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One of my New Year's resolutions is to take advantage of DC's many cultural opportunities, especially the fantastic and <i><u>free</u> </i>Smithsonian museums. So, a few weeks ago, while Bryan was battling a bad cold, Adelaide and I headed down to the <a href="http://www.hirshhorn.si.edu/collection/home/#collection=home">Hirsshorn Museum</a>, a modern art museum on the mall. <br />
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As you will see below, Addy is even cuter than usual when posed in front of modern art. {Aunt Bridget -- who manages a <a href="http://www.philipsleingallery.com/">modern art gallery in St. Louis</a> -- should be so proud.}<br />
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One of our favorite exhibits was a light-box installation of amber crystals.<br />
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{Baby's first Warhol}</div>
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Addy loved this piece of art because it was, essentially, a larger wood version of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rhino-Toys-Oball-Original-Green/dp/B007QSQ3FU/ref=pd_sim_t_24">one of her favorite toys</a>.</div>
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Thousands of plastic crabs. On the floor. As art. Addy was intrigued. {I was dubious.}</div>
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After our modern art tour, we spent some time running up and down the National Mall:</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15753214732691279585noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625797333536344202.post-5761813289358785562013-01-19T12:26:00.001-05:002013-01-19T12:26:29.003-05:00Back to Bloggin'Hey all! I know, I know, it's been radio silence over here. Life got kinda crazy. And then the holidays happened. And then I took a nap. <br />
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But we hope that 2013 will bring more photos, videos, and stories of lil' g. Thanks for sticking with us.<br />
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To start, here is a video of Adelaide dancing at the Wizards basketball game on Monday night. She LOVED the Wizards game. It was total sensory overload and Adelaide was beside her toddler self. In other words, Adelaide became the Wizards' 6th fan. (For those not in the sports know (like me) the Wizards have the worst record in the NBA, according to Bryan. And their fan-base shows it. There were approximately 27 people at the game.)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15753214732691279585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625797333536344202.post-50701425979338383602012-10-10T22:23:00.000-04:002012-10-10T22:23:02.748-04:00Adelaide v. Sock Monkey - 11 months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
She's growing up!</div>
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And the outtakes...</div>
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The difference between one month and 11 months:</div>
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We spent the weekend in Milwaukee, visiting our new nephew and Adelaide's new cousin, Michael {as well as Mia, Will, Jennie and Joe}. The cooler weather gave us an opportunity to test our her new hat. Pretty cute, eh?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15753214732691279585noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625797333536344202.post-39055670934439838522012-08-15T09:19:00.000-04:002012-08-15T09:19:06.580-04:002028 Olympic Speed-Walking Team<div style="text-align: center;">
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I am surrounded by preggo ladies. At work! In our apartment complex! On the bus! In yoga class! At the corner bar! {Now I'm just exaggerating.}</div>
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Why, you might ask? Well, I don't know how to put this modestly but, you know, I'm a major trend-setter. Everyone was like, "Wow, she's really rocking that baby bump with conviction, I want one too!" and, "She's bringing the sexy back to cankles" and, "Geez, Adelaide is SOO cute and exceptional, I want an Adelaide." Jessica Simpson even got on board.<br />
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Which, of course, leads to incessant conversations about baby products. What stroller?! What crib?! What booby pump?!<br />
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<li><b>Co-sleeper bassinet </b>- This bassinet is a compromise between co-sleeping {ala Dr. Sears} and a traditional bassinet set-up. The bassinet allows you to lower one side and attach it to your bed with straps that go under the mattress. The bassinet is then flush with the bed but still allows separate space for the babe. This made middle-of-the-night feedings SO much easier. I also loved being so close to Adelaide; I really felt like it helped us bond {so did Toven {the cat}}.</li>
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<b>Freezer storage - </b>Fresh N Freeze 2 oz. Reusable Baby Food Containers 12-Pack. Perfect size and fits in the freezer really well.
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<b>Baby food cook book </b>- We love <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1592334237/ref=oh_details_o01_s02_i00">The Best Homemade Baby Food on the Planet.</a> In addition to great recipes, the book explains what baby should be eating when, notes on nutrition, and other great feeding tips.
