18 months

It is so hard to believe that my sweet baby girl is 18 months old. On June 6, 2012, I had the great pleasure of taking her to her wellness check up. She weighs 24 pounds and is 34 inches - tall and skinny.  I figure she will bypass me in height in 2 years. She also had to get 2 shots. I don't think shots will ever get easier. The most difficult part this time was that she said "Mommy! Ouch!"  and started crying. My heart literally fell and I started crying. Luckily, the nurse was great and quickly gave her a sticker. However, she forgot our TCBY coupon. Oh, well, we went anyway.

Mila update:

• 24 pounds
• 34 inches
• loves baby dolls
• loves pancakes
• loves "outside"
• calls all dogs "Izzy"
• thinks birds are cows
• tells birds to "get down" when she sees them sitting on something
• loves ice cream
• lots and lots of teeth - I can't even count them
• long hair
• says "Misty"
• calls Grandpa Joe, "Pa"
• shows off her belly
• knows her eyes, mouth, nose, ears, and feet
• loves to put her stinky feet in your face for you to smell
• says "Shewy"
• hates diaper changes
• loves grilled cheese sandwiches
• loves the boat
• loves to dance
• tries to use the potty
• loves fruit
• loves shoes...loves!
• loves to swim
• loves to ride in daddy's truck
• Wants mommy to tuck her into bed
• Has to have a blanket with her in the morning
• Not a morning person
• daddy's girl

I am working really hard on getting pictures framed and put up on my picture wall. I have realized that I have only printed a handfull of pictures since Mila was born. I will probably go broke trying to get them all printed. There are too many to chose from and I'm too much of a sap to pick the ones I like. I can say that I have kept a hand written diary of everything Mila (and her parents) has accomplished since she was born. I'm pretty proud of that accomlishment.

Pictures coming soon...hopefully.

xoxo, Sandy

Day Zero Project

I love lists and I love goals! So, what better place to do both...www.dayzeroproject.com Today, I have completed 7% of my tasks and I have 773 days to go! I hope to mark "DONE" on another project very soon!

A-Z of 2011

Wishing You a Merry & Bright 2012!

Another year of blessings and gratitude

Baking or at least tempting, now that Sandy can turn on an oven

Cheering on Elvis' favorite football and basketball teams

Dang dogs! We have 3: Gixxer, Izzy, and Sophie

Eleven months until we can potty train Mila.

Favorite TV show - Modern Family!

Great summer at the lake

Hungry - Mila must eat when she wakes up!

In love with our life

Just helped our electricity bill by adding a wood stove to the house. It's toasty!

K-State fan, Elvis, is excited to play Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl

Love...we always let each other know how much we love each other.

Movies are hard to watch with a 1 year old...but we still attempt them.

Naps are short, but necessary...for everyone

One! Mila turned one on December 4th

Photos - realize we take tons and now need to get all 2,000 printed...

Quiet time is hard to come by these days.

Rinse and Repeat. We finally have the hang of changing diapers

Survivors! We made it through our first year of parenting.

Twilight...that's right, Sandy is the only Twilight fan in the family.

University of Arkansas...Sandy goes back to school.

Van? No thanks. 

Walking...Mila took her first step on November 17th

Xtremely honored to have a wonderful family

Yes, we could use a vacation

Zzzzzzzzzzz

a teeny cake, a ton of fun, a tiny girl is turning one!

Mila turned one on December 4th. We celebrated with friends and family on December 3rd. She had a cookies and cake theme birthday party. She wasn't too sure about opening gifts, but she managed to make it through. She couldn't decide if she wanted to eat the cake or not, but she finally put her hands in it and ate tons of icing. She finally stuffed a huge piece of cake in her mouth. She had both cheeks full! We are definitely thankful to have a healthy and happy baby girl!

Mila 10-11 Months

Driving Dad's Truck

Waiting for Pancakes

Mila and Daddy at Pumpkin Patch

Mila and Mommy at Pumpkin Patch

Hey, guys, I found the one!

Awww! Loving on Mila.

Mila's first Turkey craft. Pretty good, I think.  Ha!!!

Pig Tails. Love this picture! She was having so much walking around and needed a break.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Of course, she loves her mommy!

Mila Update...Finally.

I have not posted in months! I feel bad, but honestly, I'm not sure anyone reads this anyway and I like to keep my own personal paper journal. But, I will go ahead and update everyone (or anyone) who reads our blog.
Mila is 11 months old now. Actually, in a few days, she'll be ONE year old! I cannot believe how time flies by so quickly when you're having fun! So, here are some FUN things to know about Mila:
-She weighs 20lbs and is 29 inches long...tall and skinny
-Her hair is long enough for a pony tail or pig tails on top of her head.
-She has six teeth
-She loves her "ba-ba" (aka bottle)
-She doesn't like to be rocked to sleep. She likes to just lay in her bed with her bottle.
-She is using the sippy cup, occasionally.
-She is trying to walk
-She absolutely loves bath time
-She loves to crawl all over Daddy like a jungle gym
-She can say "hi, by, night-night, bottle, bear, dog, cat, ma-ma, and da-da."
-She hardly eats jarred baby food. She'd rather eat with her fingers. The messier, the better
-She is drinking whole milk (started on Saturday when we ran out of formula) and loves it
-She can stand alone for quite a while before her legs get tired
-She celebrated her first Halloween. Of course, she was the cutest black cat ever
-She celebrated her first Thanksgiving and definitely ate her share of food.
-She gives "love" (hugs and kisses)
-She has a contagious laugh
-Her smile lights up the room
-She sleeps with her arms tucked tightly under her body
-She loves playing outside
-She loves when the wind blows in her face
-She loves to search through cabinets and drawers
-She loves putting cotton balls in dad's shoes
-She loves to play "Where's Mila?" It's our version of peek-a-boo.

Mila is growing and her personality is definitely shining through. She is a sweet, shy, lovable girl and I can't wait to see where her life takes her. Stay tuned for her FIRST BIRTHDAY!!!


Love ya,
The Ricke's

Mila Page Ricke is 7 months!!!

I can't believe my sweet baby girl is 7 months old! I just can't get enough of her sweet face!

MILA UPDATES

2 teeth

Smiling without her bottom lip

Riding in the truck with dad

Pulling herself up

Sleeping through the night...most of the time

6oz. bottles

Chewing on her crib

Laughing

Peek-A-Boo

Bouncing

Loves baby food
Giving kisses

Doesn't like avocado

Loves for her me to rock her to sleep

Playing her toy piano

Crawling
Loves ice cream
Loves watching the dogs play outside
Separation anxiety from mom and dad

I love....
Your sweet morning smile

Your drooling kisses
Your smiling face when I walk in the door from a long day