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Picking Strawberries
This picture is too funny not to post. One of Scotland’s latest outdoor excitements is picking strawberries (amongst running through sprinklers, playing with the hose, and climbing our rock wall). He can reach the first row of plants and he loves to pluck them off and then come to this step in the garage, sit…
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Nelson Kennedy Ledges Park
Tom had Memorial Day off so we headed out to Nelson Kennedy Ledges Park for some hiking. But this was not regular hiking- it was more of a combo between hiking and spelunking. The small park is home to some extraordinary gelogical features. Deep moss covered ravines carve through gorgeous forest. You can climb down…
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Milestones: 15 months
Scotter turned 15 months on Tuesday. We’re loving this age. He seems to learn a new skill every day. Here are some of his latest: -Squatting: Often when I give Scotland a snack I’ll squat down to give it to him. He’s started to follow suit. Now if he wants me to give him some…
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Family Fun-
Tom had a more flexible week last week, so we took advantage of it and headed to the Children’s museum for the first time. Scotland was mostly entranced by two different ramps they had, but I was impressed by the assortment of activities available. He’s still a bit young for some of it- there’s a…
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Milestones- almost 14 months
Scotter will be 14 months a week from tomorrow. Here’s his latest: -saying tuh, tuh, tuh while he wiggles his fingers and tickles you -saying buh buh buh while he “beeps” your nose -saying “AH” as he holds out a cheerio, piece of bread, etc to feed you -says “hah, hah” and waves his hand…
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Clavicle Fracture
After a wonderful visit to my parent’s for two weeks, Scotland and I are back. Unfortunately, the day we got back Scotter had an unfortunately fall and broke his collar bone. The first few days were a bit rough- I’ve been trying to keep him from putting any pressure on his arm because it hurts…
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Shopping Fun
Today, I had my first real shopping cart “fun” with Scotland. He stood up in the seat, so I pulled him out “for a minute.” When the time came for me to check out, I needed to put him back in the seat. I literally couldn’t get him in. He was holding on to the…
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Scotter's a walker!
Yesterday, I was cooking when out of the corner of my eye I saw Scotland walk from one bank of cabinets to the other. What, Scotland has never chosen to walk of his own accord. Apparently, it was his test run, because he’s been walking all over since. It’s funny because the night before I was…
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Happy Birthday Scotland Boy!
Yesterday we had a little party for Scotland. Six of his buddies came over to play with balloons, blocks, cars, and animals, while their parents munched and chatted. Scotland and I are both still sick so it wasn’t the liveliest party ever, but I think a good time was still had by all. He didn’t…
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Happy 1st birthday Scotland!
Scotter turned one yesterday. As a result of all three of us being sick, the fact that we just got back from vacation, and my needing to teach all day, we didn’t celebrate. We’ll do that Saturday. Here’s to hoping we’re all feeling better. (Scotter’s the sickest he’s ever been with double ear infections and…