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Whether you are one or thirty one, you should never underestimate the rejuvenating power of a nice warm bubble bath!

Sorry there's no photographic evidence of today's happy moment. Any and all pics of me in a bubble bath are sent only to the husband ;)

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I can't help but giggle whenever I find a snapshot of one Mayson's "Tatoes" on my phone or the iPad. She is absolutely in love with the Mr. Potato Head app that let's you build potatoes and then put them in various scenes.

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Backyard summertime fun.

 

 

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Snack time at the park with GaGa.

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What I like to call Mayson's creative corner! My little artist has gotten lots of use out of this space.

Now

And then

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 A whole new definition of "free art!"

Water, watermelon and a snail ride, oh my!

Instead of having work today Greg's squadron hosted a family day at Camp Blanding. Mayson Pearl enjoyed snacking on some watermelon and going for a ride on "Turbo" the snail. But most of all she had a blast playing in the lake. To be honest the little minnows nibbling at my toes kind of freaked me out but she didn't seem to mind. Nor did she mind the waves knocking her over when the boats went by. She'd just sputter and cough and stand back up laughing. She's a water baby for sure!

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Treasure box painting

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Sidewalk lawn mowing. Plus realizing that your 22 month old knows how to navigate the sidewalks to get herself to the neighborhood park!

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Play dates are exhausting!

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Tutu cute!!!

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Endless eyelashes and hazel eyes.

Only 21 months late!!! (Can't believe I never posted this!)

Dearest Mayson Pearl,

Yesterday you were officially one month old!!

It's amazing to me how much you've grown and changed already. According to the bathroom scale you are now 7 lbs, but we'll find out your growth stats for sure on Monday at your one month appointment.

You are finally getting the hang of this eating thing and have always seemed to like helping mom and dad by "holding" your bottle. You've went from only eating 6ml a feeding to being able to down 1 1/2 to 2 ounces a feeding. We've tried nursing but it just seems to make you mad so I guess you just aren't a boob baby, lol... you'd rather make mommy have to pump constantly since you eat every two to three hours with the occasional four hour break!

You wear newborn sized diapers and are finally fitting into all your cute newborn sized outfits! They are still a bit big on you but you are too big for most of your premie outfits now.

You are NOT a fan of tummy time. It either makes you mad or puts you to sleep but you can lift your head for a few seconds and turn your head from side to side; though you would much rather be spending your time lifting your legs and arms so that it looks like you are trying to do the superman!

You love going for stroller rides,

have HATED your bath since day one,

but love having your hair washed!

Plus you've already found your thumb but usually only resort to using it when you're hungry.

The cats could really care less about you but Atlas thinks you are HIS baby. He sleeps by your pack and play, checks on you every time you cry and looks for you around the house and whimpers by the door if you are gone.

Personally, your daddy and I have to side with Atlas because we think you are pretty amazing too! What really amazes us is that technically you aren't even supposed to be here yet... but now we couldn't imagine what the past month would have been like without you.

Because you came early we have been blessed with the miracle of being able to share six more weeks of our lives with you!

I'm still in awe that month one has already come and gone. I will forever cherish the time that I have got to spend being your mommy and I look forward to the many more months to come!

 

Military Appreciation Night at the Zoo

Friday evening was military appreciation night at the zoo. Gaga's in town so she got to tag along.

 

Mayson decided she HAD to push her stroller around instead of riding in it. When you have a very opinionated toddler you pick you battles and this was not one I was willing to fight. Plus as an added bonus all of the extra walking should wear her out, right?!

 

Checking out the "big kitty."

 

She wasn't a huge fan of the anteater.

 

She would squat down like this at almost all of the animals and lean in closer like she was trying to get a better look. She also had to wave and say "bye" to all of the animals as we left each enclosure.

 

Mayson, Gaga and a flock of very stinky flamingos.

 

Mayson's favorite was the tigers. She kept "roaring" at them!

 

 

Brushing the goats.

 

And the hit of the night wasn't even an animal- it was the splash park. As soon as we walked by it she started saying, "Pool. Play, pool!"

 Bonus mommy points for me! At the last minute I decided to pack her swim stuff just in case she wanted to play.