jiles was so good with her.  It's hard to believe that Jiles was that tiny 11 months ago.  It was great catching up with the girls!

Cathy, Brooke and Jiles

Miscellaneous Pics....

She loves Bob the Bear!

Kisses

Gross or Funny???  Jiles though it was hilarious!

The New Gate

Jiles is already trying to escape...she is so smart!  Within a few days she figured out how to lift the lever.  Luckily, there is a (red) safety clip that locks the lever down when needed.  She's considered trying the doggy door, but hasn't put in a full attempt yet.  The video below shows her at work.

(Yes, Roxy does use the doggy door!)

Eastland Mall

It was cold and snowy last week so Jiles and I took a trip to the mall.  We did a few laps with the stroller and then stopped at the indoor play area.  It's a great escape during these long winter months!

10 Months and Walking!

Jiles started walking just before Christmas (10 months) and I am finally posting some videos!    We were in Indy 3 1/2 months and got home last weekend.  Jiles started crawling right before we left for Indy and was walking by the end of our stay.  Now that we are home there are many things that need to be baby proofed.  She is quite the little explorer. The first video shows her walking by all the spices she left scattered on the kitchen floor...

Trying her new walking shoes...

Dad and the balloon...

Dad telling Mom and Jiles about his pheasant hunting trip
with Grandpa and Uncle Chase! 

First encounter with snow!

Christmas - Part II

Jiles sharing her spaghetti.
("Lady and the Tramp" re-enactment.)

This was the best Christmas ever.

Thanks to EVERYONE for making it so special!!!!