Toddler Daily Report

Each day at daycare Amelia comes home with a report of the day.

Today, under How I Felt:

"She was a little "spicy" today!

Full of tude!"

"Uh, oh!" - Amelia Ann

Mother's Day (Late)

I think I can say that this Mother's Day had more meaning to me then the last. Yes last year was my first Mother's Day, but Amelia was just a newborn and I didn't really know what it meant to be a mother. Now (with a over a year under my belt) I have gained an appreciation for the word "mother". It is the hardest, best, most rewarding, under appreciated job there is. I have a whole new respect for ALL the mothers in the world, especially my own (she had to put up with me).

To celebrate this day we kept it pretty low key. Saturday, Amelia and I headed south for a baby shower celebrating Baby Stella coming on the 25th, a picnic with the family, and Becki's birthday party with friends. Sunday started with brunch with the Konings, a long run and fun in the sun (My sister let me steal Little Tike toys from her backyard. Amelia thought it was Amelia Day!!).

Amelia helping Lyla celebrate becoming a Big Sister.

Monkey see, monkey do. I was watering my flowers, left to get something, and came back to this monkey finishing the job.

New set of wheels!

Geography Lesson

Wade gets to travel all over the world with work. On these trips he buys Amelia and me souvenirs. Recently he has been finding outfits from some of the countries he is visiting for Amelia. I think it is so fun to have these for her to wear now and save for the future. So here is your test....can you name the country each outfit is from??

A) Hint: This outfit is good for HOT days and a visit

to the beach in this Southeast Asian country. B) Hint: Hola, ¿Cómo estás? C) Hint: No it is not China, but they do have the world's largest

ferris wheel and it is probably one of the cleanest countries in the world. C)Hint: You may find a couple restaurants in your neighborhood

that originate from here. I like mine 4 star.

And contrary to belief, they don't use chopsticks.

Isn't she just the cutest model you have ever seen?? Loves to say "cheese" and show us her four teeth (we are waiting for the rest to show). Answers to be posted soon :).

Ski Bunny @ 14 months!!!!!

I always said that once my kids could walk I would put them onto skies. Well, Amelia can walk so that is just what Wade and I did today. The boots were to big, the skies were way taller than needed, and we didn't have any gloves, but nature gave us a blue bird day and none of that mattered. We stuck to the rope tow and Amelia seemed to enjoy her first day on the slopes. Today made me more exited for next season when I plan to get her onto a lift and future family ski trips:).

I used to teach little kids skiing when I was in high school.
Therefore I knew the ski wedges would be clutch. They kept the tips together perfectly. Wade couldn't stand watching me have all the fun He had to jump in to have a turn.

Taking a lunch break at the lodge. The weather was perfect and we were able to sit outsideJust another way down the slopes: Daddy's shoulders.

A Sock Trick...

Once again I am convinced Amelia is gifted (or maybe just likes things clean). Wade would like her next trick to be able to run to the fridge and get him a beer. Tracker never was able to learn that one.

Spring Break

Of course I went into education to touch a life, educate our future, yadda, yadda, yadda... But, I have to admit one of its biggest draws for me is the academic schedule. I LOVE my breaks: Summer, Winter, Spring, and National Holidays. This past week I had Spring Break! Instead of heading to Vegas for drinks by the yard or somewhere hot with margaritas on a sandy beach, I opted for a staycation. It was great. Wade also took some time off and we got some much needed family bonding time and work done around the house. Wade and I also got a day at Mt. Baker and enjoyed powder in April !?

Amelia is jumping from a toddler to a teen. Forget toys, she wants a Blackberry.

Hello, Daddy!

Digging in her toy box looking for her "phone".

To anyone who skis/snowboards, you know that this year has been no good in the snow department. Leave it to the last month of the season for it to be hit hard with powder. Lets keep our fingers crossed that Wade and I can make it up one last time before the mountain shuts down.

Only 48 work days until SUMMER vacation (and yes, I am counting)!!!!

Easter

Wade was out of town until Sunday night, so Amelia and I headed to my parents for the weekend and Easter. We had a relaxing weekend with my family and towards the end of Sunday Amelia started to get the whole Easter Basket concept and egg hunt (we had a couple practice runs in the meantime). Being the bad picture taker that I am, I handed the camera over to my nieces. To my surprise and everyone else, they did a good job of capturing the day.

Practice Run : Egg Hunt with Cousins: Pictures through the lens of a 3 and 6 year old: I got my camera back: