Recovery Week

It's been quite a busy, but, yet still relaxing week recovering from Lorelei's birthday party last weekend. Two exciting things happened this week--we began experimenting with brushing our teeth and we hit 19 pounds on the scale!! We began whole milk last week so I think that has helped with some weight gain.

 

Weighing in at 19.4 pounds today!

 

 

 

Birthday Party!

We had Lorelei's 1st Birthday Party this past Saturday and it was a tremendous success! Family and friends came from all over the state and even out of state. Lorelei greeted each guest in her pink, frilly dress and was an angel the whole time. She enjoyed the attention, the presents, and of course, the cake. I just think we needed a bit more pink. ;)

All the food is pink.

 

Yes, even pink deviled eggs.

The princess making her first appearance.

Miss Betsy, our storytime librarian.

 

Our friend, Gina, who helped Mama and took over 800 pictures!

Grandma-ma getting some cuddles.

We had banana, carrot, and chocolate cake.

 

Boy, did she enjoy her cake!

Click here to see Lorelei take her first bite of cake! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktFoFggJMnA

 

 

 

After a dip in the pool, presents, and a balloon launch, it was time for sleep.

 

 

 

Happy 1st Birthday!

On Lorelei's 1st Birthday, we spent the whole day at the zoo! Grandma-ma and Aunt Jenny were even able to join us. Although it rained for a good chunk of the day, we made the best of it and were all troopers!

 

Last Day of Under 1 Years Old!

On Lorelei's last day of being under 1 years old, she showed us how she can still get the MESSIEST face ever (thank you pureed lasagna) and how she is learning how to walk with the help of her new walker toy.

 

 

Bathtime With Daddy!

Well, it only took a year...but, this week Daddy Aaron gave Lorelei a bath for the first time. And, they both did a GREAT job!

Hello from Shell Lake!

On Saturday, Lorelei's Great Uncle Greg, his wife Monica, and her daughter, Claudia, stopped by for a visit. They gave Lorelei this singing and dancing Minnie the Mouse doll. She loved it immediately!

Flashback Friday

As we go in for Lorelei's 1 year check up this morning, we are looking back at our little peanut. I can't believe it's been nearly 1 year!!

 

 

 

 

My Living Doll

It was a bit of a splurge, but, I just had to get this for Lorelei. Isn't she cute?!?!

Fun Random Pics & Videos!

Here is a pic and video of Lorelei standing in her crib.

 

 

 

Click here for the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xltiaAJl-ig

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Lorelei is in love with this dancing, quacking duck. Here are some fun videos:

 

 

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Last week, I caught Lorelei talking to someone or something in the car.

Fun Birthday Weekend!

This past weekend, we celebrated Mama's 29th birthday again. It started with a relaxing day of exercise, presents from Daddy, playing, and followed by a dinner at one of our favorite restaurants, Kurt's Steakhouse. Grandma Honey came out and watched Lorelei and I think she snuck Lorelei some sugar as she stayed up and played with no signs of slowing down until 10pm!! The only bad part of the day was finding out a 5K run Jamie was going to do the next morning was cancelled! Daddy Aaron was smart and remembered that there was another one going on in the next town over, Watertown, where they have an annual festival, Riverfest. Everybody woke up in time and we headed over where Mama Jamie beat her goal of 35 minutes and came in at 32 minutes and change.

Later that day, we went back to Riverfest where we watched our friend, Eric, play in a show as a Neil Diamond impersonator. Lorelei napped for half of it. Below are some pics of her after she had just woken up. Once she was up and ready to go, we even took her on some rides!

 

 

We finished up the day with dinner at Mama's all time favorite restaurant, Solly's, where they have THE best butter burgers in the world. Grandma and Grandpa Kohlweiss watched Lorelei and had a fantastic time playing with her and even took her on a walk!