04.03.2013

"Baby, Baby!"

Those are the words Zia says anytime she sees you. Heck, she says them even when she doesn't see you! It makes me wonder if she'll always call you the baby... I'm sure it'll fade out considering soon enough you'll grow to be about her size and your age difference won't be so obvious.

You have no idea how excited I am for you to grow up so close to your cousin Zia. You two will be built in best friends, we hope! And I'd say you adore her as much as she adores you!

04.02.2013

Today we took a LONG stroller ride. We walked all the way to the doctor's office to drop off a report on how you've been doing with our search for your food allergies (which sadly wasn't the best news, because yesterday we took a step back...) It was a LONG walk. Mama definitely got a workout!

You seemed to totally enjoy the ride though. You actually fell asleep right around the time this photo was taken as we snaked through the neighborhood on our way to New Seasons (which we go to almost daily because Mama wants to have the freshest produce and this food thing is kind of a one day at a time sort of thing).

04.01.2013

Your first April Fool's Day. We did nothing exciting or foolish, but I'm sure in years to come, we'll be playing tricks on each other! This evening Daddy played guitar for us on the porch. The weather has been so nice that we've been trying to take advantage of it as much as possible before the rain comes back.

And speaking of music, you shared some of your musical talents tonight on video. It's quite adorable. Daddy holds you over the piano and you stomp out quite a tune! You seem to really enjoy it too!! I am hopeful that you might become a talented pianist and someday we can look back and watch you playing your first songs! (Of course, if piano doesn't interest you, or you don't want to keep your nails cut short like your mama didn't (just one of the reasons she stopped piano lessons) that's just fine too!!)

03.31.2013

Like I mentioned yesterday, this weekend was filled with firsts. It is crazy how many new things you experience and do each day. You are growing so fast (which is fun and sad at the same time ;). Today was your first Easter. The Easter Bunny left you a basket full of goodies. There was also a bunny that your mama made for you and a ton of stuff from Nana and Papa in there as well. We did an Easter egg hunt for your cousins in the backyard. The whole time, I kept dreaming about next year when you'd be toddling around finding eggs with P and Z too! It was another beautiful day, so we were outside as much as possible. In the park, we sat in the grass and wondered the paths. Later, we decided to go on a walk to Freddy's and put you in your stroller for the first time! You were joined by your cousin Zia in her stroller, which she sweetly claimed her love for the ride (a ride she had denied with a passion last fall before you were born during a trip to the zoo). Will you do the same someday?

03.30.2013

Your life is filled with so many firsts! It's like every day you've got at least one new first! This weekend is no different!! You had your first hike in Forest Park, your first time in a swing by yourself (don't worry it's in the backyard and there's plenty more times of swinging in your future!), your first Easter bunny basket, your first ride in the stroller.

The weather was so beautiful, we knew we had to be outside. Daddy suggested a hike in Forest Park while we were on our weekend coffee walk through Laurelhurst Park (oh how Mommy misses coffee!) You seemed to enjoy the hike. We stopped at one point in a little nook of tree seats to nurse you and potty you. You've been doing such an amazing job with pottying and you definitely won't be afraid to go in nature (I just hope you don't just drop down to pee in 'inappropriate' places once you are a bit older - which will probably happen anyway!) You fell asleep on our hike and slept through our lunch (which meant Mom and Dad were able to eat and enjoy each other's conversation without too much interruption - thanks sweet baby!) the drive, and a quick stop at the grocery store.

We spent as much of the rest of the day outside. Daddy took a nap, so you and I went to the backyard to sit in the grass. You loved it! You kept leaning over the side of your Bumbo picking grass. I even took your socks off so you could feel the grass with your toes. I cannot wait for your first summer when we can spend lots of time in the grass playing!

03.29.2013

Sad day today: Aunt Kendra and Uncle Ian flew back to New York City. We miss them already so much! They will be back in Portland in July for the Schultz family trip, which will be nice because you'll 8 months old then and hopefully crawling around doing all kinds of fun things!!

03.28.2013

We got a lot of Aunt Kendra time today! We woke up and went for a long walk with her all the way to Mt. Tabor, up to the top, back down and to New Seasons (where you got your mustache sticker) and home. Then you went upstairs with her while Mama showered (you've been spending lots of time with your aunt away from your mama which makes me smile because I know how lucky you are to have such amazing aunts (& uncles too, of course!))

We took her to the Crystal Springs Garden - which you had only ever been to in utero. You fell asleep part way through and since I wanted you to nap as long as possible, your Aunt Kendra and I found a bench to relax on until you woke... You gave us over an hour to sit and chat uninterrupted! And it was AMAZING! Mama needed that (thanks Sweet Pea!!)

Sounds like a lot for one day, but we weren't done! Your uncles and Daddy got off work early and we headed to the Gorge to hike Horsetail Falls. It was bad timing both there and back for you and our trip involved a few stops along the way. It is the most difficult thing having you so upset in the car seat. I really hope you grow out of that stage soon and will ride with a bit more ease on longer trips! The car is pretty much the only place you cry, because any other time you are upset, we are there to get you and we usually can before it escalates into full on crying! The hike was beautiful, but I think you were done being tied in. I pulled you out of the Ergo pretty early in the hike and your sweet daddy ended up carrying you the rest of the way up and back.