tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83630467134962150632024-03-13T08:41:55.207-07:00Mama May I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02783499054149673868noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363046713496215063.post-54729347903248769612015-01-14T06:16:00.002-08:002015-01-28T18:32:02.634-08:00Handling the crazy<p>Boden will be two in just a few short months and the taste of the "terrible twos" that I've had so far has been bittersweet. On one hand, it's so fun to see him grow and have this little person to hang out with everyday. On the other hand...it's hell. He is like a moody teenager, or a woman with raging hormones. He's happy one second, and the next moment he's flailing on the ground screaming. Or he will be crying with tears streaming down his face and mid-cry he will start laughing hysterically. He is on a rollercoaster of emotions and it just figures that it starts now, when my hormones are finally starting to balance out. I guess that's how nature intended it to work, and I'm thankful for that. I'm afraid that someone would have jumped ship if there was more than one of us in the house flying from one end of the emotional spectrum to the other. We can only handle so much crazy.</p><p>The hardest thing about this phase is the hitting and pushing that B is experimenting with. We are out at playdates and activities a lot with other kids and I've started to have to hover over him all the time to prevent him knocking someone over! 99% of the other kids that we play with are girls, and they are all so lovely. None of them hit, they all share nicely, and they sit on their mom's laps like sweet little cherubs. My messy, wild, little boy does none of those things and runs around like a banshee smacking these little, sweet girls on the head. It's heartbreaking and has brought me to tears many nights after putting him to sleep. I know it's a normal phase for kids to go through but that doesn't make it any easier when he's just pushed a little girl, half his size, down on the ground and she's screaming and crying in front of ten other mothers. For one, it's embarassing. Two, it's hard on the kids getting pushed and it's hard on Bodie. It just sucks all around. Sometimes I think that we are out too much and he gets overwhelmed with all the activity. This week, we've skipped all the activities and instead have had some quiet time and smaller outings together, hoping this will ease him into the social scene a little easier. It's a learning process for us all, but boy there have been some tears shed at the Leopin house lately, and not just Boden! I'm thankful though, that during this cold January weather, we have a safe, warm home where we can spend our days snuggling and reading books. And, we are spending a lot of time with our teddy bears and dolls, practicing sharing and playing gentle. 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From the middle of December, when I was hit with a nasty bug, to the first of 2015, I checked out of my day to day responsibilities. First, I was taken down by a head/chest cold that knocked me out, bad. It was my first time being sick with an active toddler and holy mother, it was rough, rough, rough. Christmas Eve was the first time that I felt the least bit better, thank god! Then, Christmas was upon us. Boden was happy as a clam, picking up the word "fun!" days before, so he was able to play with all his new things while yelling "fun! fun!". What a joy. Trains, games and building blocks were his faves. This was my break; I enjoyed my family. I picked up my vacuum once in an almost three week period (!!!). It was heavenly. I didn't clean, I didn't cook, I passed diaper changes off to all of Boden's grandparents, aunts, uncles and daddy. I played on the floor with my soon to be two year old, visited Santa, played with friends, snuggled on the couch, spent time with Boden's great grandparents (on both sides), grandparents and many other people who love him. We went for walks and enjoyed the mild December weather. We just enjoyed each other and tried not to care that there were dust bunnies quietly growing under the kitchen table or that we were living out of laundry baskets. We made the most of the season and now there is a new one upon us. A New Year that is sure to bring new joys and new challenges. The closing of 2014 marked my first full year of being an at-home mom. It's taken me a year to get my bearings and to finally feel like I'm doing it right. It's also taken me a year to realize that my choice to change careers has forced many other things to change as well, in every aspect of my life. I'm trying to embrace the changes and throw myself into being the best mom I can be. I'm diving into 2015 with an open mind, an open heart and open eyes. I don't want to miss a thing. Oh, and I've reconnected with my vacuum and my closet. It's still a love/hate relationship.<br>
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<br>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02783499054149673868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363046713496215063.post-37511141012514860342014-11-16T06:50:00.001-08:002014-11-17T10:42:10.873-08:00Toddlerhood
