Happy Anniversary!

To savannahjane.com!!!

Two years!!!!!

How did that happen?

In case the whole ballet thing doesn't work out

SOCCER!!!!!!

Savannah is Two and 1/2

This is a program I use for my wedding clients, but why have technology if I can't use it for my own purposes. I present Savannah is Two and 1/2! Turn up your speakers. It's about 3 1/2 minutes

And one more

To make up for my lack of posting....

Savannah Live!

New Work Blog

I have a new blog design for Shannon Cunningham Photography. It's partially the reason things have been so slow around here the last week.

Go HERE to see it (and update your bookmarks if you are a regular reader).

I would love it if you would click around and make sure everything is working. Let me know if you find any bugs.

Thanks!

Gaga-tastic

So last weekend, Conor and I were in Las Vegas, sans kiddo. Conor had a conference out there and I joined him for a few days at the end. My parents were kind enough to watch Savannah for us. She had a GREAT time!!!



Here is the photographic proof. There are some other pictures of Savannah on her first train ride and at the aquarium, but I don't seem to have them. I'll get them from my dad and post them soon.

There was.....ice cream

Puzzles

Pool Time

Gardening

Triking

Running through the sprinklers

Running through the sprinklers 'like a naked baby' as Savannah would say

PB&J cut into a circle.

And finally, the view from the pool at The Palazzo, Las Vegas, where we stayed. Ahhhh.

Thanks Gagas!!!

Monthly Update - Month 30

As usual, a little late.

30 Months! Yowza - that's a big kid we have now. I've heard that 2 1/2 is the pinnacle of "Terrible Two' behavior and I believe it. Savannah is soooooo fun and hilarious, but has an iron will. We have had our share of classic tantrums this month. I'm hoping that we're on the downhill of those, because they are not fun. Otherwise, we've had lots of fun this month.

Savannah's favorite color is still brown. Brown everything!!! Clothes, lollipops, jelly beans, crayons, markers. It's all about brown. I have found a few brown shirts and skirts for her to wear but certainly not enough for her to wear one everyday. There have been some tantrums about that.

Speaking of Jelly Beans....that's all she'd eat if I let her. I think they have a play value, in addition to lots of sugar, that she likes. They're sortable, they fit in a cup - it's a fun treat for her. We had to go cold turkey on them a few days ago though - they're just too sugary for everyday.

Savannah discovered this month that if you mix water with sand you can make cool shapes!Unfortunately, it has been so hot here the last few weeks, we haven't had much outdoor time. But now when she wants to play in the sandbox she says "And bring a cup of water!"

Bubbles are still a bit hit. We've spent many hours sitting out back blowing bubbles. Of course, Miss Particular over here wants 'big bubbles' and then 'lots of small bubbles to chase'.

Savannah is getting really good at triking. She is pedaling all by herself and as long as she doesn't get distracted, she can steer too!

Austin has a great sprinkler park (which you have seen some photos of) and we would go every day if we could. I am amazed at how curiosity wins over fear for Savannah. She is so fascinated about where the water is coming from and how it's coming out of the ground that she'll stick her face right up to the fountain and risk it blasting her in the face just to learn. The good part is that when she does get nailed with the fountain, she thinks it's funny.

Imagination is not a problem for Savannah. She has been playing these elaborate games by herself that feature her rescuing some animal or looking for three pieces of paper for a magic puzzle. Generally, the Einsteins or her pig are along for the ride. It's so cute how she's assigning little personalities to her friends. Just today, our DVD randomly rebooted and when I told her the TV was trying to fix itself, she popped up and said "I know! Oink Oink pig can fix it!". She ran and got one of her pigs and pretended that he was fixing the TV. Once it was righted she said "Great job pig!"

We started a ballet/tap class this month and it's sooo cute. Ten 2 and 3 year olds - in leotards. Adorable. Savannah is one of the youngest at 2 1/2 and while I'd like to say her behavior in class is due to her age - I think she is just very much her own girl.

The parents can watch the class on a closed circuit TV outside and I just cringe watching the teacher put her back on her piece of tape for the 150th time. Or when she decides that she's not going to tap, she's going to twirl or when she decides that she's not going to wait her turn in line to do the floor work, she's going to go when and however many times she wants. The teacher is great and says that she'll get there, but it seems that I am destined to have 'that kid'. She LOVES the class though and I think the movement will be good for her.