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<b>Dr. Brown's Bottles </b>- We almost blew Adelaide's college tuition on buying various bottles {Avent, Breastflow, Madela, etc.}. In the end, Dr. Brown's is the <i>only </i>bottle she will tolerate. Buy these.
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<b><i>Gettin' Around</i></b><br />
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<li><b>Moby Wrap </b>- The "Happiest Baby on the Block" advocates keeping your babe close and snuggly during the first three months of life to simulate the womb as much as possible. The Moby wrap, pictured below, kept Adelaide next to my beating heart and gave me two free hands to do luxurious things like brushing my teeth. I cherish those moments when we snuggled in the Moby. {And my dentist commends my dental hygiene.} </li>
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<li><b>Ergo Carrier </b>- My sister-in-law generously sent us this baby carrier and we LOVE IT! We literally use it every day, taking Adelaide to and from day care. It can be used either on the front or back. The lumbar strap and sturdy shoulder pads take stress off the back. And the design of the carrier, as the name implies, helps the babes sit in it naturally, rather than being straddled by the crotch like a lot of baby carriers. {Yep, I said "crotch" on my baby blog.} I can't recommend this highly enough!</li>
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<li><b>City Mini stroller </b>- This is one item that we splurged on since we walk <i>everywhere </i>and knew that city life would beat up our stroller. So far, it is the only stroller we've used and may be the only stroller we will need until she can walk on her own. When she was tiny, we used a car seat adapter. The best part about this stroller is how easy it folds. There is a handle in the middle, and with one easy motion, the whole thing folds in half. Two criticisms: (1) the carriage in the bottom is somewhat difficult to access and (2) the wheels are a bit wide {I'm always underestimating how wide it is and cutting corners too close or running into things}. But the pros outweigh the cons. </li>
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<li><b>"Bundle Me" </b>- It's hard to think of this product on a day like today, but the JJ Cole "Bundle Me" attaches to a car seat or stroller to keep the babe warm in the winter. It is essentially a snuggly sleeping bag. I kinda want one.</li>
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<b><i>Nursing</i></b><br />
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<li><b>Medela Pump-n-Style</b> - Gets the job done. 'Nuff said.</li>
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<li><b>Lilypadz Nursing Pads</b> - Also gets the job done. 'Nuff said. </li>
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<li><b>Babe Au Lait Nursing Cover - </b>This is one of the products I use the most. It is a cute piece of fabric with an adjustable loop that goes around the neck {like an apron}, which keeps the nursing cover nice and secure. And unlike draping a blanket over your nursing babe, it has a curved piece of metal sewn into the top so that it puffs out a bit and you can see your babe. </li>
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<li><b>Boppy</b> - This crescent-shaped pillow is essential for nursing. Also great for tummy time. {Addy also occasionally took naps on it -- shh, they're not supposed to.}</li>
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<li><b>Rock 'n Play </b>- A hammock for a baby. Pretty awesome. We kept this in the living room for naps and/or hanging out.</li>
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<li><b>Bumbo chair </b>- Great for 3-6 months, this little chair helps babes to sit up and build back muscles. We bought the Mamas and Papas version of this chair, which converts to a toddler chair and comes with a feeding tray. Great for feeding in lieu of a high chair.</li>
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<li><b>Bouncy seat </b>- So I was all like, "I live in a 1100 sq. foot apartment {rounding up}, I don't need no stinkin' bouncy seat." I was wrong. {Yes, Bryan, I admitted I was wrong. Get over it.} We used one at my in-laws when we went home for Christmas when Adelaide was 8 weeks old. We put Adelaide in it and a calm serenity spread over her face. All her newborn angst suddenly vanished. Later she sat me down and said we needed to talk: "Seriously, Mom, where has this sweet seat of vibration been all my life?" And I was like, "I know, I know. I was just trying not to be a baby hoarder." And she was all like, "well you don't need to be a baby crap hoarder, just buy me a stinkin' bouncy seat that vibrates." And so I did. {On craigslist.}</li>
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<li><b>Sophie </b><i style="font-weight: bold;">la Giraffe </i>- I'm not sure what it is about this sweet little French teething toy, but Adelaide loves the b-jeezus out of it. {I have a theory that it is laced with baby crack.} BUY THIS.</li>
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<li><b>LaMaze toys </b>- These toys are full of bright colors and different textures. Adelaide lights up every time she sees the toy below.</li>
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<li><b>Fisher Price Jumperoo </b>- Now that Adelaide is crawling {and generally getting into <i>everything</i>}, the Jumperoo is essential for wranglin' the babe. I'm not sure how we'd get ready for work in the morning without it. </li>
