Whitethorn

We drove out to Whitethorn last Sunday to have lunch with the Johannesens. They have a gorgeous home on beautiful property surrounded by trees. We took advantage of the sunny day and let the girls play outside for a bit. Talullah got to pet the goats and go on the swings. She absolutely loved pushing around the shopping cart and refused to let me help her when the cart would get stuck on the bumpy ground. Her FAVORITE thing was to find sticks and dangerously swing them around. Seth cooked up some delicious elk and we enjoyed quite a few hours just chatting with their family before the long drive home.

Thanks Megan and Seth for your good cookin' and your sweet hospitality.

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Talullah is graduating from her baby toys to the big girl stuff. I broke out her tricycle today to keep her busy while I worked in the yard. Her legs aren't quite long enough to reach the pedals, but she had no problem getting on and off all by herself!

You are my sunshine

We love sunny days! Since they are few and far between, we try to take advantage of every one we get. Talullah loves to run in the grass chasing after Annabelle, playing in her house, swinging in the swing, and 'helping' mommy pull weeds.

Guess who found the Q-Tips...

Love is in the air

Eric and Johanna had a beautiful wedding at the Benbow Inn Sunday Feb. 21st. It was an intimate setting surrounding by a few friends and family to help them celebrate, and we had a great time. Talullah, of course, thinks every party is meant for her. She does her very best to be the center of attention everywhere she goes.

Away we go

We spent the weekend in Ashland and while Talullah decided that sleeping at night just wasn't something she wanted to do this trip, she was such a doll during the day. It's absolutely ridiculous how much attention she gets everywhere we go. It takes us twice as long to get shopping done because everyone is coming up to talk to Miss T. She makes goo goo eyes at everyone passing and waves at anyone who looks at her. How on earth did we get such a beautiful, silly little girl?

Look what I can do!!!

Talullah seems to be picking up something new every day. Her new favorite thing is to feed herself. This is so difficult for me, being the narotic clean freak that I am, but it's fun to watch her be so independent. She takes twice as long to eat and only gets half as much in her mouth, but she refuses to let us help.

She can also

* sign & say 'hat'

* say kii cat and chase after Annabelle

* blow rasberries on my belly

* tickle you, too!8

* she is learning to blow kisses

* run for the door when you ask if she wants to go outside

* rock-a-bye her baby dolls

I love her loving most of all. She gives such good hugs and gentle, closed mouth kisses.