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| From Primrose pics Sept 2010 |
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| From Primrose pics Sept 2010 |
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| From Primrose pics Sept 2010 |
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| From Primrose pics Sept 2010 |
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| From Primrose pics Sept 2010 |
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
School pictures
Friday, September 24, 2010
Quotes
A while ago, I received a text from Uncle Robby, and I've been meaning to post it ever since...
Dinner tonight -
Will: "Daddy, how did Tanty M get the baby out of her tummy?"
Grace: "The doctor said something magical."
Speaking of Will, here is photo evidence of what he has been teaching Gunnar...
This is a picture from our family beach trip:
And this picture I took just last week at home:
Dinner tonight -
Will: "Daddy, how did Tanty M get the baby out of her tummy?"
Grace: "The doctor said something magical."
Speaking of Will, here is photo evidence of what he has been teaching Gunnar...
This is a picture from our family beach trip:
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| From Sandbridge 2010 |
And this picture I took just last week at home:
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| From September 2010 |
Survival of the single mom
While Erik was traveling around the world in 14 days (literally!!), I braved the highway with a 2-year-old and a 3-month-old to make it to my only chance of survival as a single mom... the grandparents' houses! The road trip went amazingly well. We only had to stop once, and fortunately I've mastered the art of peeing while holding an infant in the Baby Bjorn and calmly but forcefully reminding a 2-year-old not to touch the tampon disposal box. Ewww!
Our first stop, Patty and Rooty's house. This was our first extended stay in Richmond without any other cousins around, and though we absolutely love being with the whole family, Gunnar had a blast being the main focus of Patty and Rooty's attention. Every morning, Gunnar would go into Rooty's room and tickle his toes to wake him up. They would then go get the newspaper and share a bowl of cereal. How cute!
Gunnar got to get up close and personal with the ducks at the University of Richmond lake.
He was on a mission to pet one.
We also took a trip to Maymont to see the animals. Unfortunately, we got there too late to see the bears, but we did get to see all of the farm animals, the raptors, and bison.
We had a blast at the new CCV pool complex, which is more like a swimmer's paradise, with 4 pools! Gunnar liked playing in the "sprinkles" (aka: fountains) and the "ocean" (aka: jets) the best.
And we got to spend time with our good friends, the Pierces and joined Sydney and Charlie at the Children's Museum.
We took a day trip to Charlottesville to visit with Grammy and Pop-Pop. It was a perfect day for wagon riding, playing in the sprinkler, checking out Pop-Pop's workshop, and eating cupcakes.
We made it back home to North Carolina in time to hang out with friends for the weekend and to truly test my skills as a single mom for a few days. How'd I do? Well, Erik came home to a house that was still standing, but this momma was exhausted!
Our first stop, Patty and Rooty's house. This was our first extended stay in Richmond without any other cousins around, and though we absolutely love being with the whole family, Gunnar had a blast being the main focus of Patty and Rooty's attention. Every morning, Gunnar would go into Rooty's room and tickle his toes to wake him up. They would then go get the newspaper and share a bowl of cereal. How cute!
Gunnar got to get up close and personal with the ducks at the University of Richmond lake.
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| From September 2010 |
He was on a mission to pet one.
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| From September 2010 |
We also took a trip to Maymont to see the animals. Unfortunately, we got there too late to see the bears, but we did get to see all of the farm animals, the raptors, and bison.
We had a blast at the new CCV pool complex, which is more like a swimmer's paradise, with 4 pools! Gunnar liked playing in the "sprinkles" (aka: fountains) and the "ocean" (aka: jets) the best.
And we got to spend time with our good friends, the Pierces and joined Sydney and Charlie at the Children's Museum.
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| From September 2010 |
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| From September 2010 |
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| From September 2010 |
We took a day trip to Charlottesville to visit with Grammy and Pop-Pop. It was a perfect day for wagon riding, playing in the sprinkler, checking out Pop-Pop's workshop, and eating cupcakes.
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| From September 2010 |
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| From September 2010 |
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| From September 2010 |
We made it back home to North Carolina in time to hang out with friends for the weekend and to truly test my skills as a single mom for a few days. How'd I do? Well, Erik came home to a house that was still standing, but this momma was exhausted!
Levi's firsts
1st nap in the crib. Looks comfy!
1st run in the jog stroller. Whipping Mommy into shape!
Found my thumb!
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| From August 2010 |
1st run in the jog stroller. Whipping Mommy into shape!
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| From August 2010 |
Found my thumb!
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| From August 2010 |
Summer fun
Gunnar cruising around the block on his 4-wheeler. We now require him to wear his bike helmet when riding it. Though its top speed is a whopping 3 mph, trouble happens when you run out of momentum to climb a hill. Oops!
That Mickey Mouse is so silly!
What a happy little brother!
A visit from cousin Sam.
Peek-a-boo!
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| From August 2010 |
That Mickey Mouse is so silly!
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| From August 2010 |
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| From August 2010 |
What a happy little brother!
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| From August 2010 |
A visit from cousin Sam.
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| From August 2010 |
Peek-a-boo!
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| From August 2010 |
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Life According to a 2-year-old
It's official. We live with a 2-year-old. Fun? Yes! Challenging? Definitely yes!! Here is life according to Gunnar as a 2-year-old...
1. I can do everything by myself.
2. Everything is mine.
3. If you ask me, I will tell you that poop goes in the potty. But I won't always put it there.
4. Screwdrivers can fix anything. (the tool, not the drink - we try to be responsible parents!!)
5. Litte brothers drink lots of milk and poop all the time. But they are cute too and deserve lots of kisses.
6. Brushing teeth is optional, and I usually opt not to attempt it.
7. Blowing bubbles never gets old.
8. Tickle monsters are the funniest thing in the world!
9. Any food that is round can turn into a ball at the end of dinnertime.
10. If I make a cute face and say please, I usually can get what I want.
1. I can do everything by myself.
2. Everything is mine.
3. If you ask me, I will tell you that poop goes in the potty. But I won't always put it there.
4. Screwdrivers can fix anything. (the tool, not the drink - we try to be responsible parents!!)
5. Litte brothers drink lots of milk and poop all the time. But they are cute too and deserve lots of kisses.
6. Brushing teeth is optional, and I usually opt not to attempt it.
7. Blowing bubbles never gets old.
8. Tickle monsters are the funniest thing in the world!
9. Any food that is round can turn into a ball at the end of dinnertime.
10. If I make a cute face and say please, I usually can get what I want.
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