The kiddos got to grind up corn to feed to the chickens.
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Birthday Presents
Levi's friends and family were so generous. He got lots of really fun toys to play with.
Look at what his Gran and Grandpa got him!
Look at what his Gran and Grandpa got him!
Stagecoach Ride
Levi's party was at the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm. We got to take stagecoach rides around the grounds. It was a cold, cold day but we kept warm under the buffalo blankets.
Friday Night
Levi had a blast on Friday night when Amy, Adam, and Addison came to see him. They were sad that they weren't able to come to Levi's party so they made a special trip to bring him a great present. Levi practiced his chivalry by pushing Addison around on his riding toy. It was so funny.
Friday, November 07, 2008
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Happy First Birthday!
Dear Levi,
Last night when we put you to bed you were our baby, a very big one, but a baby nonetheless. Today you woke up as a toddler. How exactly did that happen? I can't quite come up with a good answer. As I think back I remember a lot of time spent dealing with feeding you, changing you, cleaning you, and trying to get you to sleep. There were a lot of silly faces, silly noises, and silly games. We both shared lots of smiles, laughs, and tears. It must have been in the midst of all that activity you grew out of being a baby.
Last year at this time there wasn't a 'little tikes' basketball hoop in the living room and a Jumperoo in the fireplace room. Your Dad and I regularly walked thru the kitchen without stepping on Cheerios. Canned goods stayed in the lower cabinets, folded laundry stayed in the basket, and when I left the house it was with only nonchalance and my purse. Life sure is different now and I wouldn't change a thing. Over the past year I have experienced being the most happy, the most worried, the most perplexed, and the most content I've ever felt in my life. I'm still caught off guard sometimes by the intensity and fierceness of my emotions when it comes to you. I will do everything in my power and then some to make sure that you are taken care of.
Last year on this date I did the hardest work I've ever done. What relief to have you born and to lay eyes on our baby. I'll never forget watching your Dad hold you for the first time. You were perfect and healthy and such a stranger to us then. It's wonderful to know you so well now. I'm sure you've noticed how much your Dad and I adore you. That will never change.
Last night when we put you to bed you were our baby, a very big one, but a baby nonetheless. Today you woke up as a toddler. How exactly did that happen? I can't quite come up with a good answer. As I think back I remember a lot of time spent dealing with feeding you, changing you, cleaning you, and trying to get you to sleep. There were a lot of silly faces, silly noises, and silly games. We both shared lots of smiles, laughs, and tears. It must have been in the midst of all that activity you grew out of being a baby.
Last year at this time there wasn't a 'little tikes' basketball hoop in the living room and a Jumperoo in the fireplace room. Your Dad and I regularly walked thru the kitchen without stepping on Cheerios. Canned goods stayed in the lower cabinets, folded laundry stayed in the basket, and when I left the house it was with only nonchalance and my purse. Life sure is different now and I wouldn't change a thing. Over the past year I have experienced being the most happy, the most worried, the most perplexed, and the most content I've ever felt in my life. I'm still caught off guard sometimes by the intensity and fierceness of my emotions when it comes to you. I will do everything in my power and then some to make sure that you are taken care of.
Last year on this date I did the hardest work I've ever done. What relief to have you born and to lay eyes on our baby. I'll never forget watching your Dad hold you for the first time. You were perfect and healthy and such a stranger to us then. It's wonderful to know you so well now. I'm sure you've noticed how much your Dad and I adore you. That will never change.
With love,
Mama
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Levi and Ruby's first Election Day
Levi and Ruby have found this election to be much too polarizing. They say, "Kiss and make up"
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Apple Party
Last weekend we went to Kelsy's annual apple party. She brings back bushels of apples from her parents farm then cooks up a multitude of delicious apple desserts and invites a million people over to share them. Here she is posing by SOME of the spread. It's a favorite fall tradition. Last year I was 9 months pregnant. This year I was much more comfortable but much more active as I chased Levi around making sure he didn't stick his fingers into other people's apple pie.
Stats
Levi is modeling shiny band-aids on his chubby little thighs. He had his 1 year well baby visit with Dr. Hilary on Friday. There were some crocodile tears after the immunizations but other than that he had a fun time. After all, at the doctor's office there were all kinds of things to explore, lots of stuff to try and grab, and several nurses to flirt with. He shocked us all when he didn't make a peep while they were drawing blood. Also, Levi is in the 100th percentile for his height and 75th percentile for his weight. Little Friend
Yesterday we celebrated with our friends, Adam and Amy. Their little girl, Addison, had her first birthday party. Levi and Addison were born just a few days apart and it's been fun to go through so many of the same experiences in pregnancy and babyhood at the same time.
Friday, October 31, 2008
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