<p> Boden yelled "mama!" from his crib the other morning and my heart melted a little bit. He's a warm, snuggly ball in the morning and I'm thankful that I get to pluck him from his crib each day. He's almost 19 months old and he sleeps from 7pm-6:30am. He has two favorite things that he sleeps with: a muslin blanket and a zebra lovie little blanket. He calls them both bae, so funny. I love that he's attached to something...it's adorable. </p>
<p>B still naps a couple times a day, though he's starting to fight his afternoon snooze lately. Our routine is constantly in flux and sometimes his naps depend on what our plans are for the day. He's flexible and goes with the flow. He's also talking up a storm and starting to put words together. He says "good boy" to Kale and it's amazing. My most favorite thing, ever, is that he says "love you". Oh mah gawwwd! I've waited so long for him to say it back and it was worth the wait. It comes out sounding like "la lou" and trust me, it's magical.</p>
<p>He climbs stairs like a champ, can say "more" and "thank you" in sign language, says please (peas!) before everything, loves it when Kale licks his face, enjoys trucks, loves music and dancing, can run like a track star, scribbles with crayons, can identify a few colors, pretends to swim in the tubby, and calls fire tucks "wee-news". He also hits, bites, throws, yells, scratches, and throws hissy fits on the ground. I think it's safe to say that we are officially in toddlerhood. I'm glad you're along for the ride.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02783499054149673868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363046713496215063.post-13481820802168274882014-11-12T11:01:00.001-08:002014-11-12T11:02:46.555-08:00Halloween 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: none;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-j7CxkV8_drw/VFepzJE0W2I/AAAAAAAAFl4/qJ9IgPHKwaE/s2048/IMG_0611.JPG" target="_blank" style=""><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-j7CxkV8_drw/VFepzJE0W2I/AAAAAAAAFl4/qJ9IgPHKwaE/s500/IMG_0611.JPG" id="blogsy-1415818863602.816" class="alignnone" alt="" width="500" height="750"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-aDVgWk5wix4/VGOubQ3N3mI/AAAAAAAAFwQ/bx4VOOZEX_A/s2048/Photo%25252020141112140043.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-aDVgWk5wix4/VGOubQ3N3mI/AAAAAAAAFwQ/bx4VOOZEX_A/s500/Photo%25252020141112140043.jpg" id="blogsy-1415818863674.893" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="750" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gJhPk7CdmjM/VFepwi7SlCI/AAAAAAAAFlc/P3ZfyV5ToP4/s2048/IMG_0613.JPG" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-gJhPk7CdmjM/VFepwi7SlCI/AAAAAAAAFlc/P3ZfyV5ToP4/s500/IMG_0613.JPG" id="blogsy-1415818863679.7744" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="786"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/u1Q9sFQdRR/" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://scontent-a.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xap1/t51.2885-15/10755945_337770986395944_301592410_n.jpg" id="blogsy-1415818863668.4854" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p> </p><p>We had a laid back, laughter filled Halloween. Bodie and I went to his great Mimi's condo for cookies and cider with the rest of the family. After that we had a pizza party at Grammie & Grampie's house and handed out candy to trick or treaters. Casey headed up north in hopes of bagging a buck the next morning. The hunting gear worked in a pinch for our photo op, though he had little luck the next day.</p><p> </p><p>-Nicole </p><p> </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02783499054149673868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363046713496215063.post-22485321738590350412014-10-27T10:13:00.001-07:002014-10-27T10:18:26.972-07:00The October Nor'easter<p>We survived the week of relentless rain and wind and came out on the other end nursing our cabin fever. We were inside almost all week. I was practically scratching at the door when the sun finally came out on Saturday. On Thursday, Boden and I braved the 1/4 mile car ride to the library for our weekly toddler story time. "Story time" is used very loosely here. Really, it's the sweet little children's librarian playing her guitar and singing for 10-15 toddlers and their parents. We attempt to sit in a circle on our mats but in reality the kids are up, dancing around inside the circle. Boden is easily distracted (I say he's just ready for his next adventure...) but he usually spends the 30 minutes doing his own thing. A few weeks ago there were some landscapers outside dumping dirt and working on a patio. B spent the whole story time with his face smooshed to the glass door, waving at the work men and saying "Hi! Hi! Hi!". He successfully rallied a few other kids to look too but they always found their way back to the music. Boden watched the trucks the whole