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<li><b>Timi and Leslie diaper bag </b>- Doesn't look like a diaper bag, so I can also use it for work. Super functional and HUGE {which is very necessary}. Love, love, love!</li>
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<li> <b>Kindle/Nook/iPad/e-reader</b> - I got a lot of reading done while nursing Adelaide the first three months. It would have been impossible with a traditional book since I only had one free hand. My Kindle was indispensable to my sanity during those first few months.</li>
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<li><b>Car seat </b>- We registered for {and graciously received from Bryan's dude friends} the Graco Snugride 35. The "35" means that it goes up to 35 pounds, unlike most infant seats that only accommodate 25 or 30 pounds. We thought we were getting the most bang for our buck but, in reality, it is heavy and cumbersome. Plus, she will likely be too long for this carseat before she hits 35 pounds. Go with a 25 or 30 pound car seat. Your biceps will thank you.</li>
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<li><b>High chair </b>- When we registered, I didn't put much thought into the high chair and registered for a sturdy-looking Graco high chair that matched our decor. This high chair is highly effective, however, it's BIG. I wish I would have gotten something smaller, like the Ikea Antilop {low-end}, the Mamas & Papas Go Eat {mid-priced}, or the Stokke Trip Trapp {high-end}. Better yet, I should have just registered for a seat that can be attached to a chair, or even BETTER yet, I should just sit her on the floor - that's where all her food ends up anyway!</li>
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<li><b>Aiden & Anais blankets </b>- Everyone at baby yoga had these blankets and I had major baby-product envy. They are soft and gauzy, which makes them easy to swaddle, warm and comfy, and still perfect for wiping up spit-up, spilled milk, slobber, etc. And they come in the coolest prints. They have a hefty price-tag, so this is a good baby shower gift.</li>
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Phew. That's a lot of baby stuff. I'd love to hear from other mamas out there. What worked for you? What didn't? What are the MVPs of your baby gear?</div>
</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15753214732691279585noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625797333536344202.post-20242076374677521902012-07-05T09:24:00.000-04:002012-07-05T09:24:07.306-04:00Happy 4th! (on the 5th)Hope you all had a great Independence Day! We had a lazy morning, in which Bryan and Adelaide hung out in their USC gear:<br />
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In the afternoon, we went to a BBQ at the home of one of Adelaide's day care friends. {Addy and Alex are beyond adorable together.} Then our friend Mark graciously hosted us on the best roof deck in the city {Kenyon Square}. <br />
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Unfortunately, we were having so much fun that we didn't snap too many pictures. But we got a couple on the roof:<br />
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Happy First Fourth of July, Adelaide!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15753214732691279585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625797333536344202.post-53942017220688199512012-07-05T08:54:00.001-04:002012-07-05T08:54:34.955-04:00Happy Birthday, Bryan!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Happy birthday to an amazing husband and father! Can't wait for a wonderful year!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15753214732691279585noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625797333536344202.post-74962759781076977212012-06-17T21:47:00.003-04:002012-06-17T21:47:58.865-04:00father's day.<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Father's Day to three amazing fathers in our life:</div>
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It has been such a fun year watching Bryan become a Dad, Denny become a Papa and Dad become a Grandpa {for the third time!}. Adelaide is one lucky girl to have such kind, strong, involved, committed, hilarious, and loving men in her life.</div>
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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15753214732691279585noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625797333536344202.post-32786018272370388502012-06-10T23:06:00.002-04:002012-06-10T23:06:42.684-04:00Charlottesville Part 3: Ash Lawn-Highland, Hiking, and food!Hi All! I'm back with the long-awaited final installment of our Charlottesville trip. Get excited because there is going to be a lot of Adelaide-ness.<br />
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On this trip, we continued to hone our skills at traveling with a baby. We learned the value of puffs, teething toys, and flexibility. We also discovered that we spent a lot more time in the hotel room than we did on past trips. 8:30 bed times mean no martinis until 1 a.m. So we made the most of our time in the room -- we watched our wedding video and a photo slideshow from a past anniversary. And Adelaide really liked the view from our room:<br />
