Two Peas In A Box

We had an extra box left from our basement pack up so we turned into a fort for miss Dylan. Which then Madison and Dylan painted so now it's a permanent art piece in our livingroom. The other morning she invited her Dad in for a visit. I have a feeling she might be doing a little remodeling herself.

G-Ma, G-Pa, And Kajlie Visit

Just found these on Matt's phone, they are from a few months back when G-Ma Montana, G-Pa Phil, and Phil's Granddaughter, Kajlie came for a visit. Oh boy did Dylan have fun or what! She had G-Pa Phil chasing her for hours outside. "Catch me Gandpa, Catch me".



The there was a few hours of hide-and-seek.


Then they both got hungry so Dylan fixed up some grub on her bbq. Hope you like rock potatoes G-pa Phil!


Then Grandma Montana stepped in to give G-pa Phil a breather. Dylan told G-ma to come on in her playhouse and have a seat.


The shared a cup of coffee.


Guess Dylan got the slug at the bottom (her dad likes to make it really strong).


They smelled flowers.


Oh and then G-pa Phil was back in action - "Push me Gandpa, Push me".

This went on for a few more hours.

Then it was story time and the crew all squeezed in on the couch with blanket (Dylan insisted on both) to enjoy a few stories together before going to bed. Not sure which of then passed out first as all their eyes seemed pretty heavy. Dylan just loved her company, you can just see her beaming up at her G-pa here.



It was a short (much too short if you ask me) and sweet visit. Dylan keeps asking when her G-ma and G-pa AND Kajlie are all coming back. Apparently, as she told me in the car the other day, next time they all come to visit they are going up in the Space Needle. Always great to see you Phil and Linda! And great to have you out Kajlie!

Broken

We are in the beginning phases of potty training. Every night after bath I let Dylan streak around the house until she has to go pee. She then runs into the bathroom, sits her little bum down on her potty, and makes pee in the pot. She gets sooo excited jumping up and down yelling "I did it, I did it, candy, candy". I've been using candy as a little incentive which has been helping. My sister was trained as a kid with the water running which to this day when she hears running water she runs for a toilet. So I thought maybe I should stay clear of that method but now I'm thinking Dylan will be 16, pee, and then think 'hum, I suddenly want candy'.



So the other night I ask Dylan if she needs to make pee-pee in the pot. She runs to her little potty, sits down, and makes the funniest little pushing face. Oh she pushes and pushes. She then jumps up and says "Uttoh Momma, broken, not working" as in her plumbing is broken because nothing is coming out. Oh I had a good laugh over that one. She then climbs up on "Momma's potty" to try it out, thinking it was the potty and not her. She gave it a good try again and then strugs her shoulders and says 'broken'.

Berry Girl

Dylan loves to explore the garden, digging in the dirt, picking up worms, scaring the birds, and chowing down on green tomatoes and broccoli. Here she is in all her messy glory.

Cousin Round Up

A few weeks ago we did a quite whirlwind trip to Missoula for Cousin Sam & Brittney's wedding. It was a fast trip but super fun. The whole family was there and it was fun to get all the cousins together. Here's a few pictures Aunt Cathy took of some of the cousins. Dylan was in heaven playing with all the kiddos.

Ari & Dylan

Jackson, Clara, Pike, Ari

AJ, Jackson, Clara, Ari, Dylan and Pike.

My Dad

Dylan can say...

I'm Dylan Clark, I live in Seattle, Washington and I'm two. My Dad is Matt, My Mom is Christine or sometimes says Momma Chrisy, and my dog is Maggie. My favorite color is orange.

She can also count to 10
1,2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10

She actually does better counting to 10 in spanish - that she will say all the numbers.

She can sing Happy Birthday, make a wish, and blow out the pretend candles. Usually at some point in a day someone around here has a birthday....

Dylan and her dad love to do steamroller out in the grass.

And she loves playing with her fisher price little people.

These are just a few of her favorite things right now - oh did I mention her Dad?

E L L A

Here's is Dylan's good friend Ella. They met at Little Gym. Ella is a bit younger than Dylan but they became fast friends. Dylan loves to yell from across the room E L L A (sounding a bit like Rocky yelling Adrian, or perhaps Marlon Brando yelling Stella). It's hilarious. E L L A