Playtime

Finley spent the morning playing with 2 colored straws. The afternoon found her enjoying more conventional toys: an apron, dishes & a kitchen... both brought laughter and delight.

Happy Valentine's Day

Finley wishes all her friends, family, and her Mommy & Daddy a Happy Valentine's Day! Thank you Max for the heart treats, and thank you Ryan, Aunt Sharon & Uncle Al for the cards.

Going to G-Ma's

Finley left on Friday to spend a couple of days with G-Ma. We packed her bags, and she was ready to go!

Rainy Day Play

It was a dreary, rainy day in Houston on Thursday, but we kept the fun going at home!

This one's for you, Mommy!

Finley latched onto a photo of her Mommy and carried it around, clutching it to her...just look at that face.

An Afternoon at the Museum

No dinosaurs came alive, and we did not talk to Sacajawea, but oh what great fun Finley and the old folks had at the Children's Museum! It was a dreary afternoon, so it was brightened by taking the high roads and low trails at the Tot Spot. Finley giggled through bubbly water and glowing colored pegs, doors and tea sets, and Grandad even played Husky dog by pulling eskimo Finley around and through all the exciting fun.

Window Wonder

Finley has discovered the huge windows in Katie & Clifton's room. She has spent much time gazing out the window...queen of all she views.

The Replacements

Katie and Clifton have flown off to paradise, so Finley will be spending time with her grandparents, aka Grammy & Granddad. We are super excited, and we will let everyone know how the old folks and little bug are doing via the blog.

A New Toy

My parents arrived on Sunday. Now Finley has everything including the kitchen sink! Decked out in her new bug apron, she spent time "washing" dishes and her hands. Cute!

Super Sunday

Finley screams, "Saints Score! Yea!"

New Chair Fun

We got two new chairs for the Ms Pac Man machine. Finley had great fun playing in them!

Clifton and I are headed to the Maldives and London for a couple of weeks. My parents are coming to town to watch Finley. I wonder if I can teach them how to post a couple of blogs while we are gone?

So that is what it takes to get Snuggles

Auntie Kristina came over to babysit today while I went to my lunch at the Westview School with my penpals. They had lunch together and did a whole lot of playing. I came home to find them snuggled up watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. I was shocked! Finley is not a cuddly baby, she hates it. Kristina said they had been sitting together for about a half hour...I am jealous! I wish I could get some Finley snuggles. We will have to have Auntie Kristina over more often in order to have Finley get more accustomed to snuggling. Big thanks to Auntie Kristina for spending time with Finley today, it was a great help to me!

Making Friends with Camden

Of the two cats, Wrigley is definitely Finley's best buddy. Camden is generally disinterested in Finley and usually scampers away whenever she is in sight. But not today! Finley was doing her best to try to become friends with Camden, but Camden wasn't having it. Gently petting Camden...
Very nice!
Awww...
Giving her a hug.
Sharing her cookie snack
Finley loves Camden!
Camden isn't so sure about Finley
Finley is sharing her Cheerios with Camden
Camden escaped to the top of the couch, but Finley climbed up to play

Loving Being Home

My first three days as a stay at home mom have been pretty fantastic. Finley is generally a joy to be around and I am having so much fun with her. She is currently obsessed with books (yay!) and her coats. I don't understand the coat obsession, but it is freaking adorable. If she sees one of her coats lying around, she wants it. We dressed one of her bears in her fleece jacket and she loves it. Such a silly bug.