Happy Stuffed Animal Mommy's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers out there...including the mothers of furry, stuffed animals!

My tuchas is all clean and dry.

Diaper attempt #1

Cookie Monster is not cooperating, but Adalyn is a very patient Mommy.

Diaper attempt #2

Adalyn tells Cookie Monster what a big boy he is and gives him a hug.

It's time to get me dressed.

Purple Monkey has a rest after bringing in the New Year.

My future's so bright...

...I gotta wear shades!

I start my day with a nutritious meal
But oops! I made a mess!

Tiger's ready for his morning cereal.

Packing peanuts are reserved for Lion's strict diet...of packing peanuts.

Dragon Puppy and Chloe are put in time out while Adalyn gets Lion's meal ready.

Little girl underwear, a bouncy ball, and a nutritious meal of packing peanuts...what more could Lion ask for?

Adalyn doesn't encourage any stuffed animal to watch TV while they eat.

Kitty looks fat and happy after a delicious meal.

I'm rushing to the potty, Mom.
I think I have to pee.
I love it when you're sitting here
Reading books to me.

Adalyn's potty training Pumpkin.

Potty time for pumpkins!

Adalyn is so proud of her doll using the potty all by herself!

The world's a vast and wondrous place.
Please teach me lots of things.

Adalyn's helping Tiger learn how to write his letters.

Halloween Kitty is learning the history of Caturday.

Typing classes are not just for humans...

Halloween Kitty learns that a computer mouse is not exactly tasty.

Cookie Monster learns that he has to pull his own weight around the house (or in this case push someone else's).

Let's run and jump and learn about
The fun that each day brings!

Purple Monkey has fun on the new slide!

A Valentine's Day heart cake for a Valentine's Day Bear!

Adalyn introduces Lazy Harp Seal to all of her friends.

Tiger and Adalyn watch Frosty the Snowman together.

Adalyn ensures that Cookie Monster has a good view of the monkeys at the zoo.

It's time to brush my little teeth
And put my pajamas on.

It's time for Pumpkin to get his teeth brushed and his contacts taken out.

I'll drift off to sleep knowing that
You're the world's best Mom!

Awwwwww...

Happy Mother's Day!

Santa Claus Is Coming To Adalyn's Town...

CHRISTMAS!!! Adalyn has been waiting for this day for months now, and it's finally here! Santa has loaded his sleigh, Rudolph's at the helm, and they're ready to visit all the good boys and girls - and drop off a few items for Adalyn.

Somewhere, amidst all of these presents, is a Christmas tree...and a monkey.

Santa came!! Now it's time for The Cake to see what Santa brought her.

Adalyn LOVES her kitchen that Santa brought, but she can't decide what to cook first.

Coffee...for moi? Thanks, Adalyn!

Adalyn's pile o' loot.

It's a problem when Santa gives you awesome presents...it takes you awhile to open up the others.

Healthy food to cook in the kitchen. Mommy and Daddy expect lots of tasty dinners.

Ninja can't take all of the excitement.

Don't throw the kitteh out with the Christmas garbage.

Adalyn test drives all of her presents before giving her seal of approval.

"I love you, Big Bird."

Adalyn learns that Elmo laughs and talks...

It was love at first sight.

We were so busy opening presents that we didn't see the stuffed animals sneak off and steal some wine.

The chaos of Christmas.

The Sesame Street gang sings Christmas carols.

Adalyn made sure to play with all of her toys...including making some art.

Hans and Frans say, "Yah, if you were a Christmas present, Peeper, no one would open you, yah." Awwwwww...so sad, Peeper.

Playing with Christmas presents, Round 2.

Good thing monkeys don't get dizzy. WHOOSH!

Tea time for monkeys.

After working hard on Christmas Eve, this reindeer is ready to play in the snow.

What's Christmas without some snow? Adalyn, Mommy, and Daddy go into the mountains where the white stuff is and play.

Bonus kitteh pics:

So, so, so, so, soooooooo tired...and of course cute.

Christmas Preparations (and SANTA!!)

Christmas is the one holiday that requires the most preparations...there's food to make and eat, presents to wrap, a house to decorate, festivities to enjoy, Santa to meet...it can all be overwhelming for a two-year old.

"Mom, I need more food. I gave Rudolph my last Cheerio."

French toast...providing the energy you need to get through another day of Christmas preparations.

It's time for a Christmas parade!

Pretty much everyone's happy place with all of those decorations.

We can never forget about catching up on our favorite Christmas classics...

"He's grouchy, Mom."

Our very own little Cindy Lou Who.

The moment we've all been waiting for...time to see SANTA!!!

Adalyn goes out of her way to look nice and sophisticated for Santa.

Adalyn is so excited to see Santa that she forgot to tell him what she wanted for Christmas.

Adalyn has so much to show Santa.

"Take me with you Santa! I'll help you take care of your reindeer."

Adalyn tells Santa all of her secrets.

Adalyn is so excited to see Santa that it's affecting the way she walks.

Most kids just sit on Santa's lap for a photo...not Adalyn.

After visiting with Santa, Adalyn, Mommy, and Daddy take a stroll through the River of Lights at the Botanical Gardens.

Adalyn wonders how this poor dinosaur feeds himself - his arms can't even reach his mouth!

Lights...music...does a toddler need any other reason (or any reason at all) to start dancing?

The ant was cold...

Adalyn gives this ant a big hug.

Adalyn squeals, "IT'S NEON PEGASUS!!!"