time. Two weeks ago he started exploring the whole room and got smacked in the head by another boy for no apparent reason. (Toddlers don't need a reason to hit, right? They just do it?) It didn't phase him and they just kept playing. He also learned where the exit was. This past week he banged on the door to get out and would try to sneak between any parent's legs who opened the door. (There is a train table in the other room that is his favorite thing in the world right now.) He did dance a lot this week and is making friends quickly. He's starting to communicate more and understand more. Fast! Lately I keep looking at him and just tearing up thinking of how big he's gotten in such a short amount of time. The ache is real and I don't like it. Babies are not babies for near long enough and it's just not fair. *foot stomp* He's becoming a little boy, with his own personality and sense of humor and it kills me! Being a parent is freaking awesome. I didn't snag any photos at the library but will share some from our week of "rain, rain, go away".</p><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/udwbQ2QdZo/" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="http://scontent-b.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t51.2885-15/10727743_282991265224967_1554004408_n.jpg" id="blogsy-1414430037510.6174" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quiet time</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pqXWIRylWMc/VE58--vxitI/AAAAAAAAFPc/DSY_79YjFn0/s2044/Photo%25252020141027131214.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pqXWIRylWMc/VE58--vxitI/AAAAAAAAFPc/DSY_79YjFn0/s500/Photo%25252020141027131214.jpg" id="blogsy-1414430037542.0908" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="614"></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uiQ7fFuaLh8/VE59BWMjMkI/AAAAAAAAFPk/Iw9dlOYDyvY/s2048/Photo%25252020141027131215.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uiQ7fFuaLh8/VE59BWMjMkI/AAAAAAAAFPk/Iw9dlOYDyvY/s500/Photo%25252020141027131215.jpg" id="blogsy-1414430037526.08" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="749"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The best...</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-x0Bgp-DJEsE/VE59Dok53II/AAAAAAAAFPs/9ma-vA9-n3s/s2048/Photo%25252020141027131215.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-x0Bgp-DJEsE/VE59Dok53II/AAAAAAAAFPs/9ma-vA9-n3s/s500/Photo%25252020141027131215.jpg" id="blogsy-1414430037497.2915" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="375"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snuggling with friends</td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v_zxVhGg5oc/VE59FHzo_JI/AAAAAAAAFP0/J-E9q9VBfDI/s1280/Photo%25252020141027131215.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v_zxVhGg5oc/VE59FHzo_JI/AAAAAAAAFP0/J-E9q9VBfDI/s500/Photo%25252020141027131215.jpg" id="blogsy-1414430037504.3616" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-M8ai7Ew4wfw/VE59Iuzx9DI/AAAAAAAAFP8/FWZ4BGXQtsg/s2048/Photo%25252020141027131215.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-M8ai7Ew4wfw/VE59Iuzx9DI/AAAAAAAAFP8/FWZ4BGXQtsg/s500/Photo%25252020141027131215.jpg" id="blogsy-1414430037485.5042" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After nap grumpiness</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wzpVooEQCHw/VE59KNv3scI/AAAAAAAAFQE/DeNPMVVW-nI/s1920/Photo%25252020141027131215.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wzpVooEQCHw/VE59KNv3scI/AAAAAAAAFQE/DeNPMVVW-nI/s500/Photo%25252020141027131215.jpg" id="blogsy-1414430037528.4292" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="889"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kale, look! Look!</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9DeSC6BeEVo/VE59SQ0syoI/AAAAAAAAFQM/QVAyOD2LUdQ/s2048/Photo%25252020141027131215.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9DeSC6BeEVo/VE59SQ0syoI/AAAAAAAAFQM/QVAyOD2LUdQ/s500/Photo%25252020141027131215.jpg" id="blogsy-1414430037515.7725" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="669" alt=""></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making sure the birds have plenty to eat</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-TK98QlpyqJA/VE59UEi9RUI/AAAAAAAAFQU/9W0O1wlbMSg/s1936/Photo%25252020141027131215.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-TK98QlpyqJA/VE59UEi9RUI/AAAAAAAAFQU/9W0O1wlbMSg/s500/Photo%25252020141027131215.jpg" id="blogsy-1414430037484.1536" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="500" alt=""></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Richard Scarry. Thank you.</td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> -Nicole </p><p> </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02783499054149673868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363046713496215063.post-87224396310244168912014-10-23T06:11:00.001-07:002014-10-23T06:11:37.929-07:00A day at the museum<p>Our baby Boden is 18 months old. I'm not sure where the time went and where our little [quiet] baby boy is. The days are long but, damn, are the years short.