Weight- Should I just get rid of this... I am so terrible at it!
Hair- Well I have tried to do one pony, but we lose some of the fine hairs in the front and those fall in your face. It makes you look so OLD, I mean as old as a toddler can look... Anyway, I love doing your hair and you look adorable :)
Clothes- I've been purging the 18 month clothes getting them ready for Makena. Your summer outfits are nice. We have had to improvise jammies.. Your sets are just too warm for you so we find comfy shorts and a top for you instead.
Teeth- Nothing too exciting here.. You have a denstist appointment this month, number 2!
New Skills- Still new words all the time. You are willing to repeat just about anything (beware).
You figured out how to get out of the crib... For about a week before our vacation, you would get out of bed, grab some toys and get back in bed with them. So you still didn't just play in your room, you played on bed. Since we've come back from vacation, you have yet to return to the routine.
You're getting ready to run... getting your footing a bit better and that's been fun to watch.
You have just started taking your shopping cart with you when we go get the mail... it's adorable.
Shoes- You can successfully put on your shoes as long as you don't get frustrated.
Time-outs... ok not a super impressive 'new skill' but it's worth mentioning. We have dedicated a spot on the floor in the hall to the laundry for your 'time out spot' You haven't had to go there a lot, but you have had to go... I can tell you to go and you do it! You will also put yourself there if you're really frustrated. It's kind of cute.
Foods- Blueberries were fleeting... I bought a giant container at the Farmer's Market and all of a sudden they were 'yucky'. You seem to be kind of picky lately, might be that whole upset of the routine thing. I'm sure we'll get past it. Oh a new fun one... I can peel a banana and give it to you and you'll eat from it. It's pretty cute to watch you look like a little monkey :)
Favorite moments-
Watching you hang out with Gramma and Poppa in Birch Bay was really fun!
You did pretty good in the car for what we put you through, it was a long trip!
On 4th of July you did great! We went to the Campbell's for a BBQ and some fun. We weren't able to stay late since Daddy had to work, but we were there for plenty of fun. We even lit off some fireworks and played with sprinklers. You normally don't really like loud noises so I was hesitant. The Shinners' brought extra ear muffs and you did great. The sparklers intrigued you and you loved watching the other 'Big Booms' as we learned that phrase that night.
You have stopped falling out of bed for the most part.
Least Favorite moment-
The "Red Robin" incident was awful.. and it was on your 22 month-day. If you didn't see the trip post... just to recap, Peyton was in a booster on the outside of the booth (our mistake) and she wiggled, fell over, and dropped about 3 feet right onto her head. Big old goose egg and lots of crying and grumpiness :(
Loss of our Routine.. It seems that since we've been back from the vacation you've had trouble particularly with the sleeping routine. Pre-trip: Bedtime between 7 and 8, up between 9:30-10:30, and a 2ish hour nap mid afternoon. Post-Trip: Bedtime between 8 and 9, up between 8:30-9:30 and we are getting you up 1 1/2 hour into nap as we try to return to the routine. Also, you were fine with playing in bed before sleeping or after you got up. Lately, you cry before going to bed and you whimper pretty pathetically when you wake up... I'd like that Pre-trip routine to return!
Anything else?
Monday, July 29, 2013
Holm's Go on Vacation
We were fortunate enough to find some time off for Chris to take and where I didn't have any school related duties. We planned a big ol' trip around the state for various reasons and here's a recap!
Phase 1- Yakima Valley
Schilperoort Farm
Purpose- To visit Julie and the family, see some animals, and break up our greater destination eastward toward Spokane.
We were there Tuesday afternoon through Friday morning. We did a little wine tasting, ate some delicious dinners in giant Army size (they feed a lot of people over there) visited the farm orchards to see cherries and then another farm to see animals. We also played A LOT of games. This was one of the first trips over there where we've had time after putting Peyton down for the night to play games. We played a game called Forbidden Island and that was really fun. It's a cooperative game which meand you all win or you all lose... It was pretty awesome! So overall, phase 1 was a total success visiting family and playing games.
