Chalk 

Tessa got egg shaped chalk from Aunt Pam and Tina for Easter. Today we decided to give it a try. Things started off well and Tessa even used the chalk to draw some lines. Then she wanted to eat it. So our chalk drawing activity ended. We will try again another time.   (Ignore that […]

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Uncle Matt

Tessa loves her Uncle Matt and was so happy he came to visit her. They had fun playing and being silly together.  Then they had fun at lunch and “cheers” their drinks.     After lunch Uncle Matt shared his frozen custard.          And then made music with their spoons    Tessa is lucky […]

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Activity

I’ve been looking on Pinterest for various activities that I could start doing with Tessa a couple of times week. She loves to play but I think a structured activity will help her follow directions.  So after a quick trip to the library we went to Dollar Tree to get some treasures. Tessa of course […]

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Panda Purse

The Engstrom’s were nice enough to think of Tessa when they visited the San Diego Zoo and brought her back a panda purse. We put her bracelets inside and tonight she was walking around with it on her arm. The pictures are blurry because I couldn’t get her to stop moving.          

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Insanity

With our cruise right around the corner I decided I need to get my butt in gear and start working out. I’ve been doing Insanity while Tessa takes her afternoon nap. Today she wasn’t about nap time so she joined in and did Insanity with me.  In this video she is running in place  Then […]

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15 months old!

I feel like this month Tessa turned into a toddler. Suddenly she lost her baby face and decided to look like a big girl. It is weird to think back to the days when she would just lay on the floor or nurse all day.  Now she is so busy. She is constantly walking around […]

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Cindy gets a bath 

Cindy had to take a bath today. I was totally nervous to put Cindy through the wash since Tessa loves how stinky she is and I was afraid it would ruin her ability to fall asleep on her own. But it was time. Looking at the before Cindy pictures I’m embarrassed that I let Tessa […]

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Chatter Box

This past week Tessa has found her voice. She is constantly walking around and talking non stop. It is so cute to hear her change her pitch and tone as if she is telling me a story.  Sharing her day 

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