No pea's please

Dear Amelia -

Mommy had a moment of lapsed judgement last night. I wanted to give you something new for your before dinner snack. Daddy suggested real pea's. So I cooked 'em up in the microwave and then put them in the fridge so they were nice and cold for you. At 7, I took them out and put them on your highchair. You hated them. You wanted nothing to do with those pea's. So I decided to video tape you. A minute into the video, I realized that Mr Stephens' is allergic to pea's and it probably wasn't the best idea to give them to you. 

I don't know what I thought baby food pea's were any different than real pea's but last night I didn't sleep well thinking that I gave you something you could possibly be allergic too. Luckily we didn't have problems!

Love,

Mom

Schedule

Dear Amelia -

I think someone is getting some more teeth! You have a runny nose and a little diaper rash going on. Plus you've been waking up crying in the middle of the night. Other than that, you've been a delight!

Last night, we went to Target because you were out of food and Mommy and Daddy needed some stuff as well. After that, we went home. Here's some proof of how cute you are...

Daddy had a Fantasy Football draft that he was very excited about. Notice he's on the phone, looking at a Fantasy Football Magazine AND has the computer out. DORK! This is all he will talk about until January. 

I wanted to tell you what your schedule is on a daily basis so we can look back and see how much it has changed in a few months.

You usually wake up around 630, talk to yourself in your crib for a bit then Daddy or I comes and gets you and we all snuggle in bed for a bit. 

You aren't much of a morning eater, so you have 1 thing of baby food - fruit.

Around 2 hours later, you have a bottle then its time for a short nap (less than an hour)

3 hours after the bottle, you have lunch which is a lot of oatmeal and some other people food

after that, nap time again...usually longer, around 2 hours)

Then a bottle.

Around 530, we always give you about a 6 ounce bottle to fill your tummy so you don't get too hungry before dinner. Dinner starts with you hoping in your highchair for big people food (cheese, fruit, bread, cherrios, baby cereal) around 7. 

715 - 730, I feed you a thing of baby food, veggies and oatmeal then Daddy feeds you a small bottle.

Then we go downstairs. Daddy changes your diaper and puts on your pj's while I read you a book. Then you go into your crib for the night until we do it all again :)

Love,

Mom

Let the wedding madness begin!!

Dear Amelia -

Less than 3 weeks until the big wedding! I can't wait to see you in your adorable dress! The wedding madness has begun. Thursday, Mommy went to a shower for Pam at Martha's. It was a blast. Friday morning, I dropped you off at daycare and headed to pick up Glamma for the bachelorette weekend! Before I left, I snapped this picture of you and your crazy hair!

We had a great time up at the cabin. The guest list included: Pam, Glamma, Frances, Ashley, Meghan, Lyndsey, Courtney Kramer, Brooke, Katie, Monica and erin. Friday night, we hung out. Saturday, we sat outside the majority of the day. It was beautiful! Speaking of beautiful...here's a picture of your aunt at the personal shower we had fun her in the afternoon on Saturday. 

She received lots of fun gifts! Saturday night we hung out at the bon fire for a bit but decided to move it inside. Mommy's alter ego, Phyllis, made about 50 prank phone calls. Some of her best ever. After a bit, Meg and I were so warm we decided to go skinny dipping. Well, Meghan skinny dipped...I chunky dunked. :) It was a great time. Everyone left by 10am Sunday while Glamma and I closed up the cabin. We were home by 3 and I couldn't wait to see you. 

When I got home, you were napping. I went in your room just to take a peek at you and accidently woke you up. You didn't mind :) 

It was Cookie's birthday yesterday so we went over for a quick visit, then back home from some family time!  

Hope you are having a fun day with Daddy!

Love,

Mom

Baby Got Back

Dear Amelia -

There's not too much to report from yesterday except that you LOVE to dance! You shake your booty just like your momma! You go girl...I can't wait to dance with you at Billy and Pam's wedding!

Tonight, you are hanging with Daddy while I go to Pam's first wedding shower at Martha's! Tomorrow I head up to the cabin for the weekend. I will miss you so much!

Love,

Mom

FAVRE!!