Phase 2- Spokane
Spokane Club Inn, Bozarth Mansion, River Front Park
Purpose- To attend the wedding of my good friend Erynn
We arrived Friday afternoon and checked into our Hotwire hotel, Spokane Club Inn. It's a country club and it was built in the 1920's so things were a bit old, but it was a nice stay and very affortable. On Friday we got situated in the hotel and then went to check out this big park in hte city, we walked around discovered some falls and took a few pics. Then we went over to Old Spaghetti Factory and had some dinner. First night in, we put Peyton in the closet, propped the doors a bit and waited... It took an hour and a half for her to go to sleep, then Chris and I quietly drank wine, and he watched Netflix while I read my book. On Saturday we went back to the park this time to ride the Skyride. It's like a tram thing that goes over the falls. It was totally a touristy thing but we had fun, despite the 90 degree temp in the tram thing. Then we walked around again and headed over to Red Robin for lunch. We had a big accident at lunch, it was sad! We had just set Peyton in a booster seat, but we made the mistake of setting her on the outside of the booth. She wiggled a bit and it all went down... I mean Peyton on her head... from like 3ish feet high onto a hard tile floor... Oh man, the bump formed immediately, she cried for quite awhile... we eventually calmed her down but she was grumpy most of the day.
Anywho, after a nap, we got ready and headed up to Bozarth Mansion for the wedding. It was BEAUTIFUL. All of it, the setting, the friends, the couple, the wedding goods (food, music, etc). I loved it. All my happy hour girlfriends were there and we had a great time... except Peyton... She didn't make it 5 minutes into the wedding before declaring 'all done'. Thankfully, Chris took her out to the car to hang out. During the reception, she was also super grumpy. Chris eventually took her on a little trip to Fred Meyer to get her some aspirin (I figured maybe she hurt from her fall). They ate and hung out. When she came back, she was great! They also had a photo booth there and we got some fun family pictures. Overall, it was quite a wonderful way to spend the day. Congrats to the newly formed Torrey family!
We headed out on Sunday to Phase 3
Phase 3-
Birch Bay, Washington
Purpose- To spend time with Chris's parents at their house, we hadn't been there since 2010.
Despite the total 9 hour drive to get from Spokane to Birch Bay, we had an amazing time! It was so nice to have a place where Peyton knew someone other than us, and she settled right in. She loved spending time with gramma and Poppa. We went down to the beach for the first time, adventured down to Western so I could reminisce, and ate some great food! Peyton loved playing on the deck and gramma even pulled out a big bucket to play in the water. It was so relaxing!
On Wednesday it was time to head on to the final phase...
Phase 4
Shoreline, WA and Seattle WA
Purpose- A conference for me and then visiting with James'
We left Birch Bay super early Wednesday morning as I had a 'internship' conference in Shoreline. Overall I am glad that I went. It helped to get my head in the game about my internship and start to re-focus on school stuff.
Conveniently, James only lives about 15 minutes from where I was 'conferencing' so Chris and Peyton headed down there. After my conference we went to a park where Peyton enjoyed getting her feet wet in the water, but not standing in the sand. There was a cool swing too that was huge (I've got pics). Then we headed back to the house where Chris and James did up an amazing dinner and we enjoyed one of the bottles of wine we got back in phase 1. We chatted and just hung out. The next morning we went to a nice little breakfast place that served up some delicious food.
Then the drive home....
We made a pitstop from James' down to UW for Chris to do a little reminiscing. Peyton didn't even make it back to the freeway before she was out. We made it down to Centralia before she woke up. We stopped at a nice park there that was totally shady (score!) and then we had lunch and headed toward home.
Overall, it was so nice to get away for a bit and spend time with so many people that we care about. I'm thankful that Chris is at a job where he can do that and that we had so many people willing to take us in, that always helps!
I'll post pics, they're on the other computer :)
Phase 1- Yakima Valley
Schilperoort Farm
Purpose- To visit Julie and the family, see some animals, and break up our greater destination eastward toward Spokane.
