Character names...

Kelson has been adding a few words to her vocabulary :) This week she started saying "Tink Tink" for Tinkerbell. She's attempting to say Dora, but not quite there yet. I think its funny that she her last few words have been character names and not the normal - cat, dog, etc.. She is still continuing to learn signing, but hasn't said any of the words she signs. The other night we were in the bathtub and Jason had turned on a Disney movie and you could hear the intro (the beginning of all Disney movies is Tinkerbell flying around) and Kelson immediately looked up at me and said Tink Tink (I was shocked- esp since she couldn't even see the TV- just heard the magic bell sound). I also think Grammy's balloon she gave Kelson for her bday (that played the chiming sound) helped her put that together. What a smart girl!!! Kelson's nursery is done in Peter Pan, so she sees Tink Tink and Peter Pan everyday :)

Tink Tink being one of Kelson's first words doesn't surprise me- esp because of her big Disney fan parents :) We are sooooooo excited about going back down to see Mickey and all his friends again. Not sure when- but hopefully soon.

Kelson's been giving BIG hugs lately- she loves to hug her dolls and whatever else she thinks needs hugging- her flashcards, her plate, etc.. ;) So lately she's been giving us BIG hugs- and that is one of the sweetest feelings in the world :)

At 12 & 1/2 months old
Kelson's signs: fan, light, milk, nighttime, bathtime, please, thank you, help, fish, puppy, holds up a "1" for how old she is, touchdown, food, water, so smart, waves hi/bye, blows kisses, and love you.
Working on: elephant and tree
*I plan to capture all of these on video and post them on here. Just gotta play around with it!

Kelson's words: dada, mama, uh oh, duck, ming ming, linny, what's that, and tink tink

The turtle...

Well if I was in a race against the hare I would be losing. This week has not been a good movitation/workout week for me. I haven't been one time since Sat. I believe when Jason is home I don't want to leave, so although I LOVE having him home, I seem to work out much more when he is gone. I am gonna have to get strict and go no matter what and set a schedule. I have a few friends that are hitting the gym, so if I can get on their schedule I will make myself go. The first step is them asking me when to go :) Oh well- I know I'll get back on it. Bad thing is: Friday we are leaving for Mexico City Beach- I think we are ok as far as hurricanes are concerned. Joan, the lady we are going to stay with said that the weather has been great, so we are gonna take our chances and head that way. Course we will check the weather channel a few times before leaving on that 6+ hour road trip. After we return I plan on getting back into my workout routine and not turning back :) I've just had a "lazy and roid week" so I havent' felt like doing much but hanging out with the family. I have been doing laundry and house work so a few calories are getting burned ;)

WANTED: Female Doctor

After having some "female" issues since having Kelson I've decided that I want to try and find a local female doctor. I've had both genders and I just prefer a woman. My current doctor is over 55 and a male and is 20 minutes away. We have so many new doctors around our area- due to the new hospital bldgs they have put up, so I'm looking in that area. I've found three woman, but I don't anything about any of them. I'm not sure how to research and find out more- except by going and meeting all of them. I really don't have time to do this, so I was wondering if you guys either had someone local you could recommend (and close to Madison) or help me research on these dr's. I found Dr. Deborah Kolb, Dr. Suzanne Graham-Hooker, or Dr. Janice Lewis-Thomas. I LOVED Dr. Rushing- my male pregnancy doctor, but he can't be my Family Practioner. So... I need some help or advice.