Dear Amelia -

Yesterday was a HUGE day in Minnesota. After disappointment last month hearing that Favre was going to retire...he is now FAVRE FROM RETIRING (get it, far from retiring!) I drove past Winter Park as Favre was just arriving. There were hundreds of people outside the practice facility, even helicopters flying above. On my way back, I decided to take a little trip past. No luck seeing the big guy. BUT Martha told me he's renting a house in Bearpath. Maybe she'll call me in so I can see where he lives. 

He'll look good in Purple!

Once I got home, Daddy left to go to Awesome Uncle Aldo's game in Winona. You and I went to Target after you woke up from your nap. We picked up some stuff for salads and headed over to Glamma's to wait for Jax and Pam to come over. 

Jackson is getting tall and skinny! Instead of you beating him up, he pulled your hair. Now you two are even :)

Tonight we are off to Sam's Club to buy stuff for the big Bachelorette weekend!!

Love,

Mom

Bean Bag Tourny

Dear Amelia -

Sorry for no blog yesterday. Mommy ended up going home from work sick with that tummyache I've been having for a few weeks. We went to urgent care in the afternoon and they think I have an ulcer. They put me on some meds (that kicked in fast!) and did some blood work. I have a follow up appointment next week so hopefully they can pin down what's wrong.

Friday - Your 2nd day at daycare was fun! It was a hot day so when I came to pick you up, you were downstairs were it was a bit cooler. Laura said that you are an advanced mover for your age. Such an overachiever Amelia :) After daycare, we went home to wait for Daddy where we did nothing the rest of the night.

Saturday - Daddy worked so you and I went to Target and took naps all day. Daddy got home from work around 2, just in time to get ready for the Krugers 3rd Annual Bean Bag Tourny. Last year, you were in Mommy's tummy....

Daddy won the first 2 years but no such luck this year. Kiki was nice enough to come and pick you up so we could stay late. You guys had a fun sleepover! 

Sunday - Daddy and I took advantage of your sleepover and went to the grocery store. After we got all the groceries packed away, I went over to Glamma and Cookies to discuss the upcoming Bachelorette party this weekend for Aunty Pam! We also went to TJ Maxx and Payless Shoes where I got a super cute pair of shoes for the wedding!! 

Daddy picked you up at Kiki's in the morning and hung out for a bit. The rest of the day, we hung out and did a whole lotta nothin.

I took these pictures of you last night while you were sleeping...my little sleeping beauty!

Tonight, Daddy is going with Cookie to Awesome Uncle Aldo's team schrimage. Alex got a little press in the Winona Newpaper...Here's a clip but if you'd like to see the whole article, click here.

Is the quarterback situation pretty much set? (Interview with the head coach)

A: Right now Greg Preston is the guy. What the battle right now is who is going to be the next guy. Alex Nelson is doing a really, really nice job. He is another second-year player or red-shirt sophomore from Spring Valley (Minn.). He is a nice kid who does a nice job. He is smart. It is his third year in our offense, and you can play a lot better when you know what you are doing. Then we have a battle with three freshmen. We’ll see if one of those guys kind of rises to the top. All three of those guys have the capability of playing.

You and I are going over to Glamma's to see Pam and Jax! YIPPIE!!!!

Love,

Mom

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Uh-Oh!

Dear Amelia -

You've been working on saying "Uh-Oh!" since the cabin and you are getting so close. I think you even know what it means because when you drop food on the floor, or your paci, you say "Uh-Oh!"

Last night, Daddy picked up an extra shift and I got my hair cut so you stayed at Kiki's a little longer than usual. I picked you up around 545, we stayed and chatted for a bit then we went home. You fell asleep in the car on the way home, you must have been tired! Once we got home, you played a little and then it was time to eat and go to bed!

Daddy got home after 8 so he didn't get to see you while you were awake. He gave you extra hugs and kisses this morning!

Today is your 2nd day at Daycare. Hope you are having fun!

This weekend we really don't have too much going on except tomorrow is Krugers 3rd Annual Bean Bag Tourney. Maybe Daddy can win it for a 3rd year in a row. You are coming for a little bit then Kiki is picking you up for a sleepover!

Love,

Mom