Another New Toy

As I've previously mentioned, we kept a few toys back from Christmas.  Today, we introduced LEGO.  Well, actually DUPLO.  Cassandra seemed to be quite taken with them.

She won't put down the stretcher from the medevac helicopter.  Cassandra also enjoys playing with the music box on her playpen.

Little Monkey

Cassandra has not been a fan of hats or mittens this past winter which is what makes these pictures so funny.  She brought her monkey hat and mittens over to us because she decided they weren't so bad.  Of course, as warm as March has been, she didn't need the hat or mittens outside let alone inside.

Another Birthday Party For Daddy

We celebrated Daddy's birthday with the Hodges clan today.  It was interesting trying to schedule between one family coming back to town and another one leaving.  Cassandra enjoyed the cheesy bread and the pasta for dinner...hardly a surprise given who her parents are.  After dinner, it was time for presents.  Cassandra was very helpful.

Fun With Mommy

Cassandra spent some quality time playing with Mommy while Daddy was partaking in the joys of homeownership.  (Yes, still working on the bathroom.  Projects goes faster when you can work on them for more than two hours at a time.)

Cassandra has been busy climbing on everything (including an attempt at the baby gate) and she is very proud when she makes it to the top.

And a video of the little monkey in action...

Of course, Cassandra is also working on cutting several molars.  As a result, she has been making this face a lot.

Leftovers!

Cassandra has been mimicing us quite a bit lately.  Here she is looking for food dropped in her bib.  Her face lit up when she found a pear.

Dinner And Dessert

While Cassandra has been a fan of mac & cheese for a long time, she previously hasn't shown a lot of interest in red sauce on pasta.  We continued offering it to her because eventually we knew she would eat it.  She doesn't like the red sauce enough that she covers herself like Uncle Doug did when he was little but Cassandra is just starting out...you know, baby steps.  She just doesn't get into it like she does some other foods.

The same cannot be said for chocolate.  I think the drugged look is a result of this picture being taken after 8:00, almost bed time.

Daddy's Birthday

Due to scheduling, it was decided to have Daddy's Birthday with the Wendels a week early.  Both Uncle Greg and Doug made it into town for the event.  Cassandra impressed them with her love of chinese food.  She demolished an entire crab rangoon and half of an eggroll.

After dinner, we returned home for presents and "cake."  Well, really cup cakes.  Prior to dessert, Cassandra entertained everyone with her music box.

And of course, our daughter loves chocolate...