It Happened AGAIN! Another Month!

My "baby" went and turned another month older without asking me if it was okay!

Miss Caitlin Bug is 9 months old today!  Do you know what that means???  Her next month b-day is a double-digit month..and we are almost at 1.  Oh my goodness!!!!!

But we are loving life with Caitlin Bug.  She is just the sweetest thing ever.  She has become more of a mommy cuddler...and I'm not complaining!  She also started this cute new game where she lays down and pretends to sleep...it's adorable.  

She is beginning to wave...I waved to her in the crib and she sort-of waved back.  It melted my heart.

When she's mad, there is no baby louder!  But when she's happy, there is no baby with a bigger smile!  I am in love with her baby cheeks and will be beyond sad when she loses them!!!!

Showing off her 2 teeth.  Her eyes are what I would call "hazel".  They aren't really blue any more but not brown!  I think they may take after Aunt Katie and change colors with clothing, weather, etc.

My favorite new trick...standing on this chair!  I also like to crawl up onto my big sister's bed!  Mommy and Daddy said I'm getting my first walking shoes this week...the time has come!

A cute picture taken by my brother-in-law's cousin (who I played basketball with in high school...small world)!

Happy 9 Months, Caitlin!!!!  Tomorrow we head to the doctor so we'll update the stats.  And then this week she gets her 9 months pictures taken.  So lots more to come!

Also, Baby Watch:  29 days till due date!  Can't wait to meet my niece!!!!!!

To Pacify or Not to Pacify

Ahhhh..the question I literally get daily:  "They are so cute, are you gonna go for a boy?" 

I usually have to go into a response that falls along the lines "No, we are really happy with our family of 4.  It's perfect for us!"

But my new response:

"We'll leave that on up to Costco!"  When they get a cart bigger...we can talk!  I mean, what would we do???  ;)  Look how nicely they fit in here...and still room for groceries and even a smoothie!

But in all serious, we aren't going for a boy and we aren't planning on having #3.  We love our family of 4 and think it's perfect!! 

In other news...ever wonder why they call a pacifier a pacifier???

We know now!  This girl can't be without it...and I know I will regret saying it later, but we LOVE it now!  We can get her quiet and calm any where...and after months and months and months of crying, we LOVE our pacifier and apologize to any child/parent we may have passed judgement on previously!

And last, but not least...what is more fun than a day at the splash park???

NOT A THING!!!

Flyers and Brookfield

Friday night we went to the Flyers game...and it was prime time for some cuddle pics with Abigail (Caitlin was sleeping most of the game).

On Saturday we were gonna take the kids downtown, but the weather was "iffy" so we headed to Brookfield Zoo.  We started at the Merry-Go-Rond.  Brookfield wisely placed it right by the entrance so it's all you hear about the whole trip to the zoo..and Abigail has been begging every visit to go...so she finally got her wish.  She was the most excited I have seen her in a long time!  And it was adorable watching with Caitlin cause everytime Abigail came around, Caitlin got the biggest smile and had to watch Abigail and Daddy until she couldn't see anymore, then she looked the other way to see them again!

 We did the dolphin show for the first time too!  Also, Abigail LOVES frogs so she wanted to look at them the whole time!  We also got "up close" with the polar bear!  Not a lot of pics cause we have "misplaced" our camera charger and are waiting for our new one to get here...and by "we" I really mean "me".!

Merry-Go-Round...it was a big moment for Abigail

Watching big sister on the merry-go-round

More exciting pics when our battery charger arrives!  ;)  And don't forget about our giveaway!

Itzy Bitzy is for your Itty Bitty!!!!!!

How cute are these??????

And these??????

And these??????

Since Miss Caitlin will soon be entering the walking phase of her life, I decided it was time to invest in some squeaky shoes for her.  We were first introduced to them by my little love Luca when he was learning to walk...they squeak with every step making walking fun!!!!  And these shoes are even better...when you have lost your patience and swear to yourself that if you hear one more squeak, you are going to lose it...then you can take the squeaker out and just have cute shoes!!!!