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We also had a chance to take a short hike through the woods near Monticello. The best part is that the paths were all stroller-friendly. It's like they knew we were coming!<br />
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We will finish on a yummy note -- the food. Before we went to Charlottesville, my work friend made the bold statement that the food is better than the food in DC. Whoa. Game on.<br />
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We had no complaints: egg sandwiches at Bodo's Bagels; tuna tartar at Zocalo; Cuban steak at C&O restaurant; grilled cheese and milkshakes at The Nook. Charlottesville definitely gave DC a run for its money.<br />
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Thanks for reading our Charlottesville tales! A special thanks to Jessica and Ellen for the tips. {We also found some good advice in the New York Times article, "<a href="http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/10/26/travel/26hours.html">Thirty Six Hours in Charlottesville.</a>" Next time, we'll take their advice and hit-up the wineries. That's supposedly frowned upon with a baby.}<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15753214732691279585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625797333536344202.post-73231147291558817482012-06-06T23:54:00.000-04:002012-06-06T23:54:57.843-04:00Charlottesville Part 2: In the Land of JeffersonI am a slacker. I feel as though I am performing Herculean tasks by balancing a full-time job, motherhood, marriage, friends, family.<br />
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But then we visited Monticello and UVA and felt like a <i>ginormous slacker. </i>Thomas Jefferson was an industrious fella. His resume highlights read:<br />
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<li>Helped found a nation</li>
<li>President </li>
<li>Jotted down some thoughts on life and liberty in that little document called the Declaration of Independence</li>
<li>Governor of Virginia</li>
<li>Founded of the University of Virginia</li>
<li>Minister to France</li>
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{I know what you're thinking, we don't visit "Lil' G" for a history lesson. Pictures of Adelaide! Pictures of Adelaide! Alright, settle down, I hear ya.}<br />
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Monticello, meaning "little mountain" in Italian, sits atop a mountain just outside of Charlottesville. While unfortunately we couldn't take pictures inside, the view outside was pretty spectacular:<br />
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While Jefferson wasn't building Monticello, drafting the Declaration of Independence, serving as POTUS, or sparring with Paul Giamatti... er, um, John Adams, he was busy constructing the University of Virginia, one of the first public universities in the country. Jefferson wrote that he wanted to build a university that would draw students "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">to come and drink of the cup of knowledge and fraternize with us." </span><br />
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We came to drink from the cup of knowledge. And to fraternize, but that's a different blog post.<br />
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UVA's campus is everything a college campus should be: red brick buildings, white columns, tall trees, and wide lawns for lounging and discussing philosophy {or making out with your sophomore year boyfriend}. UVA's campus so embodies the look of an American university that I'm pretty sure if you looked up "college" in the dictionary, a picture of UVA would be next to it. <br />
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Above, Bryan was checking out the dorms around the lawn at the center of campus, where the rock-star students get to live. How cool is that?<br />
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The one disappointment of the visit was this:<br />
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Adelaide slept through her first college tour. :( How does she expect to get a viola scholarship if she doesn't pay attention?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15753214732691279585noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625797333536344202.post-90144941878059183512012-06-05T23:31:00.000-04:002012-06-05T23:31:03.216-04:00Charlottesville Part 1: Five {FIVE!} Years and StuffDude. DUDE. We have been married for five {FIVE!} years. I know! I can't figure out where the time went either! But let me tell you, there is no one that I would rather spend five years with than Bryan. Most days he feels the same way about me. <br />
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In celebration of our five {FIVE!} year anniversary, we headed south to Charlottesville, VA, home to UVA, Monticello, and really, really, super yummy food {more on this below}.</div>
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But before I get ahead of myself, let's talk about Bryan Goettel. He kinda knocked this anniversary out of the park. The night before we left for Charlottesville, he asked me to meet he and Adelaide at a rather random restaurant after work. I arrived and could hardly see Bryan and Adelaide behind this <i>gorgeous</i> bouquet of flowers:</div>
