Books

Reese and I both like to read and we hope that our love of books gets passed down to Sage.  We read to her all the time.  After her nap today she got cuddled up with a blanket and a few of her favorite books.  She has been starting to ask for certain books by title - I love it! 

Busy Day

This morning started off with Papa reading to Sage - she kept bringing him more books to read.  You know Papa ranks pretty high when Sage puts off watching Mickey Mouse to read with Papa!

Than came more stamps and stickers - we played with stickers for almost an hour.  Amazing!  Then Sage proceeded to get out every toy in the family room.  The coffee table was covered in toys. 

This train I brought up from the basement today and Sage found it very interesting.  

 

Then Sage took two of her stuffed animals and set them up on the couch and gave them each a block to play with - so cute.

 

Sage was pretty sad to see Nana and Papa leave - she stood waving to them as they pulled away from the house.  Then turned around to me crying and saying Nana, Papa, Napa, Papa.  She definitely had a fun few days with Nana & Papa.

Today

While my Dad and I went with Reese to the hospital for his gall bladder surgery, Nana stayed home with Sage.  Reese's surgery went well and he is getting lots of rest now that he is home.  Nana & Sage had a great day - it started off with her sleeping in until 7:45 - why can't she sleep in like that for me?  She also took a 2.5 hour nap today for Nana, apparently Nana needs to visit more often!

We have to get some work done on my car and had to take Sage's seat out - we need to put it in Reese's car for a few days.  She was trying to put the straps together. 

Sage stamping with Nana, one of many activities they did today!

 She loves to hide by the wine cabinet.

Nana & Papa are here!

My parents got here this afternoon and Sage was so excited!   Sage has been a whirlwind since they arrived.  We had to get out almost all of our toys and play with them all!  It is fun to watch them interact - the pure joy on Sage's face and the absolute love on Nana and Papa's faces.  The relationship between grandchild and grandparent is truly a special one! 

 There were numerous tea parties - the carrot tea was a hit!

She sat and played with her bracelets forever - mind you Papa was sitting there for awhile and then it was Nana's turn.  Mommy & Daddy got a break!

I brought this game out yesterday and it is a HUGE hit!   It is a version of Candy Land and Sage loves it .  You pull the lever and shapes come flying out, then the shapes are put on their corresponding game board.  It is a great game to help teach colors and shapes. 

The Owl Shirt

You all know how much I love holidays and I am hoping to pass that love onto Sage.  I have all sorts of decorations for each holiday!  For Sage we have fun holiday shirts.  For Halloween she has three shirts - I only bought one!  She calls this shirt the "Owl" shirt.  I think she looks pretty cute in orange.  Reese is at a late meeting tonight and I was putting Sage to bed and she was crying for Daddy.  She goes in phases of who she wants to put her to bed and lately it isn't Mommy.   She wasn't happy that Daddy wasn't here - he must sing her songs better than I do:)

 

I had to include this photo of her fish lips - she was leaning in to give me a kiss!

Sage's Message for Brady

Sage was saying "Happy Birthday Brady" all day and of course when I get the camera out - nothing!   This was as good as we could get. 

Happy Birthday Brady!

We hope you are having a great day!   Happy 2nd Birthday!   We can't wait for your party.  See you soon.

 This was from the marathon last weekend.  Sage was giving Brady kisses and he had had enough!   Love that they are so close in age:)

Bows & Bracelets

Sage loves bracelets and she likes to take my hair ties and use them as bracelets.   I finally found a bunch of colored hair ties and she loves them!  Cheapest bracelets I will ever buy her!  One of her latest activities is taking all of her bracelets and bows out and trying them on and organizing them.  She will have up to 4 bows in her hair and her arms full of bracelets.  Here she is enjoying some Sunday afternoon football with Daddy and playing with her bracelets!

Fashion Plate

We got family pictures taken today and I can't wait to get them back!  It was a chilly and windy start to the day so I hope they turn out.  We also had a little monster on our hands.  Sage didn't want to smile or follow directions - I know a toddler not following directions - unbelievable!   I am hoping our photographer got a few good shots out of the hundreds that she took.   When we got home Sage and I both took a nap.  When she got up she wanted to stay in her comfy clothes.  Here is our little fashion plate - brown socks, striped shirt, strawberry pants and a Halloween headband! 

We were on the phone with Mimi & Pop-Pop, but Sage was to interested in this phone to talk.  She was very aggravated that the handset was attached.

Then as soon as we hung up with Mimi & Pop-Pop, Sage grabbed the real phone and wanted to talk.