Jul
22
2010
22
2010
The 12 Project ::: Month 6
Filed under: The 12 Project
Happenings in Month 6:
- We spent the first couple of weeks of June in Brainerd, MN with Grandma and Grandpa. We ate together, laughed together, froze together. Yes…it was COOOOOLD in northern Minnesota. It was a big change from Texas. We hooped a lot while we were there…and took advantage of their beautiful lakefront property and the big green yard! We even had a hoop party! Leaving was really hard on Bella this time…she made so many special memories and had such a great time. Lots of photos here.
- We trekked across the Midwest to Colorado…stopping to see old friends and doing a photo shoot along the way.
- Life changed a bit for us as Matt started to work full time for my brother in Boulder (overseeing his real estate projects). Daddy was no longer home (and still isn’t) home all day, so we had some adjusting to do! It’s been 4 years since he worked a “regular schedule”…so it’s strange to say goodbye in the morning.
- My mom flew out and stayed for 11 days and my dad drove out and stayed 6. We had TONS of fun…lots of coffee, campfires (when we weren’t blowing away) and sweet memories. We all cried when they left.
- Lucy is now RUNNING around…it’s hard to keep up with her! She has found her independence and it’s all very exciting. A whole new world has been opened up for her. She loves taking rides in the bike trailer (but not for too long!). She says “hi”, “daddy”, “mama”, “doggy”…and she likes to shrug her shoulders. If you interrupt her during something that she is really interested in, she will head butt you and smack you in the face. She’s a sweet girly girl.
Her favorite places to hang out: on the dash of the RV, in the shower (even when there is no water running), and inside drawers. - Bella is losing teeth right and left…she has now lost 5 teeth. Four on the bottom, and one on the top. She’s adorable. Whenever we arrive at a new campground, she is immediately on the prowl for new friends. It’s like she can SMELL kids her own age…she knows they are there before we even see them. She loves to sing and dance…and when she gets a song in her head, watch out. You’re going to hear it for DAYS on end. Her favorite thing right now is to “play store”, “play hotel”, “play coffeeshop”, etc. She unloads the pantry onto the dash so she can go shopping. I love seeing the world through her eyes.
We’re still in Colorado and will be for another couple of weeks. We are thoroughly enjoying the beauty of the mountains and being with friends and family!
Posted by Sara @ 5:20 pm | Leave a Comment
22
2010
LOL That image of your sweet girly girl head butting and smacking you is HILARIOUS! You don’t raise any pushovers do you?
22
2010
My mom and dad live in Pequot Lakes. Love MN. you want to warm up? Come to mid-Atlantic. Crazy HOT!
22
2010
Your Bella sounds so much like my Joel… He doesn’t know a stranger and he seems to have that built in radar to detect other kids too!
22
2010
LOVE this quick snapshot!
22
2010
Oh my gosh, Lucy is such a doll! Are you going to be in the Madison Area this fall? I’d love to set up a family photo shoot with you… it’s on my 30 before 30 list… ehem..
22
2010
Karly…darn! We’re actually heading West this fall. East is next year. Maybe we can catch you then!! xxoo
22
2010
Oh rats! Hey if you know of any momma photographers in my neck of the woods I’d be happy for the insight.
22
2010
I love how Lucy is looking at you that way!
Oh, my girls would love to play store/hotel/coffee shop with Bella!
23
2010
love this quick shot – and your lil one sounds like my lil anna jane – she’s #3 and doesn’t.slow.down. keeps me on my toes:) been enjoying your travels via your blog:)
23
2010
Loved all your pics and seeing your beautiful family. IT’s awesome how you maintain deep relationships with your loved ones even though you are often miles apart. You help us to see that life in the slow lane is so fulfilling. I know you’re making your way out west (especially to Bellingham, WA) and I look forward to those adventures. I’m hoping to get up that way soon too! It’s only about two or three hours from me.
24
2010
What a precious family you have! We met you a couple of years ago while you were in Plano, Tx. at the expo. I have never commented before, but just wanted to let you know how I enjoy following your blog. Our girls are now 20 and 17 and I have such sweet memories of when my girls were the age of your girls. Time flies as you raise your children. Best wishes to you all!
26
2010
Oh, look at littlest, grinning up at you. Super sweet!
27
2010
You have such an interesting, lively blog!! really great
27
2010
So envious of your life!
Love how Lucy is gazing at you in that photo. Precious! Glad you’ve gotten to spend time with loved ones. I hope you will make your way to Washington some day .. I would love to book a family shoot with you 
7
2010
Thank you for sharing updates of your family’s life.
I enjoy the upbeat positive vibes.