Week 01.27 - As Sure as the Sun Will Set

"Sunset again?  Can I stay up late just this once Dad?"

Boy, it is tough putting Paige to bed when it is still light outside.  It probably relates back to my utter dislike of turning in early that is only recently started to wane a bit.  Paige just does not like going to sleep.  She can be so tired that she starts to fall over, and yet she will still kick, scream and cry to avoid going to bed.  Hopefully it won't last until she is 30.

Bonus Photos:

 

 "Peek-a-boo!"

"Buckets."

Paige's current favorite toy by a landslide.  Ten buckets that stack, and all fit inside one another, like the Russian Matryoshka Dolls.  She just loves them.  Every night we have to round them up and put them back together.  Can't wait for the day she can figure picking them up all by herself.  (Though by then she won't have any interest in them any longer.)

Week 01.26 - A Quick Swim.

"Here I come Grandpa Steve.  You better catch me."

We were in Appleton for the wedding of two good friends, so Grandma Alice and Grandpa Steve came up for a visit (and to take Paige with them for the weekend).  Paige had a blast swimming in the pool, and playing with the grandparents.

"More lotion Momma, More lotion!"

Paige loves to put on lotion after her bath, as well as putting it on Valerie, me, the rocking chair, and her little people.  Although, the concept of rubbing it in still seems to be a bit lost.

"More?  Please?"

"Eat.  Kaija.  Eat."

Week 01.25 - Green Thumb

"Right here looks good Momma!"

Well, it is that time of year again.  Time to get the plants in the ground, and the vegetables growing.  I believe we are still technically capable of getting a frost, but am fully willing to risk it to get a jump on the season.  In truth, we could have planted about two weeks ago. 

Bonus Photos:

"Thanks for having us Mor Mor! It was a lot of fun."

One last shot from my parents house.

"Let me outta here!  I'm innocent of all charges.  I want my lawyer!"

Ok, so she was actually on the outside of the fence looking in at a baseball game.  That is the power of photography and perspective though...

"Watch out Daddy, here I come."

Early morning excitement before heading off to daycare.  You will note she is sporting her custom designed "PJ" onesie.  Yeah, she is that spoiled.  (thanks Auntie Stephanie)

"How come you don't have all those pretty flowers in your yard like the neighbors do Dad?"

Those are dandelions Paige.  They are the blueberry gum of the weed world.  At first they seem like a great idea, then your yard explodes just like Violet Beauregarde. 

Week 01.24 - Wooden Truck

"Beeb Beets!  Beeb Beets!"

We went to visit my parents this weekend, and there was a great surprise.  Paige has a wonderful new toy to play with at my parent's house.  A wooden truck, complete with little cars to haul around, and two drivers.  She had a lot of fun driving it around yelling Beeb Beets!

Bonus Photos:

"Better get out of my way.  I mean business.  Oh, and I seem to have run out of gas.  Any chance you could spare a gallon or two?"

"Too busy thinking to comb my hair Dad.  Sheesh."

"Watch out, here I come!"

Paige is starting to master walking down the stairs all by herself, just like a big girl.  Only one minor spill over the weekend.  She is quite the determined and independent little girl.

Week 01.23 - A Walk in the Woods

 

"It's kinda hot and dry out here Daddy, can we stop and take a rest in the shade?"

Well,  we are in the middle of quite possibly the nicest spring in the history of Minnesota.  The weather has been fantastic.  Paige, Kaija and I decided to head out for a walk in the woods along the river bluff, and Paige decided she wanted to take a short rest underneath this fallen tree.  I was happy to oblige.

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"Come on, lazy bones Kaija.  No time for stopping now."

"I've got spirit, yes I do.  I've got spirit, how 'bout you?"

It was School Spirit Day at daycare.  So, Paige dressed up in the most teal and pink clothing that she has.  You would think she has more.  We were pretty surprised that morning when we had to decide what to dress her in. 

Week 01.22 - Cleaning the Chompers

"Brush, Brush, Brush!  Keep 'em clean."

So, chewing on a toothbrush with some toothpaste on it has to help at least a little bit, right?

Bonus Photos:

"Good job Momma, these look beautiful!"

The daffodils are in full bloom.  Things are looking up!

Morning window-lit portrait.  Enough said.

"On the count of ten, draw!"

Showdown at high noon in the back yard.  Watch out.  I hear she is the next Annie Oakley.

"I think I might have run out of gas.  It doesn't want to run..."

Week 01.21 - Easter Egg Hunt!

 "This collecting Easter Eggs stuff is like stealing candy from a baby!"

Paige did a very good job collecting Easter Eggs around the yard at Grandma Alice's house.  She found every single one, and only needed a little help. 

"Bubbles!"

Paige has learned the word Bubble.  Most likely because that is the name of the fish at daycare, but she has also learned that it means throwing soapy water around (and trying to drink it) too.

 "You didn't want to sit in this spot did you Grandma?"

(Yes, that is three pictures from one day...sue me!)

"Is there anything better than Easter baskets and toothbrushes?"

You really have to pry the toothbrush out of her hand. She doesn't give it up without a fight.  Now, if that can continue on into her teens, that would be terrific.