We have a Toddler!

What a difference a week makes! For the past couple weeks, Leah would very cautiously stand up on her own and take a couple steps, then sit back down and continue to crawl. This past week this girl has been determined to walk! Now, she refuses to crawl or be carried and is enjoying walking around. She's still perfecting her technique, but she loves her new found independence. While I was happy to see her finally reach this milestone, I can't help but be slightly emotional when my little baby didn't want me to carry her!! Even today at church, the director of the kids program said she was starting to lose her baby-ness! ACK! She's only 14 months!! 

Social Media

I've been a social media junkie this week and signed up for both Twitter {i know, i'm at least 5 years late to the party} and Vine. Come follow me! I'm still trying to find the balance of not always being on the computer/phone and living life. They're so addicting!

Twitter: @viv_kelly_

Vine: Vivian Kelly

{Video taken through Vine}

Just Chillin...

on the bed, checking Instagram. Leah has taken a liking to hanging out on mommy and daddy's bed. She took my phone, leaned back, and straight up scrolled through my phone. This girl cracks me up!

Ellen's Birthday Show!

A few months ago, I had standby tickets to the Ellen DeGeneres show. I didn't make it into the actual show, but we got to sit in the riff raff room (next to the stage). While waiting to check-in that day, I was chosen to go through the Halloween Hallway! I don't think it aired anywhere though. The cool thing about getting standby tickets is that they guarantee tickets to a future show! Originally, we were booked to go in March, but I received a call earlier this month asking if I wanted to go to Ellen's Birthday show on the 24th! Um... YES! 

My friend and I were so excited to go, and luckily, it happened to be a day Leah was in day care. When I arrived, I bumped into a childhood friend that I haven't seen in probably 4  years! We got 2nd row seats and were in the aisle Ellen danced through. We were literally 2 inches away from her! :) Jude Law and Katy Perry were guests, and we received a bunch of gift cards and a 2 night stay at a resort in San Diego including a round of golf and spa! This was probably the biggest giveaway I've ever received! The show was so much fun, although super tiring from all the dancing! Since it was Ellen's birthday show, they also handed out cupcakes to everyone! 

I DVRed the show, and they actually showed us a bunch of time! I'm so glad I got this opportunity! Happy Birthday, Ellen!

14 Months!

Leah thinks its funny that she won't let me dress her today.

Leah turned 14 months on the 21st! Physically, she hasn't seemed to change much, but in the past month she's been able to do and say so much more! Here are some updates:

• Added signs are "please" and "milk"
• Says "ba" for book, bottle, and bath "ba-ba" for bubble and "pa" for pop
• Says "bye-bye" 
• "Da-da" turned into "da-eee"
• Can do animal sounds for snake, tiger, sheep, and dog 
• Starting to get the concept of using utensils. The food makes it into her mouth about half the time
• Finally standing up on her own and taking a few steps. She's still really hesitant and cautious though. After she takes 2-5 steps, she'll sit back down 

Leah: We've really seen you grown mentally this past month. I feel like you understand almost everything we say, and you're so good at following instructions. We can't get anything past you, however. If we try to hide something from you, you know where to find it. If you're focused on going somewhere or doing something, nothing can distract you from what you want. You're a very affectionate baby. You give me and other kids so many hugs and kisses. You don't give that many to daddy though, but you love to tease him. We love seeing you smile and giggle, and can't wait to see what you'll do next month! We love you so much! xoxo

Dancer Wedding

It's been a crazy week! To start it off, Sunday was Jhinezka's wedding at Altadena Town & Country Club. Jhinezka and I are old coworkers, and the first day we got put on a project together we became forever friends. I had the honor to be a bridesmaid at her wedding and it was so much fun! I wish I had more photos, but I was too busy being part of the wedding! Everything was put together well, and I'm so proud of her. She's an amazing woman and mother, and she's going to be an amazing wife. Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Dancer!! 

What Leah was doing while I was gone. Photo by Ann So

Washing the Car

We had such amazing weather over the weekend that Matt decided to wash the cars. Too bad it's raining today though. Leah decided she wanted to help daddy. She was obsessed with the bucket of soapy water and pretty much wanted to dive in. Even though I was secretly cringing inside at how wet she was getting, it was adorable seeing how much fun she was having.