Today

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Hi Peanut –

We spent the morning together today, and it was wonderful.

You and I hosted playgroup. Berkeley and his Mom and Lucas and his Mom came. Our neighbor Joe also joined us for a bit. We had pastries, bagels and fruit, and all three of you played so great together! Before they arrived you and I walked to the bakery and played on the front lawn. I forgot to take pictures today – I’m not used to having a working camera. I’ll have to get better at that.

You blow real kisses now… very sweet!

Here are some pictures from our bath night tonight:
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I love you Peanut.

*Mommy


A whole month has passed

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Where 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!!

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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.

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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?


Gma & Gpa L’s Visit

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Hi Peanut –

Just want to tell you about a little adventure we both had a couple weeks ago. I had to go to San Francisco for 8 days for a work conference. Eight days without my little Peanut’s snuggle…Oh, I didn’t want to go. But it was important, so…

The great news is that Gma and Gpa Luehmann drove all the way from Minnesota to spend that time with you!! And they had SUCH a fabulous time getting reacquainted with you and all your personality!! Gma and Gpa sent a little photo album with pictures of your time together. Here are a couple digital pictures I took from the week!
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You are so loved, Little One!
*Mommy


May Day

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Tonight 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?

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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!

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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!

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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.
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I love you Peanut Butter.

Sleep well!
*Mommy


Happy 13 month b-day!

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Hey Beautiful!

What a day – your birthday AND EASTER!! You and I started the day by going for a jog with the jogging stroller. We’ve done that the past three days – oh, I am so grateful for Spring!!

We went to church with Jimmiqua, and the Gospel Choir sang. You and I joined in on a couple of songs. When we came home, you engaged in your first egg hunt around the house. You giggled and giggled. After lunch, you took a 3 hour nap!! I had to wake you up at 4pm… I think you were pooped out from all the fresh air and sunshine you’ve been getting these past couple of weeks. You, Daddy & I walked to get you some milk, came home and played in the yard. You had your second egg hunt there. How fun.
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After dinner, you took a bath and we went for another long walk in the neighborhood. Daddy brought the dogs along. You had your bottle on the porch, and I brought you upstairs at 7pm like I always do. I didn’t know if you would fall asleep right away because of your long nap, but you didn’t make a peep – fell right to sleep.

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Oh, Peanut, you bring so much joy to our lives. Your Daddy and I giggle and smile SO MUCH MORE in the course of our normal day all because of you!! You slow us down on walks and point out flowers, rocks, grass, dirt, sticks, worms… You wave to everyone, undiscriminatorily – you don’t judge people the way adults sometimes do. You certainly have your own set of ambitions and drives, and I love that!

Oh, yesterday you ate cereal with milk out of a bowl with a spoon! You brough a number of spoonfuls ALL the way to your mouth. It was so much fun! We had rice chex and bananas together.
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I love you Sweetness. You are my little Peanut Butter and will always be…

*Mommy


spring is here!

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Hey Sweetness –

Yesterday I picked you up early from daycare, and you & I went to the park! We met Berkeley and his Mom at the playground, and boy did we have fun!! You swang back and forth! You climbed up the jungle gym like you couldn’t wait! We went down some of the slides together, and you went down one ALL by yourself! Ms Pamela was waiting for you at the bottom. You smiled and giggled all the way down! What a wonderful time. We were both sad to see it end.

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Today was another beautiful day. (Unfortunately, my car broke down so I couldn’t pick you up early.) But you had a fun time outside anyway! This is what Ms. Orlene wrote:

We had a really wonderful day! We went for a beautiful walk down University to the George Eastman Gardens where we ran around on the grass & played hide-and-seek with the trees and sang songs under the trees – so much fun! 🙂

I wish I could have been there! My heart smiles thinking of you playing hide & seek around the trees!! I love you my wonderful Outdoor Girl!
*Mommy


Happy First

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Today 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!!

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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!

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I hope you are having a WONDERFUL birthday Peanut Butter. You have totally captured our hearts!!

We love you forever,
*Mommy and Daddy


first steps

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Well, Peanut, you walked before your first birthday. Last Thursday (Feb 22) you took 2 quick steps as you made your way from one counter to another as your Daddy and I watched in shock. Today you walked across the room with confidence (granted it is a small room but still!)!

It is so much fun to watch you grow!

We love you!


circle time

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Hey Peanut –

Yesterday when I dropped you off for daycare, you joined the 2 teachers and 3 other little girls for Circle Time. You each played with a little stuffed monkey as Missy sang “The Monkey Song.” You smiled over your shoulder to me as I left and then kept playing. It warmed my heart!

This was yesterday’s report from daycare:

Maya loved circle time today! She bopped to the songs and really liked the touch & feel kitty book! In the muscle room she had a ball wrestling with her teachers and opening all the mats and interesting nooks & crannies! In the room she went down the slide all by herself! 🙂 Have a good night! (Hopefully 🙂 )

I love you Peanut!
*Mommy


Swimming

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Hey there Peanut –

A couple days ago (Sunday), we took you swimming for the first time. We went to the athletic center at the university. Look how precious you looked in your little suit.
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We all got used to the water slowly. Daddy held you in the water because he is tall enough to reach the bottom and still hold you above the water. You spashed and giggled and had a great time. Your little lips turned blue though… I think you were chilly, but you didn’t complain.

That night someone told me about something called a warm belly wetsuit for babies. I ordered one that night. Can’t wait for it to arrive!

You are so much fun Little One!
I love you
*Mommy