So marks the beginning of Lent...

Tonight Cora and I attended mass to celebrate Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of Lent. Cora was so darn cute with her ashes, that I just had to share with everyone! Oh, and as a side note: I think Cora is already into the boys :) - we sat in the cry room with a 2 year old boy (yes, an older boy), and Cora followed him around the entire mass...not to mention that when he gave her a hug, she bounced up and down and bobbed her head yes, as if to say she wanted another hug. Ha! I was trying so hard to focus, but they were so cute together :)

Smiling for the camera (I think she knew she was cute)

Eating is hard work!

Cora was unable to finish her dinner tonight...and, of course I had to get a cute pic for the blog!

Snow Baby

We finally managed to get a decent snow last week! Since Jason was home, we decided to take Cora down to the park for her first sledding experience. She seemed to like it...as long as she wasn't on the sled by herself - so naturally mommy had to go down the hill with her..

Trying to get some sled practice in before we went in the snow

Our little snow bunny
Mommy and Cora on our first trip down the hill

Playing in the snow

Loving the snow (until she face planted :) )

Sweet face

Mini Jason

Yay for sledding!

Big Girl Bath

Tonight was Cora's first bath in the the big girl tub! Of course I had to celebrate with lots of pictures.

Pre bath dirty girl...but, oh so sweet

I just had to get a pic of the bedhead

This has to be my fave photo!

mmm....yummy sheep!

Love at first sight...and a little playtime

Cora loves Gymboree. From the moment we hit the mat, she is on the go - exploring, climbing, crawling, cruising...every mobile adjective you can think of - aside from walking! Thursday was like any other day; we had a yummy lunch with our Gymboree moms and babies, and then hit up Gymboree for some much needed playtime. However, this time when we made our way over to the play mat, Cora seemed to notice Gymbo the clown for the very first time....okay - maybe not for the very first time over the course of 6 months, but her face definitely lit up this time. Cora had no desire to climb or explore; actually, every time I took her to the play on the gym equipment, she would make her way back to Gymbo; kissing and hugging him. The other moms thought this was hilarious...I guess I can only be thankful that she doesn't have a fear of clowns. However, I will not be purchasing this Gymbo, as it kinda creeps me out. I am adding in a few other shots from the previous Gymboree trip, as it has been awhile that I have posted any Play & Learn pics.

Poor Brynn can't show Gymbo any affection

Sweet hugs for Gymbo

Can I take him with me?

Having a "conversation" with Gymbo

Cora insisted on sitting with Miss Jessica and Gymbo for class

awww

Sweet Brynn

Bubbles for everyone

My little teenager
Already dunking...daddy would be proud

I think she looks so cute when standing like a big girl

No task is too hard

All by my self

Cora has been keeping secrets from me...or maybe I just haven't pushed my kid to her full potential. However, I can count on gamma Vicky to get Cora to try new adventurous activities. My mom came over the other night to play with Cora, and while I was in the kitchen she was having Cora practice her balance. Low and behold the photograph below will show you what I found when I walked in and saw my sweet pea. She isn't consistent as of yet, but as with anything with Cora, it will only be a matter of time :).

Fun day with bff Lily

Our friends Kali and Lily joined us for lunch today & a little play time for the girlies. Cora had a great time showing Lily all of her toys and the girls played so well together. They apparently had a lot to talk about as well; with their fair share of dadadas, aahs and plenty of babble. Kali and I had a wonderful time watching them interact; Lily is such a sweet, laid back baby and well, you all know Miss Cora and her nonstop personality. Cora was really bummed when Lily had to leave and insisted on staying right by her car seat as she was bundled up. Unfortunately, I couldn't get any really great shots, as neither one of them would look at the camera when I wanted them too! Thanks girls for a terrific afternoon!

Lily enjoyed the gymboree drum...who doesn't like making lots of noise?

Of course sassy pants got mad when I took her from a toy (diaper bag) and made her take a pic...see how concerned Lily is with Cora's unhappiness?

2 sweet girls.

Cora didn't want Lily to leave :)