</p><p>I took B to the Portland Children's museum for some fun on his half birthday. He loved the museum and exploring one of our favorite little cities! Auntie Kiki joined us and I give her credit for all of the photos in this post. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-afHKjdBIZTw/VEj-WWjXUfI/AAAAAAAAE-8/Tr0fUPihsxs/s1340/Photo%25252020141023091045.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-afHKjdBIZTw/VEj-WWjXUfI/AAAAAAAAE-8/Tr0fUPihsxs/s500/Photo%25252020141023091045.jpg" id="blogsy-1414069895812.68" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="749"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4qYSbFR4Ahk/VEj-XgSGpuI/AAAAAAAAE_I/eHlqZxQrG2I/s2048/Photo%25252020141023091045.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4qYSbFR4Ahk/VEj-XgSGpuI/AAAAAAAAE_I/eHlqZxQrG2I/s500/Photo%25252020141023091045.jpg" id="blogsy-1414069895812.2524" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="333"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-t6628ZdYdWc/VEFyhCevgYI/AAAAAAAAEWk/KMTwePG0BO8/s500/IMG_6791.JPG" id="blogsy-1414069895828.209" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><p> </p><p> I also attempted our traditional monthly photo to document 18 months and it was a struggle to say the least. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2CTW8lwiBOI/VEGnL3lm-II/AAAAAAAAEsI/OWpvPWbeOow/s2048/IMG_6895.JPG" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2CTW8lwiBOI/VEGnL3lm-II/AAAAAAAAEsI/OWpvPWbeOow/s500/IMG_6895.JPG" id="blogsy-1414069895881.7537" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HOeQoFA_pIk/VEj-hk6mLyI/AAAAAAAAFAI/UhRebjjQraA/s1824/Photo%25252020141023091046.jpg" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HOeQoFA_pIk/VEj-hk6mLyI/AAAAAAAAFAI/UhRebjjQraA/s500/Photo%25252020141023091046.jpg" id="blogsy-1414069895874.4365" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="500" alt=""></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">18 months</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/m2iuQpQdZ3/" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="http://scontent-b.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/10254328_746207205437601_1949569641_n.jpg" id="blogsy-1414069895806.0571" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just six short months ago!</td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>We are weathering the October Nor'easter right now with the wind and the rain. I'm waiting for nap time to be over so we can throw on the rain boots and jackets and go terrorize some puddles!!</p><p> </p><p>-Nicole </p><p> </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02783499054149673868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363046713496215063.post-75678738675220666162014-10-19T10:20:00.001-07:002014-10-19T10:20:00.362-07:00The leaves are slowly falling
<p> More fairs, museums, weekends away, and many walks in the woods. This is how our fall is shaping up. Halloween is right around the corner and before we know it we will have snow on the ground and a slew of new things to experience. Part of me is dreading the cold weather as we won't be outside as much (aka a boxer and toddler bouncing off the walls) but another part of me is purusing Amazon for snowball makers and dreaming of snow angels and building snowmen! One of the best things about having a child is being able to act like a child with no judgement. Casey and I have never really grown up and Boden gives us the opportunity to embrace that!</p>
<p> We made it to the Cumberland Fair again this year. It's become a yearly tradition to go with my sister, Kristin (Auntie Kiki) and my brother, Nate (Uncle Na-Na). Boden loved the petting zoo though it made me nervous. I had the sense that the goats were just staring at Boden, plotting their chance to eat his shirt off. Luckily, he made it out with all clothes intact. </p>
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<p> We spent Columbus Day weekend with my whole family at a cozy camp in the woods in Western Maine. This was our second year renting the house and we've always had the most amazing time. We all napped multiple times a day which made it the perfect getaway in my book.</p>
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<p>The weekend was a perfect mix of fun and play and rest and relaxation. B woke up at 5am every morning which was rough for everyone. Casey, Kale, B and I set out for a moonlit walk every morning to delay the inevitable of the entire house being woken up. Luckily, Boden is in high demand so everyone was happy to see him, even if it was before the sun came up. </p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02783499054149673868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363046713496215063.post-48927451798326487482014-09-30T12:16:00.001-07:002014-09-30T12:22:54.183-07:00Fair season is here!<p> Fridays have unofficially become our family fun day. Casey usually only works for a few hours in the morning or not at all so we've been getting out of the house and enjoying the beautiful autumn weather that we've been having!