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July 2017, Sam at 13 Months Old

It was fun to look at these photos of last summer while there was snow on the ground here! (Back in February when I started this post, that is.) Continuing my catching up effort, I’m going to share some memories from last July. At the beginning of the month, Sam started saying “ball” and pointing… Continue reading July 2017, Sam at 13 Months Old

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June 2017, After the Birthdays

The day after Ari’s birthday was Father’s Day. This is a screenshot from a video I took of Ari talking about the card he made for A. I love how he drew his curly hair, green eyes, and beard! Later that day, we went to the Holgate Library, and look what we found there! I’d… Continue reading June 2017, After the Birthdays

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May 2017, Sam at 11 Months Old

I am sooooooo behind! Ugh! It’s almost August and I’m writing about May. Well, here goes! Sam started the month out ON THE MOVE! Lots of crawling and climbing. A.’s parents visited and we went to the zoo! And scoped out venues for Ari’s birthday party. Here are some pictures from Brooklyn Park. Later, Sam… Continue reading May 2017, Sam at 11 Months Old

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Family Update, February 2017, Sam at 8 Months Old

We came back from Reno at the end of January and settled back in to home and work at the beginning of February. Sam was moving around more on the floor but not scooting forward – yet! There was no activity on the house for a couple of weeks while the cement cured, so it… Continue reading Family Update, February 2017, Sam at 8 Months Old

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Respecting Babies and Children: Parenting Resources and Thoughts

I keep wanting to share some of my thoughts and what I’ve been reading about baby and child development. With Ari, I read sooo much and I was determined, this second time around, to put the books and internet away and just enjoy Sam. But I’m just passionate about baby and child development. I started… Continue reading Respecting Babies and Children: Parenting Resources and Thoughts