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Milestones
On Sunday Scotland started mimicing. He now says ma, ba, bo, da, and la. His favorite time to chat is when we all sit town to dinner together. He is quite the food critic and usually has a lot to say about his pureed vegetables. His world is expanding. He’s starting to notice things that…
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Sulfur Springs
Ohio is a beautiful place to live. Despite Tom and I’s love of the outdoors we have not taken advantage of the amazing metro-park system in Cleveland. Saturday we headed out to the South Chagrin Metro Park to visit Sulfur Springs. I’d been once and wanted to take Tom ever since, plus I got a…
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Faces
It’s common knowledge that I’m obsessed with my son. I’m pretty sure he is the cutest baby I’ve ever birthed. I was trying to capture him sitting in his new high chair. He already looks so comfortable in it, so old. At times as we’re eating lunch together and chatting, his knowing looks leave me…
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Scotland's first food
Today is Scotland’s five month birthday. We celebrated yesterday by trying solids- some homemade brown rice cereal. Tom photographed the event (beautifully, I might add.) I wouldn’t say Scotland particularly liked the actual food. He loved the spoon! Actually the faces he made at the end, and again today when I fed him were hysterical.…
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Pam and Adi!
Last weekend Pam and Adi came out to visit. It was Scotland’s first time meeting Adi- and he absolutely adored her! We had a wonderful time together, visiting Amish country and eating lots of cheese, playing Dominion, cooking and eating, shopping, and watching Part 1 and Part II of Harry Potter. I’m fortunate to have…
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Petersen Family Reunion 2011 (It's a long one!)
In my opinion this year’s Phil Petersen Family Reunion was a huge success. I believe lasting memories were made by all. Here are some of my favorites.Capriel was a memory in and of herself. This little firecracker could keep you entertained all day, just by watching her. Whether she’s hanging upside down on the zip…
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Cousin Fun
After two weeks visiting family in Utah: We’re back! We had a wonderful time. Scotland was a champ. After a few days of “What on earth is going on here!” he adapted to the chaos and soon embraced it. (Needless to say, he has slept TONS since we got back. Recovery attempt?) Scotland has four…
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Play Time!
Scotland got together a couple of times with his friend Cody last week. I loved watching these two interact. Scotland naturally took on the role of the counselor: “So Cody, how does this train make you feel?” But he also knew when to loosen up and have a good time. Scotland – 4 months Cody-…
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A few days ago Scotland learned how to make a pop sound by sucking his tongue off the roof of his mouth!Oh, how we love this boy!
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Goings on
We’ve been doing all sorts of fun things lately. Unfortunately, I’ve documented them with my phone camera which isn’t great, but alas, it’s the memory that’s important.We met up with Lauren, Trevor, and their kids Bryce, Dallin, and Claire in Columbus for a Crew game. Scotland and Claire are birthday buddies. They were born hours…