I See Me

Tessa got the book I See Me at the baby shower and it quickly became a favorite. I love how it is interactive and has taught her new things. After just a few times of reading it she already could answer the questions the book asks. This video shows it.  http://youtu.be/TOhjvoxa0pM

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Squats

I’ve been doing Insanity workouts in the morning because I want to be a good role model for Tessa and she plays well by herself in the morning. Apparently she has been paying attention because today she started doing squats on her own. Too cute!  Squats  http://youtu.be/j52jDkbZU5I

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Calling the kitty

Tessa loves the kitties at Gigi and Papa’s house. Gigi taught her how to call the kitties over to pet them. Tessa taps her hand on the ground so they will come. Normally it only works with Chole since she is willing to put up with Tessa’s love.  Kitty Love http://youtu.be/YtjzM7z0stg

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Picture People 13 Months

After Tessa turned one I was going to start taking her to Picture People every three months instead of monthly. Then they sent me a coupon I just couldn’t pass up! So today Gigi and I took Tessa to Picture People for her 13 month photo. I guess we will try going every two months.  […]

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Spontaneous Play Date

The Engstrom’s stopped by on their way home from visiting Nana for a spontaneous play date. We are so glad they did!  Valerie is such a good walker now and it has movitated Tessa to walk more. The girls had fun playing and going out to dinner.          

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Preston’s 1st Birthday

Today Tessa went to her first “friend” birthday party (Valerie and Milo are considered family). Preston is a little boy in Tessa’s Gymboree class.  Birthday Boy    His parents went all out! They had the party at Gymboree and the theme was Planes (the movie). Tessa had so much fun playing with all her Gymboree […]

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Puzzle 

This week Great Aunt Penny stepped in to watch Tessa on Wednesday and Friday while Gigi was in Havasu for Auntie Madi’s wakesurf competition.  Tessa had so much fun being silly with her. She loved the new puzzle she brought her. Tessa loves to learn how to use the different locks to open the houses.  […]

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Disney Princesses

Tessa and I went to Disneyland for the day. It was the perfect day! All the lines for her favorite rides were short so we rode most of them 3 times! James met us after work and we waited at the Princess Fantasy Faire to meet Snow White, Belle, and Cinderella. Tessa loved Snow White […]

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