</p><p>Two Fridays ago we packed up and made the hour and a half drive to Unity, ME to visit the Common Ground Fair. I've always loved the Common Ground. It doesn't have the rides and the typical midway that you'll find at the other fairs in the state. We hadn't been since I was pregnant with Boden so we were excited to let him run around and see everything the fair has to offer.</p><p>It was a perfect fall, sunny day and Boden loved it! He played in the hay and with hula hoops in the kids area and ran around everywhere. We ate fresh tacos and french fries and looked at all the animals. We arrived at the fair at 1:30 and didn't get home until almost 7! We had fresh blueberries and fresh apple cider and brought home a bunch of veggies from the different farm stands. Towards the end of our visit B lounged back in his stroller and kicked his feet up (literally). He was a tired little guy and was content with looking around from his comfy little chariot. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Yq6CTs0buKk/VCG_fKe3vzI/AAAAAAAADaY/XBxOu0fBF8o/s2048/IMG_6042.JPG" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Yq6CTs0buKk/VCG_fKe3vzI/AAAAAAAADaY/XBxOu0fBF8o/s500/IMG_6042.JPG" id="blogsy-1412104615239.4106" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-PjBOaSrTo4c/VCG_9rhZVxI/AAAAAAAADdk/jPSf8tI2L0o/s2048/IMG_6058.JPG" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-PjBOaSrTo4c/VCG_9rhZVxI/AAAAAAAADdk/jPSf8tI2L0o/s500/IMG_6058.JPG" id="blogsy-1412104615265.7583" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aada_FMlOSc/VCG__og79lI/AAAAAAAADdw/9GwN8mKl9C4/s2048/IMG_6059.JPG" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aada_FMlOSc/VCG__og79lI/AAAAAAAADdw/9GwN8mKl9C4/s500/IMG_6059.JPG" id="blogsy-1412104615254.0415" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-r-LDcWzfFl4/VCsBlMk1S0I/AAAAAAAADv0/WzXubHU4zLQ/s2048/Photo%25252020140930151631.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-r-LDcWzfFl4/VCsBlMk1S0I/AAAAAAAADv0/WzXubHU4zLQ/s500/Photo%25252020140930151631.jpg" id="blogsy-1412104615279.869" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2pTxmkhhCjM/VCsBnANy5VI/AAAAAAAADv8/xs2TyTKcwdE/s2048/Photo%25252020140930151631.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2pTxmkhhCjM/VCsBnANy5VI/AAAAAAAADv8/xs2TyTKcwdE/s500/Photo%25252020140930151631.jpg" id="blogsy-1412104615274.2463" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="667" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZNs94DLBAos/VCsBo0eF5AI/AAAAAAAADwE/KiE04cbRwks/s1600/Photo%25252020140930151631.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZNs94DLBAos/VCsBo0eF5AI/AAAAAAAADwE/KiE04cbRwks/s500/Photo%25252020140930151631.jpg" id="blogsy-1412104615222.0525" class="aligncenter" width="500" height="667" alt=""></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bMemI1ILF-c/VCHABH67b4I/AAAAAAAADd8/MS3bXOBmNJI/s2048/IMG_6060.JPG" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bMemI1ILF-c/VCHABH67b4I/AAAAAAAADd8/MS3bXOBmNJI/s500/IMG_6060.JPG" id="blogsy-1412104615269.7754" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-KOMHGO_CZGc/VCHAYZnhEdI/AAAAAAAADgA/iztPw0sMKWk/s2048/IMG_6071.JPG" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-KOMHGO_CZGc/VCHAYZnhEdI/AAAAAAAADgA/iztPw0sMKWk/s500/IMG_6071.JPG" id="blogsy-1412104615252.3215" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The rest of the weekend we played, ate and the boys watched football on Sunday. Casey made a mega meal from all of our fresh goodies from the fair and all three of us ate to our hearts content!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RPS5qTh-nhs/VCHAgfJkiCI/AAAAAAAADhI/JG7hNbyVwFU/s1280/IMG_6077.JPG" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RPS5qTh-nhs/VCHAgfJkiCI/AAAAAAAADhI/JG7hNbyVwFU/s500/IMG_6077.JPG" id="blogsy-1412104615241.0996" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-i8XRTkqmhfQ/VCHAs3s_HeI/AAAAAAAADio/LrNato0VD54/s2048/IMG_6085.JPG" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-i8XRTkqmhfQ/VCHAs3s_HeI/AAAAAAAADio/LrNato0VD54/s500/IMG_6085.JPG" id="blogsy-1412104615298.9375" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mwwKF5kHWes/VCHA6mi5l6I/AAAAAAAADj8/B3XJTtJhufo/s2048/IMG_6092.JPG" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-mwwKF5kHWes/VCHA6mi5l6I/AAAAAAAADj8/B3XJTtJhufo/s500/IMG_6092.JPG" id="blogsy-1412104615248.5835" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><p>The change of seasons has us all out of whack so I've been off my game getting things posted. Sleep schedules are off, molars are still coming through and it's wreaking havoc! There's also lots of good stuff amidst the chaos and there's definitely more to come; stay tuned! </p><p>-Nicole </p><p> </p><p> </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02783499054149673868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363046713496215063.post-25861788197039781402014-09-14T16:54:00.001-07:002014-09-14T17:13:00.860-07:00Fall is in the air. And so is dessert.
