The "new" kitchen

I know I'm overdue for a post, but things are pretty busy here as you might imagine.

We did manage to get our spring project finished. We replaced our tile countertops and backsplash with granite and stone tile. We're really pleased with the final results. Check it out!

Lizzy is definitely demonstrating that she is now a 'toddler' instead of a baby by getting into everything she possibly can. Thankfully, Annabelle is still content to cuddle and sleep most of her day (and night - thank goodness)!

Growing girls

This week was Lizzy's one year check-up and Annabelle's 2 month check-up. Thankfully, Grammy Pammy volunteered to stay with us this week to help out with the appointment. I don't know how I would have pulled off a doctors visit where they both had to get shots without her help!

Here are the new stats for the girls.

Lizzy:

Weight - 20.8 pounds (90th percentile)

Length - 30 1/2 inches (42nd percentile)

Head - 17 1/2 inches (32nd percentile)

Annabelle:

Weight - 11.3 pounds (52nd percentile)

Length - 22 1/2 inches (48th percentile)

Head - 14 3/4 inches (12th percentile)

Crossing the 20 pound mark means that Lizzy can turn her carseat around to a forward facing position. Jason is very excited about this milestone and plans to make the switch this weekend. We'll see how she likes it!

Birthday Girl!!!

Our little Lizzy turned ONE on Friday so we celebrated with a backyard birthday party on Saturday. Lizzy enjoyed her first cupcake but didn't make nearly as much of a mess as we had expected.

Mommy and Daddy got Lizzy a new Radio Flyer wagon for her birthday. She loved taking wagon rides through the backyard with her friend Meghan.

Annabelle's Due Date

Yesterday (the 23rd) was Annabelle's due date. It was pretty wild to think that I would still be sitting around as big as a house waiting for her arrival. Coincidentally, she had her 1 month doctor visit yesterday so we have stats to share:

Weight: 8 pounds (26th percentile)

Length: 21 1/4 inches (70th percentile)

Head: 13 1/2 inches (4th percentile)

She's doing great but keeping Mommy from getting much sleep. Lizzy is doing well also. She's very curious about her baby sister and is extremely mobile these days. G-Poppi is really hoping she takes her first un-assisted steps before he leaves tomorrow. She's got one step down, but Mommy is insisting that she has to step with both feet for it to count.

Goodbye Blue Light Special

Annabelle and Mommy came home from the hospital on Tuesday morning. Annabelle had a case of jaundice so we had to go to the pediatrician's office each morning to get her Billy count checked. On Wednesday the doctor decided she should start using the "Billy Belt." They brought this machine to our house that has this paddle type thing that is strapped around her waist and glows blue when it is turned on. It emits UV light that helps break down the jaundice in her system. She was stuck wearing the belt all day everyday until Sunday afternoon. We celebrated her 1 week birthday and the removal of the Billy Belt by taking the family to the park on Sunday afternoon. Everyone had a great time getting out in the fresh air and enjoying some sunshine.

Annabelle has Arrived!

Miss Annabelle Jane Fuller arrived 22 days early on Feb 1st, 2009!! Both Mom and baby are doing great! Here are the critical specs:

Born: 7:04 a.m. Feb 1st

Length: 19 inches
Weight: 6 lb 10 oz

Hopefully we'll get them both home from the hospital here soon!

Annabelle staring at Grandma Sue...

The updated Fuller Family!

Lizzy giving momma a congratulations kiss!

9 month checkup

Lizzy had her 9 month check up today. The lucky girl didn't have to get any shots, just a finger prick to check her hemoglobin. Here are the latest stats!

Weight: 19.4 - 56th percentile

Length: 29 1/2 - 96th percentile

Head: 17 - 25th percentile

No wonder she liked the giraffes so much at the zoo! Our little girl is going to be taller than her mom and dad before she's 12 years old!