Savannah has figured out that she is tall enough to grab things off counters or out of drawers and run away with them. I don't know how many of you have read 'Marley & Me', but her behavior reminds me of the Marley Mambo. She thinks it's just the funniest thing. Mom and Dad, not so much.

I think Savannah is also hyper-aware of how cute she is. There have been many times this past month where she's been doing something and she'll look up at me and say 'Take a picture of me doing 'X'. I also once said "Oh, you are so cute!" and then she said "Oh, Mama should get her camera and take 'click-clicks' of you being cute!" I can't wait to bust out the picture of her with a bucket on her head on prom night. 'What? You asked me to take it!'

Savannah is cute, she is smart, she is funny. She is the complete package as far as a little human being goes. And even with all the tantrums in the world, we wouldn't change a thing about her.

XOXO Pumpkinhead.

Wowza!

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Dang. That's awesome.



Suddenly the POTD is feeling inadequate.

Two things!

Happy Birthday to Gaga A! (Sorry we're a little late on this one - I forgot to prepost it)

Also, Happy Father's Day to all the dads!!!

POTD: Sprinkler Park

Sprinkler Park Fun!!!

POTD: Toes!

It's almost like I'm not even gone huh? The posts are appearing as if by magic! Internet magic!

I got a pedicure the other day and Savannah was so fascinated by my toes that she had to have one too.

Chubby Feet!

POTD: Uncle Damian, the Statue of Liberty and her Burrito

So Uncle Damian travels back and forth to New York for work quite a bit and this last time, her brought Savannah back a little Statue of Liberty - Awesome!

Savannah loved it, of course. As she was looking at, she stopped for a minute and asked "Where is her Burrito?" much to the delight of her Daddy and I.

You see, we frequent this incredible burrito shop that has, as its tag line "It's Not Normal". In addition to great burritos, they have crazy decor, which includes the Statue of Liberty, busting through a wall, riding a motorcycle and holding, you guessed it, a burrito. So, of course, Savannah thinks that the Statue of Liberty (pronounced 'libooree') always holds a burrito.

Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning for a monster steak on flour tortilla......

Said Uncle and Niece.

Man, that was funny.

Over & Out

I am heading up to Dallas this week and then on to Las Vegas for a few days of R&R with Conor.

Fear not, though - I have preposted a few posts that should be showing up at times this week, so you will not be without your Savannah Jane fix (all 15 of you).

Have a great week!

Head trauma

...not Savannah's! Mine! I'm an idiot.

For those of you keeping up with the work blog.... Here's the story lifted from the work blog. I really am OK, but am dreading the impending headache. I have a bunch of posts planned for this week, so check back often.

Conor is out of town. I thought I'd be hip mom and take Savannah to
Central Market for dinner and some playground time. Dinner was great - we got
gelato afterwards and then settled in for some playground time. I was chasing
after her on the playground.

We were playing this game where I'd sneak up on her and scare her - she
loves it. However, I misjudged a height and cracked the heck out of my head on a
metal support. There was blood, there were paramedics, there was a nauseous
Shannon. It was all very horrible and totally scary as I had no support at home.

THANK YOU to the lovely strangers at Central Market that took care of me
and my daughter. THANK YOU to my wonderful neighbors who checked on me all
night. Seriously, Texans are the best - THE BEST!!!

I am in general OK - I have a massive headache. I, of course, took pictures
of my bloody head and will get around to posting them soon, but I wanted to let
you know that in addition to a concussed head, I will be taking a little R&R
week around here. It was actually planned in advance, but I'll be a bit slow on
email and phone calls. Please call with any photographic emergencies. I'm always
happy to chat!

POTD: Savannah Eats Dinner

PB&J, in case you're wondering.

Why did we move from Seattle?

This for one. And two. And three.

We love you Seattle friends!!! Stay warm and dry!

POTD: Where did the week go?

Sorry for the slow posting.....I'd like to say it'll get better soon, but my work is slowly crushing me like a steamroller. Savannah heads back to preschool this week, so hopefully, there will be a little more blogging time.