<p>We've been moving a little slower than normal this past week. Chalk it up to the seasons changing, but we've definitely been dragging a bit! The windows are all closed, the L.L. Bean slippers are on and the throw blankets are back in rotation. I've honed in on the cozy little chaise part of our sectional and have utilized it during many of B's naps this week. I've hit up the library and am diving head first into a few different books. The Leopin household is slowly starting to hunker down. </p>
<p>This past week we celebrated my dad's 66th birthday. Nine of us enjoyed a great dinner at Byrnes' Irish Pub in Brunswick and then hit up the Brunswick Mall for some football. (The Town Mall is a park that runs alongside part of Maine street.) Dinner was fun and eventful, which it always is with a toddler, and the fun in the park was much needed to help digest the copious amounts of food we all ate. </p>
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<p> We played at home a lot but did manage to look at some trucks, get to the playground and a hike and also went to a wonderful dinner at Casey's parents house. Our Aunt Patty was heading home to South Dakota and our Uncle Mickey was heading to a new job in Arizona. So...we ate (what else?) to all connect before they both headed out on their cross country travels. </p>
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<p> We also took Boden apple picking which was so much fun. It was a beautiful day with the hint of Fall in the air. We picked out pumpkins and apples and ate homemade donuts, straight out of the oven. It's been just a few days and the apple pie Casey made is almost polished off. Oops! (And I apologize in advance for the plaid overload. He was just too sweet that day. I could eat him up.)<span style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.3em;"> </span></p>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> We capped off the week with a last minute date night, courtesy of Auntie Kiki. She offered to come and put the big B to bed so we could have a night out. It was a much needed, pleasant surprise. Thanks Kiki!! We got drinks at Joshua's Tavern and had dinner at one of our favorite places, Little Tokyo. We obviously had to get Gelato afterwards. I mean, come on. It's next door for crying out loud. Oops again! And note to self: never go on a date during football season to a place with a television.</div>
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<p> Fall is in the air and football season is officially upon us. I joke about football season and how I lose my husband for those six months, but it actually forces us to slow down and relax and has come to be something we all enjoy. Fall Sundays have always been a "thing" with Casey and I for as long as I can remember. We've always stayed in our sweats and slippers, made a big meal, cuddled on the couch and puttered around. Boden has his Patriots gear ready to go! I pulled out the crock pot this week and made my mouth watering chili and also some chocolate chip cookies. Casey just whipped up a hearty vegetable lasagna and an apple pie from our freshly picked apples. We gotta eat, right?!</p>
<p>-Nicole </p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02783499054149673868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363046713496215063.post-91609965114511954862014-09-07T07:56:00.000-07:002014-09-07T09:13:58.733-07:00Summer winding down<p>We arrived home from Moosehead Lake and found ourselves in the middle of August and ready to make the most of what was left of summer. Boden and I also found ourselves back up in Acadia, visiting my parents in their second week-long trip to the park. We hiked St. Sauveur mountain, which was a strenuous and steep climb. My brother, Nate, carried Bodie on his back. Reaching the overlook earned us an unparalleled view of Somes Sound that we'd never seen before in all our years of visiting the region. </p><div>Weeks before, I had dusted my bike off and purchased a bike seat for B, which we strapped on the back of the car and brought with us to the campground. It was pure joy for Boden. (Especially when he had a snack for the ride.) The bike was great for when B got restless in the campsite or we needed to buy a few minutes before a meal. Strapping him into the bike seat instantly pleased him. He also enjoyed wandering aimlessly around the campground with Grampie and playing in the tent with Grammie. He's the definition of a happy camper! <br><div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TgOJD3Gxu3k/VAjBG-MjOZI/AAAAAAAACKg/NCHusPxJlT4/s2048/IMG_5360.JPG" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TgOJD3Gxu3k/VAjBG-MjOZI/AAAAAAAACKg/NCHusPxJlT4/s500/IMG_5360.JPG" id="blogsy-1410106405808.1108" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-tDqJYc3xeXQ/VAi_-VP-yoI/AAAAAAAACLE/NUp_VZJBvEU/s2048/IMG_5269.JPG" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-tDqJYc3xeXQ/VAi_-VP-yoI/AAAAAAAACLE/NUp_VZJBvEU/s500/IMG_5269.JPG" id="blogsy-1410106405767.1294" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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We actually had one more planned but decided to back out and have a "staycation" instead! We hadn't enjoyed our backyard or the beaches around us very much. In the last few weeks of August we hiked Morse Mountain in Phippsburg, went to Popham beach multiple times and spent an afternoon Small Point.