Thursday, September 24, 2009

September in Review...

I haven't blogged very much this month, so here's what's going on in the Hickman house.

-Lexie turned 10 months old! Kaitlyn taught her how to clap a couple of weeks ago and it is so adorable. When she gets really excited she'll start clapping a ton. Lulu is also starting to eat a lot more solids. I've been feeding her a lot of whole milk yogurt to help her put on some weight. She's finally mastered the sippy cup which is great, because I'm trying to wean her before her 1st birthday. I am so done with breastfeeding! The next baby WILL take a bottle.

-Kaitlyn has been in pre-school for 1 month now and loves it. I was really worried that she would have a lot of potty accidents at school, but she hasn't had any! In fact she hasn't had one accident in the last month and half! The feedback her teacher, Mrs. Susie, has given me is that Katy is the best colorer in the class, is one of the most meticulous students, speaks the loudest and clearest, does very well in spanish class, is very accident prone =) and is a very good girl. I couldn't ask for more!

-Katy also started gymnastics class this week. Anyone who knows Katy is probably laughing because she is not very coordinated at all! However, Jared and I thought this class would help her and it already has. Before this week she would not even attempt to do a somersault and would cry when we tried to get her to. Now we can't get her to stop doing them!

-It was also my birthday this month and for the first time I have to admit that I'm feeling a little old. I realize that 27 is not old, but it doesn't feel young to me either. I had a great birthday especially compared to last year (hurrikane ike hit on my birthday last year and we had to evacuate). Jared made all my favorite meals, took me on a date, threw me a little party and bought me a fancy new camera. Since my birthday was on a Sunday, Jared even did my sharing time for me (he made one good looking King Benjamin)! Thanks babe!

Lexie loves to play in the curtains



This is how we found Katy taking her nap the other day. Yes, that hump under the rug is Katy sound asleep!

7 comments:

Jalei & Lane said...

Katy's napping location is too cute! And happy birthday! I'll be 27 in November too & it's hard to believe we're nearing the 30 yr mark!

Alicia said...

Old, schmold. I don't even want to hear it! ;) I am so glad your day was great! I want to see your new camera, too. I am so ready for a new one. I'm a little sad that December is so far away. I was much more excited when I thought we'd see you sooner ;) Oh well! Looks like a great party!

The Rowes said...

Those pics of your girls are beautiful. Happy Birthday, bytheway. I'll be the big 3-0 in March. Yay me! Derek's birthday is Sept. 8th and his birthday got "cancelled" last year too because of Ike. That's awesome that you got a new camera. It should be fun to learn how to use it and then take pictures.

Jenn said...

I'm so happy I found your blog. The girls are soo cute. I miss having Katy in nursery. Gosh I'll be 27 next month and I'm feeling about the same way you are :)

Jenn said...

p.s. what camera did you get? I hope it's a Cannon ;)

The Hickman Family said...

Yes it's a Cannon! We ended up with the Cannon xsi. Still trying to learn how to use it though! Maybe you can give me some lessons!

Jalei & Lane said...

This is funny, because I just read this post as if I've never seen it before & was about to comment until I saw that I already did! I'm losing it.