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I immediately recognized the flowers -- they were the same flowers that were in my bridal bouquet. He had taken our wedding album to a local florist, who not only recreated the bouquet but made a boutonniere for Bryan and a flower bracelet for Adelaide {which she spent most of the dinner trying to eat -- hence the blurry photos}:</div>
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What's more, he concocted this plan to ameliorate my one regret on our wedding day -- that I somehow lost/misplaced/set down my bouquet at the end of the night and was, therefore, never able to dry my wedding flowers. Needless to say, there are beautiful flowers drying in our coat closet right now. :)<br />
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Okay, I know by now you're all gagging at the sappy-sweet lovey-dovey ooey-gooeyness. So on to Charlottesville!<br />
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We packed the wee one in her car seat and brought as much luggage as a Real Housewife {that's how we roll with a baby}. Addy was surprisingly great on the drive down and even allowed us to take the scenic route -- Skyline Drive. We ambled through Shenandoah National Park with the windows rolled down, trying to exhale as much urban air from our lungs as possible. The mountain air was delicious. We stopped at breathtaking vistas where it seemed that we could see half of Virginia.<br />
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We probably could have ended our weekend there, but there were founding fathers to see, food to be eaten, campuses to explore. We knew from our past experience with "-villes" {e.g., hiking in Asheville, gathering round in Centerville}, that the prospects were high for the "Charlottes" variety. </div>
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Charlottesville is like many college towns -- progressive, vibrant, fun, with independent stores and restaurants. We stayed downtown adjacent to the pedestrian mall, which conjured fond memories of the Iowa City ped mall:</div>
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And that's where I'm going to cap off my night. I'll be back tomorrow with more photos of Monticello, UVA, Ahslawn-Highland, and, of course, Adelaide! {I know that's why you're really reading.}</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15753214732691279585noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625797333536344202.post-58223813870451762252012-05-24T20:04:00.002-04:002012-05-24T20:04:23.678-04:00Seven Whole Months!<div style="text-align: center;">
Lil' G is <i><b>seven months old.</b></i></div>
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Where has the time gone?</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15753214732691279585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625797333536344202.post-40536020101643976522012-05-23T20:00:00.000-04:002012-05-23T20:00:04.116-04:00Mirror, Mirror<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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That said... Heather was in town last month! Yup, the band was back together! Heather is my good friend who moved to DC around the same time we did. She is also a fellow Iowan. Need I say more? Yeah, she's good stuff. <br />
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It was a great weekend full of BLs, Christmas carols {in April}, Thai food, and hanging out at The Getaway {RIP Social}. Just like the old days!<br />
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We miss you Heather! Thanks for coming to visit.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15753214732691279585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625797333536344202.post-79809010176042600162012-05-20T21:58:00.001-04:002012-05-20T21:58:10.203-04:00Dear MomBrace yourselves, everyone - Dad is stepping into the blog fray. So I realize we're a week removed from Mother's Day, but it's never too late for moms to get a shout-out. And while you've seen our daughter through the eyes of her mom, it's time to see Mom through the eyes of our daughter. Here goes:<br />
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So Dad and I were talking the other day – ok, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">I </i>wasn’t talking – but he was telling me
about this whole Mother’s Day thing and I stared and drooled intently. It
sounded pretty cool and I was thinking about how I could celebrate. I know I’ve
only been on this Earth for six little months, but I can already tell I’m the
luckiest girl in the world to have a mom like you. Unfortunately I can’t<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> tell </i>you happy Mother’s Day (hopefully
next year!); my motor skills aren’t quite there yet to make you a card; I’m
still trying to figure out this whole “kissing thing;” and I can’t buy you
flowers because Dad says I’m too young to have a credit card. <o:p></o:p></div>
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So I decided on the next best thing – have Dad help me tell
you how much I love you. Yeah, I can’t talk yet, but I did my best to
articulate to him (he really gets me) ten reasons why I think you’re the
awesomest mom I’ve ever had:<o:p></o:p></div>
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10 – The way you sing to me every day (and sometimes you
even do it in this funny Kosraean language!).<o:p></o:p></div>
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9 – For keeping this really cool blog thing so that when I
grow up and don’t remember these first few years, I can look back and learn