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-XpDXzvixAV0/VAi-TiVea5I/AAAAAAAACLo/ak13a4Mcd14/s1452/IMG_5207.JPG" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-XpDXzvixAV0/VAi-TiVea5I/AAAAAAAACLo/ak13a4Mcd14/s500/IMG_5207.JPG" id="blogsy-1410106405766.8765" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Best buds walking Popham Beach</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-E8pN5NKrk-4/VAi-tEsga_I/AAAAAAAACLo/aVH0Ycqpg4Q/s2048/IMG_5254.JPG" target="_blank" style=" "><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-E8pN5NKrk-4/VAi-tEsga_I/AAAAAAAACLo/aVH0Ycqpg4Q/s500/IMG_5254.JPG" id="blogsy-1410106405810.7227" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="500"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loving the waves at Popham</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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text-align: center;" caption="We had to drag him out..."><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mPXUaATMiY8/VAyC0Het4lI/AAAAAAAACww/QQzk2JRh7IU/s2048/Photo%25252020140907120702.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mPXUaATMiY8/VAyC0Het4lI/AAAAAAAACww/QQzk2JRh7IU/s500/Photo%25252020140907120702.jpg" id="blogsy-1410106405800.8967" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="500" height="667"></a></div></div></div><p> </p><p> This summer was the best. It was the first summer we've had with Bodie where he was walking on his own and able to play outside! </p><p>We swam in the pool, the ocean, lakes and rivers. We hiked mountains that led to beaches and to scenic overlooks. We played in the dirt, the mud, the grass and the sand. Boden slept in a tent, on an island, on my back, and on an air mattress. He had sleepovers at Grammie and Grampies and ice cream cones in multiple states. He walked around "the block" at Mamie and Grandpas and went up Cadillac Mountain, twice!</p><p> Boden was a busy little bee and was, for the most part, a joy to be around. The infamous "terrible twos" have reared their ugly head a few times and we are ready for whatever they bring. (I say that now...sucker!) We are looking forward to Fall and pumping the brakes on our "go, go, go" lifestyle of the summer. Apple picking, hayrides, crock pot cuisines, pumpkin carving and leaf peeping are on our agenda and we couldn't be more excited. I'm officially saying "Au revoir" to sweet summertime and "Hey, how are ya!?" to Fall and the crisp, cool air that it brings. </p><p>-Nicole </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02783499054149673868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363046713496215063.post-45932928277952876642014-09-06T07:22:00.000-07:002014-09-06T07:30:03.374-07:00Summer 2014 recap (part deux)The week after returning from our quick trip to Acadia, Casey, Boden and I headed to New Hampshire. This was a weekend trip of camping and fun with two of our favorite little families: the Hodgkins & the Craneys. All together there were six adults and five kiddos. 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The following weekend we went down to my in-law's house (Mamie & Grandpa) and went for a wonderful boat ride. Kale has always loved the boat and Boden had been once when he was an infant. He had a blast!! Casey's never been one for jumping in to the ocean or anywhere with an "unknown bottom" but I couldn't pass up the 67 degree salty sweetness. Boden was a huge fan of it all and it was a afternoon of salt, sun and laughter.</div>
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A few weeks later, we were off to Greenville, ME to stay for three nights at Lily Bay State Park. Casey, Kale and I had stayed here once before when Boden was just a few weeks old in my belly and unbeknownst to us. This time around, we had a beautiful site that I had reserved six months prior. It was right on Moosehead Lake so we could swim and play in the water less than 20 feet from our tent! It was perfect and so nice to spend a long weekend away with the people I love most. <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We swam, ate, and swam some more. We went for long drives on abandoned logging roads so B could get some good long naps and we could fill up the jeep with firewood. We pulled Boden around the dirt campground road in his little red wagon. We fed the ducks and chased bubbles. We sat around the campfire and snuggled in the tent reading books and jumping on the air mattress. We saw a moose, geese, ducks, deer, woodpeckers and lots of chipmunks that B practically fed out of his hand. We laughed so hard and had so much fun. Boden is quite the outdoorsman and it practically melts my heart to see him enjoying all the things that I enjoyed growing up.</span></div>
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I thought I could squeeze our summer fun into two posts but unless this post goes on forever, it's not going to happen. It's been so fun reminiscing about all of our getaways and I have a few more to share in the third installment. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do. Thanks for reading!</div>
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This summer has been a whirlwind! Boden and I kicked it off in June with a trip to Metallak Island in South Arm campground. As the name suggests, it's a beautiful island on Richardson Lake which made it the perfect place for a walking, talking (ok, screaming) little explorer. We played in the sand, swam in the lake and slept hard! Boden ran free and I chased him around all day. It's no surprise the only pics I have are of his back. Little stinker!<br />
