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Olivia – 18 months!

Posted on August 23, 2011 by erika

Wow, what an amazing 6 months you’ve had, my little Loo. You are jibber-jabbering up a storm now! The last time I counted, you had about 75 words in your vocabulary. You are regularly putting words together into mini sentences, … Continue reading →

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My girls

Posted on April 1, 2011 by erika

The snow has been melting (except for today’s crazy little storm), and we’ve all been itching to get outside. We have so much raking and sorting and organizing and planting to do that it’s been torture waiting for the frickin’ … Continue reading →

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Olivia – One Year!

Posted on March 14, 2011 by erika

I’m very, very late writing this post*. For that, I’m very sorry and you should just know that I’m full of guilt over it. If it’s any consolation, I still need to write Sophie’s 5-year post… Anyhoo, what a month! … Continue reading →

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Site move and redesign

Posted on January 28, 2011 by erika

I’m finally moving my site from MovableType to WordPress. It’s completely under construction as I try to work out the CSS on this theme. Bear with me. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share … Continue reading →

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Olivia – 11 Months!

Posted on January 21, 2011 by erika

Well, I’m a day late this time. Also, I realize I didn’t write a 10 month recap. I’m very sorry about that. Christmas hit and then a couple of blizzards and the time just got away from me. Since we … Continue reading →

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Olivia – 9 Months!

Posted on December 2, 2010 by erika

Wow, I’m late this month. Little Olivia Bean, you’ve been sick for about 3 weeks now. What started as a mild cold: runny nose, no fever, was almost completely gone when I took you in for your 9-month check-up last … Continue reading →

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Olivia! 8 Months Old!

Posted on October 20, 2010 by erika

*edited to add more as I ruminated on you last night. This will be short for now, my sweet poodle-toots. And bereft of photos until I manage to get them off the camera. Sophie’s fifth birthday is Friday and I … Continue reading →

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Olivia – 7 Months!

Posted on September 21, 2010 by erika

Seven months! Where is the time going? I’m starting to get repetitive here, but seriously, my little Loo, you sparkle. Smiles that light rooms and a cheery good nature that could melt anyone’s grumpiest mood. How anyone could resist you … Continue reading →

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Olivia – 6 Months!

Posted on August 20, 2010 by erika

Happy Half Year Birthday! Well, what to add about this month? You’re sitting up! And you only rarely fall over. Even when sitting on our bed. And then you mostly fall forward now and not backwards because you are a … Continue reading →

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Olivia – Five Months!

Posted on July 22, 2010 by erika

My goodness, the time is flying by. How are you now five months old? You were just born! I haven’t even written your birth story out yet! This month has been a lot of fun. You are a big smiler, … Continue reading →

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