The first big decision to make when packing the baby bag for the trip to the PNW wss which naked doll to bring. Big Baby and Original Baby made the cut (for those interested). Continue reading
Baby
Change Fees
Bluebird, icy cold days brought 3 Northwesterners to New England. The wary travelers endured canceled flights and red eyes to arrive. Thanks, weather gods. Your white, fluffy trickery worked. They changed their flights on the other end and stuck around the gambrel palace a few more days. Continue reading
Messier Hill 1.0
A few more weeks at the Sullivans saw all family members, a new truck, a Jesus cake, a Christmas light short, a Christmas tree spectacle, a first birthday and a new year. Whew. Yet after all that, tears welled as we packed our suitcases to move down the hill.
Christmas 2015
Thank you siblings for the heavy lifting to get all our furniture, a tree, a cord of wood and some booze into the house before Christmas. We’re forever grateful for your enthusiasm and stamina.
Last month, baby.
Our 11 month old (what?!) Evvie continues her approach to toddlerhood. We can calm a fussy mood by holding her hands and walking anywhere. She grins wide and squeals with pride (or so I project). She plays independently with plastic barn animals, rocking chairs, butter cartons, whisks, but her corolle babies (vanilla scented) are still the favorites. She coos for books to be read over and over again with Nana. The Good Night Train and Brown Bear Brown Bear are already showing wear.
Landed
A little summary of our first week:
A week went by quickly at the original Sullivan house. We all survived. No one is yet CAGE positive. Evvie enjoyed her first 28 degree day bundled like a Seattleite by her clueless mother. She placed “long puffy coat” on the top of her Christmas list to Kate Santa. Continue reading
10 Month Photo Dump
First trip to the Aquarium
Evvie is a busy little human. She curiously cruises around with her funky crawl and pulls herself eagerly up to stand. She can balance for several seconds and is beginning to control her fall. Speaking of falls, she’s taken several tumbles down the new stairs at Bainbridge and hit her head on a good many tables, but she continues her exploratory mission with gusto.
She’s very vocal. Ba ba and da da da are among her favorites. She eats everything lentils, sausage, baguettes and fish (both the fresh and gold varietals). Continue reading
Bye, Northwest
So, it’s time. We booked our last minute tickets for three to Burlington. One way. At least we like each other. I think we’ll have fun, but I think this serious gal is a Seattleite at heart.
9 Months of Evelyn Serena
Day 1
Cliche #4002 that is absolutely true of parenting: When your baby achieves 9 months of postpartum living you feel pride, gut level joy and nostalgia. Happy 9 months, little Evvie. I way prefer you out in the world. Continue reading
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