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Next, a few weeks later in the month of June, we headed Northeast to Acadia National Park. Casey, Kale and I had camped here many times before but it was Bodie's first time and we were so excited to show him the sights, sounds and smells of one of our favorite places.<br />
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It was a disaster! Boden would not sleep and neither would the dog. We were in the midst of sleep training at home and the sounds of a bustling campground were not a good mix for trying to get both of our babies to settle down. Boden was in tune with every car that drove by, every bird that sang and every voice he heard. Kale was in tune to Boden's awareness and was a ball of anxiety all night. We maybe had a total of three hours of sleep. It was excruciating and Casey and I debated packing up and going home at 2am. Needless to say, we didn't leave right then but we did pack up at 7am and cut our trip short. We loaded up on coffee and decided to drive the Loop Road, regardless of how we felt. It was worth it and we ended up having a good morning seeing the sights together. I was able to get a few good shots of our trip and the little bit of fun we did have.</div>
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We took a few weeks off from camping to enjoy the fun in our own backyard. We swam, spent some time in Bath for the 4th of July and played with friends. We also took a trip to the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray. Whatever we were doing, we were going at the speed of Boden: no brakes.<br />
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After spending time near home for awhile, my parents invited us up to Acadia to stay for a few nights. They were up there for a week and were dying to see the little man roughing it in the woods. Being the good man that he is, Casey stayed home to work and to hang with Kale. This mama jumped at the opportunity to get out of the house and the mundane routine that can sometimes come along with the job of being a SAHM.<br />
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My brother, Nate, joined us for the trip so we had a fun travel companion. We had a fantastic time and Boden slept great. He was well into his sleep routine at home and Seawall Campground is much quieter compared to Blackwoods where we had stayed on our "nightmare trip", weeks before. We had a great time and dined on fresh lobster right from the docks, climbed on the rocks, and saw some more of the beauty that draws us each year to Acadia.<br />
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Phew! This was the first half of our summer and the fun that we had! We'll sleep when we're dead...<br />
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Hi all! I've been thinking of ways to share photos, stories and milestones with everyone in a central location that everyone could access. My final thought was to create this blog, so here it is. I hope you all check back to stay up to date on what's happening in our little Leopin slice of life.<br />
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I've been at home with Boden now for exactly one year. (Holy mack!) The way that time flies with a child is something that can only be understood if experienced. It's literally blown my socks off. Like, I literally cannot find any socks...for any of us. Our laundry piles are sky high. The dish washer sometimes gets emptied only after sitting, clean, for a day. And I've actually gone three days without showering in this last year. Only once, I promise.<br />
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This last year has been the best year of my life but also, hands down, the hardest. I've laughed harder, smiled more and cried more, than I ever have in a 365 day span. Being a mom is something I've always wanted and I never could have imagined it to be as rewarding and exciting as it's been. Diaper changes, tubby time, building things, dance parties, cah rides (not a typo), snuggles, kisses, hugs, laughing fits, tickle fights, swimming, swinging, sliding...I could go on and on with our activities. It's my full time job and I'm so, so, SO lucky.<br />
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Boden is the coolest 17 month old dude ever! He has an appetite for exploring anything and everything and of course for eating. (He's a bottomless pit and will plow back pretty much anything.) He's gone from a teeny, tiny helpless infant to a fast talking, fish face making, independent toddler. Too quickly! He's now about 25 pounds, starting to run and climbing on everything. He eats by himself for the most part, usually with a fork or spoon. He is straight up obsessed with cars and blurts out "CAH!" at any opportunity that he gets. We saw a moose while visiting Moosehead Lake over the summer. He laid eyes on the moose and squealed "CAH!" Sure honey...it's a car if you want it to be. He's changing before our very eyes and I'm so excited to see what's next.<br />
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I'm going to use this blog to post photos, stories and tidbits of our adventures together as a family. Kale and Casey will most definitely be present as well as they complete our clan. I hope you enjoy reading and I can promise you this will be very photo heavy as I'm a little addicted to snapping photos of my handsome brood.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
Nicole<br />
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