XO,
EAT
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Graduate
Teagan graduated from her first swim class today! She was one of the younger babies in the class but she had a blast "swimming" around the pool at our local YMCA. Some of the favorites were motor boat, baby shark and the marshmallow sticks. We even met a family with a baby a month older than Teagan that lives a few blocks away. We can't wait for pool and lake time this summer!
XO,
EAT
XO,
EAT
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Birthday Suit
Pajama day at school means diaper play at home! This girl loves to stand up and she loves to make music!
XO,
EAT
XO,
EAT
Monday, May 21, 2012
Testing 1,2,3,4
So I finally made the move from my trusty Blackberry to the iPhone. We are now complete Apple GEEKS! It makes me want to read the Steve Jobs biography...these products are just genius! We are all synched up with AirPlay and the iCloud. It is scary what technology can do but it is also pretty incredible at the same time. So here I am testing out the Blogger App. Here are a few pics of little Miss Teagan. I need to write about her latest tricks, feats, attempts, and non-stop adventures!
XO,
EAT
XO,
EAT
Monday, March 19, 2012
Weather
Weather is something that comes and goes and a fact of life that absolutely can not be changed. This was never more apparent to us than on our wedding day as the snow fell on October 11th! We talk about the weather, we gripe about it, we relish in it and it often times serves as a common ground amongst individuals. It happens several times a week in the elevator at work "How about this weather?" somebody says as we ride up or down. This week...actually, this month has proved to be the best March weather I can remember. We are talking June or July weather with bright blue sky's and temps reaching the 70's and several days in the 80's. It has been PERFECT! We are thoroughly enjoying getting out for stroller rides, laying in the grass, driving with the windows open and breaking out the spring and summer clothes. Here are some outdoor pics from the past week.
The Magnolia is in bloom!
All of this fresh air makes Teagan sleepy
Our walks through Churchill Woods are back
Play time on the deck. Favorite toy of the month: Fisher Price stacking rings
Tickle time with Daddy
The Magnolia is in bloom!
All of this fresh air makes Teagan sleepy
Our walks through Churchill Woods are back
Play time on the deck. Favorite toy of the month: Fisher Price stacking rings
Tickle time with DaddyXO,
EAT
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Teagan - 6 months!
Dear Teagan,
You are 6 months old! 6 months as in half of a year :) Each month is our new favorite because of the things you do and the never ending joy you provide. We sometimes stop during play just to admire your pureness and watch in awe as you carefully figure out the world around you.
You are 6 months old! 6 months as in half of a year :) Each month is our new favorite because of the things you do and the never ending joy you provide. We sometimes stop during play just to admire your pureness and watch in awe as you carefully figure out the world around you.
It is safe to say you are like your mommy in the sense that when not asleep, you must be in constant motion. It is in our genes. You are also extremely ticklish...thank mom for that and thank dad for tickling you until our tummy's hurt from laughing!
We have also entered the stage where you reach for EVERYTHING. And EVERYTHING goes into the mouth. You got your hands on an index card the other day and let's just say it was soaked with saliva and about half the size when I got it back. You turn to "feed" on our cheeks and I am convinced you are giving us kisses. Just like when we pick you up and your arms reach out for embrace, that is a hug :)
Watching you learn to crawl is just amazing. You are so determined and diligent in your practice. The swimming I once wrote about is now paired with getting up on hands and knees and rocking back and forth. Now you have added a leap forward like a little spring bunny emerging from it's nest.
You temperament is still extremely mild...thank you for that. We are more confident in our parenting and thoroughly enjoy the countless smiles and giggles that come as a result of you social and happy state of being.
You love your food. Your pallet has expanded to include a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. You sometimes eye what is on our plates as if you can taste it through your eyeballs. Mmmm enchiladas sure beat these prunes!
Your 6 month stats are right on track and ahead of the curve. You are long, lean and strong! I often wish we could freeze time but each day is more exciting and rewarding than the next so we want to know what lies ahead. We love the emerging person you are becoming and know as a fact we were made for each other. You are the ying to our yang and the peanut butter on our jelly sandwich.
Love you always,
Mom and Dad
XO,
EAT
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Everyday Beauty
I came across this old article in the Washington Post about a social experiment they conducted. I thought it was interesting enough to share/post/document. It served as a good reminder to just slow down sometimes. As a coworker often says "pump the brakes." Here it is...copied and pasted...
A man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, it was calculated that thousands of people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.
Three minutes went by and a middle aged man noticed there was musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds and then hurried up to meet his schedule. A minute later, the violinist received his first dollar tip: a woman threw the money in the till and without stopping continued to walk. A few minutes later, someone leaned against the wall to listen to him, but the man looked at his watch and started to walk again. Clearly he was late for work.