We were there Tuesday afternoon through Friday morning. We did a little wine tasting, ate some delicious dinners in giant Army size (they feed a lot of people over there) visited the farm orchards to see cherries and then another farm to see animals. We also played A LOT of games. This was one of the first trips over there where we've had time after putting Peyton down for the night to play games. We played a game called Forbidden Island and that was really fun. It's a cooperative game which meand you all win or you all lose... It was pretty awesome! So overall, phase 1 was a total success visiting family and playing games.
Phase 2- Spokane
Spokane Club Inn, Bozarth Mansion, River Front Park
Purpose- To attend the wedding of my good friend Erynn
We arrived Friday afternoon and checked into our Hotwire hotel, Spokane Club Inn. It's a country club and it was built in the 1920's so things were a bit old, but it was a nice stay and very affortable. On Friday we got situated in the hotel and then went to check out this big park in hte city, we walked around discovered some falls and took a few pics. Then we went over to Old Spaghetti Factory and had some dinner. First night in, we put Peyton in the closet, propped the doors a bit and waited... It took an hour and a half for her to go to sleep, then Chris and I quietly drank wine, and he watched Netflix while I read my book. On Saturday we went back to the park this time to ride the Skyride. It's like a tram thing that goes over the falls. It was totally a touristy thing but we had fun, despite the 90 degree temp in the tram thing. Then we walked around again and headed over to Red Robin for lunch. We had a big accident at lunch, it was sad! We had just set Peyton in a booster seat, but we made the mistake of setting her on the outside of the booth. She wiggled a bit and it all went down... I mean Peyton on her head... from like 3ish feet high onto a hard tile floor... Oh man, the bump formed immediately, she cried for quite awhile... we eventually calmed her down but she was grumpy most of the day.
Anywho, after a nap, we got ready and headed up to Bozarth Mansion for the wedding. It was BEAUTIFUL. All of it, the setting, the friends, the couple, the wedding goods (food, music, etc). I loved it. All my happy hour girlfriends were there and we had a great time... except Peyton... She didn't make it 5 minutes into the wedding before declaring 'all done'. Thankfully, Chris took her out to the car to hang out. During the reception, she was also super grumpy. Chris eventually took her on a little trip to Fred Meyer to get her some aspirin (I figured maybe she hurt from her fall). They ate and hung out. When she came back, she was great! They also had a photo booth there and we got some fun family pictures. Overall, it was quite a wonderful way to spend the day. Congrats to the newly formed Torrey family!
We headed out on Sunday to Phase 3
Phase 3-
Birch Bay, Washington
Purpose- To spend time with Chris's parents at their house, we hadn't been there since 2010.
Despite the total 9 hour drive to get from Spokane to Birch Bay, we had an amazing time! It was so nice to have a place where Peyton knew someone other than us, and she settled right in. She loved spending time with gramma and Poppa. We went down to the beach for the first time, adventured down to Western so I could reminisce, and ate some great food! Peyton loved playing on the deck and gramma even pulled out a big bucket to play in the water. It was so relaxing!
On Wednesday it was time to head on to the final phase...
Phase 4
Shoreline, WA and Seattle WA
Purpose- A conference for me and then visiting with James'
We left Birch Bay super early Wednesday morning as I had a 'internship' conference in Shoreline. Overall I am glad that I went. It helped to get my head in the game about my internship and start to re-focus on school stuff.
Conveniently, James only lives about 15 minutes from where I was 'conferencing' so Chris and Peyton headed down there. After my conference we went to a park where Peyton enjoyed getting her feet wet in the water, but not standing in the sand. There was a cool swing too that was huge (I've got pics). Then we headed back to the house where Chris and James did up an amazing dinner and we enjoyed one of the bottles of wine we got back in phase 1. We chatted and just hung out. The next morning we went to a nice little breakfast place that served up some delicious food.
Then the drive home....
We made a pitstop from James' down to UW for Chris to do a little reminiscing. Peyton didn't even make it back to the freeway before she was out. We made it down to Centralia before she woke up. We stopped at a nice park there that was totally shady (score!) and then we had lunch and headed toward home.
Overall, it was so nice to get away for a bit and spend time with so many people that we care about. I'm thankful that Chris is at a job where he can do that and that we had so many people willing to take us in, that always helps!
I'll post pics, they're on the other computer :)
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