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Teagan is trying new things everyday. She really does have no fear and is into climbing and standing on top of things she should not be on. We want to allow her to explore but at the same time, safety first! She figured out how to use a chair to get on the kitchen table, she loves climbing on top of of the storage ottomans, toy bins and now she stands on her music table and Timmy Turtle. Today she was on Timmy holding on with both hands, then one hand and then no hands. Last week she did a running jump over the back of the couch and landed in that ball pit on the other side. She is the mini version of her father!!

5 minutes in Teagans head

I am going to shout into this cup because it makes me really loud, oh wait there is my horsey and my taggie blankie I am going to carry both of those over to my puzzle pieces and see how many I can get in one hand. Drop all pieces I need to flip through this book, I think I will bring the book on Timmy Turtle. But I see a purple ball that isn't in the ball pit I better bring it back to the ball pit. Ohh the remote, buttons I love buttons. Look there is still some milk in this sippy cup, drained. Hmmm, mommy left her shoe out I think I will scoot around with one foot in it. Oh daddy has the spikey ball in his hand, lets play catch. Say hi to mommy and daddy...why are they smiling at me asking me if i want to take a bath? Wait why is Lolo laying on the ground, she needs to be in my hand. Ok I will sit here for 90 seconds and sort these block shapes in their wooden box. Oh no the lid isn't on the Lego bin I better put it back on... Nah I will take it back off and slide it across the floor....clothes are off must be time for a bath, I love water!

**as interpreted by Mom after a 5 minute observation.

3 years!

It has been 3 years since that snowy Colorado day where we gathered our friends and family to witness our marriage! A lot has changed since then but we are still best friends and each others rock and #1 fan. Happy Anniversary to us!!

Pumpkin Patch

We hit up the local pumpkin patch/everything fall farm this past weekend with our friends Shawn, Lauren and their little man, Riley. We went to the same farm last year but it was a completely different experience with Teagan. Last year we strolled around and only took her out of the car seat once for a quick photo or two. This year she was the tour guide of the farm...running around like she owned the place. We rode a ride or two, went on a wagon ride, played with pumpkins, drank apple cider and took a photo or 40. We headed home afterwards to let the kids play, eat some hot soup and watch a Bears victory. It was a fun Fall Sunday!

XO,
EAT

Jen and James are Married!

We were some of the lucky witnesses to the wedding of our sister Jen to James in Pelican Lake on September 22, 2012.

We arrived Friday evening where the group was cozied around a camp fire and the lights of the tent were still aglow. We got Teagan to bed (easy transfer from car to crib) and joined the group that was still awake. The big day was just around the corner!

It was a chilly Saturday but the sun was shining and it was pleasant if you were dressed appropriately. Jen was as cool as a cucumber, hair done, make-up on and just hanging out with friends and family until it was time to get ready. We had fall soups thanks to Aunt Tracy and Kim. As the wedding time neared, the family began to get ready. We laughed because the entire Tiltges family was ready 30 minutes ahead of schedule!

The ceremony was short and sweet but perfectly captured the moment and the reason we were all there. The reception tent was decked out with vintage and rustic decor and sentimental touches Jen and James selected. I happened to enjoy the dessert table with treats from different members of the family! I also like anything with logs and white lights so the centerpieces were right up my alley as well. The food and drink were great but the best part was seeing how happy and in the moment Jen and James were. They do like their privacy but it was so special to share the day with them. Dan and Candy's faces were also full of smiles all night long as they watched their oldest girl get married. We joked that the first 3 are all married which means 3 that are still unspoken for!

We also learned that Teagan loves a good party. Her and Ryker were running around the tent, giving a go at dancing and smiling at all of the attendees. It was so fun to have them there to celebrate with!

The newlyweds headed to the fire after the dance party and then were shuttled out to their private island for some peace and quiet. What a memorable day and a beautiful place to celebrate!

Congratulations and we love you!!

XO,
Beth and Rick

Photos

I have a gazillion photos of Teagan! I am almost positive I have more photos of her in her first year than I have of my entire childhood. I am still trying to figure out what to do with them all but thank goodness for the digital world or we would need a room just for photo albums! But how am I supposed to delete photos from my phone like these?!