Eyes In The Back Of My Head....IF ONLY

Yea, if only i had those eyes in the back of my head that you threaten young children with so they DO NOT DO THINGS LIKE THIS!  

And yes, as i turned around and realized holy schinitoes kid - what are you DOING UP THERE, i managed to quickly grab my camera while telling Stella "stay there, don't move."  THEN after the shot was successfully taken i, in my very responsible mommy tone, told Stella "NO. You cannot do that." Hmmmm - perhaps the camera snapping and the NO afterwards could be sending mix signals to my baby girl.  oh well - she'll get over it and figure it out cuz it was a Kodak Moment!  ;)

And this was all in the same day....ohhhhh boy what else is in store for us around here with this dare devil of a girl.

Standing on top of her play kitchen countertop

Stella's 19-month Appt.

So i hope the fact that her noggin' is in the 58th percentile and her weight is in the ELEVENTH percentile means that she's got some brains up in that big ol' little head of hers and that she is gonna be one smart cookie!   ;)

This was the first time while at her dr. appt that Stella displayed Major Disapproval at pretty much anything and everything her nurse or doctor would try to do.  Unlike the past when she was always such a gem with all of them. 

This is basically how it all went down:

(Stella):  What, Your Gonna Weigh Me?  SCREAM.  Measure My Head?  SCREAM.  Look Inside My Ears & Up My Nose?  SCREAM. 

Oh the toddler years - they're gonna keep us on our toes that's for sure :)

That candy sucker seemed to chill her out for like a minute - then she saw right through that diversion and was back to the mode of get me out of here.  Little did she know we hadn't even finished up with a farewell-how-do-ya-do shot.  (the MMR this time)

Sisterhood of The Traveling Dress Project: The Stella Friendship Dress!

SECOND UPDATE:  March 18, 2011

Hello Everyone :)  

Sisterhood of The Traveling Dress Project has it's Second Update for you all :)

As well as Stella and I leaving Florida this week....so did the Stella Friendship Dress!  Peggy has sent it off to Emilee in Bellbrook, Ohio.  Take a look at all the people that have contributed so far.  And wow only 5 sisters left - ohhhhh how i can't wait to see it!!

Thanks again to everyone that's participated to date and a special thanks to Britny who worked on her part during her recovery process from knee surgery this month.   Wishing you well Brit-Brit!  

XOXOXO,

Jen & Stella
 

FIRST UPDATE:  January 21, 2011

Sisterhood of The Traveling Dress Project has it's first Update for you all!

The Stella Friendship Dress is making the rounds and I've been told it's turning out really cute!   And I've also been told by some of you that it's inspired you to bust out that sewing machine you've had laying around and get creative which turned out to be a lot of fun :)  That was fun to hear.   

Yay, this is so cool!  Thank you again to all that have added their touch to the dress so far & made additional aprons, etc. & to those of you that will be doing so soon!

I have a Special Note:  Stella’s GREAT Grandma Alice, 86 yrs. Old, even added her touch to one of the aprons my Aunt Joyce made – we weren’t sure if she could do it but she was able to - so that has turned out to be a special bonus with this dress.

Farewell Florida 2011!

Home Sweet Home Toledo - here we come!!! NOW WARM UP FOR US Up North as we've been way too spoiled this year with awesome weather down here

Bye-Bye Grampy & JoNana!

It's been really wonderful spending this time down in FL with Grampy & JoNana this year down in Florida where our houses were just right across from each other.  We surprised Grampy & JoNana at their home in Zephyrhills, FL which is about an hour from here in Kissimmee.  For those that may wonder...yes, they do stay here in Kissimme for the 2 months during the auction but have a family home in Zephryhills so they start their stay and end it in that home for a few days.

Aunt Amy & G. Aunt Janice 2nd Annual FL Visit

It was a great 10 days girls (even being sick with a head cold) and Stella loves you both sooooo much! I'm posting this the day you guys left - it's kind of lonely around here now :(  Janice - we'll see you on the 15th!

Emilee & Lola Weekend Visit in FL

Emilee &Lola drove down with Aunt Amy & G. Aunt Janice straight through to the Sunshine State to visit with us for the weekend and then headed off to spend the week with her family in D.B.   I tell ya i don't know how they do that drive straight through! And on top of that drive Lola who as up since 3am in the car was ready to go when they arrived at about 10 at night - so we all hopped in the pool for a night swim.  Stella loved playing with Lola.  We met them one night for dinner at Disney.  It was great seeing you Em and spending some time with you girls! 

Stella & Lola with Lola's Gigi (Emilee's mom) - it was great seeing you Peggy!

Girls in their matching outfits (Stella's xmas gift to Lola)

Somebody's excited to see the giant Planet Hollywood Sign all lit up

Stella's Swimmies

This is too cute!  Although meant for age 3 and up i'm sure - she does a good job with these and has fun learning the water....no worries Justin is right by her when i'm filming. 

Stella Helps Herself To Her Yogurt

A Song Anyone?