Spring Clean-Up

Sunday was a busy day, starting off with her 2nd tooth breaking through! Then Cassidy's favorite thing...outside for spring clean up. Supervised by G'ma Kit, she had wheelbarrow rides, picked flowers, and put treasures in her wagon while Chad, Jerry and I worked to get the yard ready for the landscapers coming this week. Cassidy definitely puts her carharts to good use!

Sticks go in the wagon, dandilions in the bucket. She has a plan and she makes sure you follow it too!

More....

I couldn't resist sharing more sunshine pictures. And for the record, Dad dressed her in her springtime outfit...yes that's a dress!

Definitely a Daddy's girl!

Sunshine and the Great Outdoors

Outside is FUN!! Cassidy now goes to the door, points and uses her "words" to let us know that she would rather be outside!


Look out world, here I come!

Pretty rocks, some even taste good....but don't tell Mom, she takes them away!

hmmmmm.....
In the hay barn with Monkey the cat

Sunday we took a little road trip down to Cabela's to check out the new store. Chad has been saving points and for his Birthday has finally gotten the kicker moter of his dreams. It was a great day. Thank you to Kit for giving us a "grown-up" day.

Catchin' Up

So lots has been going on since I last posted...

Cassidy has been growing, getting more mobile, eating on a big girl plate, getting curly, and FINALLY POPPIN' A TOOTH (it's kinda hard to see, but trust us, it's there)

G'ma Margie got home from Tucson on Thursday and was here visiting by Saturday the 4th! Sadly, Cassidy was sick with a high temperature for 3 days but on the up side she was very cuddly. Then we got some sun and Cassidy finally got to get outside and explore with Grandma. Just like her mamma, playing outside made her feel lots better!

On Thursday we headed down to Woodland to visit friends and family and try to catch some fish. The visiting was wonderful, the fishing not so good. Cassidy was feeling better and had a great time getting to play outside, practicing walking on different terrains, and of course, playing in the dirt! We all had a great time just being with Don, Howard and Sue.
Watching Don...

Goofin' with Sharon and picking flowers.

Getting to see cousin Sheryl and her two kiddos Mackenzie and Scott was a bonus, along with a quick tour of Uncle Bob and Aunt Bette's new home.

We even got to see Carmen at her parents' home and play with her niece and nephew! We are so excited that Carmen is back in the NW, starting her new job in Bend, today!

We headed out Saturday for a quiet Easter at home. Cassidy enjoyed exploring her basket, especially after she figured out the plastic eggs could open and were filled with Cheerios!

Busy Week

It's been a busy week and I'm learning that I don't catch up as fast as I used to. Starting last Friday I was off for the traditional March Madness girls weekend. I had a wonderful time snowshoeing around Steven's Pass and staying in a beautiful "cabin" on Lake Wenatchee and most of all being with my girls for 3 solid days! It was definitely hard leaving Cassidy and Chad, but with Chad's help I managed to get out the door to enjoy an amazing weekend to lighten my soul, 3 expeditions to kick my butt, and the most beautiful smile from Cassidy when I got home.

Then the beautiful PNW weather kicked up and Monday night gave us more snow over blooming daffodils and crocuses, and then beautiful sunshine for a 2 days. It has been crazy weather around here, but I have to say I'll take freezing temps, snow, and blue sky over 40 degrees and raining, which is what we are back to now...yuck!

Cassidy continues to practice her walking...she's doing really great and the flames on the "baby legs" she's wearing are fitting. She loves when Chad and I are in different parts of the house so she can walk back and forth. She's carrying toys now and I'm thinking soon will be dropping those hands down.

She also got her first trip to the park this week, on the "transition day" between winter snow and spring rain. G'ma O met us there and shared in the fun. Cassidy had a good time climbing around and watching the other kids, but her favorite thing hands down was the slide. She figured out how to move herself down and would get the biggest smile! It was great to watch!

Today we were at a good friend's Birthday party for her now 2 year old. There were lots of little ones, most around 2 years old, running around so I got a good glimpse into our future! It was a good fun and Cassidy didn't seem to be too intimidated, she was walking around and showing off with the best of them! Happy Birthday Pacal!

She's Got It!

Cassidy has been working hard on her walking and has come a long way....more than 20 steps at a time now! Not only that but tonight she mastered the skill of standing on her own, without pulling up on something. She was so proud of herself that she was making herself fall just so she could stand up again and giving herself a round of applause. I love listening to her belly laughs and giggles.

Battle Wounds

So, with officially walking comes the official first black eye. Yesterday Cassidy almost made it the 10 steps to her wagon, almost. This morning the eye looked a little better, but I think the bruising may be coming on. You can slightly see the discoloration and the outline in the third picture from today. Stay tuned, I'll post the picture if it gets any prettier! She is definitely my daughter, and I'm sure there will be more to come. I have to say though, I'm very proud that she "got back on the horse" and didn't let the fall slow her down or stop trying to walk.