The one who paid the most attention was a 3 year old boy. His mother tagged him along, hurried but the kid stopped to look at the violinist. Finally the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. All the parents, without exception, forced them to move on.
In the 45 minutes the musician played, only 6 people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money but continued to walk their normal pace. He collected $32. When he finished playing and silence took over, no one noticed it. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition.
No one knew this but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the best musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written with a violin worth 3.5 million dollars.
Two days before his playing in the subway, Joshua Bell sold out at a theater in Boston and the seats average $100.
This is a real story. Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of an social experiment about perception, taste and priorities of people. The outlines were: in a commonplace environment at an inappropriate hour: Do we perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize the talent in an unexpected context?
One of the possible conclusions from this experience could be: If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing the best music ever written, how many other things are we missing?
A man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, it was calculated that thousands of people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.
Three minutes went by and a middle aged man noticed there was musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds and then hurried up to meet his schedule. A minute later, the violinist received his first dollar tip: a woman threw the money in the till and without stopping continued to walk. A few minutes later, someone leaned against the wall to listen to him, but the man looked at his watch and started to walk again. Clearly he was late for work.
The one who paid the most attention was a 3 year old boy. His mother tagged him along, hurried but the kid stopped to look at the violinist. Finally the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. All the parents, without exception, forced them to move on.
In the 45 minutes the musician played, only 6 people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money but continued to walk their normal pace. He collected $32. When he finished playing and silence took over, no one noticed it. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition.
No one knew this but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the best musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written with a violin worth 3.5 million dollars.
Two days before his playing in the subway, Joshua Bell sold out at a theater in Boston and the seats average $100.
This is a real story. Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of an social experiment about perception, taste and priorities of people. The outlines were: in a commonplace environment at an inappropriate hour: Do we perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize the talent in an unexpected context?
One of the possible conclusions from this experience could be: If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing the best music ever written, how many other things are we missing?
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Dear Teagan - 5 months
Dear Teagan,
You just turned 5 months old! The weeks and months just seem to cruise right by. We do our best to relish in the moments so time doesn't get away from us.
Your personality has certainly come out in the past month. You are so aware of your surroundings and you LOVE faces...daddy, mommy, dolls, grocery store employee, anybody! Eye-contact, tickles and conversation get you smiling and laughing in no time.
It appears you are starting to make conscious decisons. We place two toys in front of you and you choose which you reach for. We hope you remember you will always have choices in life and that you will be equipped with skills to ration and make the very best decisions.
You are so curious in our daily tasks. You love the hair dryer and you are the perfect sous chef. We talk you through the smallest tasks and you observe as if there will be a quiz to follow. Your personality is very mellow at this point. You just go with the flow as long as long as there is some sort of loose routine.
You sit up but still wobble a bit too and fro. We know your core is strengthening as your range of motion inceases. We used to watch you swim and now we watch you do the backwards tummy scootch. It is so incredible to watch you gain ground and sort of "figure it out."
Each and every day we look at you and then look at each other and just smile. We feel honored to be your parents and to share this amazing journey with you. There are days where we wonder if we are doing it right but your smiles, steady growth and wholeness you bring to our lives means we must be on the right track.
Love you little girl,
Mom and Dad
You just turned 5 months old! The weeks and months just seem to cruise right by. We do our best to relish in the moments so time doesn't get away from us.
Your personality has certainly come out in the past month. You are so aware of your surroundings and you LOVE faces...daddy, mommy, dolls, grocery store employee, anybody! Eye-contact, tickles and conversation get you smiling and laughing in no time.
It appears you are starting to make conscious decisons. We place two toys in front of you and you choose which you reach for. We hope you remember you will always have choices in life and that you will be equipped with skills to ration and make the very best decisions.
You are so curious in our daily tasks. You love the hair dryer and you are the perfect sous chef. We talk you through the smallest tasks and you observe as if there will be a quiz to follow. Your personality is very mellow at this point. You just go with the flow as long as long as there is some sort of loose routine.
You sit up but still wobble a bit too and fro. We know your core is strengthening as your range of motion inceases. We used to watch you swim and now we watch you do the backwards tummy scootch. It is so incredible to watch you gain ground and sort of "figure it out."
Each and every day we look at you and then look at each other and just smile. We feel honored to be your parents and to share this amazing journey with you. There are days where we wonder if we are doing it right but your smiles, steady growth and wholeness you bring to our lives means we must be on the right track.
Love you little girl,
Mom and Dad
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