Here is a VERY cute video of Libby with her purse. She is super close to walking. Today she tried to take a step on her own two separate times but got scared and dropped to her butt. She still cruises around the house with her lion like a pro. Mike put on an indoor softball tournament this weekend in South Sioux. Libby was quite the fan (the short periods of time we were there). She would clap when a bunch of people of were clapping and she started staying "go" because I would tell her to say "go daddy". Libby is quite fluent in baby language. She jabbers all the time-I think most of it could pass for Chinese...ha ha...Most recently I can understand "ah choo" when someone sneezes, "peek a boo", and I am starting to hear "no"-sometimes in the correct context.

Officially bottle free!!

Libby had her last bottle on February 14th. So to celebrate on the 21st-I gave Libby her first sucker. She was interested for a while but then it became more fun for her to hold it while I ate it. What can I say-the girl doesn't really care for sweet foods. She prefers salty foods (fries, hotdogs, bologna, etc.) any day.

Libby is getting another tooth! The two bottom ones are starting to poke through. She is a little drooly and poopy but isn't too fussy-yet. She woke up screaming a couple of times last week but I think she was just gassy. I have cut down on her milk and that seems to help.

I think our girl will be walking soon! Libby has started to walk with her "lion" that Aunt Jacque and Austin gave her for Christmas. She is a pro at strolling around the living room-until she runs into something. She hasn't gotten the steering part down yet. Libby continues to talk and "sing" a bunch and she LOVES to dance and clap!! It is SO cute to watch her. When she is standing she will bend her legs and shake her butt a little. When she is sitting she will "do the twist" and clap her hands.

I am trying to upload a short video of Libby talking on the phone. I hope you can all open it without any problems.

Libby's First Tooth!!

At 13 months and 4 days old-Liberty is FINALLY getting a tooth!! I can see the little white tips poking up the bottom. It isn't in all the way yet but at least I know she isn't going to be a "gummy bear" for the rest of her life!! I will be sure to post a picture once it is finally in all the way. She hasn't been too crabby about it YET. However-she did have her first temper tantrum tonight when I wouldn't give her a bottle. I gave in even though I am trying to take away her bottle. Maybe over the weekend I can cut out the bottle.

Here are some pictures of Libby in her new favorite spot. She LOVES Daddy's "PlayStation Chair". She climbs on it all the time-even if it is folded up in corner.

Nothing new

For those of you very few faithful readers of my blog I just wanted to report that nothing new is going on at the Marlow residence. I took Libby to the doctor on the 28th. What a joyful treat for my birthday to take a one year old in for her shots. It took forever! Libby weighs 20lbs 13oz. and is 29.5 inches tall-which I am told it a little on the small side for her age. Oh well, I don't expect her to be the biggest kid in the class!

Libby's Newest Cousin

Libby's newest cousin, Jordyn Jae Marlow, was born on January 24. She was 6lbs 1 oz. and 18 inches. Let me tell you, SHE IS TINY!! Here is picture of Libby (with the hat on) and Jordyn. They have the same nose and hair line for sure. I guess we will see if they look alike when Jordyn gets a little bigger. So far Jordyn has been a quiet, sleepy little girl. Hopefully that will continue when she gets home. Good luck Nick and JJ!!

Our big news

Since the word is (mostly) out I thought I had better put a little post on here. This Marlow family is moving to Omaha. Mike got offered a job with "Holiday Bright Lights", which is the company that he purchased all his Christmas product for Christmas Creations. Yes, his new job is year round. Mike already lives in Omaha with his Aunt Joyce. For those of you that don't know-Mike is originally from Omaha. His sister, nephew and a lot of his aunts, uncles, and cousins all live there. He is excited about being near all his friends from high school again.

Libby and I are staying in Sioux City until our house is sold. We are getting it ready to put on the market-hopefully in the next month. We are hoping to have our first open house the first weekend in March. I sure hope the weather is a little better than last year at that time! We are also in the process of selling our Christmas business.

We have been looking for a new place to live in Omaha. We can't really do anything except look right now since there are so many unknowns with our house. Call me a skeptic but I see too many things go wrong with closings everyday. Plus, the market is rather slow right now with it being winter, the weak economy, and the housing/mortgage crisis. Sioux City's market isn't as bad off as some parts of the country but it is still rather slow. Our house is pretty nice so I have mixed feelings about how quickly it will sell.

I will eventually look for a new job in Omaha. As soon as we get a little settled in Omaha (buying or renting), Libby and I are going to fly to Michigan for 3 or 4 weeks. After my nice long vacation I might try to look for a (hopefully) part time job IF we can find a daycare that I am comfortable with. I have no for sure plans right now. I am NOT excited about looking for a new job or daycare. I am very happy with both here in Sioux City so they are going to be a tough act to follow!!

HELLO??

Libby LOVES this squishy pillow. She lays on it all the time. I thought it was cute that she was laying on this pillow while "talking" on her phone. Libby has been quite the "singer" lately. She "sings"and "talks" all the time, especially in the car. She loves all her musical toys. We have been watching "American Idol" this week and Libby loves it!! She just watches and claps. Hopefully she will be a good singer when she gets a little older.

Also, tonight Libby pooped in the toilet again!!! So again I made a big deal about it and even let her flush since she has recently discovered flushing and toilet paper. At this rate she is going to be potty trained before she has any teeth....Just Kidding.....