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you and me kid!
Posted onHey there – Well, Daddy has started working his 12 hours shifts. He is gone from 6:30am to 8pm, sometimes on weekends. Last Sunday was our first such weekend day together… and it was SUCH a fantastic time!!
We started by picking up Jimmiqua and taking her to chuch with us. You and I sang a couple of the Gospel Choir songs (the oldies but goodies), and you sat on my lap through the whole sermon. 🙂 After the sermon, we played in the daycare room with the other kids. We arrived just in time for snack.
After chuch, we came home to find our neighbors, Hannah and Timmy, selling lemonade on their front lawn. Hannah was wearing a big, bright pink straw hat she got from the dollar store. Though church had run quite long (2 hours!), and we were running late for lunch, we just had to go visit! You wore Hannah’s big hat and tried to ride Timmy’s scooter. : ) What a trip you are! We told them we weren’t sure what we were going to do that afternoon, and they suggested a little-known local camp that had a pool and spraypark. It sounded perfect, and it was!!
After your nap, we headed out on our adventure! What a great time we had! This camp is our new favorite hanging out place. And it is free for YMCA members. We met such wondeful people while we were there. Here are a few pictures from our day:
When we got home, we had dinner and crashed. You and I snuggled up together while you had your milk, giggling some and otherwise just resting. We stopped down to tell Hannah and Timmy THANK YOU for their great recommendation, and off to bed you went. What a fantastic day!!!
Thank you! I will treasure these memories forever! Love you Peanut
our busy day
Posted onYesterday was a busy day for all of us!
Daddy and I got out of work 15 minutes early, and we met at daycare to pick you up. The three of us headed off to the Strong Museum. They allowed members to have a sneak preview of their $37 million expansion. Wow! What a great job they did!
There are now SO MANY more things for a wee one such as yourself to play with! Here are some pictures of our adventures:
A Fantastic Carousel Ride
Big Checkers!
Harry Potter Chess
Big Connect 4
Hoola Hoops
Note for future reference: perhaps swim lessons at the end of such a day is a bit much for all of us. 😉 You fell asleep in your stroller on the way home…
What a fabulous day!
our new swing set
Posted onWe now have a swing set (hand-me-down from our sweet neighbors), sand box and sand-and-water table…. Now all we need is a Grandma and Grandpa to come and play!!! An Aunt, Uncle and/or Cousin would be great too!!
The Swing Set
I love to slide!!
Neighbor friends come to play with their Grandma
Swinging with Daddy
The Sand Box
What a great water table – Thanks Orlando!
Daddy’s Day
Posted onYesterday was declared Daddy’s Day… as it was a day he had been preparing for for over a year. He took his exams for his license as a nurse. He did a great job, and we are sure he passed. 🙂 Go Daddy!
On Saturday, we went to the public market and then came home…
to check the results of the exam on the computer. These are the pictures fromwhen we learned of the results:
“Pass”
My Daddy is a NURSE!!
This morning…
Posted onThis morning you woke up at 5:30am giggling.
You had so many smiles to share! I brought you back to bed with Daddy and me (because Daddy especially was hoping we might all have a little family snooze), but you preferred to snuggle and giggle. It was SUCH a wonderful morning! Even Daddy couldn’t help but smile out loud when you rubbed his face with “gentle touch,” gave him one of your big smiles, and said “Da-da.”
Happy 15th Month
Posted onHappy Birthday Peanut!!
I realize this is a few days late, but we were traveling to NJ on your birthday (no computer). You are such a sweetie-pie… melting hearts whever you go.
Here are a few of your most recent accomplishments and/or adventures:
You can run!
You can pick up tiny little things.
You have LOTS more hair – little sweet curls
You can reach things that we thought were out of reach, for example…
You can open the side door all by yourself!
You know when people hide things.
You understand more words.
You still love music – dancing, waving arms and nodding head to the beat.
You have been a Mommy’s girl for the past little while…wanting me to pick you up and snuggle with you a lot (I love every minute).
You say doggie, Da-Da and Ma-Ma more frequently.
You LOVE popsicles!! and peas and fresh sweet corn and blueberries and lemonade…
You like to know and see what’s going on.
And you like to have opinions about things. (I love that!)You gave your Daddy a t-shirt for Father’s Day with this picture on it:
You are just such a JOY to be around! Happy Birthday Peanut!
We love you!
