Walkin...

This video was taken about a month ago. 11 months marks the time Liv started walking. Now, a few weeks later...she is a pro. This week our littlest peanut turns 1 years old. I can't believe one year ago it was hot as heck and she was chillin in my stomach. I can't believe the beauty that unfolds in one year and all the milestones that have been hit along the way. I can't believe how perfect she is and how amazing it is to watch her grow and develop her own personality. I can't believe how different she is from Harper. I can't believe how she is going to be able to hold her own with her big sister due to her determined personality. I can't believe that we are fortunate enough to be her parents and love on her each and everyday. Sometimes I can't believe that I am a mother of two beautiful souls who change my life daily. I am one lucky momma!

More things we can't forget...

This little big girl is a trip. She keeps us on our toes and says/does some funny things. Life with her is amazing. She picks up on EVERYTHING, so now we are defiantely having to mind our p's and q's:) She is a rather smart little lady and articulates her thoughts pretty clear.

Here are some funny sayings these days out of her mouth:

• "I need a bandaid and some "scream"... aka cream or ointment


• With her arms crossed..."what's going on here?"


• "I want some lips please".. aka chapstick


• "Come on mommy you play the violin" aka guitar


• "You get steady"...when playing ready, set, go


• In bed at night she yells for us..when asked whats going on she says "I'm scary"..meaning she is scared.


• This picture depicts her mad face when being told something she doesn't like to hear...

Reflections

On the way back from Colorado we stopped by Grandpa & Grandma Schuett's grave site at Fort McPherson National Cemetary. It has been a little over one year since Grandma has passed on and quite sometime since my grandpa passed on. (when I was 5 years old) When we were here one year ago, Livia was in my tummy and we were in the beginning stages of mourning our loss. This time around for me was calm and reflective. Liv was so peaceful around their headstone. Harper was a tad antsy from all the driving we did before we arrived so she danced around all the head stones.

My Grandmother was an amazing woman. Every since I can remember, my visits with her were memorable. She was always so invested in my life and was supportive of all who I was and am. She was so genuiune in her presence and always saw the best in every situation. She prayed a lot and I always found peace in her prayer. She was a great listener and encouraged me to be the best I could be. I really miss my grandma but can find solace in the fact that she is watching over all of us and lived a great 90 years.

Headin Out

Before we left Colorado, we hooked up with my college buddy Bob. (aka Bobbie and Erbie) We met for lunch before getting on the road back to Nebraska. It was so GREAT to catch up with him. It had been way too long!

Speaking of long...so was the car ride when two little peanuts decided not to nap the eight hour trip. Liv fell asleep for maybe 20 minutes and Harp had no shut eye. This is what we did instead of resting;)...

played with the dolly

ate the dolly

watched DVDs

admired Grandma's toes

and Livy's too:)

played peek a boo

and lots of talking and singing goin on!

Day 4: Dinner

Still day four and we eat again:) And guess what? It's with friends again. Elise and her parents invited us over for dinner at their place in Denver. Elise and Teaf have been friends for years. It was so nice to finally meet his good friend and her family. After dinner we headed back to Scott and Merris's house where we had a game night playing Cranium. I laughed so hard that my face hurt and I nearly peed my pants. WOW, what a fantastic day/night!!!