about all the cool stuff I’ve done.<o:p></o:p></div>
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7 – While there’s no substitute for those 4 am breast milk
cravings, you spend lots of time making these other really great foods for me
to eat like sweet potatoes, bananas, carrots, and avocados. And thanks for
continuing to make me eat peas even though my palate isn’t refined enough yet
to appreciate them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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5 – Some mornings I sit up in my crib – lately I’ve even
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designed the coolest room a kid could ever ask for.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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4 – Even though I’d still rather eat them, you keep reading
me these great books, which is making my brain grow (but seriously, I don’t
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3 – On those nights when dad is watching too much sports (he
keeps trying to tell me that’s not possible) or checking that blackberry thingy
(which is also really yummy, I might add), you remind him that, “hey, these
moments are precious. What’s a girl gotta do to get a little love and attention
up in here?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Adelaide<o:p></o:p></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15753214732691279585noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625797333536344202.post-52030945573999545132012-05-16T22:45:00.000-04:002012-05-16T22:45:03.193-04:00Adelaide v. Sock Monkey - 6.5 months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Adelaide has become much more social since our last installment of Adelaide v. Sock Monkey. Here, she tries to hold the sock monkey's hand:</div>
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I'm afraid the sock monkey photo project make come to an end soon. Adelaide's recent burst of movement made it a little challenging to get the above picture. We couldn't quite keep Adelaide on the rocker. Below is the progression of her sitting nicely to standing up on the chair. {thankfully, bryan was waiting just outside the photo frame to scoop her up.}</div>
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Seeing her stand up on the glider makes me appreciate how much she has grown since our first sock monkey picture. Here's what Adelaide looked like at one month and three months:</div>
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<li>The day started with some Adelaide cuddling {the best!}</li>
<li>Continued with: a latte {stop judging}, New York Times, and CBS Sunday Morning {ironically, I read a fascinating article about the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/13/books/review/the-conflict-and-the-new-feminist-agenda.html">inner conflict of mothers</a> -- maybe not the most appropriate for Mom's Day}</li>
<li>Uplifting service at All Souls Unitarian Church </li>
<li>Brunch at Fireflies in Alexandria</li>
<li>Hangin' in Meridian Hill Park with old friend Dan. We introduced Adelaide to the <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/21/AR2006092100561.html">historic Meridian Hill drum circle</a>. She's a fan {see below}.</li>
<li>Pizza and beer with Bryan and Dan</li>
<li>Unwound with the season premiere of The Next Food Network Star. I think I'm Team Alton. </li>
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Addy's first drum circle:<br />
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I think it was a hit, don't you? Looks like we may have to purchase a baby jemba.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15753214732691279585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625797333536344202.post-32545016336772085562012-05-13T22:33:00.003-04:002012-05-13T22:33:58.031-04:00So Grateful<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
For our wonderful mothers. We hope we can parent Adealaide half as well as our mothers parented us. We feel lucky to have such great role models.</div>
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I just wish they were a little more into Adelaide. {insert sarcasm}</div>
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Adelaide had her first swing experience today!</div>
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Huge success.</div>
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<li>1 sick baby</li>
<li>2 sick parents</li>
<li>2 trips to the pediatrician</li>
<li>2 trips to the emergency room {when the pediatrician's office was closed}</li>
<li>3 diagnoses {upper respiratory infection, ear infection, bronchulitis}</li>
<li>3 ml. of antibiotics every 12 hours</li>
<li>4 boxes of kleenex {for reals. if you own stock in kleenex, you're welcome.}</li>
<li>5 days off work</li>
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We have a respiratory infection and ear infection going on over here. It is not fun. Not fun at all.</div>
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I will leave you all with a quote from Aunt Bridg: "She even looks cute when she's sick."</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15753214732691279585noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625797333536344202.post-24242078686229460492012-04-21T22:50:00.000-04:002012-04-21T22:50:00.866-04:00Toy of the Moment: Cups<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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