On my search for the perfect squeaky shoes, I came across an amazing website!  Itzy Bitzy is a site started by a mom who has a heart-warming story of a mother's love.  You can go to the site to read more about her and her two amazing daughters!  A portion of every sale goes to Children's Craniofacial Association.  This site is such a win-win site.  A great site with great products...while also raising awareness and money for sweet, beautiful children.  Oh, and did I mention affordable!!!!

So...here's your task!  Go to the Itzy Bitzy site and click on the bottom where it says "Refered From a Blog?  Enter to Win."  You will have a chance to win a product of your very own!

Then, come back here and in the comment section, leave me a comment letting me know that you did it!!!! 

Okay, here's the best part!!!!  If I can get 10 or more people to do this, I will give away a FREE pair of shoes!  That's right people, I said FREE!  We were going to buy a pair for Caitlin anyways, so if I get a buy 1, get 1 free coupon, I will get a pair of shoes for my winner...your choice!!!  I really love this site and want to get as many people as I can buying here so help raise money for the CCA!

Don't be shy people....go to the site and then let me know!!!!  Did I mention the shoes are free???  And they have accessories if your babies are too big for the shoes!!!!

Go check them out..and don't forget to let me know so you can be entered to win!!!!!

And while you are at it, enter my giveaway below.  Come on people, it's FREE stuff!!!!!!!  If I don't have your email address and you don't want to leave it on the comments, just email me seperately with it!  ;)

(As below, I get nothing for this endorsement...well, I do get a free pair of shoes but I'm giving them to one of my readers....this is just a mom with a cause loving on another mom with a cause!!!!)

***UPDATE:  To go to the "Refered from a Blog?  Enter to win" site, you have to link to Itzy Bitzy from the picture link on the side (the site's logo)...so link from the white box that says "Itzy Bitzy, Enter to Win" in the right column.

Give Away #1

Today is my 1st giveaway...and it's so adorable!

Caitlin is "modeling" her froggy....it's a Bottle Pet!!!!

We were introduced to Bottle Pets when my daughter was born, and we LOVE them. They are cute stuffed animals that fit over your bottle. We use Dr. Brown bottles, but have tried it with Gerber and Avent bottles, and it works for them as well!   They are really easy to fit in and out...and super soft!

Bottle Pets are so great for little ones because the child is able to hold their own bottle...or it stays in place if you are resting it on them! It's really a lifesaver when you have a baby who needs a bottle, but your hands are busy somewhere else (dinner, another child, etc). Plus, let's face it; it's just so much cuter than a bottle!!!! Everywhere we go, people ask us where we got Caitlin's bottle...so we contacted the company and they agreed to send us one for a giveaway!

Our bottlepet came from an adorable website The Lunchbox. I contacted them letting them know how much I love them and they agreed to send me one to give away to my readers!!!!! Thanks so much to the Lunchbox! What a fun site!!!!!!

You have 1, 2, or 3 different chances to win your own Bottle Pet:

1. If you would like your own bottle pet, go to the adorable Lunchbox website http://lunchboxgoods.com/products_plush_bottles.html. Then, in the comment section, tell me what item you LOVE!!!! (Please make sure I have your email address)

2. If you become a follower (or already are a follower), leave that as a seperate comment and you get a second chance!

3. Vote for Caitlin in the Gerber baby contest (and again, leave me a seperate comment) and I'll give you an extra chance to win!!!!

The winner will be announced next Friday!  Good luck!

(I was not reimbursed for this endorsement or giveaway)

*And don't forget to look below for a video of Caitlin going up the stairs

Get the Gates!

Kidstown

This week we took a break from the heat and met the ADORABLE Addison and Gavin (and Jodie, a good friend from high school) at Kidstown.  The older girls played really well together...and the younger babies are gonna be great playmates as they grow!

"Abby" and Abbi (Addison calls herself Abby)

Caitlin and Gavin (6 months apart)

Jumparoos are FUN!

I think they are ready to Kareokee!

Caitlin had to get in on the fun...and smile as big as she could!

It's amazing how the classic cars are always a favorite!

Looking forward to our next playdate with Jodie, Addison, and Gavin!