A whole month has passed
Posted onWhere does the time go, Little One?
Grandma checks your blog at least every week, and I haven’t added to it in such a long time!!
Great Grandma Luehmann’s “Big Pancakes”
Here are some highlights of your latest adventures:
We just got back from your Trip #8: a 6-day first class trip to Redmond WA to hang out with your Auntie Amy, Uncle Hakon and Cousin Elisabeth
Today you copied me and put on a little make-up for the first time… Hehehe
You are taller than my night stand – you can actually look at what is on it! When did that happen?!?!
You have the most amazing 8-tooth grin! It warms a room!!
You are still best friends with Marlie at day care.
You are a great eater – Tonight you ate peas, blueberries, pastas, cheese, and homemade molasses bars
You now know where the molasses bars are kept – you walk over to the corner of the kitchen, point to the pan and let us know that you would like one!
On Mother’s Day we went down to Aunt Judi’s hometown and spent the day with all of her family! You had your first hit in wiffleball! What fun!!
You are walking and running and falling and climbing and giggling non-stop
Last night you came home from daycare very sad. I think another tooth or two were making their way into your mouth. You hurt quite a bit. But you woke up this morning in fabulous spirits!!
Your Dadday started his job 3 days ago. He is officially a nurse!
We started making Great Grandma Luehmann’s Big Pancakes (crepes). They have become a family favorite!
Grandma and Grandpa Tatro came to visit May 21 for Daddy’s graduation. My camera was broken, so we’ll need to get some pictures from Grandma T.
I have been running in the morning before you wake up. Monday, when I came back from running, I started stretching on the front porch. I heard a thud, and turned around quickly to see you with both hands pressed up against the door along with your little nose and the biggest smile ever! My heart totally melted! What a fabulous way to start the day!
That’s enough for now.
I love you to pieces, Peanut – More and more and more and more every day. Is that even possible?
May Day
Posted onTonight we made Grandma’s big pancakes. We learned a few lessons about pan size and patience, but overall it was a success!!! Here are a couple of pictures to document the event (as well as the 5-tooth smile!) It can be like a Where’s Waldo adventure…. When you look at Miss Maya’s face, can you find the chocolate? The strawberries? The whip cream? The apples?
Oh, Beautiful! You are such a JOY!!! Your giggle makes everyone giggle!! Spring is here, and you are LOVIN’ it! We spend every possible minute outside. The flowers make you giggle out loud. I lift you up so your head is in the middle of Magnolia Tree branches in bloom and you look amazed, with the biggest smile! You’re walking like a pro these days… almost running. When we go for walks, you stop and make a 180 degree turn, walking in the opposite direction. You peek over your shoulder to see if Daddy and I will chase you and grab you, and again, you giggle!
You and I have been running together lately. You wake up in the morning and start your day with a little OJ. Then you jump in the jogging stroller with your purple blanket, and off we go! It’s a great way to start the morning!
Today at daycare you and Marlie (your best friend who looks quite a bit like you) were kissing and hugging each other! The teachers thought you were both so sweet.
So far your words are “I” (for hi!), ‘Momma,” and “Duck” (which sometimes sounds the same as “Dog”). I can’t wait until you can tell me about your day, tell me what your favorite food is, make up a story or joke, say “I love you.”
We just heard some sad news about Aunt Judi. She is fighting colon cancer. This summer might be a bit rough for her. She came over last Thursday and Friday nights to talk with us, and you showered her with wonderful Maya-lovin’! Thank you!! You gave her kisses and snuggles and giggles. You are God’s sweet Angel.
I love you Peanut Butter.
Sleep well!
*Mommy
Happy First
Posted onToday is your FIRST birthday~
The whole day has made me reflective and grateful. Life has changed so drastically for your Daddy and me since you arrived – all for the better! You have brought such joy to us!!
We are grateful, too, for all those who have loved you to pieces and helped us raise you this past year. We couldn’t have done it without people like your grandparents, aunts & uncles, Aunt Judi & Uncle Jim, Tracy and crew, Nanny Sheri, Kristin, Missy and Orlene, Ellen, the Ball family, Mort & Diane, Nancy and family, Jeff and family, Chris and Kristine, and the list goes on and on. We are so blessed!
I hope you are having a WONDERFUL birthday Peanut Butter. You have totally captured our hearts!!
We love you forever,
*Mommy and Daddy