Marianna the Swinger

Grandpa came over to visit last week and Marianna showed him what she has been learning at Gymnastics....swinging!

Marianna's favorite activity at Gymnastics is the bar that she can swing on. She is really strong and can get her legs up parallel to the ground. She does a great job! Our "bar" at home is the treadmill and she is always asking to hang from it and swing.

After everything, Marianna cheers herself on with a big "YEAH!"

The doll house that Santa brought is a big hit as Marianna is getting more and more into pretend play. She can spend a lot of time here...thankfully!


Marianna and Daddy in the playroom...

Covertible Crib

Since Marianna has become quite the escape artist, we were forced tonight to take steps towards crib independance so she doesn't kill herself. Thank God the crib we bought for Marianna is a convertible crib because I don't think she is ready yet for a "big girl bed". (However this is what we are calling her new sleeping arrangement). Step one, remove the front of the crib and put up barrier....check. Step two, pray that she stays in the bed tonight! She seemed to respect the boundries...fingers crossed for a good night tonight!

Putting Elmo and Mr. Frog to bed...

Night-Night...sleep tight!

Hello Kitty

So we just got back from Dave & Busters where I got to cash in points that I "earned" in California. DJ was the big winner because of all the golf balls we purchased with my winnings...However, Marianna did end up with this beautiful Hello Kitty backpack and flower magnets that light up for the fridge :)

Marianna had a fun weekend because her cousin Maria came and spent the night last night. There was a lot of laughter and one worn out little monster (Marianna) after Maria left.


Tickle Monster!!

Waving goodbye to her cousin...


Marianna's new favorite spot to surprise me lately is that little window above the sink. If she is in the playroom and hears me in the kichen...I am soon greeted by this smiley face with a big "HI!"

Oh...the jumping on the trampoline NEVER stops!!

New Years Eve

This night was too crazy and too chaotic to get many pictures of the kids...can you tell how much fun they had playing together??

Happy New Years to all of our friends and family!!

I can't tell you how many times we put the balls back in the pool...only to have them all out 10 minutes later!

Balls EVERYWHERE!!

The kids table...

Winee's: (Wino Grandkids Unite)

With so many people, and so much excitement...it was impossible to get any pictures from this night. Marianna had so much fun playing with the "winee's" (aka: future winos...) at the Hatcher house.

Family Time

We were so happy that Jill and the kids were able to make it in to celebrate Christmas day. From the minute we arrived at my parents house, Marianna was shaking with excitement to see and play with her cousins!


Santa brought Shannon this really cute dog that followed commands...Marianna loved it!

One of Marianna's favorite gifts....the City Ramp Racing Set!

Mardi Gras Marianna...

When she sits at her desk and plays on her computer...we think she really thinks she is playing on the computer...very focused!