And the score is even...

It is another BOY...we are very excited.  The naming game has begun being Papa and Mama are having a bit more difficulty this time around.

Happy Mother's Day!

Mother's Day 2012 maybe wasn't as planned with breakfast served in bed (right dear?), and time with Grandma Dee Dee and Grandma Linda, but instead it was waking up to a leaking refrigerator/freezer which was on its way out the door.  After saving and throwing what was necessary, we headed into Rochester for some fun appliance shopping.  Some might call this crazy with 3 small children but somehow you children were wonderful and had fun running around various appliances.  Papa and Mama rocked too considering we were able to pick out a new refigerator and dishwasher (this had been acting funny lately as well) in a very short amount of time.  Mama decided to let you girls pick where we ate lunch and to no surprise you chose your favorite...WB for nothing other than chicken fingers and french fries.  By no means was the day a wash, being we still were able to do the most important thing of all which is spend time together as a family.

Thanks to the 3 of you for bringing blessings to each day.  Mama cannot imagine life without you nor can I wait for the addition of another one to the bunch!

Love you always! XOXOXO

Happy 13-months to Teddy!

A month has already passed since my first birthday and everyone thinks I just keep changing/growing by the day.  I am very much into using a spoon (preferring non other than those that belong to my sister's such as a Dora or Princess one) and am also working on using a fork.  With my hair a bit longer these days, cleaning me up after mealtime is a treat!  My two bottom teeth are through and I have front top tooth working its way in at the moment.  

I still find moving on my hands and knees to be more efficient and safe but have taken 3-4 steps on numerous occasions, thinking I am pretty big stuff, and then lower myself to the ground to go on my merry way.  Overall my balance is great, and I can frequently be found standing without arm support and bouncing away to music with my sisters. 

I love, love the outdoors.  In fact coming in from outside or not being able to go outside when someone else does causes a bit of a problem in my book.  Thank heavens we have had some very nice weather which has allowed fun outdoor activities such as enjoying my first popsicle and going on a pontoon ride at the cabin. 

Though one would think loving the outdoors would involve not minding rides in a stroller, I am not a fan of long walks while positioned in one.  I prefer either a wagon or my red car at Grandpa and Grandma's, maybe because I don't feel as confined and can better see all the action going on around me.  I also am not a huge fan of this life jacket thing I have to wear while on the lake, but am tolerating it and usually end up falling asleep anyhow.

I am looking forward to a lot of exciting activities this summer!

Much love, Theodore